Pre-ordering a new iPhone

[NitroZ7]

So can someone school me on what the benefits of the new(ish) I phones are. Im still on a 5s and will admit that its on its last leg. Im NOT buying a brand new phone but do see online where I can buy refurbished 7's or 8's in the 200-400 range. Is there that much difference between say the 8 compared to the 11 or whatever. I know they are coming out with 5G but my guess is that wont be widely available for a good while.

I will say my phone has been reliable. I found that going with a lifeproof case it definitely worth it even though they arent cheap.

If you go to the Apple store they have a video explaining all the changes. I have a 7 and won't be upgrading until the 5g model comes out unless my phone has an issue. Now you do get Apple TV free for a year but not worth a purchase for the 60.00 cost of that service.

[CaymasMan250]

If you go to the Apple store they have a video explaining all the changes. I have a 7 and won't be upgrading until the 5g model comes out unless my phone has an issue. Now you do get Apple TV free for a year but not worth a purchase for the 60.00 cost of that service.

Will there not be an update available for the 11 to go to 5g?

[BPenrod]

i'm sure i'm in the minority and can say i've never ever had a single iphone.

Never had any Apple product!

[NitroZ7]

Will there not be an update available for the 11 to go to 5g?

I'm not sure if 5g requires certain hardware or if it can be made compatible with a software update. That is a good question.

[Axkiker]

So I havent been keeping up with all this 5G stuff. Is this mainly for people who are using ATT to stream data into their homes as their main internet source. I mainly just use my phone data for mapping and radio. I cant really say ive had many issues. Maybe there is something im missing. Man stuff changes fast.

[BasserJim]

So I havent been keeping up with all this 5G stuff. Is this mainly for people who are using ATT to stream data into their homes as their main internet source. I mainly just use my phone data for mapping and radio. I cant really say ive had many issues. Maybe there is something im missing. Man stuff changes fast.

For what you do the 7-8 would be perfect.

As far as 5g that’s a hardware thing. Current phones won’t be able to update.

Non issue for the vast majority of the country at this time though. Most carriers only have it in a handful of cities

[Axkiker]

For what you do the 7-8 would be perfect.

As far as 5g that’s a hardware thing. Current phones won’t be able to update.

Non issue for the vast majority of the country at this time though. Most carriers only have it in a handful of cities

Okay thats kinda what I was thinking. Gives me a good idea of what I need to shop for.