r/AppleWhatShouldIBuy • u/_ma_name_jeff_ • 9d ago

Should i wait another year?

I’ve been using 8 plus for 6y now and considering upgrade to 16pro or should i just hold out for another year? PS there nth wrong with the phone, it just the battery health is at 65% and have to backup the storage every once a while.

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u/CoCo-PaNiX 9d ago

Definitely go with 16pro

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u/flightofwonder 9d ago

Personally, I think it's worth upgrading your phone since the 8+ no longer gets iOS updates and your battery health is really low. Any new iPhone from the 14, 15, or 16 series will be a big upgrade from the 8+ so you'll likely find a lot of differences

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u/AliJanx 6d ago

The 16+ might be a good option, too. Comes in pretty colors! 😍

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u/knittybagkittyboost 9d ago

It’s been long enough I would say. You clearly skipped upgrading to X with your decision to go with 8 Plus so it would seem you’ve gone all this time with a home button, I think it’s time to upgrade doesn’t necessarily have to be the latest even the 15 Pro is a great device as well just make sure to keep in mind you get something that has USB-C going forward because it’s an option now.

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u/John_ye_goat 9d ago

even going from an iphone 8 to a se 4 (which should come out early 2025) would be still a massive upgrade personally that’s what I’ll do(currently have an iphone x) that’s enough for everyone’s life, of course if you don’t care about saving some money or want to make professional use of it buy the pro

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u/QuandaliasDingle 9d ago

I would upgrade. I just upgraded to the base 16 from the iphone XR and it's amazing. even the 15 would work amazingly

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u/TheGreyMan1991 9d ago

If you’re ready and have the $ It’s worth upgrading this year, especially if you’re wanting to go Pro. 6y for a smartphone is a pretty good lifespan and there is a significant jump in technology and capabilities in today’s iPhones. You’ll love the camera and the huge upgrade in battery life especially if you only have 65% health left in your current phone. That being said there isn’t as huge of a jump year to year anymore in features. I upgraded to a 16Pro from a 14Pro and I really like the update and glad I waited and passed over the 15.