What I can take from this and Apple’s whole upgrade process is, buy your phone outright, trade your old one in and pay it off clean from Apple. Don’t get locked into a carrier, your thoughts on them can change drastically throughout 36 months; secondly, buy it if you can afford it, don’t get into debt for a phone that arguably does the same thing your current phone does.

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

That's really such a better way to go. Never go into debt for any of this stuff. If you are legit OK to stick for 24 - 36 months though, I am OK with the carrier deals, but you can definitely get stuck by them later on.

Thanks Jermy, we're finally trading our XS Maxes in on 15 Pro Maxes. We use AT&T and will continue. Been waiting for the USB-C port forever it seems. Looking forward to Wifi 6E, 5G and the upgraded camera features as well. The Titanium case is a bonus too.

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

Nice! I forgot about WiFi 6E. I think I'll be upgrading my router and some networking soon too.

@mavs9119

10 ай бұрын

What are monthly rates at at&t? And rates are locked for 36 months?

@gjhunter9326

10 ай бұрын

@@mavs9119 36 mo, zero interest financing, so you take the price of the phone and divide by 36 and you have the monthly rate. All taxes and fees are due at the time of purchase. Trade ins are where any incentives come to play rather than the subsidized discounts of yesteryear.

Thank you

I've been thinking of switching to T-Mobile also but I think I'll do the ATT trade in with my iPhone12 Pro Max. Thanks for doing this!

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

great video

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I think you might missed a big point. The sim free option is no longer available for Apple Card’s monthly payments. It means that you have to choose big three carriers if you want to pay monthly. I couldn’t find more information for that. I heard that Apple just changed the policy at August. This is a big deal breaker for me and I believe I’m not the only one.

@TheNebulaEffectMinecraft

10 ай бұрын

If u can’t buy it outright just don’t do it at all because u simply can’t afford it. Also if you are financing, more times than not if you will actually end up paying more than the phone itself by the time it’s said and done.

@idaperdana6711

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree , I was so excited to get the 15 pro .. went to Apple Store to buy unlocked iPhone only to find out that I can’t put it in the monthly installment, why apple? SMH 🤦

Really helpful video. Thanks @Techthusiasm

@Techthusiasm

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks JP

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

You bet!

I would be careful upgrading. Last year when the new Apple Watch came out, we added those to our line and suddenly our AT&T plan change in the store said it didn’t do it.

Great video but indecisive whether to upgrade directly from Verizon or Apple.

Thanks for this video! Been looking for someone on YT to explain it better, the trade-in deals. Sucks for me because FAIK I'll be getting little to nothing of a deal, since I only recently, 2-3 months ago, leased my 14 PM, though I REEEALLY want that shiny blue 15 PM (purple just isn't my thing). So I could ask Verizon if I can get away with not paying my entire arm and a part of my leg, they'll still have the saw ready to take even half off 🤣 (Sorry, it was the best I could think of)

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I’m ready for a new one. Xr is long in the tooth. Just going back and fourth between pro and pro max. Pro w/ 256 is only a 100 less then max w/256. But I think it might be too big. ( when in pocket :)). Definitely natural titanium though. Thanks for doing this Jeremy.

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

I'm always partial to bigger screens, especially as I age. I had to finally bump up the default font size to +1 from the lowest setting this year... :)

@Kingdoperks

10 ай бұрын

Its not 100$ less its 200$ less. The Max doesn’t have the 128GB option anymore.

Do you have any recommendations for an adapter from I phone lighting cable to USB C for the new I phone 15? I have so many cables and now I would need to toss them and get the new cables ! Thanks

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

I've not found any. I can't wait for everything just to be all USBC.

Thanks for the explanation

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

You bet!

Excellent video(first time user). Not sure whether to purchase directly from Apple or thru Verizon, though.

@sandrawhite2672

3 ай бұрын

Me neither. I’m indecisive.

I'm going to apple and buying it unlocked. I'm going from a regular 11 to 13 pro. If they think it's acceptable condition it would be $200 off.

T-Mobile lost both my trade ins last time. Trading a 12 pro in 15 pro max. Taking the $360 and interest free payments without the carrier circle jerks

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

Ugh, that's rough. Did they make it right in the end?

There’s a catch on the carrier deals: you can’t do dual esims when you travel abroad. You’re locked into only them, which is weird since you’re just trying to add a line not replace it. Another thing that sucks on att is that their insurance is through a sketchy third party (Asurion) who besides being unable to repair your phone abroad, may replace your parts with unofficial ones. So pro tip if you want insurance, don’t get theirs and get apple care as soon as you get your device. I still stick with att because they’re the most flexible with Mexico/USA data needs. And that’s why I’m sticking with trading in directly with apple and do the up next since I need apple care anyways. Only do carrier deals if you really have to and your phone is old.

