New phone (have a 12)? or new battery?

Phone has 77% battery and doesn’t last long. Hemming and hawing about whether to get new phone — would like to be able to take closer up photos.

iPhone 12

Posted on Mar 4, 2024 4:00 PM

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Tesserax

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Posted on Mar 4, 2024 4:08 PM

The newer iPhones provide newer technology, including improved camera features, but comes at the cost of purchasing a new device.

Your current iPhone 12's battery is definitely due for a replacement. Apple considers that battery needs to be changed if it can no longer maintain, at least, an 80% charge.

Only you can decide which path to take here. Of course, if money is no object, then "go for it." ;)

At the online Apple Store, Apple does provide you with a means to compare their iPhone model features against each other: iPhone - Apple

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Tesserax

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Mar 4, 2024 4:08 PM in response to talkaboutbooks

The newer iPhones provide newer technology, including improved camera features, but comes at the cost of purchasing a new device.

Your current iPhone 12's battery is definitely due for a replacement. Apple considers that battery needs to be changed if it can no longer maintain, at least, an 80% charge.

Only you can decide which path to take here. Of course, if money is no object, then "go for it." ;)

At the online Apple Store, Apple does provide you with a means to compare their iPhone model features against each other: iPhone - Apple

ChrisJ4203

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Mar 4, 2024 4:04 PM in response to talkaboutbooks

Well, the battery is definitely in need of replacement. The decision to purchase a new phone versus just a battery replacement is up to you. The iPhone 12 should still have some life left in it.

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New phone (have a 12)? or new battery?