"A majority of the 2,000 existing iPhone owners recently polled by phone reseller SellCell said they aim to add the latest model to their shopping carts. Based on a report published by SellCell on Monday, 68.3% of iPhone owners plan to upgrade to an iPhone 17 at launch time. With Apple expected to unveil the iPhone 17 at an event on Tuesday, September 9,"
"Better battery life is the top reason, cited by 53.2% of likely upgraders, especially by those considering a Pro or Pro Max variant. suggest that the Pro models will offer improved battery life thanks to a larger battery capacity, a more efficient A19 Pro chip, and the Adaptive Power Mode in iOS 26 designed for newer phones. Other factors that will prompt people to upgrade include new design and features, improvements in the display, major camera upgrades, and faster charging speeds."
SellCell polled 2,000 existing iPhone owners and found 68.3% plan to upgrade to an iPhone 17 at launch, up from 61.9% for the iPhone 16. Model interest breaks down to 38.1% for Pro or Pro Max, 16.7% for the standard iPhone 17, and 13.5% for the rumored iPhone 17 Air. Better battery life drives 53.2% of likely upgraders, with Pro models expected to benefit from larger batteries, an A19 Pro chip, and Adaptive Power Mode in iOS 26. Other upgrade drivers include design, display, camera, and charging improvements; only 7% cited AI or software, while high price discourages some owners.
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