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For the first time in a long while, I agree with MKBHD. The Pro phones are for a specialised group of people who would really use all the added features. The normal devices are perfect for everyday people, with the better screen and refresh rates, better battery life and camera, etc etc. I got my 17 and I am super happy, coming from a 14 Pro.
If you're coming from a vanilla 14 or 15, then this is a solid upgrade. I'd say go for the new phone.
I say Get the striking Orange if you want something different haha
Agree with you. I'm really in two minds between the base and the pro. The telephoto lens is pretty flipping good, however I dont know how often I will use it, perhaps often it since It's so good. I also prefer the look and colours of the base over the monolithic and heavier pro. The aluminum 'scratchgate' is also a bit of a concern too. I dont upgrade my phones often so this is why the pro might be a good option as perhaps I should just spend the extra $$$ and be done with it.
I'm on a 14 Pro at the moment and while there are some decent upgrades, I am wondering if it's really worth the R30k cost vs a R1500 battery fix for another year and hope the 18 will be a BIG change
WhatsApp issue is present on my side as well - 16 ProI'm on a 14 Pro at the moment and while there are some decent upgrades, I am wondering if it's really worth the R30k cost vs a R1500 battery fix for another year and hope the 18 will be a BIG change
Honestly just want a better camera and my Whatsapp search to work decently again (not sure if this is battery related OR just because I have a bunch of Whatsapp messages).
I am trying to keep my phones as long as possible now thus my changed mindset around upgrades etc.
Wonder what is going on with WhatsApp then :|
I hear you. I will add though that the iStore should give you around 10k for your 14 Pro, if it's in good condition and the base 128gb, you'll get more back if it's a bigger capacity device. Also, you can pay your phone off, they're introducing finance options (link), interest-free, that you can then pay off the difference. There are options should you decide to pull the trigger.I'm on a 14 Pro at the moment and while there are some decent upgrades, I am wondering if it's really worth the R30k cost vs a R1500 battery fix for another year and hope the 18 will be a BIG change
Honestly just want a better camera and my Whatsapp search to work decently again (not sure if this is battery related OR just because I have a bunch of Whatsapp messages).
I am trying to keep my phones as long as possible now thus my changed mindset around upgrades etc.
Are you talking about Pro/Pro Max?? Go ahead and do a Battery Replacement.
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Couple of years ago, Vodacom did have a phone and watch combo on contract, can't remember which model it was (could've have been the X). I pre-ordered the upgrade but then cancelled it, got a better deal cash for the watch so just took the phone.Personally I'm not a Airpods person, but won't mind if Vodacom had the option to add a Apple Watch to phone contracts, since a watch upgrade is also well over due for me.
Cases was discussed earlier, personally I've always been a fan of Speck Presidio Grip cases, I've had them on all my iPhones since the iPhone 7 and I'm sure they saved me from damage quite a few times over the years.
On all my previous ones the grippy rubber inlays started to show some wear after 2 or so years, but when some rubber pieces started coming off, I just bought a new cover. They say life time warranty, but I never bothered to find out how this works or the T&C's behind it.
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