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

When we have traveled abroad with AT&T, I like the international plan. Basically pay the $10/day or whatnot and use your phone like you would in the US. We got hit for a few dollars when took our cruise earlier this year though, as that is a different deal in terms of data.

@adalarce

10 ай бұрын

True, it's not bad for a few days, but for longer stays you can pretty much do a months worth of data for 3 days of att intl. Yeah careful with those cruise fees add up quick, they got their own network on intl waters@@Techthusiasm

@tyellowdragon

10 ай бұрын

The carriers suck at least u.s. based ones.

@jocelyn4251

8 ай бұрын

I have an iPhone 12 Pro with a crack back should I go through apple or through T-Mobile for an upgrade to a 15 pro max

I know nothing about iphone plans but someone just told me they were put on a plan where there were three different phones, paid for one got the others free but the main phone is the only phone they can use to make payments on... can someone please tell me if this is true or not and maybe explain to me how this stuff works I think I am being lied to....😑😑😑

I’m trading my old XS (70% battery life and stops reading my SIM card sometimes) on Verizon trade in deal. They give $800 (130 and 670 bill credit) for iPhone 15 pro as I’m on 5G do more plan so I don’t need to change the plan. I usually change the phone after I pay off my device so it’s ok with me as long as they don’t change my plan.

@JayPlayzRoblox_YT

7 ай бұрын

Quick Question Can I Do This With A IPhone 11,For A IPhone 15 Plus? My Phone Has 86% Battery Health And Some Scratches That Aren’t Really Visible Besides The 2 Scratches That Are A Eyesore To Look At Lol 😭😭😭

This was a great breakdown. I’m inclined to but my iPhone outright. I have AT&T and would like an unlocked phone for travel purposes. Not sure how that works with AT&T packages though.

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I like AT&T for traveling abroad. I activate the $10/day international day pass and just use my phone freely.

@actionvj

10 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm Yes. I paid the $10 per day for a trip to Europe in April. Worked great but gets pricey if you’re out of the country more than a week.

I just switched carriers to T-mobile and they want me to pay $850 down upfront even with a trade in. Most carriers I have looked at do not offer just a payment plan anymore, they all want a huge down payment up front.

Plus there is an activation fee every time you upgrade

awesome video really helps alot! ultimatly do you think it would be better to buy an iphone 15 ($800) and sell my current 12 Pro (Approx. $500) and then just pay the extra $300 difference for upgrade, or do the trade in deal but get lured into a more expensive carrier plan but get a phone on the house??

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

It's not really better, it's what suits you best. Are you comfortable staying with a carrier for up to 3 years to maximize the deal? Would you prefer to just do and own everything outright? What kind of plan are you on now and would you have to change to get a good trade deal? For me, it works fine, for others maybe not.

wish att would let us pay the balance of the phone after trade in discount few months later instead of tge regular priced of the phone

@cyrilohgarcia200

10 ай бұрын

That makes sense but , they want you hooked on monthly service

So, I should buy an iPhone 15 pro from Apple, sign up for ATT prepaid plan for a year at $25/month. I can use esim for travel data in other countries. Does this make sense?

@Techthusiasm

9 ай бұрын

It depends on your needs and financial considerations. Hard for me to say.

Are you on "Unlimited Your Way Plan" for At&T?

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

Yes.

@Techthuasiam I am confused, I HAVE 12 PRO MAX FULLY PAID PHONE OF 256GB IN GOOD CONDITION, SHOULD I BUY NEW PHONE WITH MY CARRIER AND TRADE IN MY 12 PRO OR BUY FROM APPLE AND TRADE IN?

@thindrobin91

9 ай бұрын

Apple is giving me 450 for my 12 pro max if i get from att promotional trade in credit 1,000 but stuck for 3 yrs

What if my TMobile 14pro max has a broken back glass? Will they trade, I'll pay-off the phone to do so, if they'll trade a broken back glass iphone for 650. Thoughts?

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

Trade in deals assume a phone is in working condition with not visible damages. If you try to trade in with that, you will get far less actual value credited.

ya… i ran the numbers for my self.. single line your better off doing mvno (boost, mint putchase a year worth plan) and buying the phone outright which does suck.. but find a 0% apr card for x amount of time and finance it.. im gonna wait till 16 to actually buy a new phone. 13 pro still working great for now, does suck that apple/goldman sachs wont fnance it anymore only reason i got there card

It's a bit confusing with AT&T. If you trade in your phone and you still have a balance on it, you have to pay off the remaining balance. So now, they have your old phone, plus your money which essentially means it is not a trade-in because you paid for it?

