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YMMV. 15 Pro has notoriously poor battery degradation.
At this point, for just $260 more I'd get the base 17. Other than the missing telephoto lens, it is objectively better in almost every single way than the 15 Pro, and, brand new from Apple (not an Amazon refurb).
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YMMV. 15 Pro has notoriously poor battery degradation.
At this point, for just $260 more I'd get the base 17. Other than the missing telephoto lens, it is objectively better in almost every single way than the 15 Pro, and, brand new from Apple (not an Amazon refurb).
I got a 15 pro on day 1 - I don't use my phone heavily, but mine's still reporting 99% capacity @ 211 cycles after 2+ years. It still does 3-4 days on single charge. FWIW, I have had it capped at 90% charge for most of its life.
Good phone. Slightly tempted to upgrade to the 17 Pro though for its 48mp wide & telephoto cameras. They're noticeably less sharp than the main camera on the 15 Pro.
Last edited by Caleo February 17, 2026 at 07:24 PM.
These amazon refurbished units are great. Got two this year. They both look minty.
I also recently got a Renewed Premium iPhone from Amazon and everyone I show it to cant believe it is a refurb! The only problem I had was on the accessories. That space in the box was empty but was resolved with a replacement of original Apple accessories with a call to support.
In the future if I need another iPhone will def look for the Renewed Premium!
I got a 15 pro on day 1 - I don't use my phone heavily, but mine's still reporting 99% capacity @ 211 cycles after 2+ years. It still does 3-4 days on single charge. FWIW, I have had it capped at 90% charge for most of its life.Good phone. Slightly tempted to upgrade to the 17 Pro though for its 48mp wide & telephoto cameras. They're noticeably less sharp than the main camera on the 15 Pro.
From what I have heard the 15 pro and pro max had heating issues and some battery swelling at some point but it could be a few defective units. Also the camera on the 15 pro is NOT that much better than the 14 pro and the 16 pro supposedly has a better one.
I got a 15 pro on day 1 - I don't use my phone heavily, but mine's still reporting 99% capacity @ 211 cycles after 2+ years. It still does 3-4 days on single charge. FWIW, I have had it capped at 90% charge for most of its life.
Good phone. Slightly tempted to upgrade to the 17 Pro though for its 48mp wide & telephoto cameras. They're noticeably less sharp than the main camera on the 15 Pro.
Only 211 cycles after two years?
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Do you just turn your phone on every other week to check email?
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Degradation is actually pretty good. My 15pro is still 90% after 754 cycles. However the battery capacity is too low to begin with, needs to charge more than once a day.
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At this point, for just $260 more I'd get the base 17. Other than the missing telephoto lens, it is objectively better in almost every single way than the 15 Pro, and, brand new from Apple (not an Amazon refurb).
At this point, for just $260 more I'd get the base 17. Other than the missing telephoto lens, it is objectively better in almost every single way than the 15 Pro, and, brand new from Apple (not an Amazon refurb).
Good phone. Slightly tempted to upgrade to the 17 Pro though for its 48mp wide & telephoto cameras. They're noticeably less sharp than the main camera on the 15 Pro.
In the future if I need another iPhone will def look for the Renewed Premium!
Good phone. Slightly tempted to upgrade to the 17 Pro though for its 48mp wide & telephoto cameras. They're noticeably less sharp than the main camera on the 15 Pro.
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