Good Time to Buy iPhone 13 Pro?

Just looking for a new phone for wife on a Vodafone plan. Iphone is nearly $1700 so is the galaxy s22 ultra. Should we

a) Wait for a newer model to release in September/October?

b) Buy a Samsung S22 Ultra 128gb.

c) Oppo Find X5 Pro

d) or choose Fold 3 which is like $10 more for 36 months.

Comments

  • +3

    Of course wait

  • +1

    Best time is when someone else is paying for it. Otherwise never.

  • A.

  • +10

    The best time to buy an iPhone 13 Pro is usually at AEST 6.50pm

  • +5

    "wife 9n" - how many wives do you have you need to give them code numbers?

    • +2

      1 a-z
      2a-z
      ….
      9a
      he's up to 9n…

    • 009? License to ask husband to buy iPhone Pro.

      Or needs 9 lives, if OP doesn’t buy it.

    • If he is up to at least 9n, then at least 126 wives.

  • Don’t pay extra for the fold. It will break easier and last less time than the other options.

    iPhone is a reasonable buy as long as you can get it for less than RRP. Paying full price does seem a bit silly with only a few months before the next one coming out.

  • whats-wrong-with-ya, Don’t buy the latest model.

  • +1

    Get the Max, with it being almost bezel-less it's actually a good size for a phone and the battery life is hours longer. I do have long fingers so if you have tiny paws it might not be ideal.

  • If you really need a phone, just buy it.

  • Do you really want to chance having to stuff around with a replacement phone when the fold 3 hinge breaks?

  • Get her to choose.

  • whatswrongwithya

    I’m fine thanks OP
    RUOK?

  • +1

    128gb?

    I'm 154.1 GB in on my 256 S21

    I'll be having to upgrade when that gets too much more….

    • Lol, I have used 398gb of 512gb on Find X2 Pro. I will invest in external SSD drives for back up.

  • June 31st

  • +3

    Why do you need to have an $1700 phone ??

    • +1

      Most would say "because they can", but agree, $1500 - $2000 for a iphone (or any phone) which most will want to upgrade in about 2 years time anyway, is ludicrous.

      • +1

        Meh, depreciation per hour of of usage on a phone is far less than a car…

      • And they're putting it on a 36m contract, so they really can't afford it ha.

  • +1

    I have the Samsung s22 ultra and wife has 13 pro.
    Her phone stops connecting with data in fringe areas well before mine - to the extent that she connects and uses my data in fringe areas.
    Camera is brilliant, screen really clear and bright for outside, battery life really good (have heard complaints from gamers though)
    We are both really impressed with the s22u, the 13 pro- not so much…

    I would recommend a good hard look at the s22u unless you are fixed on the 🍏 system.

    • +1

      Never had an iphone in our family but a new one may lunch in a couple of months. S22U looks amazing, do they sell Snapdragon variant of this device here in Au?

  • +4

    Let your wife pick her phone. Do you tell her what shoes to buy? Mansplaining is gonna bite you in the arse sooner or later.

    • She has given me a written permission on a piece of paper to carry out this task on her behalf.

      • Sounds like she is in need of some feminism. Don’t tell her that though or you will live to regret it 😉

  • Usually deals for iPhones pop up about two months before the new one launches so wait another 6-8 weeks if you can…

  • Two offers on the Apple website for Vodafone. Save $1,000 or save $650

    https://www.apple.com/au/iphone/carrier-offers/

    And then an SMS received two days ago from Vodafone

    Did you know you might be eligible to upgrade to iPhone 13 Pro? Save a BIG $200 on the phone's RRP when you stay connected to our $65 Super+ Plan over 36 months with 300GB included monthly data. Plus, as a special offer, when you upgrade we'll also take $14 off your plan fees, every month. Call 1555 or head into store - vodafone.com.au/stores by 16/Jun/22 to secure your offer. Further Together, Vodafone.

    Ends 16/Jun/22. Total min. cost $1549 Data is 100GB included / 200GB bonus, for use in Oz. T&C apply.

    Just posting these for your information. I don't own, nor intend to own, an iPhone.

    • Iphone 13 Pro - $699
      Sim Plan $1656 for 2 years.
      Total = $2355

      is that right? How could I get extra $200 off on the phone?

      • only If i connect with them for 36 months.

    • is 5G available? im not seeing any mention of 5G

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