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

If you pay off the balance, the phone is now yours. Once it is paid off, it belongs to you.

@JayyBird93

10 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasmyes but they get you on those monthly credits! I forgot my current iPhone 12 Pro was a trade in and I just paid off the remaining $70 to upgrade. Lost out on some previous credits. It didn’t even cross my mind as I was checking out… probably how they wanted it.

@HaechansWife58

9 ай бұрын

@@JayyBird93woah now I’m just noticing why I had to pay 700 in order to pay off … when initially my phone was a trade in too and I already made several payments during 2 years… this is crazy

I traded my pixel 7 pro with a $1000 credit but i dont understand how this work i end cancel eveyting i usually buy my phone cash i dont know if that was a good deal or not

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

Whether it's a good deal or not really depends on your personal situation.

I am confused, I HAVE 12 PRO MAX FULLY PAID PHONE OF 256GB IN GOOD CONDITION, SHOULD I BUY NEW PHONE WITH MY CARRIER AND TRADE IN MY 12 PRO OR BUY FROM APPLE AND TRADE IN?

@Techthusiasm

9 ай бұрын

Your choice. There are different time terms and logistics for Apple vs. carrier. Do you want a longer-term plan? Or just trade in cash, pay the difference, and own the phone outright. It all depends on your needs.

so please correct me if I am wrong. I have an iphone 14 pro so if I trade in with a carrier deal (lets say ATT) for 15 pro max, I will give them my phone and additional 200$ over a periodd of 24 months. After 24 months, will my phone be carrier unlocked ?

@Techthusiasm

9 ай бұрын

Yes to the trade and cost details. I'm not sure when AT&T unlocks your phones. You might want to double check that with them. I'm not sure phones being locked matters any more with the whole eSIM thing?

@alpnakumar9555

9 ай бұрын

I HAVE SAME QUESTION, ONLY THING I HAVE SPECTRUM MOBILE CARRIER. WHAT DEAL YOU END UP WITH?

Hi, I’m planning to buy iPhone 15 pro max with finance, but I’m using my prepaid T-Mobile is this possible I can buy Apple Pay with iPhone?

@Techthusiasm

9 ай бұрын

You should be able to buy the phone from Apple and use whatever carrier program you want. I would double-check with T-Mobile directly though.

@idaperdana6711

4 ай бұрын

I went to Apple Store yesterday , I was going to buy iPhone 15 pro unlocked because iam currently on prepaid , but they said I couldn’t put it in my Apple monthly installment . I have to choose the carriers att, T mobile or Verizon

So correct me if Im wrong. I have the 12 Pro Max and they claim the take away us “up to 1000$”. Hypothetically realistically Im expecting maybe 600$, the remaining 400$ will be credited to my monthly payments? One last thing and for ANY of this to happen I need to upgrade my plan?

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

If you trade in for bill credits with a 12 Pro Max for a 15 Pro Max, you will get the full $1,000 over a period of time (assuming the phone is in fine shape). Depending on the carrier, the plan you have may affect the deal being offered.

@JayRello1

10 ай бұрын

Did you do the trade in? I have a 12 pro max as well and was planning on trading in with T-Mobile for the $1000 credit. My question about it is after I upgrade to the new plan to get the deal will I still be able to downgrade my plan to a lower cost? Because I really don’t have a need for their most expensive plan.

@alpnakumar9555

9 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm I am confused, I HAVE 12 PRO MAX FULLY PAID PHONE OF 256GB IN GOOD CONDITION, SHOULD I BUY NEW PHONE WITH MY CARRIER AND TRADE IN MY 12 PRO OR BUY FROM APPLE AND TRADE IN?

There’s not always promotion for existing customers.

Which carier have cheaper plan to get the phone?

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

If you mean, which service plan, that's a separate item to compare. Although it feels like the industry has settled on $40/line/month now for top plans.

Hi. Im planning to upgrade my Iphone 12 pro max to Iphone 15 Pro Max. But I’m confused which one is better to do and save me money. Should I trade my old phone to Apple store or at T-mobile? Which option is better? And could save me money? Thanks

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

T-Mobile has some of the best carrier deals, assuming your plan allows. You should be able to turn the 12 Pro Max in and get $1,000 of credit applied some up front and the rest over the next 2 years. So you'll only pay $200 for the 15 Pro Max (spread out over the same 2 years). If I were on T-Mobile, I'd just take that deal every years and be happy.

