The anticipation that many Apple fans, both female and male, feel in the days leading up to each new major iPhone introduction is well captured by the theme for Apple’s yearly iPhone refresh. This year did not hold any significant surprises. Indeed, such ‘leaks’ and rumours continue to improve with each passing year. In a move that didn’t depart too much from the iPhone 14 line-up from the previous year, Apple introduced four new iPhones.
India is one of the very few nations in the globe in which the iPhone 15 was available for purchase in stores on the 22nd of September. Given India’s status as one of the most important markets around the world for the Cupertino-based brand, this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Should I Buy One of the New 2023 iPhones? is a question that will be asked by the majority of Indian customers once again this year at a time when buying is at its highest point of the year (due to the holiday season). And now comes the inescapable follow-up question: which iPhone model should I purchase? The answer could very well be determined by the model of iPhone or other mobile device that you now own:
iPhone software upgrades
Completely new approach? In the lead-up to each new iPhone introduction, the key question of whether or not that year would witness a huge redesign of the iPhone or an incremental upgrade is constantly brought up. The year 2023 may be remembered as the year that the iPhone line-up received a considerable upgrade. Even though this wasn’t a complete redesign as the iPhone X was in 2017, there are still some notable changes that will have a big impact on how users interact with their devices, including the following:
With the release of four new iPhones, it has become abundantly evident that the iPhone 15 is currently the sole choice for customers looking for a compact smartphone. This is the second year in a row that Apple has chosen not to launch a’mini’ version; 6.1 inches might very well become the new bare minimum requirement for what constitutes a compact smartphone given that large screen smartphones are here to stay. The iPhone 15 Plus has the best battery life of any Apple device. The television promo for the iPhone 14 Plus, which featured a man driving a farm vehicle to the tune of Two Miles an Hour by Ludacris, was a light-hearted yet unmistakable demonstration of the Plus version’s superior battery capacity. Both the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max include significant design, camera, and hardware advancements, the most notable of which being Apple’s latest A17 Pro Chip.
All the way to Dynamic Island: the iPhone 15 inherits two important features from last year’s Pro twins. Both models of the iPhone 15 are powered by the A16 bionic chip, and they both have Apple’s pill-shaped cutout known as Dynamic Island, which adds additional interaction capabilities to the iPhone.
Hello, charging through USB-C: this was something that most people anticipated. Apple has, as of the release of the iPhone 5, made the transition from the Lightning connector, which was introduced in 2012, to the USB Type-C cord, which is more compatible with other devices. If you already have a more recent iPad or MacBook, this will be a really helpful feature for you.
Titanium push: The 15 Pro and Pro Max get a huge design change, and we’re not talking about the nice new Action button (that can be used as a hot key to fire up your selected app) that we saw for the first time on the Apple Watch Ultra a year ago. Instead, we’re talking about the addition of a feature called Titanium push. These high-end iPhones have been outfitted with a case made of titanium alloy and an aluminium substructure; as a result, they are the lightest Pro models to be released in quite some time.
Improvements have been made to the rear cameras of the iPhone 15, both the standard model and the more expensive Pro version. The primary camera on the iPhone 15 now has a resolution of 48 megapixels, and its performance in low light has been improved thanks to pixel binning. Both of the Pro models have a primary lens that has a resolution of 48 megapixels, a bigger sensor, and coatings that reduce reflections. The Pro Max edition features a one-of-a-kind ‘tetraprism’ design along with a 5X optical zoom.
Should you get the latest version?
Are you using Android?
It’s possible that the iPhone 15 Plus is your best option. You get a larger screen experience, similar to what you may be used to on an Android phone, in addition to longer battery life than the smaller iPhone 15 model. On the Apple India website, customers can trade in their existing Android phones for store credit.
Have you upgraded to the iPhone 14 or the iPhone 14 Pro?
If you are the type of person who likes to upgrade their phone every year, you may skip this one. If you upgrade from an iPhone 14 to an iPhone 15, you will be able to make the switch to charging via USB-C and you will also get to experience the Dynamic Island. When it comes to owners of the iPhone 14 Pro, you will notice a substantial change in the mass of the gadget thanks to the titanium construction (the 10 percent reduction in weight seems much more significant when you hold the device in your hand). The other significant shift that you will observe is in the way that zoom photography is handled.
Do you have an iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro?
This is a more difficult decision, and the answer can depend on how much you can obtain for trading in your current phone. If you are not a serious photography enthusiast and don’t mind waiting another year to check out features like the Dynamic Island and USB-C charging, you can keep using your iPhone 13 or 13 Pro. If you are a photography enthusiast, you should consider upgrading to the iPhone 14.
Have an iPhone version that is older than 12?
It is highly recommended that you make the upgrade. A substantial change has been made to the majority of the user experience, and you will observe this change immediately.
Introduce new offers
Instant discounts on purchases made using credit cards can vary anywhere from Rs 4,000 to Rs 7,500, depending on the type of card and the online shopping site. The iPhone models sold on Croma and Amazon are eligible for a discount of Rs 5,000 from HDFC, while the Pro variants receive a discount of Rs 4,000. A discount of Rs 7,500 on Vijay Sales is now being offered by HSBC Bank. When you purchase an iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max from the Apple India store and pay with an eligible HDFC card, you will receive an instant discount of Rs 6,000.
Apple’s trade-in programme gives customers the option to replace their old iPhones and Android cellphones for a value that can range anywhere from 2,000 to 67,800 Indian rupees. On the website of the Apple online shop, all that is required of you is to input your IMEI number.
Free stuff and discounts: Apple Premium Resellers like Imagine are now running promotions in which customers who make a purchase can receive gift certificates, accessories, and even a free tempered glass screen protector.
EMIs at no additional cost are offered by the majority of online retailers, including the Apple store. The vast majority of these online platforms and offline retailers also provide GST billing for business clients.
