I have the 11Pro Max and it has been a great phone. I have had storage limitations, but otherwise it is still going strong. It is that camo green which I love. I actually dislike the pastel colors of the 15 very much. I wish they kept this green!
You’re pretty much the only tech TH-camr I watch anymore. You’ve done a wonderful job differentiating yourself than every other channel by focusing on the majority of buyers instead of focusing on the highest end products. Keep it up drew and little drew!
@@unCoopervised And on top of all of this he’s honest. It feels more like you’re having a conversation with a real actual person as opposed to a: “best version” of someone who’s acting the “part” of themselves instead of just simply being their true selves. (freaking refreshing tbh) Was with him since the: “attic days” and while I don’t always watch or get a chance to watch every single video of his, he’ll always be the reason I got into “tech” (along with 2001 A Space Odyssey lol)
I’d say for a big tech TH-camr, he’s very down to earth. Like the message he’s sending, instead of others who are promoting the idea of upgrading your phone even if you don’t have to
Just upgraded to the iPhone 13 and it’s a nice upgrade over my 4 and 1/2 year old XR. First OLED phone, first 5G phone, has double the storage, has night mode, has a wide angle camera, and has MagSafe. I was thinking of looking for a 13 mini but the regular 13 actually feels a tad smaller than the XR just because of the smaller bezels. I’m glad I got the regular 13 over the mini now that I’m actually using it
I literally just upgraded to an iPhone 13 from an iPhone XR today lol! I was also thinking about getting a 13 Mini but I thought the same thing you thought about the bezels and ended up getting the 13. Are we the same person? 😂
I agree with this assessment. Base 13 and 15 are the ones to consider if you don’t find the Pro features compelling or you’re trying to save a few dollars.
@@tbone8358how? SE model has been a complete rip off for like 3 years now. Idk why they even make let alone who pays for it. Just pay the extra 80 dollars for a 14.
Another thing to consider. All the latest iPhones have the dynamic island which means we’re nearly completely past the notch. I imagine the notched iPhones are now “dated” enough for the next SE. Likely, the Xr or 11 are the candidates (they sold incredibly well the first time); I’d love the 13 mini (previous sales aren’t encouraging).
@@TheStopwatchGod I always wondered why Apple didn’t do this. The 8+ sold well, and I’ve heard of a lot of people holding onto their 8+ since it’s the last large phone with a home button
A plus size SE would cannibalize sales of their newest models. To keep things simple and to manage their supply chain better, they don’t want too many “low end” in their lineup. You’re essentially asking Apple to go back to 2017 and just continue the iPhone 7/8 form factor with newer chips. That’s just not going to happen.
I said this 2 years ago and I’ll say it again….. the iPhone 13 lineup was the best iPhones that ever came out, yes obviously the new ones are faster and what not but the 13 lineup was incredibly reliable
It’s odd people say this yet trash the 14 line. The 14 series was just a slightly better version of the 13 in every category. It sounds an awfully lot like people just parrot what they’ve heard.
The iPhone 11 generation was also very good as well. The budget option was decently priced and is a good phone overall. The pros were also excellent. All of them had great cameras. And all stood the test of time as well, even with the latest IOS they still feel fairly snappy
i bought 13 almost 2 weeks ago and im happy its still a very new phone and because there is barely any difference between 13 and 14, the changes with 15 are definitely minimal.
cam , ram , less bezzels , better zoom 2x , better chip ,,, there is a lot more than 13 in15 and still from 13 or 14 or 15 , 15 is definitely a worthy purchase than those 13 ,14 . agree or not there are a lot more diff than this and still this has a lot more advantage compared to 13.
@@theguy20021i think that is very stupid, the changes betwen the procesor, the ram and camera are minimal, and obiusly that if you want zoom you dont gona go for an iPhone.....
I upgraded to a 15 from a 13 mini because of USB-C. But an iPhone 16 mini would be a dream come true. Even if they combined the SE line with the mini line and released an SE 3 with USB-C. I’d sell the 15 in a heartbeat and go back to the mini.
My friend still uses my old iPhone 7 Plus. My dad also uses a 7 Plus. They both have no complaints. But I think even an iPhone 11 or 12 is a good enough upgrade for them if they wanted
The 11 to me is not a worthwhile upgrade, mainly because the 12 adds 5G into the mix. I was considering a cheap 12 Pro Max as an upgrade from my 8 Plus (that I recently dropped and cracked the screen), until I found out they don’t have ProMotion display. Apple really needs to make their standard iPhone at least 90Hz, with the 120Hz saved for the Pro. It’s one of the main things that makes tech feel fast and premium, and even some budget Androids have moved up from 60Hz now.
@@jernaugurgeh451 I agree. The 5G and OLED display make a huge difference. Aw that’s a shame about your 8 plus. If you didn’t, be sure you have a case and screen protector on. They really can save you. I heard the iPhone 16 lineup may bring promotion to every iPhone 16. But not official yet
@@leelanzini I’ve always used magnetic book style cases, so never bothered with a screen protector, and never got a scratch on it in 4 years. But the folding front cover of the one I am using got really worn and ratty, so I cut it off leaving just the protective plastic back cover. The crack I’ve got is big but really clean and I put a tempered glass screen protector on to make sure it doesn’t get worse, and it still works fine. I love my 8 Plus, and never understood the push towards getting rid of bezels, adding notches, and having rounded corners that eat into your screen display. Having a rectangle phone screen that is a standard 1920x1080 resolution is just perfect to me. And a physical Home button and bezels I can grip when i turn the phone sideways? **chefs kiss**
I have no idea why Apple kept the 13 over the mini. As you said the the 13 and 14 are so close in spec they should have kept the 14 as the 6.1” and the 13 mini for smaller design.
I don't understand why so many people like the popping colors. I find the new pastel colors way nicer, plus the frosted glass is just superior to the glossy one not only aesthetically but also because of the fingerprints. As for the dynamic island, even though not too many third-party apps have implemented it, I found myself using it daily and way more often than I thought I would in the past year.
this is the most practical video i can find on this topic, everyone else is doing iphone 14 vs 15 comparisons and as you said, if you’re not getting a 15 might as well just go straight to the 13
iPhone prices are crazy in different countries. I'm from Austria in Europe and here the iPhone 15 starts at 945 Bucks while the 13 starts at 729 Bucks 🙄
I've watched probably 30 different tech TH-camrs talk about iPhones in the past week since the event and not a single one has given the sensible rational advice you have in this video, most people should be considering the 13 and the 15. So many people have recommended moving from the 14 pro to the 15 pro or whatever other nonsense, I guarantee the majority of people who buy the pro iPhones will never use the extra features, they just want an expensive toy. In fact I bet if somebody swapped the cameras and the processor of the iPhone 15 pro with an iPhone 12 pro 95% of their users would never notice the difference.
