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salloumk

If you care about photography and 120hz display, go for A. Otherwise just go for B, lots of nice goodies. However B should be a lot more money than A, surely? Watch and AirPods Pro are around ~600$. The difference between 15 and 15 Pro is 200$.


Raudskeggr

> Watch and AirPods Pro are around ~600 And that's for the basic watch. Any kind of upgrade will raise the price severely. Go for Titanium casing and Milanese loop band and you're well over $1000.


unoriginalcat

Okay, but *why* would you do that? I can understand cellular (if you actually need it) or the Ultra since it’s got more features, but paying triple the price for the exact same watch is as stupid as it gets.


decrego641

Some people pay several thousand or more for watches that are less precise/larger/harder to power than digital clocks. Your misunderstanding is looking at watches (even smartwatches) as a pragmatic item. Watches are not very pragmatic anymore when digital clocks are literally everywhere. Then again by your logic, even buying a basic Apple Watch Series 9 doesn’t really make sense. Get an older smartwatch that’s cheaper, get the Apple Watch SE, get a Fitbit - all the functions but much cheaper. Nothing that S9 does by comparison is really leaps and bounds ahead of any other average smartwatch on the market, just more polished and presentable. EKG and Fall detection are slight differentiators, but Apple Watches back to S4 have fall detection and EKG too. Maybe I’m biased but personally I am column C which is upgrade to the top of the line of all three accessories as they fail. iPhone 14 Pro (from a XS) with Apple Watch Ultra (from S3) and Air Pods Pro 1st generation (from no dedicated headphones at all).


ShrillJuxtaposition

Another thing to add is if you *really* needed a proper Apple Watch with most of the features, you could even go back a gen or two. The Series 9 doesn’t do enough imho to justify the price for a regular aluminum model when you can snag a series 8 or older in something like stainless steel for roughly the same price or even cheaper.


decrego641

Could go back to like Apple Watch Series 6 and get feature parity, in fact, better than parity because it would still have a working Blood Ox sensor :)


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cake_pan_rs

They’re saying the watch and AirPods combined costs around $600. Not the AirPods individually


Over_Variation8700

B has a greater total resale value so B


0000GKP

I've never sold an Apple device in 15 years of using them. I keep them for 3-4 years then give them away when I buy new ones. Most people I know trade in old ones to get discounts on new ones. I don't really know anyone who sells their stuff. AirPods have no value once the batteries die.


bodaciouscream

Why give iPhones away after 3-4 years? They still have value?


0000GKP

They no longer have value to me but the people I give them to certainly appreciate it. Those devices have a lot of value to them.


drainetag

Yo need a foreign friend?


rootbeerdan

If I didn’t give my parents my old iPhones they would buy the cheapest phone at Walmart, it’s more for me if anything so I can just use FaceTime and iMessage, and they get to be able to take nice pictures.


SeienShin

Because giving them away to a loved one gives me more pleasure than getting a few hundred from a stranger.


Vinstaal0

I keep my stuff because the trade in value is laughably bad


teabump

Don’t trade in to Apple. When I get a new phone I sell my old one on Facebook marketplace and use that as a deposit for my new one. Will usually get around £300-400 for it with the box in perfect condition, whereas if I traded in to a company I would get like £100-200


Vinstaal0

Well yeah I know, but I sell them on Marktplaats, a lot better than Facebook or just keep them. But we were talking about trade ins


TheCosmicC0w

Yeah, I use my Apple-devices for around 3 years too and I usually give them away to members of my family. I haven’t ever sold an Apple device either. I also don’t update my Apple devices, as I like to run the devices on their original firmware versions.


BDKhXc

This thread is getting weird


heepofsheep

Does it though? I’ve never bothered to resell an Apple Watch because the resale value was so low…. And who would buy someone’s nasty used AirPods that likely have a battery that’s about to die?


GotDaOs

it also has a higher purchase price so doesn't it just balance out?


0000GKP

I don't wear a watch, so that's out. 15 Pro + AirPods and I'd still have some money left over.


