Should Malaysians trade in to the latest iPhone in 2025?

Is your iPhone still serving you well?

Before deciding to hold on or trade in, ask yourself:

• Is your phone lagging during daily use?
• Are you missing out on the latest iOS updates?
• Are your photos and videos no longer looking crisp?
• Are you always running out of storage?
• Are you still on 4G while everyone else enjoys 5G?

If you said "yes" to any of these, 2025 might be the perfect time to trade up. Here's why:

1. Declining battery performance

Over time, your iPhone’s battery naturally degrades. After about 500 charge cycles, most batteries lose a significant portion of their capacity.

• If your battery health is under 80%, you might notice faster drains or random shutdowns.
• Charging more than once a day? That’s a clear signal it’s time to upgrade.
• While battery replacements are possible, trading in your phone could be a more cost-efficient option when paired with a new plan or promotion.

Tip: Check battery health under Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging.

2. Missing out on iOS updates

Each year, Apple releases a new version of iOS packed with features and critical security patches. But not all iPhones are eligible.

• iPhones older than 5 years often lose software support.
• Without updates, your device becomes more vulnerable to bugs and cyber threats.
• New features like improved Siri, app customisation, and privacy tools are only available on newer models.

3. Better camera quality

If you enjoy photography, videography, or content creation, newer iPhones offer major leaps in camera technology.

• Better low-light and night mode capabilities
• Cinematic video, Smart HDR, and ProRAW formats
• Improved selfie and ultra-wide lenses for social media-ready content

Even upgrading from iPhone 11 to 14 or 15 delivers a noticeably sharper and more vibrant result.

4. More storage space

With every software update and app upgrade, storage demands increase.

• Apps and games now take up more space than ever
• 4K video, high-res photos, and system files add up fast
• Older iPhones often come with 64GB or 128GB, which fills up quickly

Newer iPhones come with higher base storage (starting at 128GB or 256GB) and more efficient file management — helping you do more, stress-free.

5. 5G-ready connectivity

If you’re still using an iPhone older than the iPhone 12, you're not 5G-ready — and that limits your connectivity experience.

• 5G offers download speeds up to 10x faster than 4G
• Smoother video streaming, gaming, and cloud syncing
• Future-proofing: more digital services in Malaysia are being optimised for 5G

CelcomDigi's 5G coverage continues to grow across cities and suburban areas — so now's a great time to upgrade and take advantage.

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2025 is shaping up to be a strong year for iPhone upgrades. Whether you're looking for better performance, camera quality, or full 5G support, trading in your iPhone can be a smart and sustainable move. And with CelcomDigi’s device deals and flexible plans, your next upgrade could be more rewarding than ever. You’ll not only enjoy a smoother, faster, and more powerful phone — you’ll also get the most value from your current device before it depreciates further.