As someone with a 12 mini, none of the new iPhones seem particularly attractive to me. Thanks to a sudden construction fault showing up, the whole body + battery was replaced free of charge, so it feels basically new. I’ll probably keep on using it for the next 2-3 years.
Drew, I love these types of Videos.. I hope the TH-cam Gods treat you well with them.. It is great that you are calling it as it is... Moving from the 14 to the 15 is stupid! Plain and Simple !!
Not as stupid as the 13 to 14. The 15 actually offers some decent differences. 48mp Usbc Dynamic island. Way more than you get with a 14 coming from a 13
To whom? You think each and every iPhone buyer is a semi-pro photographer or a content creator? Nana. Most users still do Tik-Tok and FB with their iPhone with some small videos to upload. And 0,006% place some calls (that's what you must believe).
the extra zoom is literally the only thing that might make me prefer the 15. All the other things are either the same on both or something I don't care about at all, like the dynamic island. I just think that in the main wide camera people and objects look so tiny, I think 2x photos look so much better
I honestly think the best idea for them to bring the “Mini” back is to make the iPhone 16 start at a 5.7 inch screen size. And the iPhone 16 Plus 6.68 Inch screen size. This way people who get the regular won’t know it’s “mini” and think “Hey this is the new normal”. And if they want a bigger phone they can get the Plus model - which would be basically an inch larger. Because I wonder if it was a mind game as to why the mini failed. Maybe people thought “Oh it’s mini it’s cheaper and the regular is better!” And the plus currently isn’t that much larger so people be like “Ummm why should I spend more for something that’s not even an inch bigger.” So this gives two phone sizes - smaller and larger - on the “regular” side. Drew - I truly hope Apple listens to this comment and makes this a thing for you!!! I’m just gonna stay with my 15 Pro for three+ years and see what happens then!!!
Ive always believed apple shouldve kept the starting size at 5.8 ish inches. And while its not a “mini” as ppl would want, it was the default size for a reason for many yrs.
Dude. I’ve been hanaging on to my busted ass XS because I know the 6.1 screen is going to be enough to annoy the shit outta me. I honestly didn’t think they were going to discontinue the 13 mini which I was waiting for the price drop on to pick up. I know what’s gonna happen now. I’ll get a new phone (have to at this point) and next year they’ll do what you’ve just suggested, leaving me with a phone that’s a fraction to big for the next 5 years.
@@Alex-vp4kyyeah I’m dreading going to 6.1. The 5.7 is just enough that even though the 0.4 difference doesn’t seem like much it will make a noticeable difference.
Since Apple burned me by dropping the mini,I bought the 13 product Red for same price the mini was selling on Amazon. That was the best one as the chip was being used on the 14 and the colours of the 15 are awful.
First I was thinking of iPhone 13 to save some cash but now that I think about it, whether I buy an iPhone 13 or 15, I'll keep it for the next 5 years until I'll change it again. So I'll wait about another 2 months and I will get the 15. Thank you for the video.
To be honest the main thing I'd recommend today about the 15 would have to be longevity. While Apple has no issue selling the 3 year old 13 that works well now, it'll probably last less time compared to the 15 due to software support- though it might get an extra year due to the 14 having the same processor. We'll just have to wait and see
Yeah for real I just got a 13 from an iPhone X because the x no longer works with series 7 Apple Watch. So yeah defo good for future proofing and longevity.
It’s weird I just recently purchased the iPhone 15 plus and I love it! And now I’m seeing all these videos about 13 and 13 mini. I used to have a 12, loved it! Then broke it and got the 11, once again loved it very much!!!! Wish I knew the love for 13
Bought a 13 pro max from Amazon renewed in January. Battery still at 100% and camera is really good! dynamic island is interesting to me but I don’t think it’s worth the extra money. Will be holding on to my 13 pro max until the 16 or 17
Good video. The 13 is more than most people need. I know someone who just upgraded from their carrier deal, free phone to a XS Max, and even that is more than they need. The mini is gone until Apple relaunches it in 5 years as a legacy design. You need to adjust your LUFs. On my podcast I rarely think about editing loudness until after I have published. It often sounds like this.
i'm looking at the 15 (and onwards) as a pretty solid upgrade in the future since it's cameras are much better than the 11 which i have and it has usb-c so if i upgrade to that i won't have to bring two cables for my phone and macbook. just wish that they'll bring the white/starlight color back and have purple for future releases!
Great hearing the audio quality improvements with the 15- more dynamic and also subtly smoother in places, love it. This sounds brilliant using my wired set up and better than my 13.
I just got a 13 about 2 weeks ago for a back up phone and I wanted to see all about it because I’ve heard nothing but positive reviews on it and so far I do like it I also have a 14pm as my main and it’s nice using the 13 it’s so comfortable and the perfect size but the battery display and performance are still excellent so is the camera the 60hz is not bad it’s still buttery smooth !! If you can get a 13
I have a 13 too as my back up phone ( and landline) my other phone is a Google Pixel Pro line . I like my 13- beautiful display, decent cameras and video capabilities, I find the 60hz display buttery smooth. I love its size, great battery life , does everything I need it to do and it does everything so well
I went from 11 pro max to iPhone 14 and it’s been the biggest upgrade I’ve ever done everything is new and better except battery life for me but it still gets me through a day no problem it’s just that its not as good as my 11 pro max was in terms of battery life
I like the personal touch you gave in your video about being responsible with money while buying these products and also about features that Apple tries to plant in our heads. I really liked your review. Thanks for the information!
I agree with you that there’s virtually ZERO difference between the 13 & 14 (except for crash detection and Satellite SOS), but there is a slight difference in the A15 chips. The 14 has a 5-core GPU whereas the 13 has a 4-core GPU. Though I don’t believe it makes much difference in day to day use, even if you play games. It might yield better performance for certain, more demanding games.
The fallacy of future proofing is that you can never future proof. It's always changing and something new common out. Keep what you have for as long as you can. Then buy the best you can afford.
"keep what you have for as long as you can. then buy the best you can afford." that is future proofing. it is getting the product that minimizes the chances of becoming obsolete within a certain time, ie getting the best for your money at the time
@@coolfool183 Most people update because they want to, not because they NEED to, therefore futureproofing is mostly bs in this particular case.. I have an iphone 11, a phone that came out in 2019, I can still see myself using it for another two years, other people would've updated to a pro max because of the cameras, battery, size, there's always a reason..
just bought a 13 because even if you pay the extra money for the 15, you're still not gonna get that higher refresh rate. the 14 is a 13 Semi-Pro and the 15 is a 14 with USB-C.
