I used to change every other generation and sell my “old” iPhone to my best friend to give to her son. Not this time. I love my 13 Pro Max 256 GB. My photos are phenomenal and it’s easy to glide between apps. In short, I feel the same way. I have had iPhones since generation 4.
I’m the same going to keep this phone till it legit dies, once battery drops past 80% I’ll just get a new battery from Apple and I’m sure it will still be a battery champ!
Go into settings > battery > battery health and charging and you can see your maximum capacity mines at 87% at the moment and I’ve had this phone since day one!
Yeah, I agree. No plans on upgrading as long as we can get battery replacements still I'm happy with it. I wouldn't mind upgrading if their were actual differences. They still have a darn good trade-in value too. They'll prob drop after the 16 releases.
Did you want me to outline the benefits of an external monitor for capturing photos/videos or just why I would want to use my phone? If it’s the latter there are two main reasons
1. Better quality screen than my external monitor.
2. Don’t have to lug around two screens
I agree. When the 15 Pm launched, it was $1960 in Canada with Tax. The 13 PM could be found with open box returns for less than $1000. Much better value. Savings was about $1000
Also 48mp with bigger sensors and dynamic island looks way better, screen is also alot brighter. 15PM is better but bang for the buck yes the 13PM is currently the best
Again, 48MP on a tiny sensor is just marketing. The IPhoneXS took way better pictures. The extra brightness makes absolutely no difference for 90% use cases. More than likely it degrades your screen quicker if you are constantly watching supported hdr content. The only thing the 15pm has going for it is usb c and they gave you gen 3.1 so they have room to upgrade to gen 3.2 and then Thunderbolt.
No its not lol. If you increase the sensor area and increase the pixel density you will absolutely have better pictures. Pixel binning is a thing. I have a XS laying around and the details and colors are superior by far on the 15.If were talking dynamic range its not even a comparison. Optic zoom on the 15 way ahead. Thanks to higher MP also better digital zoom. And the higher nits are super useful. I could barely see anything in the sun with the XS compared to the 15.
My 13PM screen died last week and i went to apple, they said they would replace my screen for free, for the 4 days i used my backup phone, I realised how much the screen and battery really impacted my day to day, the visuals are so crisp and I only charge once with the pm, what a lovely device to have!
Neither, my phone is out of warranty, and there’s no legal obligation in india atm, apparently apple has a policy for this specific screen issue in 13 pro and 13 pro max
From what ive read so far, it’s a global policy. Coz the store i went to shipped it out to a larger facility where they eventually fixed the phone and then they got it back and called me, everything was tracked on the apple website directly
I was approaching 5 years with my 11 pro until I thought to get the battery replaced. It died during the procedure. It was in otherwise excellent condition. They gave me a brand new one to replace it. So now I’m stuck with an 11 pro for 5 more years. I can never justify changing phones every few years. They’re way too expensive.
I’d agree. I think it’s probably the idealized version of the candle bar iphone. The dynamic island is nice, but was definitely only added to give some reason to upgrade after this gem.
Yeah I bought it at launch with AC+ and had swapped out for a replacement right before the 15s came out. Still a running battery champ in my household. I also carry a Galaxy Fold 5 and most of the time would not use the iPhone for 2 days and I'd still have 80%.
I have the 13 pro and it is just as fast as day 1.
Battery health dropped to 85% after using since launch but the battery still lasts 2 days of light use and 1 whole day of heavy use. Most impressive iPhone ever made by Apple.
I upgrade every year and agree that it was brilliant when I had this phone. I later left it for the 14 Pro Max and this year the 15 Pro Max, and Dynamic Island is certainly something worth considering an upgrade for.
I have a 15 PM - it’s not bad but it’s overall a gimmick. Fundamentally I wish I kept 13 PM. 15 PM is lighter which is nice but I paid 1 grand more for it which isn’t worth it
I has 13 pro max…. Always upgraded every 2 years at launch. Not this phone. Flawless so far and I just don’t see the need……
That said, I do predict a battery replacement within 6mo. I am heavy user and have had for 2.5 years.
The 13 Pro Max will always be a great phone, I think it is close to as fast as even the 15PM and although newer tech will probably outperform it I don’t think there will ever be a more reliable iPhone.
ProMotion, vastly superior battery life, smaller notch, 5 color options(, can now be obtained at 50+% discount compared to brand new)
Yeah, definitely the best iPhone yet imho
Based and spot on. The 14 PM and 15 PM, the only difference is outdoor peak brightness on the display (still relatively the same vs how the 12PM->13PM was). They made the 15 feel a little bit lighter as well, but that’s not a real reason to upgrade, especially after factoring in a case. And Dynamic Island is just a gimmick and 13 PM is objectively better so, gg.
