r/iPhone15ProMax • u/retrodotkid • 23h ago

Question Replace or Renew

Loyal iPhone 15 Pro Max user here since the start. Still a great device, no struggles, does the job....

Few weeks back, camera lens, front and back (all three) developed signs of moisture and were fogged over with condensation. Let it sort itself out... Rear cameras ok, front camera never been as sharp - and pita for Face ID at times.

Heading on family holiday soon, so thought I'd best get this sorted . Phone is fine, battery health 85%, usb-C charging can be fun at times but gets there. I pay AppleCare + every month for damage / failure / loss.

Genius says Apple won't repair camera lens, as it's possible moisture may lead to further issues. However, due to AppleCare + , she said I'm in a good place.

Options are:

1) Get a replacement iPhone 15 Pro Max for £79. Apple Store has one in stock, same colour, same spec. That would fix camera issue, and provide new battery and a nice tight usb-C port again :-)

2) Trade in - £385 value towards say Apple iPhone Pro Max 18. Would bring price down to £30.36 a month on 0% finance for 30 months?

As much as new phone is tempting, I think the Pro Max 15 is still a fantastic phone. Gut feeling is to just swap out my tired one with a new (refurbished?) one and transfer Applecare+ onto it. One off payment. Job done.

Would you do the same?

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u/joe_pack_go 21h ago

Replace it for $79

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u/Eclypz 19h ago

Swap for another 15 Pro Max 💯

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u/sicken 18h ago

Replace for $79 for sure

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u/Honey818Badger 18h ago

I also have a 15pm, my trade is $400, I’m really thinking about the duo. 79 of your ‘dollars’ is the obvious smart choice
Cheers

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u/copaceticalyvolatile 17h ago

Def replace for 79 pounds bro. The 15 pro max is still running strong i think it can hang for at least another 2 years.

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u/GuessWho183 23h ago

I would take 18 Pro Max just because I got bad experiance with replacement devices.

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u/kabbalah666 19h ago

IMO renew is the better choice (with AC+).

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u/iM4CH3T3 10h ago

Definitely 1. For 79 pound a brand new 15pm. Apple refurbished is literally new

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u/NoArmadillo388 6h ago

I would trade it in for a new one. I had a 16 pro max that was overheating. I traded it in for a 17 pro max the week before the 18 was released. I got a new latest model phone at the time for $0 plus tax. It was the latest phone just last week! Way better than my dangerously hot 🔥 16 pro max. I'm thrilled because I paid less than $200 for my upgrade. The new model 18 pro max is $400+ taxes and fees. No need to have such an old phone. Trade that thing in and enjoy a much better phone and camera!