11:35 it is funny we still have that stereotype. When working wireless everyone that had no money wanted the pro and those with money were buying the cheapest android phone.
Most hospitals in us have both for free at charging stations. Just have to look for one or ask. Atleast the children’s hospital in Akron Ohio does. Not exactly a big city hospital. It’s is a big hospital tho. But they have a lot of charging stations through the place 😊
I’m staying with my iPhone 14 pro max my battery health is still at 100% and my battery last all day and although the 15 pro max has nice upgrades it’s too similar to what I have already so I will be waiting for the iPhone 16 and 17 to upgrade 🍎📱💻
We are in the same page about the minis... Those😂😂 were the most amazing than any other phones... Imagine a small phone like that with so much "power", even when you are dressed to kill they dont get on your way ruining your outfit...
I still stand by the fact that 6 GB ram makes a huge difference over 4. Unless you close your apps all the time 🫠 The 12 pro and newer have 6, the 14 and newer have 6. That’s one thing 14 has over 13. But then again, 12 or 13 pro would suffice over a regular 14 sooo 🙃
I don't agree, but to each their own. Sure, having more ram might be nice if you're particularly heavy on multitasking, but it should never be the main deciding factor. Refresh rate, display, battery, and camera improvements are much more important and noticeable than ram.
@@acranston9818 I was constantly waiting for my apps to reload, at work. People waiting on me because I’m trying to look something up, but the low ram made it force closed. It was a frustrating every single day
@@acranston9818 I'd agree with most of that but refresh rate. I'll take more RAM over refresh rate any day. 120Hz is nice, but my 60Hz 12 Pro looks fine and feels smooth. I'd rather not deal with apps reloading all the time over a slightly smoother screen.
Thank you. This video helped out a LOT. I've been stressing over if I want a 14 or 15 and this helped give clarity! I'm subscribed to a LOT of TH-cam Tech channels now bc it's tech season but I'll be unsubscribing from a ton afterwards but will stay here. Thanks for your focus on what the average consumer needs.
I've used the XS for the past 3 years then switched to 13 weeks ago. I got the pale pink one and love it! It's just perfect for my needs however, I can't really get used to the size of the 6.1-inch phone coming from the XS so I got myself a used 12 mini as my main phone and the size is just so cute, compact, and convenient. I can't stop holding it! Lol, also hoping that Apple will be making mini iphone's again in the next few years as there are still some minorities that prefer it. Anyways, prefer the 15 pink one if I had the budget for it but the 13 is still such a great phone quite a huge difference coming from XS that I loved for years. Thanks for the review!
I will hold onto SIM slots until eSIM is more widely adopted globally. I don't want to pay for expensive mobile service when I travel. I think this will happen around the time Apple stops providing software updates for the iPhone 13. I recently upgraded from the Xs to the 13, but I would have gotten the 13 mini if Apple had kept it in stores and sold it for $499.
Besides the 60 HZ display in " *twenty flippin three* " , I think the 15 is incredible value. USB-C, frosted "pro" glass, 48 megapixel pro main sensor, and the dynamic island finally killing the notch from the new lineup.
@@usedshoe326614 pro would be a pretty good alternative, 13 pro definitely not. It doesn’t have the many of the new features that’ll make the phone age nicely. That 48MP camera is truly something. Definitely worth having with the new hief max feature.
@@usedshoe3266 14 Pro is still more expensive, therefore not fitting into the value narrative anymore, and I would personally sacrifice the 120 HZ in the 13 Pros case for USB-C, 48 MP camera over 12, a better more future proof chip AND Dynamic Island. 120 HZ as your sole benefit on a 13 Pro compared to a 15 can only take you so far today, not down the road
The iPhone 13 mini is probably THE best iPhone. In terms of that it follows Steve Jobs and Jonathan Ive's vision of a small internet communicator device with a "Infinity pool inspired display"
Rumored in 2024 Apple is releasing a new iPad with M3, up to 24GB RAM, 2TB storage and 18 AMOLED display. It will be available in brilliant colors including Product Red. It will be called the MaxiPad 24 Plus. 😛
When I got my 14 Pro Max I thought that I would use the Dynamic Island a lot more but I rarely press it. So it feels like the Dynamic Island has been over hyped. But of course, I never had any problems with the notch.
If you can afford it I encourage the 15 for the fact it finally got new cellular antennas. 2nd Gen according to their website. The 13 has mediocre performance with cellular service. When I tested an android phone and realized how much better service in areas I would have 1 bar or zero service on my 13 pro; I would get it just for the future proofing of good service. Especially since most carriers will give you the phone free like 80% (exaggerated number) do.
These results would be highly dependent on what carrier, your location etc. calling the cell service on the 13 “mediocre “ or making a claim that Samsung was better is not scientific nor objectively true.
@ILoveGrilledCheese would recommend not being an apple fan boy. One I never mentioned Samsung. I just an android phone. Also in my comment I used two different phones on the same carrier. So saying I am making baseless claims when you clearly never actually read my comment concerns me with what you were trying to say lol. I worked wireless so unless you have my word means a lot more. 😃 Also the results being highly dependent on the carrier makes no objective sense if you want to go that route. How would the type of carrier affect an antenna on the same service in the same location. Your rebuttle makes zero sense. I am on the same carrier and from my experience a better one on the same network with a different phone. Might want to look into objectivity and scientific more before commenting that stuff lol. It is not secret that iPhones are far behind on tech specs in their devices.
Apple probably took away the 13 mini not only because of poor sales, but maybe because that new iPhone SE is coming with the body of a mini. Just my prediction and speculation.
I still have my iPhone 12. I was thinking of getting a 15 pro max because I wanna flex but I might consider the 15 regular. I only want to upgrade because the battery on my phone isn’t great at health percentage of 82%.
I went from the base iPhone 11 to the 13 Pro Max (wanted the bigger OLED 120hz screen) a couple years ago. I loved my 11, it was the my first phone which I payed outright for in the first week of release. It started to have problems a couple years into owning it, the ear piece speaker was very muted, as well as the bottom facing speaker, screen had burn-in issues, and the battery life was just not doing it for me (less than 4 hours of screen-on time). A lot of people swear by the 11, I don't know, maybe I just got a lemon. The 13 Pro Max has been great for the past 2 years, with the only real problem I've noticed recently is the battery drains quicker after updating to iOS 17 (although, don't judge me, still average 8-10 hours of screen time). I did contemplate upgrading again, but I decided against it, hopefully this phone will last me another few years. Like someone else said, I think the 13 was the best iPhone of the past 5-6 years
The intro skit is literally me and my brain whilst contemplating an upgrade to my aging iPhone 8 Plus and it’s cracked screen… furtively comparing the new shininess at the main Apple Store, and the not-so-new shininess at the Certified Refurbished Store, BackMarket and eBay.
