Restoring iphone from backup in itunes

Hi,
I have just plugged my iphone into my itunes for the first time and have been asked if I want to set up as new or restore from backup. Lots of good threads advising that setting up as new doesn't wipe anything - thanks.
However, the last backup date is from when I had an old iphone that broke and I hadn't backed up to icloud, so I am wondering if I click restore from backup can I get back the photos I thought I had lost without wiping the stuff on my new phone?
Thanks!

Lydia075 wrote:
if I click restore from backup can I get back the photos I thought I had lost without wiping the stuff on my new phone?
Sorry... No.
A restore from backup replaces what is currently on the Device with the contents of the Backup.
Restore from Backup > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766

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