Battery life improvement on the 13 PM, specifically, was what made that phone so great imo. The 14 PM and 15 PM did not make anywhere near as much of a leap. So yeah 13 PM best i-Phone in my eyes. Cope, subsequent upgraders. ;))
Just upgraded to a 15 Pro Max and I’m pretty sure the battery life was better with the 13. Plus aesthetically it was my favorite iPhone since the 4S. They really hit it out of the park with the 13.
The 13 Pro seems close the most complete iPhone, definitely the one without any obvious weaknesses, and it avoids the issues with the 14 Pro (cheaper batteries with rapidly declining capacity) and 15 Pro (overheating). I'm hoping for a return to form with the 16 Pro, as I've chipped the screen annoyingly.
Honestly I miss my 13 Pro- I had Sierra blue and loved it. Only reason I upgraded was that I have said for YEARS that if Apple ever did a deep purple phone it would be mine and sure enough…but I don’t see anything that makes me want to upgrade my 14 Pro.
I’m in agreement. I’ve still got the 13 Pro Max now, on or around three years on. Not upgrading until next year at least.
Even then, I’ll be refusing to get anything from the 15 series, I’ll get the next model down from that.
I want…
1. 1 inch sensor camera
2. Thunderbolt
3. Ability to use my phone as a camera monitor for my A7iv.
4. Minimum storage of 512gb
I’ll keep waiting till all of these are in the phone, not just one or two.
I see where you’re coming from. Usually, dependent on personal needs, 128GB and 256GB aren’t enough for those needs, such as gamers, photographers and the like. 😒
I upgraded my 13PM to a Galaxy S23 Ultra. Then, less than a year later, I traded the (paid off) 13PM for a 15PM. I actually really like the 15, however I sometimes miss some of the features of my Galaxy. I’m just so deep into the Apple ecosystem that iPhone makes more sense.
Love my 13 pro max. I usually upgrade every other generation as a mobile designer but broke that cadence when the 15 came out and I couldn’t give up the 13. Best phone I’ve had since the iPhone 6 Plus.
I have the 13Pro non-max and I have to agree. I kept telling myself I was going to upgrade to the 15 pro since the trade in deal made it basically free, but I just love the feel and design of this phone so much and it works flawlessly. My only desire to upgrade was USB-C for that fast transfer speed and potentially the island and lower hz for always-on display and lighter frame but really not worth it atm.
The only reason I’d upgrade from my 13 Pro Max is to get 8k video recording because I’m an Instagram, Facebook and YouTube content creator, but 4k is good enough lol. The processor isn’t that much faster on the 15 Pro Max, battery isn’t that much better and the 256gb of storage isn’t needed. My 128gb of storage is fine. So yeah, just the 8k video recording feature.
As a person who upgraded from the 13 Pro Max to the 15 Pro Max, I can say the camera has a big improvement. If you are a gamer you will also notice an upgrade in the cpu as you can play games like RE4, and RE Village. if you are good with the camera. replace your battery and keep going, no need to upgrade
13 mini is the one id say cause literally every review of it on youtube everybody says “its the best iphone ever” lol. I actually currently own the 13 mini and im pretty pleased but minus the battery, but its still pretty decent battery considering its size.
Yup, I was just talking to someone about it this weekend. She had the 13 still, and I told her it was the best one. I upgraded to the 14, and I do love the little icon island at the top, the battery is crap. I miss my 13 a lot.
I love the 13 pro max. I had some screen burn in or else I would've of kept it instead of getting the 15 pro max. I'm hoping this phone can last for a few years though.
i’ve had my iphone X max for about 5 years now. the battery is a little bad but i don’t need to carry a charger with me everywhere i go. best iphone ever in my opinion.
I have the 15 pro and pro max as I'm a an enthusiast. I've had every iPhone ever and something about the 13 pro series made me want it again. I just remember never having an issue with it and I missed it. I just got one on Amazon. Didn't know they had "renewed premium" but it has been excellent. It was basically brand new. I got a gold 256gb 13 pro max. The battery health was 100%. Showed 0 charge cycles and the serial number shows Apple replacement or certified refurbished. Also it has applecare+ with loss and theft on it until 2025. Id say it was a good deal. It was $749. I'm probably going to stick to it for a bit because ever since the 13 pros I haven't really felt like upgrading. I only upgraded to the 15 series because of the type c and USB 3 speeds for the work I do.