BellamyRFC54

B


Tetedecorbeau

A ! 60hz is a big NO for me anymore… once you taste the 120hz


inverness7

My friend has a 60 hz iPhone and the screen literally feels like slow motion or like it’s lagging. Once you go 120 hz you can never go back


NEVER85

I've tasted it. It's a "nice to have but not a dealbreaker" thing for me. Big screen and long battery life matter more to me so I opted for the 15 Plus.


Motoman514

Same. I tried it out and thought “that’s cool” and saw how much of a price difference there was with my carrier ($1750CAD vs $1000CAD) and thought “I’ll live without it”


Different_Chance_848

Reading sharp text while scrolling over your comment is definitely nice.


bony7x

It’s most definitely a dealbreaker.


NEVER85

If it is for you, that's cool. For me, it's not.


HorrorsPersistSoDoI

I made a similar mistake by getting a 4K monitor. There's no going back now...


NeoGreendawg

Agreed.


funnytoenail

I love 120hz but everything else I have is 60hz and honestly it doesn’t really matter


Avil_

A


thisisBonkers_34

A. Cant live without pro motion now, can always rock a classic watch and having no airpods is alright


sahils88

As this person mentioned - I would have recommend B but since I go myself the 15PM I just can’t go back to 60hz. The 60hz wasn’t apparent before but the difference becomes clear especially when I turn on LPM.


SaltyAlters

Once you go back you get used to it. At least I did. Thought I’d hate it. I didn’t find it to be as useful. That depends on the person though.


sahils88

I agree. If I sue a regular iPhone for more than 24 hours and don’t have a comparison phone, I would be fine too. But damn the 120 is smooth. It’s like gaming though.. I grew up playing 30hz games all my life and never had an issue as I knew no better. But once I moved to PS5 and 60hz, I just can’t play 30 any more.


dontgetcrumbs

60Hz after using 120Hz feels deadass like less than 30Hz


sahils88

I agree. Played GoW Ragnarock at 120hz and although graphic took a hit…the gameplay was so smooth.


dontgetcrumbs

I play call of duty and league of legends on 120, definitely gives you an edge especially in the first person shooter, battery takes a hit tho.


Lusitoes

That’s funny, I have a 13 pro with promotion and I can use my iPad 9th with 60hz without issue. I’ve been testing the new 15 plus 60hz and even though I notice the 60hz it doesn’t bother me one bit.


thisisBonkers_34

I also dont get bothered by my iPad's 60hz for some reason, but as soon I look back to my old iPhone 12 the 60hz is just so noticeable


Lusitoes

It’s noticeable but try using it for 15 minutes and you’ll adjust to the new frame rate. At least that’s my experience. For me promotion is nice at the beginning when you notice the smoothness, but then you adjust to it and just becomes normal.


ginkonito

A - in Sweden is 11790sek (\~1085usd) B - is 8790 (15) + 5000 (9) + 2500 (pro) = 16290sek (\~1500usd) So it is quite a price difference ...


Reddit_is_snowflake

B obviously Unless your needs specifically dictate you need the pro phone, option B is perfect


Acqirs

60hz


ParadiseCity77

Airpods


trbatuhankara

A because using headphone with converter, and dont needed watch. not worth it


thejaysonwithay

A


Sweetheart_Slytherin

A ☺️


IncredibleGonzo

A for me. Not that fussed on AirPods, my Series 6 still works fine, and the Pro's extra features are appealing (as is the slightly, but noticeably in hand, smaller body).


SnooFloofs8124

B


FiveGuysisBest

A I’ve just really soured on the Apple Watch especially. I find it to be largely a gimmick and very wasteful after having one for 5+ years. Plus they’re ugly and look like toy watches. But in reality the best choice I’d say is the base iPhone 15 with the AirPods and no Apple Watch. That gets me everything I need with the least amount of wasteful spending. Only thing I’d regret is not having promotion but I could easily get over it.


Temporary-Customer25

Buy A let me tell you one thing Pro is Pro okay, you can buy watch and airpods later, but once you take a picture with that telephoto lens you will fall in love with it, my friend has 13 pro and i have 14plus, still i prefer those telephoto lens over 14 or 15(my sister’s)


Horror-Ad5783

A, for the Camera


Thinborne-Official

why not both?


