Lazada and Shopee pre-order for Iphone 13 128gb all sold out.

Anyone know when will iphone 13 be available to buy direct in future at either stores? Need wait a few months? If based on past new iPhones like when 12 first released?

Still thinking whether to buy iphone 12 or 13 since difference in price only 500 or so. Iphone 12 I can buy now many places selling, but 13 need wait for Apple to sort out its logistics.

This post has been edited by Davidtcf: Oct 4 2021, 09:23 AM

The sim we're using now is the smallest version already. Telcos cut it until no longer can cut. Unless in future got smaller sim manufactured by them.

So far no news of such new sim.. So sure can use in new
new iPhone.

Edit: just did a search for 5g sim card but don't see any local telcos doing that yet

This post has been edited by Davidtcf: Oct 4 2021, 08:51 AM

I used my iPhone 8 Plus from when it first launched till now. So feel it’s time to upgrade to 13. Few android phones can do that lasting so many years. I feel that’s the biggest selling point of Apple iPads and iPhones. If you’re the type that can afford to keep change phones every year and want the more advance gadgets then can try Android like new Z flip.

Apple tend to play it safe from their innovation perspective. They want something to be really safe and works before implementing it into their products.

Yea decided to preorder 13 instead of getting the 12. Did it via machines website. Expected delivery is end of this month. Hope will get sooner.

Element Case good? ordered it few days ago hope no issues with my iphone 13 later:

https://shopee.com.my/Element-Case-Special-...GRoC3c0QAvD_BwE

First time buy this brand. No prior reviews also for this case. Only found some reviews on Amazon for some other type of case from them.

no idea why would anyone buy it.. seems heavy af
just get a wallet more worth it nowadays wallet also can block NFC.

usually buy UAG one, but UAG only clear case for the magsafe type. Dont have smoke color yet - doesn't match with my black iphone 13.

gonna only use magsafe type case for the iphone. Magnet useful to stick at car dashboard when driving.

Heard if dont use magsafe case the magnet might not be strong enough and the phone can fall off.

This post has been edited by Davidtcf: Oct 7 2021, 10:01 AM

I think depends on how big the magnet is (the one sticking in your car dashboard or on the aircond clip).

can buy specifically for iphone 12 magsafe (since both 12 and 13 magsafe ring same size).

I ordered mine here: https://www.lazada.com.my/products/i4223899...s615327359.html
Saw many reviews say the magnet strong for their iphone.

sad that I preorder from Machines and need wait until 22nd October 2021. But now Shopee and Lazada official shops started selling. If know earlier don't need preorder just wait for them to sell there.

Machines preorder only free +1 year warranty.. the RM200 extra also don't know get or not. Depending while stocks last. I wasn't the first few early bird that order so might not get this.

This post has been edited by Davidtcf: Oct 8 2021, 02:02 PM

earlier in the morning got.. now yea all sold out.

Don’t buy this. Got the product few days ago and the camera cutout is huge. Then went online check to my horror iPhone 13 camera part is different to that of iPhone 13 pro. This seller really bad for mixing 13 and 13 pro together. Already raised a complain and asking for refund. Will send back the item to them. Hope they will respond.



This post has been edited by Davidtcf: Oct 9 2021, 04:43 PM

Today Machines sent out my iphone.
Their timing so shit.. public holiday coming people sure take leave some might go oustation (especially now after so long lockdown).

I suppose to go outstation with family tomorrow.. now plans got affected coz just saw they passed it to Gdex today at noon.

Padahal on their site they told me 22nd October 2021 ship out. Send email that time also they confirm me same thing.
But today... suddenly ship out the phone earlier. And choose such a timing also. Why didn't do it earlier few days ago??? Why choose Friday to ship out???? Really big WTF.

My last time preordering a phone. Enough.



This post has been edited by Davidtcf: Oct 15 2021, 02:19 PM

thanks for the idea.. i called Gdex liao they say can do so.
Will delay delivery for a few days till I'm back.

Buy 13 pro if u can afford it. If wanna save more then go for iPhone 13. 13 pro max too heavy don't feel it's worth it. Becomes a burden especially for guys when we put it in our pockets.

I'm happy with my 13. Does everything well just that lacking macro from its camera and 120 refresh rate. Battery size almost the same as Pro.

This post has been edited by Davidtcf: Oct 22 2021, 09:45 AM

What screen protector are you using? Avoid using hydrogel as I had issues with keys not being entered after pressing, not responsive even after sliding etc. Hydrogel more suited for back part of phone not front.

Tempered glass screen protector for front of the phone is always the best option.

Buy these if wanna protect your camera lenses. Read online some people's lenses broke after fell down.

Easy to install. Many colors to choose from too.
Just tested on mine won't affect camera taking photos.

Salesperson advise me don't buy the type cover the entire "square area" of the camera as those types the flash light can bounce off the glass.

Bought mine two for 19 bucks at NinjaZ. Then saw the girl put it on so simple like putting on some buttons. Hence better to buy ownself from online and paste.

Pic below in black are the two circle lenses.


This post has been edited by Davidtcf: Nov 1 2021, 10:03 PM

Myself 8 plus to iphone 13 also feel a massive difference. This is like the new plus haha.

Lighter phone but bigger battery. Better camera when taking pics (sadly no macro - that's only for pro versions). Amaze by how clear all my pics are and crisp. Cant image what it's like if it's 13 pro.

Much faster processor. I play Genshin Impact alot so I notice how fast it loads this time. Can play 60fps for like an hour before the throttle kicks in.. On low settings.

Magsafe is so useful when attaching to the magsafe charger in car. No longer have to paste a metal behind my phone.

Prev was on 64gb capacity now use 128gb. Main reason why I changed the phone. Also dying battery on my 8 plus (avoid overnight charging guys).

I almost bought 12 then realize 13 has a bigger battery. No regret. Next iphone not gonna buy a new release feel too expensive for me.. Rather get prev gen or an older gen. Happy apple upgraded battery capacity across all their models. Definitely a big plus here.

Yea no longer playing game and charge together. Wanna try make my battery life last longer this time.

Bring a power bank together if run out of battery. Magsafe powerbank really good although charge slower. No more stupid cables dangling.

Currently using mcdodo powerbank 10k mah. Real capacity for it around 6k mah good enough.

No worries. In future all iphones will have 120hz refresh rate. It is inevitable if Apple wanna increase sales for new models. Anyhow not much difference if u not heavy gamer.

Yea one thing I really miss is the touch ID. Really need it when wearing mask. Keep entering pin is driving me nuts haha.

Somemore my phone connected to company security settings they force me to use a longer pin.. Can imagine my pain each time wear mask trying to unlock using a 8 digit pin zzz.