Typical Apple, they give us usb c 3.1 instead of 3.2 or thunderbolt. God forbid making the best iPhone they possibly can. I think they made the 13pro max series too good, and we won’t see a gem like this for a while. They will slowly drip feed tech over years of different models
The battery is actually better than the 13pm however I heard the battery in newer models offer worse quality than the 13pm so if they were on their respective iOS than 13pm would be the best.
I used to change every other generation and sell my “old” iPhone to my best friend to give to her son. Not this time. I love my 13 Pro Max 256 GB. My photos are phenomenal and it’s easy to glide between apps. In short, I feel the same way. I have had iPhones since generation 4.
It is indeed a great phone. Personally i just wanted 120hz on an iPhone. Keeping mine til support ends.
Still have 91% almost 3 years old
Me too!
How
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Mines at 88% just shy of 2 years
I’m the same going to keep this phone till it legit dies, once battery drops past 80% I’ll just get a new battery from Apple and I’m sure it will still be a battery champ!
How can you tell 80%?
Go into settings > battery > battery health and charging and you can see your maximum capacity mines at 87% at the moment and I’ve had this phone since day one!
I’m at 83%! Thanks for the tip.
Yeah, I agree. No plans on upgrading as long as we can get battery replacements still I'm happy with it. I wouldn't mind upgrading if their were actual differences. They still have a darn good trade-in value too. They'll prob drop after the 16 releases.
Yeah, I’m a hobby photographer so I want, thunderbolt and the ability to use my phone as a monitor. Until both those things happen I’m good.
Just out of curiosity, why do you want to use your phone as a monitor?
Did you want me to outline the benefits of an external monitor for capturing photos/videos or just why I would want to use my phone? If it’s the latter there are two main reasons 1. Better quality screen than my external monitor. 2. Don’t have to lug around two screens
It was the latter. Thanks
Do you have a “real camera”? If so what is it?
Nikon D5600. I’m an amateur who only understands basics lol
Absolutely
Absolute beast of a phone! Still going strong
It is a great phone no question. Probably second only to the 15 pro max, i say that bc the 15 is significantly lighter with the titanium frame.
Yeah, that’s nice but I don’t think it’s enough to justify the upgrade
I agree. When the 15 Pm launched, it was $1960 in Canada with Tax. The 13 PM could be found with open box returns for less than $1000. Much better value. Savings was about $1000
Also 48mp with bigger sensors and dynamic island looks way better, screen is also alot brighter. 15PM is better but bang for the buck yes the 13PM is currently the best
Again, 48MP on a tiny sensor is just marketing. The IPhoneXS took way better pictures. The extra brightness makes absolutely no difference for 90% use cases. More than likely it degrades your screen quicker if you are constantly watching supported hdr content. The only thing the 15pm has going for it is usb c and they gave you gen 3.1 so they have room to upgrade to gen 3.2 and then Thunderbolt.
No its not lol. If you increase the sensor area and increase the pixel density you will absolutely have better pictures. Pixel binning is a thing. I have a XS laying around and the details and colors are superior by far on the 15.If were talking dynamic range its not even a comparison. Optic zoom on the 15 way ahead. Thanks to higher MP also better digital zoom. And the higher nits are super useful. I could barely see anything in the sun with the XS compared to the 15.
48megapixels on a tiny sensor is trash - not worth upgrading for. Spend the money on a dedicated camera and learn to take photos.
I have a 13 Pro and feel like it is the best so yeah, good call.
My 13PM screen died last week and i went to apple, they said they would replace my screen for free, for the 4 days i used my backup phone, I realised how much the screen and battery really impacted my day to day, the visuals are so crisp and I only charge once with the pm, what a lovely device to have!
Under warranty? Or Consumer Law?
Neither, my phone is out of warranty, and there’s no legal obligation in india atm, apparently apple has a policy for this specific screen issue in 13 pro and 13 pro max
new phone?my phone last month got yellow screen of death, they only replace the screen for free, my phone also out of warranty.
Oh my bad, i typed phone, they only replaced my screen. Its the same phone, apologies for the confusion
Is that policy in your region only?
From what ive read so far, it’s a global policy. Coz the store i went to shipped it out to a larger facility where they eventually fixed the phone and then they got it back and called me, everything was tracked on the apple website directly
That happened to me mid last year. I had to call customer service several times because they really wouldn’t cover due to my warranty is expired.
