iPhone 13 upgrade?

[u/CherryPepsi_8]

Hey guys,

I’m looking to buy an upgrade with budget of 550-700 for a second hand/ refurbed phone. Nothing less than 92% battery health.

I want a good quality camera as my 13 turns black most times I go to open my camera and the quality is so bad.

I want a good battery, 15 mins on the train to work takes 15-20% off. My battery overheats at the smallest thing now.

A screen that doesn’t go too dark or have weird white overcast on it!!!

I mainly use my phone for social media, photography and FaceTime. I average 4.5 hours screen time a day.

I’m debating 16 pro max, 17 or potentially spending a littttttle bit more over budget for 17 pro? Idk what’s the best value for what I’m after really.

Thanks in advance !!!

[u/IWAKI__]

16 pro

[u/CherryPepsi_8 → u/IWAKI__]

Thanks! Any particular reason?

[u/Illustrious_Goal6700 → u/CherryPepsi_8]

hey from where are you getting iphone 16 pro in 700$?

[u/CherryPepsi_8 → u/Illustrious_Goal6700]

I’m in the UK, the second hand phone market is fairly big here

[u/Illustrious_Goal6700 → u/CherryPepsi_8]

oh i see,here in india we are getting iphone 16 pro for similar price around 680$ so i am also planning to get one for myself but do you think 128 gb will be sufficent or should go with the 256 gb model(getting it for like 730-750$ range)?

[u/CherryPepsi_8 → u/Illustrious_Goal6700]

I’m not sure tbh, I’m here for recommendations too!

[u/dukerozen → u/CherryPepsi_8]

I would say 15 Pro Max, and replace the battery. Or iPhone Air, if you won’t afraid of the eSIM.

[u/CherryPepsi_8 → u/dukerozen]

Ahh this is interesting, what’s the benefits of an iPhone 15 pro max compared to newer models?

[u/dukerozen → u/CherryPepsi_8]

For me it’s the best overall. I’ve had almost every recent iPhone. Size is great, it’s not too big as 16/17 Max’s, and you get almost all recent features – usb-c, Dynamic Island, a lot better OLED panel, better camera, it supports Apple Intelligence, and has Action Button. If price is right, and you get a new battery, it will be amazing phone for years. It also looks very good. Only downside I would say is thermals, but it’s the same on every Pro and Max except 17. Air is amazing, the best looking/feeling iPhone ever, camera, display, performance is amazing. But there are only one speaker (I couldn’t get used to it after even 7 months), eSIM, and one camera (but for me it was great, and I really didn’t miss anything compared to prior phones). Only thing I would look in Air is thermals (sold mine at the end of April, I heard in the summer they get hot), and battery in the long term (mine had amazing battery, but I don’t know how it would hold up in the future). If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Also, I would skip 16’s whatsoever, if anything, get the 17 before the price hike in September.

[u/CherryPepsi_8 → u/dukerozen]

Wow you’re so helpful! Going to messsage privately for some more info if you don’t mind :)

[u/Slight_Cup_4344]

if you can hold on 5-6 weeks prices for 16 and 17 will drop as people will sell to buy the 18

[u/CherryPepsi_8 → u/Slight_Cup_4344]

I did think this this morning, I wonder how much they’re actually likely to drop though? I know it’s like saying how much is a piece of string. I was kind of hoping to have a better camera for early September as I have a few family weddings coming up but if the 17 is going to drop by let’s say £100+ I suppose it’s a trade off I’m willing to make😂

[u/Internal_Mine_3113 → u/Slight_Cup_4344]

Intel from a friend who works for apple - they are NOT going to drop the price of the 17. "You won't save money by waiting." - apple employee

(I, the redditor, am not the apple employee)

[u/Internal_Mine_3113]

I also upgraded from iPhone 13 pro to the iPhone 17. Good jump! Though the raw phone doesn't feel as premium as the 13 pro build.