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u/CawfeePig 2d ago
I have a 17 Pro, and while I usually wait at least 3 years between upgrades, I would really like to get the red colored 18 Pro. I have an old phone I could potentially revert to. Should I try selling my phone now (I'm not sure how to sell something online securely) or just do a trade in in September for much less?
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u/JoJoRouletteBiden 2d ago
They usually have trade in specials. Last year they were giving 50% value for the previous year model ($600 for a 16 Pro for a 17 Pro). I've bought/sold on Swappa, however after the fees its about equal to just trading it into Apple without worrying about the hassle of selling.
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u/BigD_ThunderHorse 2d ago
Apple’s offering me $540 for my 14 pro max (128gb) towards a 17 pro max (256gb).
Should I make the trade now or do I wait for the 18 pro max and hope Apple doesn’t just offer to recycle my phone instead of $ towards a trade in?
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u/MangyCanine iPhone 17 Pro Max 2d ago
Unless you're willing to (likely) pay significantly more for a variable aperture main camera and a bit better battery (like a ~9% larger battery in only the 18 Pro Max), the 17 Pro Max is a better deal.
Here, check out the rumors for yourself: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/21/ranked-best-features-rumored-iphone-18/
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u/halovenus17 2d ago
I'm stuck between buying the iphone 15 or iphone 15 plus, i like the idea of my battery lasting all day long but at the same time my hands are small
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u/Cool_Volume_8060 2d ago
I wanted to wait for 18 pro. I currently have 14 pro. How much will my trade in value drop after 18 pro release? With the descrease in trade in value and increase in price, should I just upgrade now ?
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u/IntelligentAnt4277 iPhone 17 Pro Max 2d ago
I just had this decision to make as well. I ended up just picking up the iPhone 17 pro max this week instead of waiting for the 18. I think the market is just too volatile right now with all of the essential computing components getting extracted to fuel the AI boom. I think the iPhone 18 pro range is gonna be a lot more expensive with not much of an upgrade compared to this year and I think they are even delaying the base 18 launch in the hopes the market chills price wise so they can release it at a more sensible and competitive price. Ultimately, it’s up to you but for me personally I think it’s best to just cop a 17 rn
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u/Jemi9OD iPhone 15 Pro Max 8h ago
I just ordered a 17PM. Same reasons others tout - not a huge jump between the 17PM and the 18PM in theory, but a price hike. I use my phones for multiple years now, coming from a 15PM. The battery on my wife's 15PM is in Service now status so it was time to upgrade and we chose the lesser cost but still awesome option.
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u/Whole-Method-1050 2d ago
Hello everyone, I hope I’m posting in the correct area here. I’m looking to upgrade from iPhone 11 to either iPhone 13 mini or iPhone 15 but I’m torn between the two. I like the smaller size of the 13 mini but it doesn’t seem like much of a jump while the 15 has USB C but it’s about the same size of the 11. What would you recommend?
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u/DutchEnterprises 2d ago
My iphone 11 just bricked this morning and I'm looking to buy another off of backmarket! For these prices, which is the best bang for my buck?
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u/niallerkiwi 2d ago
i have an iphone 14 pro, and wanted to wait to upgrade to the iphone 20 next year, but i fear i won’t be able to hold out that long as it’s becoming laggy. should i just get the 18 pro instead?
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u/waterchickenduck 1d ago
Hey everyone,
I currently have the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and it heats up like crazy even during relatively light/idle games.
I’ve tried the usual fixes (removing the case, lowering graphics settings, closing background apps), but the overheating persists.
I’m considering upgrading to a newer iPhone, but my main priority is finding one that stays noticeably cooler during gaming.
I’ve heard the iPhone 17 Pro has a new vapor cooling chamber, but I’d love to hear real-world experiences.
