These are the reasons why iPhone users won’t upgrade to a new model this year

If 61.9% of 2,000 iPhone users surveyed said that they would upgrade to a new iPhone 16 series model, that means that there are current iPhone users who aren’t planning to spend any money to upgrade their handset. Ironically, those not upgrading to an iPhone 16 series iPhone mention the same thing that is keeping them from shelling out for a new 2024 iPhone. It’s the price. 34.2% of the 2,000 iPhone users surveyed said that they can’t afford to upgrade because the new models are too expensive and they can’t afford to buy one.

Based on a survey of 2,000 iPhone owners, these are the reasons that some will not upgrade to an iPhone 16 series model. | Image credit-SellCell

The second reason those surveyed aren’t buying a new iPhone this year is that they want to keep their old unit. That was the response from 34.1% who don’t plan on upgrading. This percentage is just a tick below the 34.2% that named the price as their reason for standing pat this year.

The iPhone 17 series is expected to be a major upgrade for the iPhone. The Pro models could feature under-display Face ID and other changes. 3.3% of those surveyed said that they won’t upgrade this year because they are waiting for the 2025 iPhones. And .1% said that they are switching from the iPhone to a different brand.

We are awaiting official word from Apple as to the date and time when the iPhone 16 series will be officially announced.