Apple has slashed the prices of its iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models in Malaysia, with the iPhone 16 now RM400 cheaper and the iPhone 16 Pro dropping by RM200.

But what could be the reasons behind this significant price drop? What could happen because of it?

At the end of 2020, most smartphone brands would throw a Christmas and year-end sale on their smartphones that were released this year. "Which phone should I get?", "What is the discount now?", "Should I wait until a new model comes?", so many questions, but many buyers aren't exactly careful when choosing a new phone. 

In this article, we will be talking about the 5 common mistakes that customers frequently do when buying a phone. Before we start, we would like to have a disclaimer that the list is based on our opinion and it may be subjective. Therefore, it may not be the same for everyone including you (maybe you like upgrading your phone every year, and that's just fine). Now that we've got that out of the way, let's begin!