The iPhone 13 range is fast approaching, so if you’re in the market for a new iPhone you might be wondering whether Apple’s next flagship is worth waiting for, or whether you should just buy an iPhone 12 now.
To help you answer that question we’ve looked at the key considerations, including how much of an upgrade the iPhone 13 range is rumored to be, how long you’ll actually have to wait for it, and how differently the new and old phones might be priced.
Ultimately, there’s no definitive answer as to whether you should wait or not, but with the help of this article, you should have a clearer idea of which choice is right for you.
The iPhone 13 isn’t far away
The most obvious argument in favor of waiting for the iPhone 13 is that it’s really not very far away now. The exact release date hasn’t been confirmed, but based on Apple’s past form and the current rumors, we’re expecting the iPhone 13 range to land in September, with an announcement probably in the first half of the month and the release of the phones in the second half.
So at the time of writing we’re talking a few months, which isn’t much considering there’s a 12-month gap between each model.
At this point we’d always advise waiting for the new model unless you can get a current one at a significant discount – which in the case of the iPhone 12 range you’re unlikely to, as they hold their prices well. Though you never know, there could be some discounts on Amazon Prime Day.
Upgrades could be minor
On the other hand, this year more than most it sounds like the new iPhone might not be much of an upgrade.
While nothing is certain yet, leaks point to a similar design and screen (albeit with a 120Hz refresh rate on the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max and a slightly smaller notch), plus a fairly modest power upgrade, marginally bigger batteries, and slight tweaks to the camera, including a LiDAR scanner for all models, rather than just the Pro ones.
