Which iPhone to buy?

idonteven on 08/08/2021 - 23:28
Last edited 09/08/2021 - 08:32

So my iPhone 7 Plus only makes and receives calls 40% of the time. The other 60%, the cellular function decides to crap itself. I’m assuming this is not easily fixed so I’m looking for a new phone (unless this is easily fixed then please enlighten me).

I know iPhone 13 will be coming out in October which will push the price of the current iPhones down.

I can’t wait until October to take advantage of the negligible discount.

So which iPhone is the best value to buy at the moment? I’m not interested in the XR as it’s too ‘entry level’ for me.

Edit: budget around $1000

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Comments

  • bayc0n on 08/08/2021 - 23:50

    what's your price range?

    • idonteven on 09/08/2021 - 08:32

      Around $1000. Lower the better.

  • specks on 08/08/2021 - 23:54

    what do you want from a phone? features you want?

  • ECE on 08/08/2021 - 23:57

    You just miss the Telstra day deal

    • idonteven on 09/08/2021 - 08:32

      Dang! What sort of deals did they have? My budget is around $1000.

  • Hybroid on 09/08/2021 - 00:19

    Do a complete backup, wipe and restore to latest iOS via iTunes.

    • idonteven on 09/08/2021 - 08:17

      Tried. Did nothing. I think it’s a hardware issue.

  • SF3 on 09/08/2021 - 00:29

    The other 60%, the cellular function decides to crap itself.

    Or Book a genius bar appointment to find out to see if they can fix it up.

  • AustriaBargain on 09/08/2021 - 00:42

    I got the 12 Pro Max and it doesn't feel too big at all. The older Max iPhones I felt were too big, but since the redesign I think the Max is the perfect size now. It's very expensive, but I mean I use it all day every day and I don't spend my money on anything else but tech and gadgets. I don't take $5,000 holidays or buy $2,000 upgrades for a car or anything. I'll never have kids so I don't exactly need to save up for their future.

  • [Deactivated] on 09/08/2021 - 08:17

    12 pro max. Great phone. Have a look on gumtree, got my 256gb brand new 6 months ago for $1500. Check the serial no, cash on inspection only. Don't pay retail price this late into the cycle.

  • Doy on 09/08/2021 - 09:34

    Refurb iPhone XS off eBay

  • Caped Baldy on 09/08/2021 - 10:04

    the cellular function decides to crap itself

    have you tried wifi calling? some providers don't support this though

    • idonteven on 09/08/2021 - 10:28

      Never tried it. I'm with Amaysim.

  • Oz8argain on 09/08/2021 - 10:27

    I have the same issue, sometimes people call me and go straight to voice mail.

    • idonteven on 09/08/2021 - 10:28

      Yup. Very annoying!

    • J4a on 09/08/2021 - 17:03

      Yup same here, now happens 100% of the time with greyed out audio button when in calls or any sort of app used for voice communications. Apparently known issue https://www.ifixit.com/News/32783/how-to-fix-a-grayed-out-sp…

      Horrible timing with the 13 coming out soon but going to try and make use of the current Apple Shopback deal and fingers crossed get an ok trade in price and a bit off rrp.

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