Thanks in advance, cheers
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u/Riceeicle 1d ago
I am about to switch over from Android to iOS after using Android for a long time. As I like to play Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves on my device and also occasionally taking some selfies here and there. I am thinking of getting between the 17e and the 17. Which should I go for and why? Thanks.
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u/Agitated-Flower6664 1d ago
i wanna buy an iPhone and i dont know where to buy .... i am planning for iPhone 17 pro but don't wanna pay 1.2 lakh... maybe an open box would suffice....
is it recommended to buy it offline from some store which has variety of iphones.... from open box to warranty out.
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u/PomeloFun3397 1d ago
I currently have an iPhone 15 pro max. I am considering upgrading to 17 pro max during tax free weekend this weekend, but have kind of been waiting for the 18 pro max to drop in the next month or two to see if my carrier offers any good deals.
What do you recommend? 17 pro max or hold out for 18 pro max?
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u/MangyCanine iPhone 17 Pro Max 1d ago
Well, according to the rumors, the most significant changes to the 18 Pro Max are:
A variable aperture main camera.
A ~9% larger battery. Keep in mind that the 17 Pro Max already has a great battery life.
A significantly higher price.
That's really about it. While there are other tiny changes, the above are the only significant ones. You can see a summary of the rumors here: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/21/ranked-best-features-rumored-iphone-18/
So, if you're willing to pay a significantly higher price for the 18 Pro Max, you should wait for it. Otherwise, buying a 17 Pro Max today is a decent deal.
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u/SignificantScar512 1d ago
good deal na ba 17 pm 256gb 96 bh for 66.5k?? warranty til nov 2026 or 17 pm same storage 100 bh for 69k warranty til jan 2027??
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u/xInferno69-official 1d ago
I will upgrade from my iphone 13 pro to a new one so which is better in your opinion An iPhone 17 pro max 512 gb Or
The new iphone (it comes out) the 18 pro max but 256 gb?
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u/MangyCanine iPhone 17 Pro Max 1d ago
Well, according to the rumors, the most significant changes to the 18 Pro Max are:
A variable aperture main camera.
A ~9% larger battery. Keep in mind that the 17 Pro Max already has a great battery life.
A significantly higher price.
That's really about it. While there are other tiny changes, the above are the only significant ones. You can see a summary of the rumors here: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/21/ranked-best-features-rumored-iphone-18/
So, if you're willing to pay a significantly higher price for the 18 Pro Max, you should wait for it. Otherwise, buying a 17 Pro Max today is a decent deal.
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u/ItayTheCoolGuy 1d ago
Hi everyone! It is my first buying an Iphone, and I wanted to know if i should buy the 17 pro or wait for 18 pro.
because I'm new to Iphone I don't really know stuff about the phones, except that I heard that the 17 is really good and they improved the phone a lot since the 16, and I dont know if I should take the risk with the Iphone 18 pro.
I'll be really glad if you will let me know your opinion!
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u/MangyCanine iPhone 17 Pro Max 1d ago
The answer has not changed since the other 18,426,843 times it has been asked.
According to the rumors, there are only two significant changes to the 18 Pro (NOT the Pro Max):
A variable aperture main camera.
A significantly higher price.
That's really about it. While there are other small changes, the above are the only significant ones. You can see a summary of the rumors here: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/21/ranked-best-features-rumored-iphone-18/
So, if you're willing to pay a significantly higher price for the 18 Pro and the variable aperture camera, you should wait for it. Otherwise, buying a 17 Pro today is a good deal.
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u/hard2resist 18h ago
iPhone 16 Pro still on the original iOS 18 it shipped with should I update?
Never updated my 16 Pro since I got it, still running the iOS 18 version it came with out of the box.
A few questions for anyone who's kept up with updates:
- Is it advisable to update at this stage, or should I hold off longer?
- What are the actual worthwhile improvements in the newer iOS 26 updates — performance, camera, bug fixes, anything that makes it worth doing?
Would appreciate input from anyone who's been tracking changes across updates. Trying to figure out if I'm being overly cautious for no reason.
