This article released by MiniTool party mainly tells you whether you should wait for iPhone 13 or pick up iPhone 12. It gives at least 10 reasons for both choices respectively. After reading the following words, you will make your decision!
09/16/2021 update: All four models of iPhone 13 will be available on September 24, 2021.
09/10/2021 update: Apple is going to reveal its next-gen iPhone 13 on Sep. 14 together with Apple Watch Series 7 and AirPods 3.
With the coming of the next-gen iPhone – iPhone 13 this fall, many users may find it difficult to make a decision whether to buy the iPhone 12 right now, whose price will be decreased with the introduction of the next iPhone, or just wait for the new iPhone 13, which will have the most advanced mobile phone technologies.
Should I Wait for the iPhone 13? Yes!
Well, it depends on what you care about most and what you can afford. In general, if the price doesn’t matter your choice and you would like to enjoy the latest technologies, you are recommended to wait for another month for iPhone 13. Vice versa, you may just pick up iPhone 12 or other older versions.
If you decided to buy iPhone 12, no matter which edition it is, it’s better also wait until iPhone 13 comes out. According to tradition, Apple always reduces the price of the right previous version of the iPhone right after the release of the new generation. So, why not wait for another few days?
iPhone 12 or 13, Which to Choose?
The above content discusses the aspect of price. Here in this part, we will explain professionally relying on the features and usage to help you decide which one to select.
Reasons to Wait for iPhone 13
Generally, the reasons for waiting for iPhone 13 mostly fall on its new advanced features as below.
- Smaller notch – It is rumored that iPhone 13 will have a smaller Face ID notch and give users a more immersive viewing experience.
- 120Hz refresh rate – iPhone 13 Pro models are said to be equipped with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate to give users a better gaming experience.
- Improved camera – Photographers can enjoy the improved rear ultrawide camera lens and some new astrophotography and video portrait modes. Besides, iPhone 13 (including base models) may adopt Apple’s LiDAR sensor (which is only available in iPhone 12 Pro) to help with photo effects and AR apps.
- Larger storage – iPhone 13 is rumored to have a 1TB version to satisfy the demands for large storage.
- Foldable display – If you want something new for your iPhone physical display, you can expect the foldable iPhone 13 though it may be much late than the mainstream.
- Always-on display mode – This display mode makes it convenient for users to check time and important info. Yet, this will increase power consumption. Let’s hope the iPhone 13 battery can handle this.
- Larger batteries – According to a Twitter leak, all iPhone 13 models including iPhone 13 Mini will get larger battery capacities.
- Wireless charging – iPhone 13 will contain a model of port-less products that support wireless charging.
- Touch ID in display – Apple is said to reintroduce Touch ID to iPhone 13 to enable its users to quickly unlock the phone without face identification. Yet, there is also a saying that Apple won’t do that.
- Wi-Fi 6E – Apple is said to integrate Wi-Fi 6E technology into iPhone 13 to make better data transfer possible.
Reasons to Get iPhone 12 or Older Versions
In general, the reasons for picking up iPhone 12 focus on its still good and satisfactory features like the following ones.
- Emergency – If you are in an emergent situation like your phone is dying completely or already dead, there is no other choice but to get a new phone as soon as possible!
- Lower prices – Just as mentioned above, iPhone 12 lineup is going to have a price drop immediately after iPhone 13 introduction.
- Fast-enough processor – The A14 Bionic processor in iPhone 12 is already fast enough for users to do some intensive activities such as video editing and gaming. So, the A15 Bionic in iPhone 13 isn’t that attractive.
- Same sizes – Probably, iPhone 13 series will have the same display sizes as iPhone 12 sizes.
- Satisfactory camera – Except for some expected improvements in iPhone 13, the iPhone 12 still has excellent cameras with a powerful primary shooter.
- Good drop-proof – the Ceramic shield display of the iPhone 12 gives better protection for the front cover.
- Support 5G – iPhone 12 already supports the latest technology of communication 5G
- Multiple colors – Although iPhone 13 may introduce new colors like the rumored orange and matte black, iPhone 12 already has half a dozen colors including the rare purple for you to choose from.
- Minor upgrades – Most of the feature improvements from iPhone 12 to iPhone 13 including the above ones are minor since those features in iPhone 12 are already powerful.
- Long-term support – Unlike Android phones most of which only have 2-year updates for their software, Apple will support its old phones for a much longer time.
- Headphone jack – If you want a headphone jack for you don’t want to buy or use a Bluetooth earphone, you need to exclude iPhone 13 as well as iPhone 12.
iPhone 12 or Wait for 13: Conclusion
all in all, no matter you decided to purchase iPhone 13 or iPhone 12, you’d better wait for the publication of the iPhone 13 for Apple will give a price drop for iPhone 12 according to the tradition. Even if your current phone is going to die tomorrow, you can upload your data to iCloud and get a cheap, second-hand, or previous abandoned smartphone as a transit. Anyhow, there should be no hurry for a new cellphone at the point that iPhone 13 release date is coming unless you just want to buy a handset right now!
Anyway, it’s all depend on you!
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