Holiday season always brings the same question. Should you fix your current iPhone or upgrade to the newest one? At STEM Support, we see this a lot around Christmas and Black Friday.
Here is an easy breakdown to help Calgary iPhone users make the right choice.
When To Repair Your Current iPhone
Repair makes more sense if:
• Your screen is cracked
• Your battery drains too fast
• Your phone is slow
• Your speaker or microphone is glitching
• Your charging port is loose
• Your phone randomly shuts off
Most of these repairs take under an hour and cost much less than a new phone. Your iPhone might have years of life left.
When To Upgrade to the iPhone 17
Upgrade if:
• Your current phone is older than an iPhone X
• Your logic board is damaged
• Your phone has water damage beyond repair
• You want better camera quality for holidays
• You need stronger battery life for winter
What Makes the iPhone 17 Worth It
The battery is better. The camera is next level. The processing power is unreal. The iPhone 17 handles cold weather better than older models, but it still benefits from a winter tune up.
Doing Both Is Smart
Repair your old phone. Sell it. Put the value toward your iPhone 17 upgrade. Calgary buyers are always looking for iPhones in good condition at Christmas.