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iPhone 13 Pro Max Having second thoughts on purchase
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I saw someone in another thread say that 120Hz is a gimmick. Couldn't disagree more. The different was quite jarring (in a good way) when I start using my 13 Pro.
Don’t forget the Qualcomm modem in the 13 vs the Intel modem in the 11. Seems to be a nice jump in signal reception and call quality.
I wasn't a believer when it came to 120hz on small displays, BOY OH BOY!!! no going back for me, won't be buying another apple product if it doesn't have ProMotion. BUTTER!!!
For me its huge. 5G is a big leap, especially at work where I got barely one bar on LTE but 3-4 bars on 5G. Normally it would be the opposite as 5G has much worse building penetration than LTE. Must be an oddity of local Verizon towers placement. Nobody gets a decent signal in our building on any carrier.
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I upgraded from the 11 pro max to the 13 pro max and I have no regrets
Best Buy installs tempered glass screen protector for a fee unless you have Total Tech Support. If you have TTS, installation is free.
I do not know the answer to the Q. . .However, for the first time ever (since iPhone 3G) I am not going to use a screen protector. Apple brags on the durability of the screen and I want to enjoy the beautiful ProMotion OLED screen un altered. Yes, I have Apl care+. Just something to consider, be brave, go naked.
I cant remember the last time I put a screen protector on an Iphone, a good case yes but with apple care + Im not worried and I Have never had any issues with screen damage.
OP glad you kept your order. Keep in mind you can’t never go by what people post on here or other forums. I see these forums as hosting some of the most “pickiest” people out there. Also consider that these forums probably don’t even account to 1% of worldwide iPhone users in the world. I have a long iPhone history. I upgrade every year because I can and want to. Like to have the newest stuff. Just like I lease my car. Swap it every 2-3 years. Now back to iPhone 13PM. 120 refresh rate is a must from here on out. Monstrous battery life. Those 2 things alone are a huge plus in my opinion. I don’t see myself not having these 2 features in my future iPhones. I go forward I don’t digress. I also stopped using screen protectors since the 12PM. Did case it via a thin spigen case. Anyways I sold it on 9/25 after I got my 13PM on launch day. Sold it for good money too. That screen looked new. No screen protector on 13PM either.
So I haven’t been on much lately, I see you went with a Max. How is it compared to the 12 series? I’m still very undecided about which one I’m going with this year LOL. I always say I’d love the ease of portability but man, that screen. That amazing scree is really outstanding!I wonder if it’s just me but as time goes on (over the last few years) I find that I am less and less sure with my decisions - I often look at the grass on the other side and wonder, should I have gone over there? But often times, it is just that, grass is greener on the other side and I regret making the move.
I almost went with an iPhone mini this year and I’m sure I’d have been able to use it just fine but my wife told me I’d regret it (she knows me really well) and some of my friends told me they couldn’t see me (with my usage) using a smaller phone.
It’s best to stick with what you know - take out a list of pros and cons and go with what you know works. Doesn’t hurt to try things in the store but —- this long post - I’d encourage you not to cancel but go with what you know works.
Like the other smart posters here above me - out of millions and millions of iPhone users, you’ll have a few who go to these forums, and out of the few that go to these forums, some will have problems and voice their opinion - it gets attention and helps them voice frustration but it is rarely indicative of a widespread problem. I know a handful of 13 Pro max owners (my wife and I are two of them) - our iPhones are perfect.
I’ve been buying iPhones for a long time and ALL the problems every year that I read on these forums, I’ve never had - nor my wife, nor my relatives, nor my friends, nor coworkers I know who buy iPhones.
So … lol. Basing your decisions on Macrumors - I wouldn’t recommend it
The other thing I wanted to ask you, did you have issues with your 12 getting warm? Mine constantly gets warm and dims until it cools down. Just wondering if the 13 does it as well. Like I say, I haven’t been around much lately and I feel out of the loop.
