People aren't buying phones like they used to, so Apple tries to pressure them into buying its premium iPhone models with each launch.
But this year could be different.
In recent years, users have tended to choose the iPhone Pro over the regular models.
This is because Apple has kept more and more exclusive features on the Pro version before trickling them down to the regular models.
However, it is time for users on a budget to stop being treated unfairly.
Visual Intelligence helps find information based on what the camera sees.
Visual Intelligence helps find information based on what the camera sees.
As mentioned, for the past few cycles, only the “Pro” models have been equipped with the latest chips.
That not only means the Pro models are more powerful, but it also means that regular iPhones are not eligible for the same feature updates as the Pro models in future years.
The most notable example is that the iPhone 15 Pro models are eligible for Apple Intelligence, while the regular models are not.
However, the arrival of the iPhone 16 with the A18 chip will make the gap smaller, even if the Pro version comes with the more powerful A18 Pro chip but uses the same 3nm process.
See more beautiful photo albums Here >>>
As a result, all iPhone 16 models will run Apple Intelligence - a feature that Apple hopes will be the foundation to attract users to upgrade.
Not only that, the iPhone 16 also comes with new buttons.
In addition to the Action button introduced on last year's Pro models, the Camera Control button is especially convenient for people to launch the camera app and take photos like a pro.
Camera Control helps users quickly launch the camera app on iPhone 16.
Camera Control helps users quickly launch the camera app on iPhone 16.
All things considered, the regular iPhone has actually caught up to the Pro.
Of course, it’s still a bit frustrating that Apple is still limiting a $799 phone to a 60Hz display. It looks pretty bad when you look at Android competitors, even at the low end of the price spectrum, with 120Hz displays.
With a little more balance between the iPhone 16 lineup, it’s time for users to no longer feel forced to upgrade to the Pro models to get essential features. As long as they’re okay with what’s considered adequate, the regular iPhone is the best bargain in recent years.
According to the survey, the iPhone 13 Pro Max costs around 15 million VND for models with a battery status of over 80% or higher for models with a higher battery status. In the 15 million VND segment, it is considered a "high-end mid-range" with power that many high-end competitors must fear.
Specifically, at 24hStore, the used iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB, 256GB and 512GB versions are priced at 14.49 million VND, 15.59 million VND and 16.69 million VND respectively. Meanwhile, at CellphoneS, the beautiful used iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB is priced from 17.69 million VND. The Gioi Di Dong and FPT Shop have never sold used iPhones.
"Currently, the selling price of used iPhone 13 Pro Max on the market depends on the condition and appearance of the device. 97%, 98%, 99% or beautiful devices will have different prices. The selling price applied at 24hStore may change depending on the condition of the device, market demand or accompanying promotions, if any," said a 24hStore representative.