My prediction is that the next SE comes in the mini chassis. I think that may be why they killed the 13 mini now. and honestly, that'd be sick. But this purely my hopeful prediction based on nothing :P I've loved my 13 mini, but my 15 is already on pre-order.
If it was possible to put a 3X or even a 2X optical zoom camera on the Mini instead of the ultra wide I think it would have sold much better, I had the 12 Mini and loved that little phone but Verizon made me an offer I couldn’t refuse to upgrade to the 14 Pro. To me the only real advantage the Pro has over the Mini is the 3X camera, sure the Pro has much better battery life but that doesn’t mean much when you can slap a MagSafe battery pack on the back of any iPhone. The Promotion display on the Pro is nice but it’s not a must have feature
I always urge people to go for the older phone but for only $200 you get the 15 since it got some nice upgrades this year. You're also forgetting an important difference. 6GB of RAM is a big upgrade especially for future proof. For me the best iPhone to buy right now is a perfect used 13 pro. It's better than both for about the same price. And finally...yes, bring back the fucking mini!
Just bought ip 13 in 2024..upgrading from xs..feels as great as latest iphone i tried in apple store..feels fast..especially the battery life feels much longer..great purchase..with lesser money spent
I think the 13 series was the Chosen One of the past 5-6 years. Just a solid line.
it was pretty good but for me personally it was 12
@@icyy1024battery too bad at 12
I think the 13 is going to be the new iPhone 11 and will be around for years
The only 2 iPhones I’ve owned are the 11 and 13!
I have the 11Pro Max and it has been a great phone. I have had storage limitations, but otherwise it is still going strong. It is that camo green which I love. I actually dislike the pastel colors of the 15 very much. I wish they kept this green!
@@rebeccagrimmer4805you mean midnight green
You’re pretty much the only tech TH-camr I watch anymore. You’ve done a wonderful job differentiating yourself than every other channel by focusing on the majority of buyers instead of focusing on the highest end products. Keep it up drew and little drew!
Agreed! And the style - just talking to the camera. While Im sure he has notes somewhere, he’s not reading a script from a teleprompter.
@@unCoopervised And on top of all of this he’s honest. It feels more like you’re having a conversation with a real actual person as opposed to a:
“best version” of someone who’s acting the “part” of themselves instead of just simply being their true selves.
(freaking refreshing tbh)
Was with him since the:
“attic days” and while I don’t always watch or get a chance to watch every single video of his, he’ll always be the reason I got into “tech”
(along with 2001 A Space Odyssey lol)
I’d say for a big tech TH-camr, he’s very down to earth. Like the message he’s sending, instead of others who are promoting the idea of upgrading your phone even if you don’t have to
Honest review guy
i love you too
Man why can’t the pros just get anything remotely related to red why does apple hate red
Difficult to get a good shade of red on frosted glass.
Not the glass that’s hard it’s the titanium and steel
ngl red looks ugly on phones
apple probably hate to pay them charity moneys
It’s because more money will go to charity with their products red line
Just upgraded to the iPhone 13 and it’s a nice upgrade over my 4 and 1/2 year old XR. First OLED phone, first 5G phone, has double the storage, has night mode, has a wide angle camera, and has MagSafe. I was thinking of looking for a 13 mini but the regular 13 actually feels a tad smaller than the XR just because of the smaller bezels. I’m glad I got the regular 13 over the mini now that I’m actually using it
We just happen to be sharing the same phones for the same amount of time and upgraded to 13 😆😆
I literally just upgraded to an iPhone 13 from an iPhone XR today lol! I was also thinking about getting a 13 Mini but I thought the same thing you thought about the bezels and ended up getting the 13. Are we the same person? 😂
literally sitting here watching this with my XR that is gradually turning into a brick, so thank you for this
@@skinkwrap I loved my XR but it was a little too wide and the lightning port wouldn’t charge so I had to rely on wireless charging.
Another XR user and just waiting to pull the trigger on the 13. Lol
I agree with this assessment. Base 13 and 15 are the ones to consider if you don’t find the Pro features compelling or you’re trying to save a few dollars.
I got the iphone SE3 and I think it was the best option for saving money and getting a nice iphone
@@tbone8358how? SE model has been a complete rip off for like 3 years now. Idk why they even make let alone who pays for it. Just pay the extra 80 dollars for a 14.
I pre-ordered the plus and blue and can't to get it friday!!!
@@tbone8358they reason I don’t like se phones is because the battery and small screen but u do u
@@tbone8358it’s a good phone but it’s not worth the $429 asking price
Another thing to consider. All the latest iPhones have the dynamic island which means we’re nearly completely past the notch. I imagine the notched iPhones are now “dated” enough for the next SE. Likely, the Xr or 11 are the candidates (they sold incredibly well the first time); I’d love the 13 mini (previous sales aren’t encouraging).
A Plus sized version of the SE would be the cherry on top
@@TheStopwatchGod I always wondered why Apple didn’t do this. The 8+ sold well, and I’ve heard of a lot of people holding onto their 8+ since it’s the last large phone with a home button
@@TheStopwatchGodplus sized version of SE is regular iPhone
@@omokok1877some people like the home button probably old heads tho
A plus size SE would cannibalize sales of their newest models. To keep things simple and to manage their supply chain better, they don’t want too many “low end” in their lineup. You’re essentially asking Apple to go back to 2017 and just continue the iPhone 7/8 form factor with newer chips. That’s just not going to happen.
I said this 2 years ago and I’ll say it again….. the iPhone 13 lineup was the best iPhones that ever came out, yes obviously the new ones are faster and what not but the 13 lineup was incredibly reliable
It’s odd people say this yet trash the 14 line. The 14 series was just a slightly better version of the 13 in every category. It sounds an awfully lot like people just parrot what they’ve heard.
@@ILoveGrilledCheeseOne word: Battery.
@@ILoveGrilledCheesedo you not know how generational comparisons are? the 14 wasnt enough from the 13 like how the 15 is now from the 14
The iPhone 11 generation was also very good as well. The budget option was decently priced and is a good phone overall. The pros were also excellent. All of them had great cameras. And all stood the test of time as well, even with the latest IOS they still feel fairly snappy
I just upgraded to the 15 from my 11
i bought 13 almost 2 weeks ago and im happy its still a very new phone and because there is barely any difference between 13 and 14, the changes with 15 are definitely minimal.
The 13 is a good phone, I agree. :-)
cam , ram , less bezzels , better zoom 2x , better chip ,,, there is a lot more than 13 in15 and still from 13 or 14 or 15 , 15 is definitely a worthy purchase than those 13 ,14 . agree or not there are a lot more diff than this and still this has a lot more advantage compared to 13.
