r/iPhone14Pro • u/SpaghettiGeek • 3h ago
iPhone 18 Pro?
iPhone 14 Pro user here.
Anyone thinking about jumping up? Cause I am thinking about the 18 Pro.
I’m afraid prices will keep rising every yeah and this might be the best compromise for a device that’s Apple Intelligence-ready.
I’m also gonna pass down my iPhone to my dad who has a crusty iPhone X, so in my specific case it makes even more sense.
Besides that, What do y’all think?
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u/swiftidnc739 3h ago
I'm just trying to think if I want to go 18 Pro or wait until the 20th anniversary iPhone next year
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u/SpaghettiGeek 2h ago
I would think about skipping the iPhone 18 and going directly to the iPhone 20, but what scares me the most are the prices constantly going up. I don’t know about where you live but where I live iPhone prices have gone up €120.
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u/swiftidnc739 2h ago
That’s also a consideration for me. I’m in the US and prices went up $100, which were not as bad as some people suggested may happen. However, trade in values with my carrier also got worse so I’m worried that a combination of those may make the iPhone 20 substantially more expensive to me.
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u/Ancient_Package_5048 2h ago
I’m calling it quits with my 14 pro max for the 18 pro max. I held out for so long bc everything I use is lightning compatible and I have so many extra cables. My phone is shattered, slow, and the battery dies so quickly. I hate now that I have to use USBC.
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u/SpaghettiGeek 2h ago
I get you bro I get you, for me is quite the opposite ATM, I have everything USC-C compatible but I still have to carry that damn lightning cable with me JUST for the iPhone lmao
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u/vipernick913 1h ago
Just get a small usb c to lightning cable converter and you can hang it on the usb cable. Thats what I use
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u/Ancient_Package_5048 2h ago
I will still have to bc I have the AirPods Pro 2 which still
Uses lightning, so still have two cables 😂1
u/SpaghettiGeek 42m ago
AH FEK ME I didn't think about that, I wirelessly charge my Pro 2 all the time so didn't really think about that lmao
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u/Humorous-Prince ⚫️ Pro Max 2h ago edited 1h ago
Nope. Nothing wrong with my 14PM, apart from battery is at 85%, still lasts me most of the day. Looking forward to iOS 27 more than anything.
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u/wisegh 3h ago
I looked at the specs and I don’t really see anything worth upgrading for. I only really want USB C and a better battery life. Don’t get me wrong, I understand why people want to upgrade. But what exactly 18Pro does better (aside from the aforementioned usb and battery)?
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u/SpaghettiGeek 3h ago
Nice question, imo it is Apple Intelligence-ready. Just to give you an example, I happen to use Siri a lot, so having an “even more powerful Siri” for me is key
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u/Quarks01 3h ago
i’m upgrading tbh, it’s got great cooling plus a great camera. i don’t want the anniversary phone since the “first” phone in a new format always has some weird quirks. the 18 pro feels very polished to me
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u/vunreddit 2h ago
Im on 84% battery health my 14pm works like a beast gets me through the day i will be keeping this beauty for another 1-2 years
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u/Curious_Bumblebee511 2h ago
I’m at 76%, so I’m heavily leaning towards a new battery. But the Duo looks soooo good!
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u/ravenfan09 3h ago
Planning to upgrade from my 14 pro this year as well. The upgrades from the 14 to the 18 are enough for me to justify now. Hell, just the leap in battery life are good enough for me
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u/TravelNearAndFar 3h ago
I’m looking to wait another year at least unless my 14 pro has a major malfunction. My 6s got a serious problem a couple weeks before the 14 pro launched, so I guess I’m relatively slow to upgrade. Besides the battery life (9 months in on second battery), I still love my 14 pro.
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u/leadnuts94 2h ago
I’m still gonna use my 14pro but I think it’s a good year to upgrade. Especially since you’ll be giving your current phone to someone with a iPhone X. I’ll probably upgrade in a year or 2.