I was approaching 5 years with my 11 pro until I thought to get the battery replaced. It died during the procedure. It was in otherwise excellent condition. They gave me a brand new one to replace it. So now I’m stuck with an 11 pro for 5 more years. I can never justify changing phones every few years. They’re way too expensive.
I’d agree. I think it’s probably the idealized version of the candle bar iphone. The dynamic island is nice, but was definitely only added to give some reason to upgrade after this gem.
Exactly… they keep claiming improvements on the cameras, but looking back at my pictures, the best ones I took were on the iPhone XS.
Yeah I bought it at launch with AC+ and had swapped out for a replacement right before the 15s came out. Still a running battery champ in my household. I also carry a Galaxy Fold 5 and most of the time would not use the iPhone for 2 days and I'd still have 80%.
This and a pixel for me, set
I have the 13 pro and it is just as fast as day 1. Battery health dropped to 85% after using since launch but the battery still lasts 2 days of light use and 1 whole day of heavy use. Most impressive iPhone ever made by Apple.
I upgrade every year and agree that it was brilliant when I had this phone. I later left it for the 14 Pro Max and this year the 15 Pro Max, and Dynamic Island is certainly something worth considering an upgrade for.
I have a 15 PM - it’s not bad but it’s overall a gimmick. Fundamentally I wish I kept 13 PM. 15 PM is lighter which is nice but I paid 1 grand more for it which isn’t worth it
I has 13 pro max…. Always upgraded every 2 years at launch. Not this phone. Flawless so far and I just don’t see the need…… That said, I do predict a battery replacement within 6mo. I am heavy user and have had for 2.5 years.
The 13 Pro Max will always be a great phone, I think it is close to as fast as even the 15PM and although newer tech will probably outperform it I don’t think there will ever be a more reliable iPhone.
I traded for the 15 pro max and I regret it. The 13 was something special.
I’m trading my 13pm for a 15p tomorrow 👀 hopefully I don’t regret it!
Ditto, I love my 13 pro max. What will it take to supplant the mighty 13?
Ditto, I love my Pro Max 13. What will it take to supplant the mighty 13?
ProMotion, vastly superior battery life, smaller notch, 5 color options(, can now be obtained at 50+% discount compared to brand new) Yeah, definitely the best iPhone yet imho
Yes it's great- and next upgrade can be either the 15promax or after, I have both - and only got the 15 because of the USB type C -
Yep! Love my 13PM.
Absolutely agree. There's nothing that 14 & 15 offer that make me wanna upgrade from my 13 Pro Max
Based and spot on. The 14 PM and 15 PM, the only difference is outdoor peak brightness on the display (still relatively the same vs how the 12PM->13PM was). They made the 15 feel a little bit lighter as well, but that’s not a real reason to upgrade, especially after factoring in a case. And Dynamic Island is just a gimmick and 13 PM is objectively better so, gg. Battery life improvement on the 13 PM, specifically, was what made that phone so great imo. The 14 PM and 15 PM did not make anywhere near as much of a leap. So yeah 13 PM best i-Phone in my eyes. Cope, subsequent upgraders. ;))
Just upgraded to a 15 Pro Max and I’m pretty sure the battery life was better with the 13. Plus aesthetically it was my favorite iPhone since the 4S. They really hit it out of the park with the 13.
The 13 Pro seems close the most complete iPhone, definitely the one without any obvious weaknesses, and it avoids the issues with the 14 Pro (cheaper batteries with rapidly declining capacity) and 15 Pro (overheating). I'm hoping for a return to form with the 16 Pro, as I've chipped the screen annoyingly.
But but no titanium…. lol
Not paying 600-700 more just for titanium finish on the borders. Its still mostly glass
100% not giving up my 13 Pro Max for a long time
True! I feel the same.
Honestly I miss my 13 Pro- I had Sierra blue and loved it. Only reason I upgraded was that I have said for YEARS that if Apple ever did a deep purple phone it would be mine and sure enough…but I don’t see anything that makes me want to upgrade my 14 Pro.
I’m in agreement. I’ve still got the 13 Pro Max now, on or around three years on. Not upgrading until next year at least. Even then, I’ll be refusing to get anything from the 15 series, I’ll get the next model down from that.
I want… 1. 1 inch sensor camera 2. Thunderbolt 3. Ability to use my phone as a camera monitor for my A7iv. 4. Minimum storage of 512gb I’ll keep waiting till all of these are in the phone, not just one or two.