@@theguy20021i think that is very stupid, the changes betwen the procesor, the ram and camera are minimal, and obiusly that if you want zoom you dont gona go for an iPhone.....
the 15 feels so much better imo
@@s2unna557How so?
I upgraded to a 15 from a 13 mini because of USB-C. But an iPhone 16 mini would be a dream come true. Even if they combined the SE line with the mini line and released an SE 3 with USB-C. I’d sell the 15 in a heartbeat and go back to the mini.
I would love a smaller phone if I didn’t consume all my media on my phone lol. The 13 is just ever so slightly too big in some situations
Too bad the mini was a failure and Apple discontinued the mini series
@@Gmcenvoy2002it was the best iphone ever made just needed USB c
Curious what it is about USB-C that is important enough to switch for? It’s roughly 19% faster data transfer speeds and that’s about it.
@@SneakyCalebbest iPhone because it was small? Other than that the specs were outdated my guy.
Just bought a new 13 today upgraded from my X it was worth it!!
Samesies
Doing that for my daughter’s birthday. Upgrading her X to 13 and upgrading my X Max to 15 Pro Max.
My friend still uses my old iPhone 7 Plus. My dad also uses a 7 Plus. They both have no complaints. But I think even an iPhone 11 or 12 is a good enough upgrade for them if they wanted
My niece upgraded from a 7 plus to a 12 and she’s loving it .
Yeah, I don’t see why pro and pro max reviewers are complaining about upgrades to a nonpro when nonpro users don’t care
The 11 to me is not a worthwhile upgrade, mainly because the 12 adds 5G into the mix.
I was considering a cheap 12 Pro Max as an upgrade from my 8 Plus (that I recently dropped and cracked the screen), until I found out they don’t have ProMotion display.
Apple really needs to make their standard iPhone at least 90Hz, with the 120Hz saved for the Pro. It’s one of the main things that makes tech feel fast and premium, and even some budget Androids have moved up from 60Hz now.
@@jernaugurgeh451 I agree. The 5G and OLED display make a huge difference.
Aw that’s a shame about your 8 plus. If you didn’t, be sure you have a case and screen protector on. They really can save you.
I heard the iPhone 16 lineup may bring promotion to every iPhone 16. But not official yet
@@leelanzini I’ve always used magnetic book style cases, so never bothered with a screen protector, and never got a scratch on it in 4 years. But the folding front cover of the one I am using got really worn and ratty, so I cut it off leaving just the protective plastic back cover.
The crack I’ve got is big but really clean and I put a tempered glass screen protector on to make sure it doesn’t get worse, and it still works fine.
I love my 8 Plus, and never understood the push towards getting rid of bezels, adding notches, and having rounded corners that eat into your screen display. Having a rectangle phone screen that is a standard 1920x1080 resolution is just perfect to me. And a physical Home button and bezels I can grip when i turn the phone sideways? **chefs kiss**
I have no idea why Apple kept the 13 over the mini.
As you said the the 13 and 14 are so close in spec they should have kept the 14 as the 6.1” and the 13 mini for smaller design.
yesss but they stopped manufacturing mini even before they discontinued it :(
Because the 13 mini wasnt selling well
IPhone 13 sales was better than IPhone 13 mini
I don't understand why so many people like the popping colors. I find the new pastel colors way nicer, plus the frosted glass is just superior to the glossy one not only aesthetically but also because of the fingerprints. As for the dynamic island, even though not too many third-party apps have implemented it, I found myself using it daily and way more often than I thought I would in the past year.
Same
Yeah its nice and all but the pricing is what making it which to decide on
I don't think they do. I think they make them purposefully look a bit tacky to push people to the pro lines.
@@stereoheartsrnb no lol they no the base models are the most profitable
Agreed with most of this but the frosted glass is harder to grip, so phone feels a bit more slippery
this is the most practical video i can find on this topic, everyone else is doing iphone 14 vs 15 comparisons and as you said, if you’re not getting a 15 might as well just go straight to the 13
And here I am with an iPhone 7, bought in 2017, still pondering that perhaps next year I'll upgrade, but if it still supported, I can still go on.
hi! may I know what you got? I am still in debate
Got my 13 mini 3 weeks ago before they quit selling them. 😊
People can kill me but I'll still say it I prefer the 13 without the pill shape than the 15
iPhone prices are crazy in different countries. I'm from Austria in Europe and here the iPhone 15 starts at 945 Bucks while the 13 starts at 729 Bucks 🙄
I've watched probably 30 different tech TH-camrs talk about iPhones in the past week since the event and not a single one has given the sensible rational advice you have in this video, most people should be considering the 13 and the 15. So many people have recommended moving from the 14 pro to the 15 pro or whatever other nonsense, I guarantee the majority of people who buy the pro iPhones will never use the extra features, they just want an expensive toy. In fact I bet if somebody swapped the cameras and the processor of the iPhone 15 pro with an iPhone 12 pro 95% of their users would never notice the difference.
As someone with a 12 mini, none of the new iPhones seem particularly attractive to me.
Thanks to a sudden construction fault showing up, the whole body + battery was replaced free of charge, so it feels basically new. I’ll probably keep on using it for the next 2-3 years.
Oof that’s interesting.
Drew, I love these types of Videos.. I hope the TH-cam Gods treat you well with them.. It is great that you are calling it as it is... Moving from the 14 to the 15 is stupid! Plain and Simple !!
Not as stupid as the 13 to 14. The 15 actually offers some decent differences.
48mp
Usbc
Dynamic island.
Way more than you get with a 14 coming from a 13
How about the 13 pro, they can easily make an SE pro to replace the 16 plus next year
Or I can trade my phone in for the 15.
Cannot wait to get my 15 this week gonna be such an upgrade from my 11
Nobody talking about the 48 megapixel camera?? That would be one of the biggest selling points to me
To whom? You think each and every iPhone buyer is a semi-pro photographer or a content creator? Nana. Most users still do Tik-Tok and FB with their iPhone with some small videos to upload. And 0,006% place some calls (that's what you must believe).
True, that extra zoom is the main selling point for me
@@racineurr.8924 okay well clearly you’d be fine with an iPhone 6s. Notice I also said biggest selling point to me… not for everyone lol
@@joshuepico75why extra zoom makes it a 120mm lens thus your getting a cropped photo for everyday pics
the extra zoom is literally the only thing that might make me prefer the 15. All the other things are either the same on both or something I don't care about at all, like the dynamic island. I just think that in the main wide camera people and objects look so tiny, I think 2x photos look so much better
I honestly think the best idea for them to bring the “Mini” back is to make the iPhone 16 start at a 5.7 inch screen size. And the iPhone 16 Plus 6.68 Inch screen size.
