Hi Terri, I hesitate to offer advice on these sort of questions since they are subjectively and economically dependent.
I understand your battery issue and don't disagree that something needs to be done. But I'm a huge fan of my iPhone 13 Mini and the plain fact is that getting a Mini in the future will be all but impossible unless you want a used device. I would encourage you to get a feel for the size of the phones you're considering since I expect they will feel substantially different from your 12 Mini. And you should know that a 15 Plus is the same physical size as the 15 Pro Max. I'm going to disagree with Fred that you should consider one of the SE models whether the second or third generation. I don't think someone who has gotten used to a device without a home button should return to one with one. I hope you find something you like and get it at a very good price. Alan Lemly Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2023, at 12:23 PM, Terri Stimmel <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > > First of all, I have really appreciated reading the thoughts, and opinions on > the new phones. As well as peoples experiences with them, in the stores. I > always find this sort of stuff helpful. > > > I am considering upgrading my phone. At first, I wasn't going to do it. I > love my 12 mini. It's smaller, and pretty easy for me to hold. It still works > quite well, and I really don't have any issues with it. > > > However, I get my phone service with T-Mobile. If I were to upgrade now, it > would be better for me, then if I were to wait another year or so. Right now, > I can trade in this phone, and it will help go toward the cost of my next > phone. I really don't want to have to trade in this phone. But this is the > way I have to go about these sorts of things, if I ever want to upgrade. > > > My battery in my phone is degrading. I actually have a service message on it, > that states that I need to replace the battery. So I could do that, and use > this phone for longer. But a part of me thinks that it is just better to go > ahead and do the upgrade instead. > > > I would be interested to hear what people think about this. I know some of > this will be opinion. That is fine by me. > > However, some of you on this list know way much more about these sorts of > things than I do. That is something I have really come to appreciate over the > years. It is a big part as to why I remain a part of this list. > > > I plan to go to my local store within the next week, or so. I want to hold > the 15 plus, and the 15 pro. I want to explore them, and see which one I > might be most comfortable with. > > > I was also considering checking out the 14 pro. Just so that I would know all > of my options. I am not interested in the pro, max phones. That would just be > too large of a device for me. > > > I really like the idea of having a phone that uses USB C charging. > > However, what sorts of charging blocks might I need? > > > I am not sure if I have what I need, to support that type of charging. I know > I at least have one. I usually try to buy dual charging blocks, because I > have so many devices, that this just works better for me. Or, I have friends > that come over, who need to charge their stuff. > > > I am really looking forward to possibly getting a pro, just for the camera. I > never in my life thought that i would want a phone, for it's camera. > > > However, the new feature with Be My Eyes, has been a game changer for me. I > use it quite regularly. At least, once a day. Usually a lot more than that > though. I am still not always the best at taking a picture. I hope that this > might improve in time. I just don't always understand how, or where to aim > the camera. > > > Are the cameras really all that different from the 12 Mini I have now, to the > 14 pro, or the 15 pro? > > > I really want to make the best choice possible for myself. But of course, I > won't know really what to expect, until I go to the store. > > > What do you all think? > > Any thoughts, or suggestions are much appreciated. > > > Thank you, > > > Terri > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > [email protected]. 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