iPhone XS Max XS Max to 12 Pro Max - worth it?

[Love Divine]

Anyone else in the same boat? My primary reason would be battery - the XS max was okay at first but is now at 88% health and isn’t cutting it. More base storage would be nice as would the cameras.

I’m thinking pay $70, replace the battery and ride it out till September 2021... any advice? Thanks!

 

[mnsportsgeek]

I just paid to have my XS Max battery replaced. I'm keeping it till 2022 iphones.

 

[Love Divine]

I just paid to have my XS Max battery replaced. I'm keeping it till 2022 iphones.

how much did you pay? What was your battery health at?

mines 88% after owning since the very end of March 2019

 

[Deeps]

Yes for sure.

My main reason is the 12 has the Qualcomm modem whereas the XS has an intel one, which is rubbish. Constant drop outs of reception.

 

[cableguy84]

12 is worth it just for the qualcomm modem imo

 

[Love Divine]

Yes for sure.

My main reason is the 12 has the Qualcomm modem whereas the XS has an intel one, which is rubbish. Constant drop outs of reception.

is it that big of a difference?

not noticing much of that in a major city

 

[Deeps]

is it that big of a difference?

not noticing much of that in a major city

It will be for me! Its not reliable enough at the mo.

 

[blairh]

Anyone else in the same boat? My primary reason would be battery - the XS max was okay at first but is now at 88% health and isn’t cutting it. More base storage would be nice as would the cameras.

I’m thinking pay $70, replace the battery and ride it out till September 2021... any advice? Thanks!

Honestly I would ride it out a year. Touch ID is coming to the screen next year.

One thing to point out though is that the 12 PM has a brighter screen than your XS Max and yes it is noticeably better.

 

[Larrupin]

I had this same internal debate but my XS Max was starting to have issues with things like screen brightness, freezing and call quality (which was great until recently) so I decided to bite the bullet and upgrade given the ATT $700 credit towards the 12 Pro Max (and since my apple care on the XS Max ended several months ago). It definitely was not a no brainer upgrade decision, for me, though other than my phone is clearly starting to fail.

 

[Love Divine]

I had this same internal debate but my XS Max was starting to have issues with things like screen brightness, freezing and call quality (which was great until recently) so I decided to bite the bullet and upgrade given the ATT $700 credit towards the 12 Pro Max (and since my apple care on the XS Max ended several months ago). It definitely was not a no brainer upgrade decision, for me, though other than my phone is clearly starting to fail.

Apple only giving me 370 max for mine... I’m on Verizon.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

how much did you pay? What was your battery health at?

mines 88% after owning since the very end of March 2019

Mine was around 86% and was a launch day purchase. I think it was $73 after tax.

 

[catean]

Go for at least 2 years with the XS Max, change when a new design will arrive with a smaller notch.

 

[Philthy84]

I wasn’t planning on upgrading this year but after reading/watching more reviews about the 12 Pro Max I bite the bullet. My XS Max is still running strong but the biggest reason for me to upgrade is the Qualcomm modem as others have pointed out and improved battery life.

 

[contacos]

I ordered it cuz my battery started to get pretty bad and I wanted a better camera with night mode

 

[DevinNj]

Two words: Night Mode

 

[KC2370]

I am going from the XS Max to the 12 Pro Max. I received a replacement phone a few months ago since mine had water damage. I have had a lot of issues with the replacement, therefore I am upgrading.

 

[Nikefn2]

I opted to upgrade to the 12 Pro Max for 3 reasons: Slightly bigger screen, better camera, and better battery.

Honestly, iOS 14 is a killer for my XS Max battery, so that was probably the leading factor.

 

[xxray]

I’m waiting another year. The thing I desire most from the 12 series is the Qualcomm 4G/5G modem, but with COVID and all, it’s just not worth it. My XS Max still runs like new besides battery life, which is still not bad either. It just feels like a waste for me to upgrade this year. I’m looking forward to next year’s phones for the the rumored LTPO + ProMotion display and the X60 modem which should use less battery for 5G. Hopefully battery life will be improved too.

 

[freeagent]

Yes for sure.

My main reason is the 12 has the Qualcomm modem whereas the XS has an intel one, which is rubbish. Constant drop outs of reception.

Depends on where you live, mine is great, no drops and excellent reception. Better than my 7 for sure which gave me no problems. I would be leaning more towards your carrier rather than the phone.

 

[Deeps]

Depends on where you live, mine is great, no drops and excellent reception. Better than my 7 for sure which gave me no problems. I would be leaning more towards your carrier rather than the phone.

I'm in the UK. I used to have a 7+ which didn't ever drop and had great reception.

 

[1rottenapple]

Anyone else in the same boat? My primary reason would be battery - the XS max was okay at first but is now at 88% health and isn’t cutting it. More base storage would be nice as would the cameras.

I’m thinking pay $70, replace the battery and ride it out till September 2021... any advice? Thanks!

There’s other things I like about the 12 max aside from the battery which makes upgrading from my xs max worth it. Like wide angle camera, battery, modem. Screen brightness, faster lte, bigger screen are nice features as well. Notice I didn’t say 5g lol

 

[Cybertox]

I am upgrading from my current phone which is an iPhone Xs Max (256 GBs) to an iPhone 12 Pro Max (same capacity). Reason being mainly the battery as my launch Xs Max is at 87% and the new cameras. However, I dont feel Like I need an upgrade, I needed more of a new toy, lets put it that way.

 

[Pez555]

Yep. 11/11 pro is the only iPhone I have ever skipped. Just got bored of the same design for 6 years. So glad they have changed the design this year and had to jump on it. My battery still at 94% after 2 years which I am pretty impressed by actually.

 

[Motionblurrr]

I just paid to have my XS Max battery replaced. I'm keeping it till 2022 iphones.

Very smart.

 

[gelie]

I was all set to upgrade from the XsMax to the 12Pro Max until I checked out the 12Pro. I honestly like the design if the XsMax better. I prefer the rounded sides Over the squared ones. I also think the glossy glass is much more attractive than the matt/frosted on the back.