@outdoorboss3061

10 ай бұрын

I want to get the new iPhone 15 I have a IP 12 that I want give my kid. Of course T-Mobile doesn’t wanna get me anything for his old phone would I be better off just buying the new iPhone 15 in cash?

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

Without a trade, you're going to pay for the new phone either all at once or over time. There's really no other discounting (at least not yet). You may be better to wait until some of outright discount does come.

@that_simple_dad

10 ай бұрын

Just out of curiosity, what is your monthly payment through T-Mobile? It sounds like the carrier deals are the best, but I would have to consider my plan payment on top of my phone payment each month. I’m thinking of going with Visible (they go through Verizon) at only $35 a month for unlimited talk/text.

I bought a 14 pro 2 months ago on t Mobil and paid it off completely. Is it worth trading in??

@Techthusiasm

9 ай бұрын

Do you really want a 15? Will you take advantage of any 15 specific features? Do you want to use the 15 for the next two years before trading that in again? If so, then it's a wash so go ahead, IMO.

@Jupiter-shorts_

9 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm I think it is better to wait for the 17

No Best Buy deal coverage?

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

Best Buy is just another trade-in value option, similar to trading in directly with Apple. Those values will be pretty consistent from store to store. Plus, I didn't want the video to be a half hour! :)

My carrier is Verizon. After almost ten years, I am finally going to purchase a new phone and I'm going to get the iPhone 15 Pro. .... Question: Would you suggest purchasing the phone directly from Apple or from my carrier, Verizon? ... The phone is the exact same price at both places.

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

If you're buying brand new and outright, I don't think it matters. Overall, I would trust Apple more than Verizon for good customer service.

@ajmcomputerstuff8596

10 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm Thank you. 😊

@alpnakumar9555

9 ай бұрын

what did you end up with? i am planing to buy pro max 15

@ajmcomputerstuff8596

9 ай бұрын

@@alpnakumar9555 I ordered the iPhone 15 Pro through my carrier, Verizon. And much to my surprise I got the phone working without incident. I am very pleased with it but, the learning curve is very big for me! After years of using Androids, this is almost like learning to use a smart phone all over again. Luckly there are tons of videos on KZread with tips and instructions. ... Hope you enjoy your Pro Max. 🙂

@4cats2008

7 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm I have same question but don't trust local Verizon store due to past experiences there, so if we go to Apple Store & buy outright, do we still need to go to the Verizon store to do the transferring? We are not tech savvy so need help with that. And setting up the phones. I aviod the Verizon store since they set up hubby's phone and never told us (we are seniors) about Find My Phone so it was never turned on. Then hubby lost his phone on a solo photo shoot in a forest! When told to use Find My Phone we learned of that feature but that it was not turned on. Nightmare! And the store also talked us into getting a new line to "save money". We fell for that and then bought a cheap ipad-type device that was never used, so paid for that line for years. Since then I avoid Verizon stores. . (I'm going from 2nd Gen SE to Pro 15, and hubby going from 11 or 12 Pro Max to 15 Pro Max. Thks!

the 15 pro max and 15 pro actually dont get as good battery life as the 13 pro max your best bet if battery life is your main concern the 15 plus actually gets the best battery life on other youtubers tests

@4cats2008

7 ай бұрын

but wouldn't the 15 pro have much better battery life than my current SE that I need to charge multiple times daily? I want the features of the 15 Pro over the Plus but I don't want to be charging more than once daily.

Correct me if I’m wrong. If I trade in my “good condition” iPhone 11 for a iPhone 15 base model I’ll only have to pay for the service which will around $70 since I’m on 1 line for 36 months or is there a catch to that?

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

Depending on the carrier, an 11 might not get the full trade value to offset the cost of the new 15. You can to be trading every 2 or 3 years depending on your carrier to get the full value. We traded in my wife's iPhone 13 Pro for a 15 Pro and the 15 Pro is effectively free over 3 years.

@ski5157

10 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm Well on the AT&T website it says it'll cover up to $830 in credits over 36 months and that's what I'm a little confused about. I feel like there's a catch I'm not seeing.

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

No catch, just a commitment for 3 years. That's not a bad trade-in promo. Keep that 15 for 3 years and then next time trade it in for full value.

Thanks!💯🧑🏾‍🦲

Buy me an iPhone 😏

@Techthusiasm

10 ай бұрын

I just need your address and credit card number! :)

@Dahir11

9 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm😂😂😂