This way people who get the regular won’t know it’s “mini” and think “Hey this is the new normal”. And if they want a bigger phone they can get the Plus model - which would be basically an inch larger.
Because I wonder if it was a mind game as to why the mini failed. Maybe people thought “Oh it’s mini it’s cheaper and the regular is better!” And the plus currently isn’t that much larger so people be like “Ummm why should I spend more for something that’s not even an inch bigger.”
So this gives two phone sizes - smaller and larger - on the “regular” side. Drew - I truly hope Apple listens to this comment and makes this a thing for you!!!
I’m just gonna stay with my 15 Pro for three+ years and see what happens then!!!
I really like this idea! Been loving my 12 mini for over two years now.
Ive always believed apple shouldve kept the starting size at 5.8 ish inches. And while its not a “mini” as ppl would want, it was the default size for a reason for many yrs.
Dude. I’ve been hanaging on to my busted ass XS because I know the 6.1 screen is going to be enough to annoy the shit outta me. I honestly didn’t think they were going to discontinue the 13 mini which I was waiting for the price drop on to pick up. I know what’s gonna happen now. I’ll get a new phone (have to at this point) and next year they’ll do what you’ve just suggested, leaving me with a phone that’s a fraction to big for the next 5 years.
@@Alex-vp4kyyeah I’m dreading going to 6.1. The 5.7 is just enough that even though the 0.4 difference doesn’t seem like much it will make a noticeable difference.
i want the sizes to get bigger. i don’t wanna pay more for a plus or pro max i want the base size to be like 6.3 then plus and max 6.9
Since Apple burned me by dropping the mini,I bought the 13 product Red for same price the mini was selling on Amazon. That was the best one as the chip was being used on the 14 and the colours of the 15 are awful.
I upgraded to the Alpine Green 13 pro max from the X. I’ll probably chill until iPhone 17/18.
13 red regular here and definitely worth every dollar
First I was thinking of iPhone 13 to save some cash but now that I think about it, whether I buy an iPhone 13 or 15, I'll keep it for the next 5 years until I'll change it again. So I'll wait about another 2 months and I will get the 15. Thank you for the video.
To be honest the main thing I'd recommend today about the 15 would have to be longevity. While Apple has no issue selling the 3 year old 13 that works well now, it'll probably last less time compared to the 15 due to software support- though it might get an extra year due to the 14 having the same processor. We'll just have to wait and see
Yeah for real I just got a 13 from an iPhone X because the x no longer works with series 7 Apple Watch. So yeah defo good for future proofing and longevity.
Holding on to that 12 mini until at least next year! Hoping the new SE will be based off the mini or they bring it back as a main phone!
Sell it and get a 2nd hand 13 mini, same thing but better battery
It’s weird I just recently purchased the iPhone 15 plus and I love it! And now I’m seeing all these videos about 13 and 13 mini. I used to have a 12, loved it! Then broke it and got the 11, once again loved it very much!!!! Wish I knew the love for 13
Bought a 13 pro max from Amazon renewed in January. Battery still at 100% and camera is really good! dynamic island is interesting to me but I don’t think it’s worth the extra money. Will be holding on to my 13 pro max until the 16 or 17
Im thinking of getting a refurbished i phone 13 off of amazon as well, what was the name of your vendor and how long did the phone take to get to you?
Good video. The 13 is more than most people need. I know someone who just upgraded from their carrier deal, free phone to a XS Max, and even that is more than they need. The mini is gone until Apple relaunches it in 5 years as a legacy design.
You need to adjust your LUFs. On my podcast I rarely think about editing loudness until after I have published. It often sounds like this.
I would love a mini pro phone. Until then I’ll keep using the 13 mini as long as I can. It’s the perfect size.
My MIL bought a 14 yesterday. I was so bummed when I heard. She should have spent $100 more for the 15 or $100 less for the 13.
i'm looking at the 15 (and onwards) as a pretty solid upgrade in the future since it's cameras are much better than the 11 which i have and it has usb-c so if i upgrade to that i won't have to bring two cables for my phone and macbook. just wish that they'll bring the white/starlight color back and have purple for future releases!
I am rocking an iPhone XR, and am considering iPhone 13 anyway. Thanks for confirming.
Great hearing the audio quality improvements with the 15- more dynamic and also subtly smoother in places, love it. This sounds brilliant using my wired set up and better than my 13.
just got the 13 refurbished and i love it! its definitely still quite pricey for me but its a good investment
I just got a 13 about 2 weeks ago for a back up phone and I wanted to see all about it because I’ve heard nothing but positive reviews on it and so far I do like it I also have a 14pm as my main and it’s nice using the 13 it’s so comfortable and the perfect size but the battery display and performance are still excellent so is the camera the 60hz is not bad it’s still buttery smooth !! If you can get a 13
I have a 13 too as my back up phone ( and landline) my other phone is a Google Pixel Pro line . I like my 13- beautiful display, decent cameras and video capabilities, I find the 60hz display buttery smooth. I love its size, great battery life , does everything I need it to do and it does everything so well
Of the iPhones mentioned, the 13 Mini would be my choice.
I went from 11 pro max to iPhone 14 and it’s been the biggest upgrade I’ve ever done everything is new and better except battery life for me but it still gets me through a day no problem it’s just that its not as good as my 11 pro max was in terms of battery life
you answered allot of questions with your intro and it was super helpful
I like the personal touch you gave in your video about being responsible with money while buying these products and also about features that Apple tries to plant in our heads. I really liked your review. Thanks for the information!
I prefer the 14 over the 13 is because the 14 has newer modems. 5G etc. plus a year more of updates
I agree with you that there’s virtually ZERO difference between the 13 & 14 (except for crash detection and Satellite SOS), but there is a slight difference in the A15 chips. The 14 has a 5-core GPU whereas the 13 has a 4-core GPU. Though I don’t believe it makes much difference in day to day use, even if you play games. It might yield better performance for certain, more demanding games.
The 14 has 6GB ram compared to 13’s 4GB which is a big difference
@@poalima6527but as the 13 comes down in price less people will care about that. they wouldn’t even notice it
@@poalima6527not really if you use phones like a normal person I guess I can see a big difference if it was android but not iphone
@@JesManVP4gb of ram isn’t that sufficient in 2023. Imagine in 2026…
@bigredii2253 it's not for android but Apple can optimize there own software way better than adroid
I upgraded form the standard 11 to the standard 15 and it was the best decision i made im probably gonna use this for the next four years
The fallacy of future proofing is that you can never future proof. It's always changing and something new common out. Keep what you have for as long as you can. Then buy the best you can afford.
