iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?

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PostiPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by Eighthours » Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:36 am

OK, so I have an iPhone 3GS. I had it on a 24 month contract and today is the day I can upgrade to a new phone. But I'm in a dilemma about what to do. I can either hang onto this phone until the iPhone 5 comes out, or I can get myself a 4S now.

There are two factors that may influence the decision:

1. The release date of the iPhone 5. An annual cycle would suggest October, and this would be enough time passing for me not to worry about not having the latest phone when it's released. However, there keep being rumours that the 5 will be released in July instead. If that happens, I might well be a bit "nooooooo" about upgrading early. What's your instinct about which date is more likely?

2. Is the 5 going to be a really big upgrade, or just another incremental step like the 4S over the 4?

So what do you think, GRcade? Wait, or upgrade now?

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by False » Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:47 am

Well the 4 came out in June or something didnt it? I think it was just the 4S that came out post-summer.

No-one really knows what the 5 will carry with it, but if its anything like the ipad 3, a better screen, bigger case and it'll probably set your hands/pants/desk on fire.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by Lagamorph » Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:48 am

Get an Android. It'll actually do things.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by False » Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:55 am

I moved to a 4S from a HTC Desire this week. Ive not found anything it cant do that the android could. I have found things it can do that androids cant though ;)

Retarded brand loyalists aside, its a nice phone.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by Victor Mildew » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:15 pm

I could get a 4s now (upgrade form my 4) for £25, so while it's massively tempting I'd be locked into another 18 month contract which i don't want.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by Moggy » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:17 pm

I went from a 3gs to a 4s and it is a massive step up (imo of course).

Of course if you wait for the 5, then you might as well wait for the 5s. And then wait a bit longer for the 6.....

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by Errkal » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:17 pm

Instead buy an HTC Titan or wait for the Titan II it is faster, cheaper and is as simple to use :D

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by False » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:18 pm

Isnt the Titan also strawberry floating massive?

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by Errkal » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:21 pm

smaller than a Galaxy S II but with the same size screen. Massive compared to the iPhone though.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by D_C » Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:00 pm

If you're going to go for the every other yearly update, you'll probably be better off going for the 4S, and then getting the updated models each time (4S, 5S or whatever it'll be called). You'll be happy enough with the 4S I think, as it'll be new to you, and then you'll always have the model with the kinks worked out and bells & whistles.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by Eighthours » Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:19 pm

Thanks for the advice, people. I'm not looking to switch to Android, so no point in posting that gooseberry fool. :lol:

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by Mafro » Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:49 pm

I'd wait for the next iPhone. From the sounds of things it'll have a completely different case design than the 4 & 4S, a larger 4 inch screen and an improved camera.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by Victor Mildew » Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:51 pm

I just looked at my upgrade plan again...24 months with bugger all text and data for £40 a month, fck off!! :fp: :lol:

I'll wait till the 5 and see what my options are, then probably go sim only

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by Mafro » Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:13 pm

Ad7 wrote:I just looked at my upgrade plan again...24 months with bugger all text and data for £40 a month, fck off!! :fp: :lol:

I'll wait till the 5 and see what my options are, then probably go sim only

Ouch. Yeah SIM-only + buying the iPHone SIM-free is the way to go when it comes to newer iPhones, nearly always works out as being cheaper than the equivalent 12/18/24 month contract.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by False » Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:18 pm

Plus its easier to sell on and recoup costs.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by SEP » Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:40 pm

Stop worrying about the unknown. Get the 4s.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by satriales » Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:06 pm

Wait for the S3.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by aayl1 » Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:14 pm

Man I hope it comes out in July. I'll be getting an iPhone when I get to Japan in August, so hopefully it's out then.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by Boo! » Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:18 pm

Do not upgrade to 4s, its really not worth it and disappointing.

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PostRe: iPhone upgrade dilemma: 4S now, or wait for the 5?
by Steve » Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:40 pm

FYI, iPhone 5 will be out in October.


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