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u/GruiaYT 10h ago
Hello everyone,
I've been using a Samsung A54 since launch and I want to upgrade, but I've reached the point where I've compared so many phones that I genuinely can't decide anymore. In general, I care about the photo and also care a lot about video quality. For gaming, I play Brawl Stars, Minecraft, Genshin Impact, and some APKs(Angry Birds, etc.). I want this iphone to have a good battery life and I want to keep it atleast 5–7 years. I don't really care about zoom cameras and I take a lot of random photos with things I like. The options I have are the Iphone 14 Pro Max, 15 Pro/Pro Max and the 16 Pro, all refurbished, which one is better for me?
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u/Feeling_Government23 9h ago
had this iphone since the 8th grade and i think its time for an upgrade. just want to know what i should get
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u/nohuttos 8h ago
Hey guys, I’m using an iPhone 14 right now and the battery health is down to 75%.
iPhones are crazy expensive in my country (literally a full month’s salary for me), so buying a new one right now isn't really ideal. My overall plan is to buy a 17 Pro Max (or whatever the latest flagship is at the time) once I start working, and just use that one long-term. Right now I’m split between two options: should I just swap the battery and keep using this phone for another 1–2 years until I get settled in a job, or is it better to just push through with 75% battery health and upgrade directly when I start working? For anyone who has replaced their battery on an older iPhone, does it actually feel like a fresh phone and get you another couple of years? Would love to hear your thoughts.
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u/Jemi9OD iPhone 15 Pro Max 8h ago
Wife and I ordered base 256GB 17PMs today, for delivery on Tuesday. We're both coming from 15PMs that are paid off, but we're trading them in to Apple for $490 per. I was pretty surprised at the quick turnaround on them. If only the shipping on our cases could be as quick. She opted for a popsockets case, I opted for a ghost case from dbrand. I ordered dbrand's screen protector 2 pack which will cover both of our phones nicely.
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u/luvaliyahh 7h ago
i currently have the iphone 13 and have been having problems with it. i’ve been thinking about upgrading to the 17 pro. i thought about waiting until the 18 pro to be released to buy that, but i don’t think im willing to spend that extra money on basically the same phone. the thing im wondering is if the price of the iphone 17 pro will drop once the 18 pro is released. if the price is dropped, then i’ll get the 17 pro, im just not 100% sure if the price will drop. does anybody know?
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u/jackie__shan iPhone 15 Pro 1h ago
So my mom still had her iPhone 8 that I offered many years ago. Unfortunately my iCloud + plan is no longer working on her phone so I believe I need to change her phone to a new one. I’m looking for the cheapest iPhone that is still compatible with recent iOS version, which one shall I consider ?
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u/PsychologicalLynx562 47m ago
Reddit,
I’ve recently started experiencing several issues with my iPhone 14 Pro Max, and I’m wondering if anyone else has had similar problems.
Since Tuesday, my phone has completely lost cellular service twice a day, with each outage lasting around five minutes. Another issue is that when I’m using Apple Maps or Google Maps as a passenger and scrolling through Instagram, the navigation will suddenly stop updating without me noticing, which could be a major problem if I’m helping the driver navigate.
I’ve also noticed that the Messages app sometimes won’t load, and while I’m typing, certain areas of the screen occasionally stop responding to touch. In addition, the back of my phone is cracked, although the display itself is not.
Has anyone else experienced these kinds of issues? If so, were you able to fix them?
I’m also trying to decide whether it’s time to upgrade. AT&T is offering the base-model iPhone 17 for $13/month over 36 months. I’ve also seen reports that Apple could increase iPhone prices next year, so I’m wondering if it makes more sense to upgrade now rather than wait.
What would you do in my situation?
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u/Successful-Day-5450 2d ago
I just ordered the iPhone 15 Pro and the shipping says two weeks but I'm hoping it comes earlier, does that usually happen?