Have you pre-ordered the new iPhone 11 series?
In Japan, the Apple Store, docomo, au, and Softbank all started pre-ordering from 21:00 on September 13th. Apple Store Online has limited the number of products that you can get on the release date even if you make a reservation now.
So what kind of battle does America have to fight? Which model is the best to buy?
Gizmodo's Buying Guide for Americans. It may be useful for both Japanese people and those living in the United States who are a little worried about what kind of model to buy in their home country and how to buy it.
Buy the iPhone 11 128GB, Black on Verizon.
When the new iPhones were announced last September, Gizmodo recommended the mid-range iPhone XS.
And for this year, I would recommend the entry-level iPhone 11. $ 699 (Japan price 74,800 yen), $ 300 (32,000 yen in Japan) cheaper than the iPhone 11 Pro, and even more than the iPhone XR, which was $ 750 (84,800 yen) when it was released in September last year. is also cheaper.
The iPhone XR was actually the best-selling and most popular iPhone of 2018. The XR was actually popular, even though it didn't have the dual camera that the iPhone XS/XS Max had.
And while the iPhone 11 doesn't have a triple camera like the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, it does have a dual camera, which has already surpassed the XR's single camera. There's also a 12-megapixel front camera with a perfect portrait mode and even a slow-motion selfie "Slofie" feature. The iPhone 11 also has an A13 Bionic processor, which is on par with the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. The battery lasts an hour longer than the iPhone XR.
However, since the iPhone 11 is an LCD panel with a lower resolution than the OLED screen of the 11 Pro, it can't be helped that the Pros boast about it.
And overall, the 11 is slightly larger and heavier than the 11 Pro, but with the $300 you saved, you can buy an Apple Watch Series 3 for $200. Even so, considering that you have about $100 left over, it's a good deal.
If you're doing more than making phone calls with your iPhone, 64GB just isn't enough. Games in the iTunes App Store are regularly multi-gigabyte in size, photos taken with the 12MP camera quickly fill up your storage, and you can even create slow-motion selfie "Slofie" videos using the front camera. 64GB of storage will kill you in an instant.
Apple dropped the 128GB option with the iPhone XS last year and offered 256GB of storage for just $100 more than 64GB (the difference in Japan is 17,000 yen), so 256GB or more was the only choice. hey. But this year's iPhone 11 options are an extra $50 for 128GB or an extra $150 for 256GB. So, in terms of storage cost performance, 128GB is recommended. Offload and back up your photos and videos frequently, using cloud-based services as much as possible to avoid taking up space on your device. However, if saving storage is troublesome or stressful, don't hesitate to set it to 256GB.
Although all mobile carriers offer support plans to purchase the new iPhone 11, Verizon ranks highest year after year. It is the largest carrier in the United States with the broadest network and offers the best 4G and 4G LTE coverage. Verizon currently offers unlimited data plans starting at $70 per month, with no taxes or other mysterious fees. Using more than 26GB of data in a month will result in a speed limit. If you don't want unlimited data, you can save a few bucks and opt for the $50/month 4GB plan, which includes unlimited text messages and calls.
One notable difference between Apple's iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max is the camera. Three lenses on the back might be creepy and overkill, but the iPhone 11 Pro lets you zoom in and out without resorting to digital processing that sometimes produces subtle composites.
The iPhone also has 4K and slow-motion capabilities that have even replaced large camcorders. The 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max's triple camera setup allows you to shoot three different scenes simultaneously at different zoom levels.
The iPhone 11 Pro is $300 more than the iPhone 11, with a $150 price difference for the 64GB to 256GB upgrade, but it's essential if you do a lot of photography. It will be the capacity of But for $1,149, you get Apple's best and brightest HDR OLED display plus 256GB of storage. It's ideal for editing photos on your device.
Everyone is different and everyone is good. If there are 100 people, there are 100 ways to use the iPhone.
, it's because of the large 6.5-inch OLED screen. With higher resolution than the other two iPhone 11 models, it's the ideal viewfinder for photographers, videographers, and editors. Bigger isn't always better, but at 15.8cm tall, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is about the same size as the iPhone 11, but leaves room for a battery inside. Apple claims it will last 5 hours longer than last year's iPhone XS Max.
The Phone XR was actually the best-selling and most popular iPhone of 2018, outperforming all competitors through the first half of 2019. It's a nice device with FaceID security, no home button, beautiful edge-to-edge full screen, and portrait mode. It also has functions such as blurring the background of the photo with AI. This time, the 64GB base model is $599 (64,800 yen), which is $100 (10,000 yen) cheaper than the iPhone 11, and the 128GB model has been reduced to $649 (69,800 yen), which is also an important selection factor. is not it.
Introduced with the original iPhone X, the iPhone 8 is still being sold by Apple despite being a few years old. At $499 for the 128GB model and $599 for the 128GB iPhone 8 Plus, it's the cheapest but still the best smartphone.
The iPhone 8 does not have Face ID and is the only fingerprint authentication device. For example, if a parent who has been using an iPhone for several years is considering a new purchase, an iPhone X or higher would require learning all the necessary gestures to operate, but with the iPhone 8 it would be easy to switch. . When their iPhone SE or iPhone 6 dies, an upgrade to an iPhone 8 is a viable option.
Apple's number one priority is making money, not making smartphones. To keep users' devices up-to-date, the Apple Upgrade Program allows iPhone users to pay off their new device with 24 interest-free monthly payments and includes the added bonus of AppleCare+.
This program will get you a 128GB iPhone 11 for $37.41 a month. You can save a few bucks by opting for the Verizon Device Payment Plan instead, but the $31.20 a month doesn't include AppleCare+.
If you are an early adopter who buys the latest model every year, we recommend the Apple Upgrade Plan. After ordering your new device online, you can trade in your current iPhone and pick up your new iPhone at an Apple Store or return it to Apple. If you want to skip the latest iPhone, just keep your current device and complete your monthly payments.
T-Mobile's Essentials plan offers unlimited calls, texts and smartphone data for $60 a month plus taxes and fees . T-Mobile is also generous with its monthly mobile data quota, allowing users to go full speed until they use more than 50 GB of data. That means you save $10 a month over Verizon. However, T-Mobile's network has less coverage than Verizon's, so it might be primarily for people who live in metropolitan areas.
Did the announcement the other day make you want an iPhone?
Do you think the iPhone is no longer the innovation leader?
Of course, if you switch to another device, you have plenty of options.
How long has it been since you last replaced your iPhone? And are you worried about the features of your current iPhone? There really hasn't been much progress in iPhone upgrades over the past few years. There's also a performance improvement on the highest spec iPhone, but unless you're playing a graphics-intensive game, you probably won't notice a difference.
And do you think your friends will notice if the photos you post on Instagram are 10 megapixels or 12 megapixels? Have you mastered portrait mode on iPhone X? With my iPhone in my hand, I spent this summer capturing many memorable moments, sharing them with friends, and keeping in touch with each other.
As long as your iPhone is not physically damaged, you can continue to use it without any problems. You may want to reconsider if you really need to buy a new one.