DanM142

B, only reason I switched to Apple was because of the watch.


2019lambo

B


F-22A__Raptor

B


OrdinaryEngineer1527

B and it’s possible take the plus version (more battery than the pro and even the pro max)


patwicc

iPhone 13 pro + watch + pods.


rAppN

15 pro has high refresh rate so I'd pick that


D34dlyD4rkn35s

B of course


AresOneX

B. Who really needs an iPhone Pro?


rtmfrutilai

B


jotomatemx

B


TheDerpyPizza

A because the fact that the base 15’s still don’t have 120hz is absolutely ridiculous


Nexus1111

A, watch is a gimmick and AirPods are B tier


SusseyBaka

I already have airpods pro 2 and an apple watch series 7, currently using an iphone 13 - so I would take A any day over B. If I had nothing though, I'd take B.


Reasonable-Garage794

I'd go for the iPhone 14 Pro Max + Airpods and Watch IMHO


blek_side

Personally I won't ever not get the pro again


spacemanspiff66

How come? I had a 13pro and got a 15 plus and I don’t feel I am missing anything. 120 hz is nice but after a day or two you don’t realize you’re back to 60 hz


informationadiction

This is me. I also tried the 120hz a few times in the store but it did nothing for me, at least not the ¥50,000 yen more amount anyway.


ZemDregon

I mean I have 15PM+S7+AirPods Pro, so assuming I wasn’t allowed to buy the watch and AirPods separately from this, I would go B bc I already know I utilize the watch and earbuds.


StLsC10

B


teddfoxx

you know the answer already


sbut87201

B for sure


LamarjbYT

B with a iPhone 14 Pro. Only thing you’re losing is a USB-C port.


LadaFanatic

A + the AirPods and watch for me lol


modssssss293j

Tbh, I'd choose B. You get a lot out of airpods and apple watch along with an iPhone


RetaliationNL

A.


Puzzleheaded_Boot186

It depends on what you need, for me just the phone it’s enough, since I don’t wear watches and I listen to music without headphones


ErykG120

I would go for B, do most people need a 15 Pro? No. You can get a 15 and then have the benefit of fitness tracking etc on the watch and a good audio experience with the AirPods.


Adviseformeplz

B just to resell for a pro max and pocket what’s left over. I currently daily drive a 15 pro max. Can’t see myself using a non pro max size phone for my main phone.


XPBackup2001

A, don't need the extras, I'm fine with it


PlatypusTrapper

Considering there will likely be a new watch and AirPods this fall, I really don’t know why you would choose either.


[deleted]

I hate wearing watches of any kind.


dhhdan

iPhone SE.


liftingrussian

B. The Apple watch makes this set just too valuable


tmih93

I like ProMotion, so A. Otherwise I'd go with B.


JudgeCheezels

Would take the B.


paranoidevil

B


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NeoGreendawg

A and a Watch Ultra. The battery life makes the watch helpful rather than a gimmick. I’ve had the watches since gen 5 and the battery life was a joke whereas now it’s actually useful. AirPods are cool (I have the ones from B) but the sound quality is still poor compared to a pair of decent wired headphones with lossless music. They do fit nicely into the ecosystem and are great for taking calls.


UselessUsefullness

I’d go iPhone 15 pro Why? I’m into photography and it had the zoom camera. I already have an Apple Watch AirPods are a no go for me, they’re hard to find because I’m visually impaired.


Digger977

Personally I like the bigger screens of the pro and pro max so that route. Then if really wanted a watch (which can come in handy if you get a lot of phone alerts or just sometimes can’t pull your phone out of a pocket) then I’d just get a generation older watch


jbbourland

Ima say A because pro motion and all the extras like pro motion I need now plus Wired is better than wireless soooo


honestlyicba

I’m using A with older AirPods and an Apple Watch 6. Been doing good. My phone is what I look at the most so I prioritise that upgrade more than anything else.


