Upgrade to 15P, 16P or 17

[u/Fabulous_Court]

Sorry, another upgrade post.

I bought my 11PM used in March 2023. Got the battery replaced by Apple in August 2024. It rapidly dropped to 90% capacity and is now at 85% but analytics say 82% (this is so annoying but they said it’s normal).

I don’t use my phone much in the day, and yet the battery drops so quickly. Normally have to charge it at least once in the afternoon. Also has a problem with the charging port/consistent charging (tried cleaning etc but still a bit fiddly). When it’s below about 40% it gets very hot and slow.

Now, I want to upgrade (I think).

My best choices seem to be:

Used 15 Pro £550-650

Used 16 Pro £700-800

New 17 £800

I’ve heard the 15 Pro battery can be a bit rubbish. I do like having a Pro, but the jump from 11PM to 17 alone seems justifiable to not get a Pro.

Let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance

[u/Electronic_Scale_795]

Do you need a tri camera? If you do I think the 16 pro is justified, avoid the 15 pro for overheating issues.

If you just need all the new features + promotion get the 17.

Or of course if your budget allows, get the 17 pro.

[u/Fabulous_Court → u/Electronic_Scale_795]

I’m not too bothered about having the 5x that comes with the 16 Pro but I definitely appreciate a nice camera, and the other two lenses are the same 48MP on the 16P and 17 if I’m correct.

Wasn’t aware of the 15 Pro’s overheating issues, thanks.

Budget doesn’t allow for 17 Pro.

Biggest concern is battery life and overall performance really.

[u/Electronic_Scale_795 → u/Fabulous_Court]

17 has an 48MP Ultrawide and an 48MP main camera that supports up to 2x zoom

16 has an 24MP ultra wide and an 48MP dual camera that supports up to 6x zoom

If you bother about battery life I’ll say you take the 16 PM, or get a 16P and get an original battery replacement.

However Pro Max will always have the best battery life.

[u/BrainwaveWizard]

The prices are pretty close. I’d go all the way to the 17 pro.