Hey @DevinNj ! Nice to see you! Too many people I used to follow here are getting suspended or just leaving.
I went with a 12 Pro last year for a few months (cuz the 12 Pro Max released later) and when my wife got the 12 Pro Max, I couldn't keep myself from giving the 12 Pro to family and go with the 12 Pro Max. (Screen/Battery Life)
Never had a problem with my 12 Pro Max getting hot - same for my wife's 12PM. That said, these phones don't do well in summer sunlight. During a hike in Joshua Tree National Park here in California - these phones quickly overheated especially in direct sunlight (it was 118F) - but minus direct sunlight in the summer, they were great. Never had a problem with them overheating outside of that - or even on a warm day - but I've seen quite a few posts on it.
Yeah, I ALMOST got the 13 mini. I was at the Apple Store and almost got it. But I went with the 13 PM and I'm glad I did. I spent 12+ hours this week reading on my iPhone 13 PM on a work trip. I left my iPad 11 Pro home and read books/Economist/WSJ magazines on my phone for hours and hours - and it was great. I ended up having to use my phone as a hotspot for a work conference AND a having to call a coworker in another state (speakerphone) for 3-4 hours with no outlet. The 13 PM handled that like an absolute champ (30% battery used).
13PM vs 12PM?
At first battery life was worse - The 13 needs 3-5 days to settle down whereas all my other iPhones only needed 1-2.
Camera is noticeably better - feels like a full frame camera lens - photos are insanely realistic - like reach out and touch sharpness that I didn't get on my 12PM.
Instead of a green glow, the 13PM has a red glow and much more uniform - it can also go a LOT darker on the brightness scale (I do a lot of reading in dark rooms).
It is slightly heavier but the 12PM was already heavy - 13pm is a bit heavier but I'm dealing with it. Pulls down pants more :/ but that battery life, screen, camera, yeah ... worth it.
The 120hz is noticeable. Makes the phone feel far more smooth - like a high speed gaming PC. I don't game but scrolling on sites, typing, - the phone just feels like a car that does 100mph without breaking a sweat.
My 13 PM seems to be a lot cooler than my 12PM.
I promised myself I'd keep the 12PM for a few years. Well, a $790 trade in offer on my 12PM and my wife having a 13PM ...... had to get one. However, I'm really going to try to keep this phone for at least a few years - I paid for AppleCare+ outright. I don't want to think about upgrading till at least 2023.
Hey @DevinNj ! Nice to see you! Too many people I used to follow here are getting suspended or just leaving.
I went with a 12 Pro last year for a few months (cuz the 12 Pro Max released later) and when my wife got the 12 Pro Max, I couldn't keep myself from giving the 12 Pro to family and go with the 12 Pro Max. (Screen/Battery Life)
Never had a problem with my 12 Pro Max getting hot - same for my wife's 12PM. That said, these phones don't do well in summer sunlight. During a hike in Joshua Tree National Park here in California - these phones quickly overheated especially in direct sunlight (it was 118F) - but minus direct sunlight in the summer, they were great. Never had a problem with them overheating outside of that - or even on a warm day - but I've seen quite a few posts on it.
Yeah, I ALMOST got the 13 mini. I was at the Apple Store and almost got it. But I went with the 13 PM and I'm glad I did. I spent 12+ hours this week reading on my iPhone 13 PM on a work trip. I left my iPad 11 Pro home and read books/Economist/WSJ magazines on my phone for hours and hours - and it was great. I ended up having to use my phone as a hotspot for a work conference AND a having to call a coworker in another state (speakerphone) for 3-4 hours with no outlet. The 13 PM handled that like an absolute champ (30% battery used).
13PM vs 12PM?
At first battery life was worse - The 13 needs 3-5 days to settle down whereas all my other iPhones only needed 1-2.
Camera is noticeably better - feels like a full frame camera lens - photos are insanely realistic - like reach out and touch sharpness that I didn't get on my 12PM.
