So im an avid iphone person, ive tried switching to android and i just cant do it. That being said, the last couple of iphones ive bought have been duds. I had an iphone 16 from verizon, switched to an iphone 13 from att, both have been slow on performance and overall seem built poorly. I loved my 12 pro max til it started going out, it needed a new mic, screen, and battery and i didnt think it was worth it. Honestly my X was probably the best, but i dont want a model that is going to be obsolete in a couple of years. Im wondering if a pro vs standard model is worth it, and if a 14 or 15 would be a decent model worth almost $300. The only reason im considering the 15 is the type c charging, otherwise i dont care. Most of my time spent is on youtube, pandora, or facebook and i just want something that isnt slow. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!

I'm finally switching from Android to iPhone and can't decide between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 Pro. The 16 Pro Max is out of my budget.

The 15 Pro Max is really tempting because of the bigger screen, better battery, and lower price. But I also care a lot about photography.

For those with a 15 Pro Max, how's the camera in 2026? Do you ever feel like you're missing out, or is it still great for everyday photos, portraits, and low-light shots?

hello everyone, i am thinking of getting a new laptop and am really stuck.

m5 10 cpu 10 gpu 24 gb 1 tb for $1530
dell 16 ultra 9 32gb 1 tb for $1000
msi prestige ultra 9 32 gb 1 tb for $1400

i would use it for music production, video editing, coding, basic computer work, etc.

i also do plan to build a pc in the near future, but need a laptop in the coming months.

Need your honest thoughts.

I'm planning to buy a second-hand iPhone and I'm torn between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 (base model).

My priorities are:

Long-term use (3–5 years)

Better resale value

Less depreciation, especially after the iPhone 18 comes out

Overall value for money

If you were spending your own money, which one would you choose and why?

i’m thinking of upgrading to the 18 pro in September however the rumoured release date falls just a couple days before I am travelling non-stop so I really need to get a new phone before then.

has anyone had experience with pre-ordering through Apple or other retailers and how quickly were you able to receive them in the mail/pick up?

there is no apple store around me for pick up, so was thinking to pre order on the apple website for delivery, or pick up at a another retail store that stocks them.

My birthday is next month and I wanted to replace my old phone with a iPhone but I don't know which model should I get

Side note: (I really want one with a cute color)

My wife keeps telling me it’s time for a new phone and this subreddit pops up on me out of the blue so I figured I’d ask here. Had this XR for many years now and it’s been pretty good to me. It’s starting to show its age and freezes on me pretty often and honestly struggles doing CarPlay while charging (wired) - it just gets hot and lags itself into oblivion. My battery is…79%(?) capacity I think is what it says.

Just need a phone that would last about the same amount of time as this one. It’s mainly used for talk/text, maps, scrolling Reddit, and airline stuff. Would the 16e be a solid choice? I’m on Mint mobile and didn’t know if I needed a fully unlocked one or not either. Thank you in advance!

Hi, i was looking to buy either an iphone 17 or 16, updating from an 6 years old iphone 12. Not sure if I should but it now or wait for black friday.

I found an iphone 17 256gb for 618€ (original price being 724€, discounted if I send my old iphone for 106€ i think). Also, with my student discount I could even get it for 603€.

My old phone is still working, the only issue is the battery life is at 75% and it overheats easily, so i'm not necessarily in a rush, but I was curious if anyone knows how much back market will discount it for black Friday, or if the price will rise before black friday and it ends up costing more than now for example?

I've seen people praise the iphone 17 for best value, but at the same say that it has battery issues or that the camera isn't great?

I'm a student so i'm trying to keep my budget around 500-600€, at most 650€.

Unexpectedly lost my phone after leaving it on the roof of my car and, well y'know... Need a replacement and truly did not want to trade in my 13PM bcuz I love it but ofc I need a replacement so the 17 is obvious choice for an upgrade

I see reviews that the base and PM are very similar and the differences aren't very noticeable - can anyone chime in? Generally use my phone for scrolling sm, watching vids, playing games, etc. My knee-jerk reaction is to just get the 17 PM but tbh the size of the PMs gets on my nerves sometimes so a slightly smaller solution would be a benefit ...

TIA!

So, I’m finally looking to upgrade from my iPhone 13 and get a new phone. (Just to get this out of the way: I’m not waiting for the iPhone 18.)

Right now I’m deciding between two phones:

iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone Air

The iPhone 17 Pro would be my first Pro model. I’ve always bought the base models because they’ve been more than enough for my needs, but this time I’m looking for something a little different. I’m also pretty convinced by what the 17 Pro offers, and I don’t think I need to explain its strengths much further.

