Based on 8 r/BuyItForLife mentions

iPhone 15 Pro

$1,099.00

Apple

Upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro and experience mobile performance like never before. The advanced cooling technology uses vapor to keep the interior cool for unparalleled performance and battery life. Once you hit 100% battery, this smartphone will last throughout your entire day and grants an impressive 33 hours of video playback. To assist with keeping your device safe from common tumbles or mishaps, Ceramic Shield 2 is placed onto the display for enhanced protection from scratches. To prevent cracks, Ceramic Shield is used on the back of the phone to help keep your iPhone 17 Pro in pristine condition.

Reddit mentions

  • “I’ve started to pet much buy seconds hand tech. Tech depreciates a lot fast so it’s frugal in the sense. And you can get really good deals in it. The only cost of buying old tech…”
  • “I have bought several devices directly from Apple as refurb’s - -very satisfied with them. Mini 6, MacBook Pro M2, and I think a Pro 11. I would not buy Apple refurb devices…”
  • “I am breaking the cycle!! I bought my iPhone 15PM when it came out. I usually upgrade every other year, and I went from the 14 to the 15 for the USB-C. The appeal and shine of…”
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Product details
Battery Life
Up to 23 hours (Video playback), Up to 20 hours (streamed video playback), Up to 75 hours (Audio playback)
Battery Charging Technology
Wireless charging
Battery Capacity
3274 mAh
Removable Battery
No
Display Size
6.1 in
Touch Screen
Yes
Display Resolution
2556 x 1179 Pixels
Display Pixel Density
460 ppi
Display Technology
OLED
Display Type
OLED
Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Display Brightness
2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
Display Refresh Rate
120Hz
Display Highlights
Always-On display, Dynamic Island
SIM Card Type
eSIM
Product Type
Smartphone
Buttons
Action button
Hardware Sensors
Barometer, Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Proximity sensor
Keyboard Support
No
Supported OS
iOS
OS Version
iOS 17
Security Highlights
Face ID
Ports and Interfaces
USB-C connector
SIM Support
eSIM, Dual eSIM, Not compatible with physical SIM cards, Stores eight or more eSIMs, Two active eSIMs
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wireless Interface
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Broadband Generation
5G
Data Transmission
5G
GPS Type
Glonass, Galileo, GPS
Bluetooth
5.3
Cell Band
GSM/EDGE, 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO
NFC
Yes
Connectivity Highlights
Thread networking technology, Emergency SOS via satellite, Express Cards with power reserve
Satellite Link
Yes (Emergency SOS via satellite), Yes (Roadside Assistance via satellite)
LTE Band
Gigabit LTE
Camera Resolution
12 MP (Front Camera)
Camera Zoom
3x optical zoom
Camera Video Resolution
4K (24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps)
Camera Aperture
f/2.2 (Ultra Wide camera), f/1.78 (Main camera), f/2.8 (Telephoto camera)
Camera Highlights
Night mode, Academy Color Encoding System, Action mode, Apple ProRAW, Audio zoom
Digital Zoom
Up to 15x
Camera Lens Count
1 (Selfie Camera)
Focus Adjustment
Focus Control (next-generation portraits)
Camera Light Source
Adaptive True Tone flash, Retina Flash
Minimum Focal Length
24mm
Dimensions
5.77 in (height)
Form Factor
Bar
Durability
Water resistant, Dust resistant, Splash resistant
Weight
6.60 ounces (187 grams)
Body Material
Titanium
Design Highlights
Action button, Customizable Action button, Dynamic Island
Keyboard
No
Headphone Jack
No
Hearing Aid Compatibility
Yes, M3, T4
Speaker
Built-in stereo speaker
Microphone
Built-in microphones
Supported Media
MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, AV1, Dolby Atmos
Expandable Storage
No
Removable Storage
No
Supported Flash Memory Cards
Built-In Memory
Storage Type
NVMe
Included Accessories
USB-C cable, No charger
Supported Accessories
USB-C Digital AV Adapter (model A2119; adapter sold separately), 20W adapter or higher (available separately)
GPU
New 6-core GPU
Number of CPU Cores
Hexa Core
Processor
A17 Pro chip
CPU Clock Speed
3.78 GHz
EPEAT Rating
Made from more recycled materials
Top Use Cases
Gaming, Photography
Typical Users
Gamers