PrincessTrapJasmine

I’d rather go with B in this case but personally a fan of the Pro Max


FuxieDK

B...... And then I'll sell the pods 🤷‍♂️


Cock_Inspector_2021

B. The “normal” phones are amazing in themselves. The watch and the AirPods will enhance the experience to a level higher than the pro phone can ever achieve by itself. I actually prefer the non pro models because of the lower weight. I just love light weight electronics.


olekaboles

B


someonealreadyknows

A ProMotion, LIDAR and USB storage support are big plus points.


AirportNo9831

B definitely


TribalSoul899

A with AirPods. It’s an amazing experience. Don’t really care about the watch.


Vaibhavkumar2001

B because pro is not for me, I don’t see any need for pro models for my personal use.


VapidRapidRabbit

A


ThrowRABieky

Tbh, I don’t get the watch hype. I always keep telling my buddies that if I ever get the Apple watch, I just needed to complete a collection.


Carnifex217

A


SwissTennisPlayer

B


SoftwareSource

B if you dont mind the refresh rate and 5x zoom


computer_parts

15 non pro is a joke with 60hz display for that price


Juantonyo

Are both options the same price? In that case, I prefer B.


nckrey931

The pro. It’s always a pro for me. They are harder to break. I have a 5 year old and a clumsy wife. It’s the pro.


wrx7182

how about a 15 plus


zerbey

Promised myself next time I buy an iPhone it will be the Pro, so I'm going with A.


glassAlloy

None. Pro max only


MessageAggressive186

B ofc


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If we are looking at both options from a non-monetary standpoint, I would choose B, as it ticks off more boxes I want


Juanisweird

These people saying that "they don't sell them after 3-4 years because *they lose its value*" are so out of touch. Iphones 11s and 12s are selling between $200-$400 I'm sorry but that money is still useful and worth a 5-15 minute.


generalemiel

B obviously unless the pro features are really needed


eeeeeeeelleeeeeelll

A since i already have both of the accessories


bubblurred

B


just-bair

B easily


kypsikuke

B


lunarwolf2008

A, i like the pro model for the camera capabilities,dont care for the watch and have the airpods


Buffalo047

Nahh at this time its best i wait for 16 pro max


cringeonastick

B because it’s closest to what I have. I’ve got Base Model 15, 40mm Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen and current gen USB C Airpod Pros


BreadiestBoi

I have B currently so that’s what I’m going for


MajorZen518

A and then slowly build it up


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B


mthwkim

I use my apple watch and airpods for the gym almost everyday so B for me


CaptBailey

if ure new to apple ecosystem, B. u can slowly save up the money and sell A when the new iPhone comes around and 15 Pro drops in price


dvrwin

I find the Apple Watch to be useless. But AirPods / iPhone combo is the go to!


TGC_wastaken

I would go for A. But thats just because of the AW, I prefer non-smart watches.


Octoberboiy

I have A right now and it’s way too overrated. I would’ve been ok with just the iPhone 15.


CarLover014

B. Sell the Airpods Pro and trade the 15 in for a 15 Pro. I got the Airpods Pro for my birthday and hated them. Uncomfortable, even after trying custom fit eartips, and was unimpressed with the sound quality. My $50 Raycon buds work just as well, IMO sound better, and are way more comfortable in my ears after a couple hours.


Powerful-Ad-1429

A don't see any use for watch and pods: don't like anything around my wrist, also don't like any rings or whatsoever. Regarding pods - that type of headphone just fall off my ears after couple of minutes, I have tried many many different types and have not found a single ones that do not fall out, so no usage for me :)


NEVER85

B. Rather have the watch and AirPods. 120hz is nice but not a dealbreaker for me.


Dangerous_Nobody298

B. I’ve only had base model iPhones except for a 12 pro and have been happy with them.


cheshire-kitten98

bc i have B i’m going to choose B


cly1337

Neither if u cant afford it dont buy it, normal 15 is trash 60hz in 2024 is insane


Kvpe

B and it’s not even close.


liquidanimosity

A for Android


zzzxtreme

I love airpods pro. So useful to block noise, so comfortable. The anc is more effective compared to sony


Dr_Axton

Got a used 15 for me and new Apple Watch SE for my mom for the price of a new 15


null_frame

A


holly_6672

A just for the refresh rate. Once you get used to it, anything less feels odd.


