The Arrival of the iPhone 15 Series and the Dilemma of Upgrading
2023 marks the much-anticipated season for the release of Apple’s new iPhone, the iPhone 15. One notable change in this latest series is the switch from the familiar “Lightning” terminal to the universally compatible “USB Type-C” terminal for charging. This shift has sparked a wave of contemplation among iPhone users about whether it is time to upgrade to the latest model.
I, too, find myself among those pondering this decision. As soon as Apple announced the iPhone 15 series with the USB Type-C terminal, I made up my mind to replace my current iPhone. However, with the significant increase in the price of iPhones due to the weakening yen, I found myself having to carefully weigh my options. In the end, I decided to go for the iPhone 13 Pro with the intention of trading it in for the iPhone 15 Pro upon release.
Aside from the USB Type-C terminal, a compelling aspect that drew me towards the “iPhone 15 Pro” was its reasonable size and inclusion of a telephoto lens. Some may argue that if I am already willing to invest in a new iPhone, why not go for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which boasts a camera with 5x optical zoom? However, the sheer size and the substantial cost of nearly 190,000 yen deterred me from this option.
Moreover, while the iPhone 15 does offer a 2x optical zoom, anything beyond that relies on digital zoom, which may disappoint those accustomed to the iPhone 13 Pro’s capabilities. Consequently, I opted for the iPhone 15 Pro as it offers similar usability to its predecessor.
Securing the iPhone 15 Pro
After enduring the notorious battle to secure an iPhone through Apple Store orders each year, I successfully managed to procure the iPhone 15 Pro on its release date. Holding the actual product in my hands, I find great advantage in the USB Type-C terminal’s compatibility with the cables I regularly use for charging or transferring data to my computer. The integration of the USB Type-C cable into the iPhone is a significant triumph.
Yet, bidding farewell to the Lightning terminal led to accumulating my collection of Lightning cables I had amassed over time. Initially, the plan was to transition to a USB Type-C terminal when Apple unveiled the 10th generation iPad in 2022. However, the unfavorable exchange rates led to an unexpected price surge, causing me to put aside the idea.
Consequently, my current iPad remains the 6th generation model, still equipped with the Lightning terminal. Purchasing the 6th generation iPad, the 32GB variant, at a modest 30,000 yen, makes it arduous to justify replacing it with the 10th generation iPad, which now costs nearly 70,000 yen even for the cheapest 64GB model. Additionally, my iPad usage has become limited to casual activities like video streaming, rendering the need for high performance obsolete.
Therefore, I made the decision to continue using my 6th generation iPad with the Lightning terminal, as I was unable to completely eliminate the Lightning terminal by upgrading my iPhone.
The Future of iPad and the Lingering Presence of the Lightning Terminal
Naturally, if the depreciation of the yen subsides by the time the next generation iPad launches, I plan to purchase a new one immediately. Nevertheless, even if that does not materialize, I intend to acquire a new iPad once it reaches its capacity for software updates.
Interestingly, the new iPadOS, “iPadOS 17,” offers support for the 6th generation iPad, whose performance is equivalent to that of the iPhone 7. It appears that my trusty 6th generation iPad will remain fully functional and relevant for at least another year. Consequently, it seems that the Lightning terminal will continue to be a part of my tech arsenal for the foreseeable future.
The season for the release of a new iPhone has arrived in 2023. The current “iPhone 15” series will change the terminal used for charging from “Lightning” to “USB Type-C”, so there may be many people are thinking about replacing it.
I am one of them, and I was thinking about replacing my iPhone when the terminal became USB Type-C, so I decided to replace it immediately after the announcement of the iPhone 15 series.
However, since the price of the iPhone has increased significantly due to the weak yen, I was worried about which model to buy, but in the end I decided to buy the iPhone 13 Pro, assuming that I would trade in the iPhone 13 Pro I am currently using. I decided to buy “15 Pro”.
In addition to having a USB Type-C terminal, I decided to buy the “iPhone 15 Pro” for the iPhone 15 series because it has a reasonable size and a telephoto lens.
Some people might think that if you’re going to buy it anyway, wouldn’t it be better to buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which has a camera equivalent to 5x optical zoom? However, it is still big, and pays almost 190,000 yen It is very difficult.
However, while the iPhone 15 can take photos equivalent to 2x optical zoom, anything beyond that is still digital zoom, which is difficult for those used to the iPhone 13 Pro. That’s why I chose the iPhone 15 Pro, which doesn’t change much in terms of usability.
After surviving the intense competition for orders at the Apple Store every year, I managed to get the iPhone 15 Pro on its release date.
When you look at the actual product, the terminal is USB Type-C, and I think it is an advantage that you can connect the USB Type-C cable that you usually use to charge or send data to a computer.
Naturally, the terminal is USB Type-C. Now that iPhone is compatible, the big advantage is that it can be integrated into a USB Type-C cable.
So, I finally got rid of the Lightning terminal and collected the Lightning cables I had been using one after the other. I thought it was a good idea to merge the USB Type-C terminal, but if you look closely, there is one Lightning cable that cannot be excluded.
The reason was the iPad. To be honest, the iPad in my house is quite old, the 6th generation. It’s old, so I was thinking of buying a new one when the terminal changes to USB Type-C.
In fact, I was planning to buy a new iPad when the terminal was changed to USB Type-C for the 10th generation iPad released in 2022, but then I ran into a price increase due to the weaker Yen.
The iPad that I own is actually still in its 6th generation. So this terminal is naturally Lightning.
As someone who bought a 6th generation iPad, 32GB model, for around 30,000 yen at the time, it’s hard to replace the 10th generation iPad, which has increased in price to almost 70,000 yen even for the cheapest 64GB model . Moreover, recently, the use of iPads has been limited to things like watching videos, and high performance is no longer required.
As a result, I stopped buying a new iPad and decided to continue using a 6th generation iPad with a Lightning terminal, so I could not completely eliminate the Lightning terminal by changing my iPhone.
Of course, if the depreciation of the Yen subsides by the time the next generation iPad comes out, I think I’ll be buying a new one right away, and even if that doesn’t happen, I’m thinking of buying one new. when I reach the limit of OS updates.
However, the new iPadOS “iPadOS 17” also supports the 6th generation iPad, which should be equivalent to the “iPhone 7” in terms of performance, so it seems that it will be active for at least another year. Looks like we’ll be using the Lightning terminal for a while yet.
The chipset of the 6th generation iPad is the same as the A10 Fusion chipset, which is equivalent to the iPhone 7, but it can be updated to the latest iPadOS 17. It looks like it is still in use
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