When did it become mandatory to upgrade to the newest iPhone? Does it really matter?

[anon(50597)]

It’s unfortunate there appears to be no upgrade to the SE. I guess it’s just the market speaking.
I did just upgrade to a (used) iPhone X. I’m enjoying the new technology but I have kept my SE as my backup. It still performs admirably and is on iOS 12.

 

[Spencerdl]

When did it become mandatory to upgrade to the newest iPhone? I’ve had people make a negative association because of my decision to use the iPhone SE over my iPhone X.

What I constantly hear is “omg that phone is so tiny I could never use something like that” or “that’s something I would get for my kids” and most recently “couldn’t afford the iPhone X huh?!” I thought phones were supposed to be for the persons own personal needs not as a trend or to show that you have money to blow? Don’t get me wrong I really like the X, but I just find this form factor so much more comfortable to use.

Has anyone else dealt with something like this?

I just learned to ignore these type of people. I had my 5s for 22 months and my 7 Plus for 23 months and both devices served their purpose well. I upgraded because I wanted to and not because everyone else wanted me to.

 

[Spirit Vision Photography]

It’s unfortunate there appears to be no upgrade to the SE. I guess it’s just the market speaking.
I did just upgrade to a (used) iPhone X. I’m enjoying the new technology but I have kept my SE as my backup. It still performs admirably and is on iOS 12.

I was curious as to how the SE performs on IOS 12. No change in battery longevity?

Thanks

 

[anon(50597)]

I was curious as to how the SE performs on IOS 12. No change in battery longevity?

Thanks

My battery has great longevity in the se so I didn't notice much of a difference.

 

[Spirit Vision Photography]

My battery has great longevity in the se so I didn't notice much of a difference.

How long can you go between charges with moderate use?

Thanks

 

[anon(50597)]

How long can you go between charges with moderate use?

Thanks

Easily a day.
I’m a moderate user. I charge at night.

 

[Spirit Vision Photography]

Easily a day.
I’m a moderate user. I charge at night.

Cool. I charge in car, at night, etc too. Great little phone. And with 128mb’s, plenty of free memory.

Thanks.

 

[htc2hilt]

It never became mandatory, but the carriers traditionally encouraged consumers to upgrade every 2 years. And then when installment plans became the norm, the annual upgrade was encouraged by the carriers AND Apple with its own upgrade program.

With people hanging on to their phones longer than before and with Apple users getting several years of iOS updates on their devices, I think it’s becoming less “mandatory.”

With that said, I love my iPhone SE and it’s not mandatory that I get a phablet iPhone that costs $1000 or more. Still holding out for another year or an SE 2 (or smaller iPhone). Otherwise, I might be rollin my SE until the iOS wheels fall off.

SE Gang!

 

[Lee_Bo]

There will always be the "must have the latest and greatest" crowd and the "must keep up with the Jones'" crowd. I have no problem with that. I personally don't get the latest and greatest. If I decide to upgrade it's a good bit after a new device launches so I can see what issues may arise.

At this point I'm holding onto the 7 Plus until it becomes unsupported.

 

[anon(8115241)]

Well i bought the 6s plus 128gb and the 8 plus 256gb last year and upgraded to the xs max 256gb. I upgrade every year but i am still thinking of upgrading next year. I have four options: change my xs max battery and get a pixel next year, change my battery and don't get the pixel, upgrade and sell my phone to someone or upgrade and keep my xs max. I buy my phones outright because I do not live in the USA