Now is the worst time to buy a new iPhone: this is why

The iPhone 11 line

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• With the much-rumored Apple iPhone 12 Expected to launch in the fall, now is the worst time to buy a new iPhone.
• If you’re already planning to spend hundreds of dollars on a new phone, it’s probably worth the wait for the newest model that is expected to come with 5G support and Apple’s latest processor.
• Even if you don’t mind having the latest iPhone, Apple generally discards certain older models when introducing new ones.
• However, if you are already on a tight budget or need a new iPhone in a pinch, we recommend that you choose a new iPhone SE for $ 399.00 (R6,675).
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If you’re considering splurging on a new iPhone in the near future, it’s probably best to reconsider that decision.

Apple typically releases its new iPhones in the fall, which means the next-gen model may be less than two months away. If you were already planning to spend around $ 1,000 (R16,729) to upgrade your iPhone, you’d better wait until the much-rumored iPhone 12 hits stores rather than investing in a phone that will soon feel out of date.

Apple announced that it will hold a virtual event on September 15, where it will almost certainly announce new products.

However, what is less clear is whether we can expect to see new iPhones that day. New Apple Watch models and a new iPad may be the focus of Apple’s next event in September, according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.

With this year’s new iPhone expected to be slightly delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Apple may announce its new iPhones in October. If that’s really the case, it would be the first year since 2012 that Apple hasn’t introduced a new iPhone in September.

Apple has also said that its next-gen iPhone will likely be delayed. Speaking on the company’s fiscal third-quarter earnings call, Luca Maestri, Apple’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, said the company expects supply of the new product to be available “a few weeks later” compared to the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro from last year. launching.

Still, it’s probably best to wait if you can. You don’t want to find yourself in a situation where you upgrade your device only to find a new model hitting the market several weeks later.

This year’s iPhone is expected to come with 5G support, a new processor, different size options, a revamped design that is similar to the iPad Pro, and OLED displays on all models. This last point is significant because Apple generally reserves OLED display panels, which are capable of displaying richer blacks and bolder colors compared to LCD screens, specifically for its more expensive “Pro” iPhone models.

Support for 5G connectivity may not be important at the moment, while operators are still in the process of building their networks. But, if you’re spending hundreds of dollars on a new device, you probably want it to last at least two years, if not longer. Waiting for the iPhone 5G instead of spending a similar amount of money on last year’s model could be a great way to future-proof your device, as 5G is expected to become the standard in the coming years.

Even if you’re not interested in owning the newest iPhone, it’s probably worth the wait. Apple generally discounts older iPhones when it introduces its newest model. Last year, for example, it lowered the price of the 2018 iPhone XR to $ 600 (R10,037) when it launched the iPhone 11 line. That’s a $ 150 (R2,509) discount compared to the original price of $. 750 (R12,547) from the XR when it was released.

If you are in dire straits and need a replacement iPhone right away, you may not want to wait another month or two for the expected iPhone 12. In that case, we suggest an iPhone SE to help you out.

But, if your current iPhone is doing well enough to survive for a month or so, your best bet is to wait until the new devices debut this fall to update.