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The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max took home PCMag’s Editor’s Choice and Best of the Year 2023 awards in the iOS phone category. And if you don't mind getting a pre-owned device, you can snag its renewed premium model (meaning it has been inspected, tested, and certified to look and perform like new) for under $900 right now. At $863.97, this deal feels like a steal for one of the year’s most talked-about phones. And yes, it’s unlocked, so you’re not tied to any specific carrier.
The 15 Pro Max has a titanium build, a durable material that makes the phone not just elegant but lighter than its predecessors. Weighing 7.8 ounces, it’s also noticeably easier to hold despite its 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display. That screen, by the way, boasts crisp ProMotion technology (which allows it to adjust its refresh rate) for smooth scrolling and a peak brightness of 2000 nits, making it perfect for everything from watching HDR movies to snapping stunning photos outdoors. Speaking of photos, the camera system is a powerhouse. The 48MP main sensor delivers incredible detail, while the 5x telephoto zoom—exclusive to the Pro Max model—takes close-ups to the next level. Whether you’re capturing sprawling landscapes or zooming in on your cat’s whiskers, the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s photography game is solid.
It’s powered by the A17 Pro chip, which Apple claims is not just faster but also capable of providing console-quality gaming on this phone (for anyone who is into mobile gaming or multitasking across demanding apps). The 256GB of storage is another win, giving you plenty of space for all those 48MP photos, 4K videos, and apps without worrying about running out. Its battery life is hard to beat, too (according to this PCMag review that gave it an Editor’s Choice award), comfortably lasting 20 hours even with heavy use.
