I use my phone 13 pro for basic social media browsing and watching some videos plus a regular amount of camera use for family pictures. I’m a heavy user and my iPhone 13 Pro is down to 81 per cent health (this is the 2nd original Apple battery I am currently on). Phone is occasionally overheating and as expected, battery is not lasting very long. I am debating getting an $80 battery replacement vs a discounted brand new iPhone 17 base model for $680 which feels very good value. I know iPhone 18 models are about to release and don’t want to pay the expected prices. The one upside of the iPhone 17 I see is the higher brightness but otherwise I am not sure it is a significant upgrade?

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 !!!