"keep what you have for as long as you can. then buy the best you can afford." that is future proofing. it is getting the product that minimizes the chances of becoming obsolete within a certain time, ie getting the best for your money at the time
@@coolfool183 I think he’s just saying that future proofing is a paradox
@@coolfool183 Most people update because they want to, not because they NEED to, therefore futureproofing is mostly bs in this particular case.. I have an iphone 11, a phone that came out in 2019, I can still see myself using it for another two years, other people would've updated to a pro max because of the cameras, battery, size, there's always a reason..
Isnt future proofing as simple as buying a 256gb storage now instead of a 128gb variant to "future proof" yourself down the line?
just bought a 13 because even if you pay the extra money for the 15, you're still not gonna get that higher refresh rate. the 14 is a 13 Semi-Pro and the 15 is a 14 with USB-C.
11:35 it is funny we still have that stereotype. When working wireless everyone that had no money wanted the pro and those with money were buying the cheapest android phone.
It’s going to suck when you need to borrow a charger at a hospital or something, because some will have lightening or USB-C and not both.
It’s already like that now with android vs iOS. In a few years all phones will be usbc tho
Most hospitals in us have both for free at charging stations. Just have to look for one or ask. Atleast the children’s hospital in Akron Ohio does. Not exactly a big city hospital. It’s is a big hospital tho. But they have a lot of charging stations through the place 😊
I have the 14 it’s a decent.
But QUESTION OF THE DAY: What iPhone design do you prefer?
Dynamic island, notch or home button?
Home button. I like to press stuff.
home button is iconic but dynamic island is just 🤌
notch, but only the smaller notch
I like the notch more, especially the 13 notes where its small, the Dynamic Island just looks off to me
I’m staying with my iPhone 14 pro max my battery health is still at 100% and my battery last all day and although the 15 pro max has nice upgrades it’s too similar to what I have already so I will be waiting for the iPhone 16 and 17 to upgrade 🍎📱💻
Same here. Got my iPhone 14 Pro Max day 1 and am a heavy user. Battery is still at 100%😎
Well obviously you just spent 1.2k last year on the phone. This is not for you.
@@sohanx1389 have the 13 but upgrading to 15 pro
it’s still gone be the same phone prolly an extra camera
We are in the same page about the minis... Those😂😂 were the most amazing than any other phones... Imagine a small phone like that with so much "power", even when you are dressed to kill they dont get on your way ruining your outfit...
I just got an iPhone 14 it’s my very first iPhone and I don’t really care if it’s the same as the “13”
I still stand by the fact that 6 GB ram makes a huge difference over 4. Unless you close your apps all the time 🫠 The 12 pro and newer have 6, the 14 and newer have 6. That’s one thing 14 has over 13. But then again, 12 or 13 pro would suffice over a regular 14 sooo 🙃
I don't agree, but to each their own. Sure, having more ram might be nice if you're particularly heavy on multitasking, but it should never be the main deciding factor. Refresh rate, display, battery, and camera improvements are much more important and noticeable than ram.
@@acranston9818 I was constantly waiting for my apps to reload, at work. People waiting on me because I’m trying to look something up, but the low ram made it force closed. It was a frustrating every single day
@@acranston9818 I'd agree with most of that but refresh rate. I'll take more RAM over refresh rate any day. 120Hz is nice, but my 60Hz 12 Pro looks fine and feels smooth. I'd rather not deal with apps reloading all the time over a slightly smoother screen.
definitely disagree, the average user simply won’t notice
@@lifeisshørt_420 Yeah because they all close out their apps anyway because they’re ocd about that
Thank you. This video helped out a LOT. I've been stressing over if I want a 14 or 15 and this helped give clarity! I'm subscribed to a LOT of TH-cam Tech channels now bc it's tech season but I'll be unsubscribing from a ton afterwards but will stay here. Thanks for your focus on what the average consumer needs.
What did you choose
@@5ucls for the money, battery, value if I upgrade it’ll be the regular 15.
I've used the XS for the past 3 years then switched to 13 weeks ago. I got the pale pink one and love it! It's just perfect for my needs however, I can't really get used to the size of the 6.1-inch phone coming from the XS so I got myself a used 12 mini as my main phone and the size is just so cute, compact, and convenient. I can't stop holding it! Lol, also hoping that Apple will be making mini iphone's again in the next few years as there are still some minorities that prefer it. Anyways, prefer the 15 pink one if I had the budget for it but the 13 is still such a great phone quite a huge difference coming from XS that I loved for years. Thanks for the review!
You must have cute little hands lmao
I will hold onto SIM slots until eSIM is more widely adopted globally. I don't want to pay for expensive mobile service when I travel. I think this will happen around the time Apple stops providing software updates for the iPhone 13. I recently upgraded from the Xs to the 13, but I would have gotten the 13 mini if Apple had kept it in stores and sold it for $499.
Besides the 60 HZ display in " *twenty flippin three* " , I think the 15 is incredible value. USB-C, frosted "pro" glass, 48 megapixel pro main sensor, and the dynamic island finally killing the notch from the new lineup.
Just get 13 or 14 pro
@@usedshoe326614 pro would be a pretty good alternative, 13 pro definitely not. It doesn’t have the many of the new features that’ll make the phone age nicely. That 48MP camera is truly something. Definitely worth having with the new hief max feature.
Eh over 60hz is not only pointless it also looks worse
@@usedshoe3266 14 Pro is still more expensive, therefore not fitting into the value narrative anymore, and I would personally sacrifice the 120 HZ in the 13 Pros case for USB-C, 48 MP camera over 12, a better more future proof chip AND Dynamic Island. 120 HZ as your sole benefit on a 13 Pro compared to a 15 can only take you so far today, not down the road
@@chidorirasenganz nah bro
The iPhone 13 mini is probably THE best iPhone. In terms of that it follows Steve Jobs and Jonathan Ive's vision of a small internet communicator device with a "Infinity pool inspired display"
I upgrade my 11 to 15 and it has a great experience so far! I love my 15 now so much 🥰
Upgraded from iPhone 6S to the 13 earlier this year and my life has changed beyond reason.
Will the 15 pros have a silence mode button in the control center like iPads currently do?
I’m still using iphone 13 now as we speak.
I wish Apple made 15 mini.
Apple missed their chance at making a mini pro phone.
HOW DID YOU KNOWWW I REALLY WANTED A VIDEO LIKE THIS
Rumored in 2024 Apple is releasing a new iPad with M3, up to 24GB RAM, 2TB storage and 18 AMOLED display. It will be available in brilliant colors including Product Red. It will be called the MaxiPad 24 Plus. 😛
got a ton of cash to just spend so i’m going for that 3nm processing chip in the 15 pro max i’m so stoked
🎉
When I got my 14 Pro Max I thought that I would use the Dynamic Island a lot more but I rarely press it. So it feels like the Dynamic Island has been over hyped. But of course, I never had any problems with the notch.
what do you recommend for someone getting their first iphone after having an android their whole life between a 13 and a 15?