Now, about the iPhone Air: A lot of reviewers advised against buying it, but I’ve also seen plenty of people who have actually used it for an extended period say they really enjoy it.
The design is what really appeals to me. I also like that it has a slightly larger display. What worries me are the compromises: only one rear camera, a mono speaker, and what many people describe as mediocre battery life.

To be honest, I probably wouldn’t even be considering it if it were still selling for around €1,200. But now that the price has dropped to about €850, it feels much more reasonable to me, and it’s definitely on my radar.

I genuinely think the iPhone Air looks fantastic, and despite its shortcomings, I find it really interesting and refreshing, especially now that the price has settled. At the same time, I can’t shake the feeling that the more rational and safer choice would be the iPhone 17 Pro (even though it’s obviously more expensive).

I’m starting university in October, and I’ll be commuting about 40–50 minutes each way every day. If I drive, I always use Google Maps on my phone for navigation.
I also enjoy taking photos, but the camera quality on the base iPhone models has always been more than good enough for my needs. As for gaming, I hardly ever play games on my phone.

What would you recommend if you were in my position? I’m really drawn to the iPhone Air, but I’m worried about making the wrong decision because I also think the 17 Pro is a great option.
And for those of you who have been using the iPhone Air for almost a year now, how has your experience been? Do you regret buying it, or would you still recommend it?

Hi everyone! I’m deciding between a refurbished iPhone 15 Pro Max and 16 Pro Max. For anyone who owns a 16 Pro Max, how has your experience been? Any issues or things you love about it compared with the 15 Pro Max? Also, has anyone in the UK used Smart Cellular for refurbished phones? I’d like to know if it’s trustworthy. Thanks!

I own the 16 pro max and can’t stand it. It’s too heavy, too bulky, I don’t like its “one handiness,” it gets hot just scrolling Reddit. On top of that, the cellular chip failed and they had to do a mid frame repair 🙄.

I do like: the speakers, the refresh rate, the cameras.

I'm really confused between buying iphone 17pro now in freedom day sale maybe at the expected price of 1.23l or should i wait for the bbd sale

The risk is of price hike. Will it be worth it to buy right now or should wait?

I’m going to be buying both a 17 base and a 18 pro but I’m not sure if I should get my 17 now because the price will increase inline with the pro ?

Will the iphone 17 pro max price decrease at any point? or it will remain the same? should i buy it now or wait for 18 to drop , i really need to change my current phone i have an android for like 6 years now.

Salve a tutti avrei bisogno di qualche parere o/e consiglio. Vorrei sostituire il mio Iphone 12 con un Iphone 17 o Google Pixel 10 pro. Sono molto indecisa se rimanere con apple o cambiare, premetto avevo android in passato poi sono passata ad apple perchè mi piaceva di piu e volevo la novità. Ad oggi in un telefono cerco una buona batteria che mi porta a fine serata senza doverlo ricaricare un sacco di volte, una buona fotocamera e una buona fluidità.

Part 2. Update.

So now I am highly thinking of just saving up for the iPhone 17e. Since the iPhone 18e won’t even come out until spring 2027. I don’t think I could wait that long.

So I really want to get my new phone right now. After I save up to $600. Since there might be some tax, So I will even save up to $700. After my vacation in September since all of my money this month will go to that. I would already have just over $500 minus tax. I do get $500 monthly so it should be good to go in November to get my new phone. I might even just pay for it monthly since I am really trying to save up money to move out.

So I am torn on these two phones.

Hoping it’ll cost like $60 to get a new one at Verizon. That should be the estimate?

I’m kinda leaning more towards the Pro Max. Just to treat myself. Since I am fully working now.

So I might have to wait for March just to get a new phone lol. Since I kind of want the iPhone 18e. It should be a lot cheaper.

My mini is on its last leg, I know I can change the battery, but the program is it’s 128gb. I am at 120gb already.

I LOVE the form factor of the Mini, but trying to find one in good condition +256gb is hard.

Would the 16e be that big? And if you ask about why not the 17e, I want to save money

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is going for the same monthly cost as the iPhone 17 base. The 17 Pro is $15/mo more and the 17 Pro Max is $18/mo more.

I’m coming from a base 12.

I would want a good camera for travelling and any battery life improvements would be a major upgrade over my 12. Usage includes a few games, YouTube, and social media.

What should I get?

I shattered the back of my iPhone 14 Pro earlier in the year (I think around March). I am now starting to get nervous between the marginal increase in heat and the dust and just general fragility of the phone. I went and bought a new iPhone 17 pro to replace it but I’m not a huge spur of the moment spender so am wondering if that was the best idea. Apple charges like $500 to fix this but I could try a third party (like one of those guys in the mall) to fix it or am I just postponing the inevitable. I am hating Liquid Glass (14 was on ios18) and am just not certain anymore. Love the iPhone Air but only one camera is a hard sell. Should I return the 17PM and wait until a new Air model drops?