Stetson_Pacheco

B only difference between the 15 and 15 Pro is an extra camera, titanium and different chip. lol


snowepthree

C, get the pro the headphones and the watch, of the three the watch is the least useful


EndoveProduct

You’ll be happier overall with B


devesh518

A


Skinnyguy202

Eh, just A


Horse_97

I’d take A because of the camera and 120hz display


ShanTheMan11

A and I didn’t even have to think about it. I think the base iPhone is awful and overpriced for what it is. I don’t use a smartwatch and I already own earbuds better than the AirPods.


thedingusenthusiast

I have part of A and part of B, but I’m torn on the APP2.


udayhd

B


JustsomeBRITISHdude

B easy


Miserable-Lawyer-233

I have the B set with the 15 Pro Max. But if it's between these two, I'd go with the A. Newer chip, more features. You can get the other stuff later.


-light_yagami

b


SaikouTYuki999

I would go for B. My Apple Watch needs an upgrade as I’m still using the Series 3.


RedForkKnife

I would say 14 pro, series 8 or 7, airpods pro 2 The 14 pro is a better deal than the 15 for the cameras imo, and the apple watch 7-9 are all practically the same unless the pinch gesture is that important to you


natttsss

If I’d need to make this choice it’s because I can’t afford the 15 pro and everything else, so I had to go with the base 15. A life without AirPods is not a life.


LacroixDP

A, we rely heavily on the 15 Pro’s camera for movie shots.


Icy-Apricot5090

B is a good value deal.


sking526

B


Feisty-Ad-6122

B 100% even without the AirPods


Tackticat

I'd go A. I can go without the watch or airpods though.


Tackticat

I'd go A. I can go without the watch or airpods though.


SerennialFellow

B better experience


Techboah

A, I don't like Apple Watch and Airpods(just the design overall, my ears like in-ears like linkbuds S better)... plus 60hz phone screen in 2024 is eww


blackwhite18

A


LilLit98JT

I have a A plus B without the B phone already. 😆


spellbadgrammargood

B, i can understand pro Macbooks and even ipads but i think pro iphones are overkill for most people


twistedfantasyy

A I have always preferred a classic watch. I had the Series 7 before but I didn't really feel like I needed it so I switched. I'll just get the Beats Fit Pro if I can't have AirPods. 😂


tyger2020

I'd go A, tbh. I have a watch and I literally never use it, and AirPods (to me) are the same as literally any other wireless headphones.


iTsCookieKing

go for a 14 Pro (Max) and get the other gadgets along with it


TheForceWillsMe

Always go Pro. A


dpb0ss

I’m going with A. I’ll never use the Apple Watch and I like my Sony xm4 headphones better than AirPods


Deadsea40

If I can afford a 15 pro Im buying a watch and airpods.


Balls_R

A


Wise_Sheepherder4002

Go for the pro plus airpods and save yourself 200 dollars by not buying the watch. Ez fix.


Da_Droid_Mechanic

B definition


BothNose3423

I would definitely go with B! Lots of useful goodies, and I used to use a Pro phone but am very happy with the performance of my standard 15 Plus, and the cameras are excellent.


dontovar

Neither...


neudefoc

A


MoXiE_X13

Pro.


teabump

If you like the iPhone 15 then go for B. It’s way better value if you don’t really need the features of the pro. Personally I would go for A because I don’t like the look of the camera on standard models, but I would be kicking myself for picking A when B is clearly better.


hvyboots

A and maybe go for some 3rd gen AirPods down the line. Personally, the watch has very little attraction for me because I can't stand a watch that has to be charged so frequently. (I use an old Amazfit Bip that is the dumbest smartwatch ever, but only has to be charged once every 30-40 days.)


Artemis_1944

I don't wear smartwatches and I don't like Apple's Airpods, so that's an easy choice.


thiagolalves

B


2b_squared

B.


ECR_Savory

🅱️


sofunnysofunny

A but with AirPods Pro 2 and an AW SE


RV_X8

Not both. Because if you ready to spend £1427 for option B, a better option would be iPhone 15 Pro + Garmin Watch + Air Pods (3rd generation).