15 is worth the extra 200 for future proofing
If you can afford it I encourage the 15 for the fact it finally got new cellular antennas. 2nd Gen according to their website. The 13 has mediocre performance with cellular service. When I tested an android phone and realized how much better service in areas I would have 1 bar or zero service on my 13 pro; I would get it just for the future proofing of good service. Especially since most carriers will give you the phone free like 80% (exaggerated number) do.
These results would be highly dependent on what carrier, your location etc. calling the cell service on the 13 “mediocre “ or making a claim that Samsung was better is not scientific nor objectively true.
@ILoveGrilledCheese would recommend not being an apple fan boy. One I never mentioned Samsung. I just an android phone. Also in my comment I used two different phones on the same carrier. So saying I am making baseless claims when you clearly never actually read my comment concerns me with what you were trying to say lol. I worked wireless so unless you have my word means a lot more. 😃
Also the results being highly dependent on the carrier makes no objective sense if you want to go that route. How would the type of carrier affect an antenna on the same service in the same location. Your rebuttle makes zero sense. I am on the same carrier and from my experience a better one on the same network with a different phone. Might want to look into objectivity and scientific more before commenting that stuff lol. It is not secret that iPhones are far behind on tech specs in their devices.
Apple probably took away the 13 mini not only because of poor sales, but maybe because that new iPhone SE is coming with the body of a mini. Just my prediction and speculation.
i think the new se will be built like the xr
I still have my iPhone 12. I was thinking of getting a 15 pro max because I wanna flex but I might consider the 15 regular. I only want to upgrade because the battery on my phone isn’t great at health percentage of 82%.
Cause u want to flex?
if your battery health isn’t good then just replace the battery you don’t need a whole new phone
Love this type of practical, based advice from you 🙌🏾
Awesome! Thank you!
Its partially practical bc the real practical would be saying the 12 instead of 13 😂
@@dreascornelias7021the 12 sucks battery health problems and has been banned in France for excessive radiation
@@dreascornelias7021 I WISH the 12 was but next year it'll be in the same place as the 11 is now.
I’m finally saying goodbye to my 12 mini & getting the 15. Xfinity Mobile’s trade-in value is CRAZY good so I couldn’t pass it up, lol.
I have the 14 and I have been saving up for six months to get this new iPhone I plan to get the 15 hopefully on Friday
Keep the 14 and save your money for something else. They are practically the same phone
I love your content but man, those audio peaks in this video are killing me. 😬
Exactly!!!! The audio is clipping like mad. Please fix your audio settings.
iphone 13 is the most w phone by apple. best phone ive ever owned and the only one that even comes even a bit close is the iphone 6S i had
insane how the galaxy a50 series has 120hz nowadays and the base model iphones still have 60hz. but i still cant wait for my 15 pro (help me..)
I went from the base iPhone 11 to the 13 Pro Max (wanted the bigger OLED 120hz screen) a couple years ago. I loved my 11, it was the my first phone which I payed outright for in the first week of release. It started to have problems a couple years into owning it, the ear piece speaker was very muted, as well as the bottom facing speaker, screen had burn-in issues, and the battery life was just not doing it for me (less than 4 hours of screen-on time). A lot of people swear by the 11, I don't know, maybe I just got a lemon. The 13 Pro Max has been great for the past 2 years, with the only real problem I've noticed recently is the battery drains quicker after updating to iOS 17 (although, don't judge me, still average 8-10 hours of screen time). I did contemplate upgrading again, but I decided against it, hopefully this phone will last me another few years. Like someone else said, I think the 13 was the best iPhone of the past 5-6 years
The intro skit is literally me and my brain whilst contemplating an upgrade to my aging iPhone 8 Plus and it’s cracked screen… furtively comparing the new shininess at the main Apple Store, and the not-so-new shininess at the Certified Refurbished Store, BackMarket and eBay.
My prediction is that the next SE comes in the mini chassis. I think that may be why they killed the 13 mini now. and honestly, that'd be sick. But this purely my hopeful prediction based on nothing :P I've loved my 13 mini, but my 15 is already on pre-order.
Loved that intro and the comparison is pretty good keep up the good work 👍🏻
I have a 14 Pro and I am really wanting a reason to upgrade but I can’t find any
The only way the iPhone mini comes back is if Apple transform the SE on it 😅
Hello from a regular guy with an iphone 13 regular with 256 gb from Sènègal😊
If it was possible to put a 3X or even a 2X optical zoom camera on the Mini instead of the ultra wide I think it would have sold much better, I had the 12 Mini and loved that little phone but Verizon made me an offer I couldn’t refuse to upgrade to the 14 Pro. To me the only real advantage the Pro has over the Mini is the 3X camera, sure the Pro has much better battery life but that doesn’t mean much when you can slap a MagSafe battery pack on the back of any iPhone. The Promotion display on the Pro is nice but it’s not a must have feature
The mini is just too small for the optical zoom. They might be able to fit 2X but it’s just the size that makes it hard.
im coming from an iPhone XR and im going to upgrade to the iPhone 13.
I came from the SE 2020 and it’s an insane upgrade.
You can get an iPhone 14 Pro on sale for $150 more than a non pro 15 in Australia, and I expect the price to drop further.
Wow people really don’t like the base 14
I have the base model 13 now. Would it be worth it to upgrade to the 15 pro max?
Yes,definitely.
if you have the disposable cash to then sure why not
Don’t go into debt just to have a new phone
No
only if you can afford it and REALLY want all the upgrades that you’ll get from your base 13
I always urge people to go for the older phone but for only $200 you get the 15 since it got some nice upgrades this year. You're also forgetting an important difference. 6GB of RAM is a big upgrade especially for future proof. For me the best iPhone to buy right now is a perfect used 13 pro. It's better than both for about the same price. And finally...yes, bring back the fucking mini!
I find it so surreal because I have an iPhone 13 and I was wondering the comparisons to the 15 and I see a bunch of videos comparing this exact topic
iphone 13 is the best to buy in 2024 great battery life its a good choice
I’m going to upgrade from 13 pm to 16 pm. Been a while
Just bought ip 13 in 2024..upgrading from xs..feels as great as latest iphone i tried in apple store..feels fast..especially the battery life feels much longer..great purchase..with lesser money spent
This is literally what I’m thinking, weather I should upgrade from my 13 to 15 plus
Alot people will focuz on the 13pros or 12pros. The price and the spec is still top notch. Battery last better than 14pro. 15s are too expensive.