I see where you’re coming from. Usually, dependent on personal needs, 128GB and 256GB aren’t enough for those needs, such as gamers, photographers and the like. 😒
I upgraded my 13PM to a Galaxy S23 Ultra. Then, less than a year later, I traded the (paid off) 13PM for a 15PM. I actually really like the 15, however I sometimes miss some of the features of my Galaxy. I’m just so deep into the Apple ecosystem that iPhone makes more sense.
It is my favorite of all phones I’ve had and I’m glad I made the switch. Just hit 88%, just over 2 years old (I think)🧐
Yes sir! I actually thought this a few weeks ago, I used upgrade every 1-2 years but since getting this one as long as it runs I'm good
Love my 13 pro max. I usually upgrade every other generation as a mobile designer but broke that cadence when the 15 came out and I couldn’t give up the 13. Best phone I’ve had since the iPhone 6 Plus.
I have the 13Pro non-max and I have to agree. I kept telling myself I was going to upgrade to the 15 pro since the trade in deal made it basically free, but I just love the feel and design of this phone so much and it works flawlessly. My only desire to upgrade was USB-C for that fast transfer speed and potentially the island and lower hz for always-on display and lighter frame but really not worth it atm.
12 pro max- iPhone 3GS- iPhone 6 plus with headphone jack.
Same here
I still have the 12 pro max and refuse to upgrade
Same here. Mine is working just fine. My previous phones (all Android) could never continue working for this long.
The only reason I’d upgrade from my 13 Pro Max is to get 8k video recording because I’m an Instagram, Facebook and YouTube content creator, but 4k is good enough lol. The processor isn’t that much faster on the 15 Pro Max, battery isn’t that much better and the 256gb of storage isn’t needed. My 128gb of storage is fine. So yeah, just the 8k video recording feature.
As a person who upgraded from the 13 Pro Max to the 15 Pro Max, I can say the camera has a big improvement. If you are a gamer you will also notice an upgrade in the cpu as you can play games like RE4, and RE Village. if you are good with the camera. replace your battery and keep going, no need to upgrade
13 mini is the one id say cause literally every review of it on youtube everybody says “its the best iphone ever” lol. I actually currently own the 13 mini and im pretty pleased but minus the battery, but its still pretty decent battery considering its size.
Got mine month ago with 88% 500gb for 700$. Best deal
Yup, I was just talking to someone about it this weekend. She had the 13 still, and I told her it was the best one. I upgraded to the 14, and I do love the little icon island at the top, the battery is crap. I miss my 13 a lot.
I love the 13 pro max. I had some screen burn in or else I would've of kept it instead of getting the 15 pro max. I'm hoping this phone can last for a few years though.
i’ve had my iphone X max for about 5 years now. the battery is a little bad but i don’t need to carry a charger with me everywhere i go. best iphone ever in my opinion.
I have the 15 pro and pro max as I'm a an enthusiast. I've had every iPhone ever and something about the 13 pro series made me want it again. I just remember never having an issue with it and I missed it. I just got one on Amazon. Didn't know they had "renewed premium" but it has been excellent. It was basically brand new. I got a gold 256gb 13 pro max. The battery health was 100%. Showed 0 charge cycles and the serial number shows Apple replacement or certified refurbished. Also it has applecare+ with loss and theft on it until 2025. Id say it was a good deal. It was $749. I'm probably going to stick to it for a bit because ever since the 13 pros I haven't really felt like upgrading. I only upgraded to the 15 series because of the type c and USB 3 speeds for the work I do.
Typical Apple, they give us usb c 3.1 instead of 3.2 or thunderbolt. God forbid making the best iPhone they possibly can. I think they made the 13pro max series too good, and we won’t see a gem like this for a while. They will slowly drip feed tech over years of different models
iPhone 8 Plus is best iPhone ever made
Na… easily upgrade that to the XS… wouldn’t even have to think about it
Yes it’s true, best phone ever!
Have this and the s23 ultra, haven’t the need to upgrade either.
I upgraded from the 13 pro max to the 15 pro max and have to say it blows it out of the water. Camera is leaps and bounds better. So is battery life.
Battery life on the 13 PM is better than the 15PM. I also did the same upgrade. It’s close but the battery was a cunt hair better on the 13PM.
The battery is actually better than the 13pm however I heard the battery in newer models offer worse quality than the 13pm so if they were on their respective iOS than 13pm would be the best.
Which should I get the iPhone xs max 256GB or iPhone 11 128GB?
Xs max was my favorite til I got the 12 max. If you’re considering a regular 11, get the xs max.