The iPhone 13 series, introduced by Apple at the California Streaming event held on September 14, went on sale. ProMotion technology, available only in Pro models, brought 120Hz refresh rate support to smartphones. The new iPhones have attracted attention with their storage space as well as their technical features. Apple broke new ground with the 1TB memory option.
The iPhone 13 series consists of four models, just like its predecessor. In addition to the mini and flat model, Pro and Pro Max versions are offered to users. So, is a person who already owns an iPhone considering switching to the new series? SellCell, which conducted a research involving more than 5000 users aged 18 and over, shared the data it obtained.
The vast majority do not find the iPhone 13 series ‘exciting’
64.1 percent of Apple users “What do you think about the iPhone 13 series?” He answered the question “not very exciting” or “not exciting at all”. While 14.4% find the iPhone 13 “extremely exciting” or “very exciting”; 21.5 percent of users preferred to comment “somewhat exciting”.
According to the survey published by SellCell, 23.2 percent of current iPhone users plan to upgrade to the iPhone 13 series. Comparing this data with another survey conducted months before the September 14 launch, SellCell announced that there was a 20.5 percent drop in those considering purchasing new iPhones.
42.5 percent of those who are considering switching to the iPhone 13 prefer the “Pro” model. They are followed by the Pro Max with 26.3 percent, followed by the flat iPhone 13 with 22 percent and the iPhone 13 Mini with 9.3 percent.
The reason for those who don’t want to switch to iPhone 13: Touch ID is missing!
SellCell asked users who said they didn’t want to switch to the iPhone 13 series why they thought so. 29.3% cited the lack of Touch ID as the reason. 19.5 percent of the citizens answered, “There is no important feature worth upgrading the phone”. 12.1% stated that they would not switch to iPhone 13 because they were satisfied with the phone they were using.
The rate of those who say that they will not switch to iPhone 13 because it does not have Always on Display (AOD) feature is 9.6 percent; Those who stated that they would not pass “due to not having a notch-free design” followed with 7.3 percent.
A significant portion of users are waiting for the iPhone 14
Apple users who were not considering buying the iPhone 13 were asked which smartphone they would switch to in the future. 36.8 percent announced that they will wait for the iPhone 14 series. In addition, 32.3% said that they will not switch to any phone in the next two years. 16.1% said that they are considering switching to Android phones. While 11.3 percent said they would buy an old iPhone, 3.5 percent said they were undecided.
Additionally, 18.2 percent of Apple users said they are considering purchasing at least one of the new iPads. In addition, it was determined that the rate of those who announced that they would buy Apple Watch Series 7 was 7.5 percent.