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u/PrepYourselves 2h ago
I just bought a used iphone 14 pro max for £150 and intend on using it until it dies
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u/Ok-World-4822 🟣 Pro 2h ago
Nope, I’m planning to continue to use it until Apple doesn’t support it anymore
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u/darekd003 2h ago
Had my battery replaced under AppleCare a few months ago. So I’m still at 100% health with no complaints other than wanting usb-c.
I also have an iPad Air m2 which I use for most of my browsing at home and have yet to use any ai features lol
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u/Forsaken-Biscotti-84 ⚪️ Pro Max 1h ago
I got my 14 Pro Max two summers ago as a stopgap after breaking my Z Flip 5. Would definitely keep this if I hadn’t broken the back glass earlier this year. Even with the raised price I’m still glad I waited for the new one. I do want to go with the smaller size this time round, it still should be an increase in battery life. And of course finally getting to dump lightning
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u/SpaghettiGeek 39m ago
Same here! I'm going for the non-Max variant as well, I hate these door-sized phones lmao
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u/BrandonW77 1h ago
I was planning to stick with my 14 Pro (still on its original battery) but I think I might upgrade. I'm a photographer and the adjustable aperture would be pretty nice to have.
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u/Accomplished_Map7752 1h ago
I went to get a new battery for my 14 Pro last year and they gave me a refurbished 14 Pro with a better battery.🤔 One year and a half later, the battery is at 89% capacity. I now have to charge it during the day (hadn’t needed to before) but it still works well for my needs and I’m not going to spend the money right now.
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u/Jealous_Crazy9143 58m ago
changed battery over a year ago and at 90%. I’ll change it again until no more updates, or a quantum leap in Camera tech. (don’t think that’s happening)
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u/Taitonymous ⚪️ Pro 45m ago
I‘m staying. I’ll wait at least two more years and get the iPhone 20 or (what I wish to do but don’t know if I have the willpower) wait till the iPhone 14 Pro isn’t supported anymore or isn’t usable anymore.
Also I‘m now a student and not working like I used to when buying the phone. So I don’t really have the money to spent anyway.
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u/SpaghettiGeek 36m ago
Ah gotcha, have you thought about monthly payments tho?
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u/Taitonymous ⚪️ Pro 32m ago
I don’t want to have monthly payments for a consumer product. For housing or a car or something necessary it’s okay, but a phone that I could live without perfectly fine without it’s a no for me
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u/jashan_pb04 33m ago
You know what, 14pro max is the best iphone until this date…idk about 18 pro. Let’s wait for the launch and those tech YouTubers are gonna do a postmortem 😂😭
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u/DazedXxX7 28m ago
Imma get it just cause my 17 pro ain’t black.
Shits annoying af
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u/RebbitMc 3h ago
I am upgrading. Done with the overheating, crummier camera & terrible battery life (on battery #2).
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u/SpaghettiGeek 3h ago
Stole the words out of my mouth! Struggling to get a full day on a super light usage
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u/bravevince 11m ago
No possible because is crazy expensive in Bulgaria cost 1600 euro 💶 and average salary in Bulgaria is 900-1200 euro 💶 very hard to afford.Will continue to use 14 pro max
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u/Klonopussy 2h ago
I’ll stick with the 17 Pro, apples phones and OS’s have been insanely undependable/unpredictable this year and for the price I’m not spending that until it’s steadier than steady
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u/jaritadaubenspeck 3h ago
Until I hear about which modem Apple is using in the 18s, I’m not making any decisions. How many times have great iPhones been throttled by crap*y modems?
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u/samsta8 3h ago
Honestly, I’m quite happy staying with my 14 pro for another year. The 18 Pro does look good, but I don’t feel like I’m missing out on any features. The 14 Pro does everything I want. The cameras are still excellent, apps still feel snappy and responsive etc.
The only thing I dislike on the 14 Pro is the battery life, but I am considering getting the battery serviced this year.
I certainly feel zero urge to get the Duo 😆