Why You'll Regret Buying a New iPhone Right Now - CNET

With the rumored iPhone 14 and price drops on the way, now is the worst time to buy a new iPhone.

September is fast approaching, which means Apple's rumored iPhone 14 lineup could likely make an appearance in the upcoming weeks.

The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro launched in October 2020, while the 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max became available in November that same year.

That's significant, because it would make the iPhone 12 Mini one of the cheapest 5G iPhones available.

If you really need a new iPhone right now and want to save a few bucks, consider buying a refurbished iPhone

Apple offers refurbished models on its website that come with a one-year warranty

You can also check for refurbished models on websites like Gazelle and Amazon, which will have their own disclosures on device condition and terms for warranty length

If you're having a hard time figuring out which iPhone is right for you, check out our guide