Instead of a green glow, the 13PM has a red glow and much more uniform - it can also go a LOT darker on the brightness scale (I do a lot of reading in dark rooms).
It is slightly heavier but the 12PM was already heavy - 13pm is a bit heavier but I'm dealing with it. Pulls down pants more :/ but that battery life, screen, camera, yeah ... worth it.
The 120hz is noticeable. Makes the phone feel far more smooth - like a high speed gaming PC. I don't game but scrolling on sites, typing, - the phone just feels like a car that does 100mph without breaking a sweat.
My 13 PM seems to be a lot cooler than my 12PM.
I promised myself I'd keep the 12PM for a few years. Well, a $790 trade in offer on my 12PM and my wife having a 13PM ...... had to get one. However, I'm really going to try to keep this phone for at least a few years - I paid for AppleCare+ outright. I don't want to think about upgrading till at least 2023.
I’m surprised to hear people are leaving. Suspended, That doesn’t surprise me, I was warned by a moderator a while back because I asked a guy here what the hell was wrong with him because of how he was really condescending to others all the time. Guess I was reported. After that I tried to lay low.
Anyway here we are again and like clockwork each and every year when I swear I’m getting the smaller version, then I’m like “but that screen. The battery life” and end up with the big boy.
I mean I’ve dealt with heavy phones this long what’s another year? That’s how I justify it. But this year I’m really thinking going Pro, but if I know myself, I’ll be rocking a Max again this year.
Same here. My 11PM was flawless but I wanted 5G now that its all over my area and MagSafe, which is awesome. I've never had an iPhone that had flaws out of the box. All mine have been 100%. Honestly, I think the issues reported are rarities. Hey, even Apple is not immune to the occasional lemon. File that under "siht happens." But nobody is as good as Apple at making it right.
my XR has screen issues but totally within margin.. nothing to send back for a new one .
Do you not consider re-sale value? You're right, the screen is tough but it will still pick up scratches/micro-scratches even if you don't drop it. If you're just passing it on to family members I suppose it's not an issue, but whenever I've sold phones in the past, any damage to the screen (even if just micro-scratches) will reduce the value noticeably compared to a damage-free one.
I honestly didn't notice this at first (my 49 year old eyes are not that great anymore..LOL) in fact I forgot all about the 120hz. It's a BIG difference, far more pleasant actually.
Scrolling is 1000 times smoother...just turn off 120hz switch back to the slight stuttering of 60hz and you can clearly see the difference.
Oh wow, that's ridiculous. I said the exact same thing to somebody last week. Guess I better start looking over my shoulder...
For the first time ever I wish I had opted for the Max. My sister and a friend both got the 13 PM in silver and it's just stunning. I'm perfectly happy with the 13 Pro but when I put hands on the Max there wasn't a single moment where it felt too big. By the time I had made this realization I was outside the return window and I'm sure it would have been a wait to get what I wanted anyway.
i upgraded from a XS Max and to be honest I regret a little. I loved my XS max, it is the best iPhone I’ve ever owned and never had an issue with it. The 13 PM is just an ok update so far. The battery is great but the standby time is still as bad as my old phone and everything else is essentially the same experience for me. I’d say just replace the battery if it’s the only issue.
I don’t know why but personally I prefer my old XS max on a lot of aspects. It’s lighter and more comfortable to hold, the speakers seems louder and I prefer the colours calibration of the screen. Plus the 13 PM isn’t much more brighter like I expected with manual brightness.
Dont get me wrong I like My new phone but it’s not an outstanding update, even upgrading from a 3 y
years old phone.
I don’t know why but personally I prefer my old XS max on a lot of aspects. It’s lighter and more comfortable to hold, the speakers seems louder and I prefer the colours calibration of the screen. Plus the 13 PM isn’t much more brighter like I expected with manual brightness.
Dont get me wrong I like My new phone but it’s not an outstanding update, even upgrading from a 3 y
years old phone.