Carrier Verizon trade-in value different than Apple

[baummer]

So I decided that the iPhone 13 Pro wasn't significantly better than the iPhone 12 Pro from last year and thought I'd take advantage of that from my existing carrier, Verizon and trade-in my iPhone 11 Pro and get an iPhone 12 Pro.

A couple of problems. First, Verizon values the iPhone 11 Pro at $310 (compared to Apple's value of $450). Second, they also require you to upgrade to an unlimited plan if you want to trade-in (unless you buy full retail, but I won't buy an iPhone 12 Pro at $999 when I can buy an iPhone 13 Pro for the same price).

So now I don't know what to do.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Sounds like you should keep your 11 Pro..

 

[baummer]

Sounds like you should keep your 11 Pro..

Maybe! Though my battery life is abysmal as of now, noticeably worse the last 3 months.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Maybe! Though my battery life is abysmal as of now, noticeably worse the last 3 months.

You could always have Apple replace the battery for $79, that what I'm doing with my X..

 

[baummer]

You could always have Apple replace the battery for $79, that what I'm doing with my X..

I don’t have Apple care

 

[BugeyeSTI]

I don’t have Apple care

Actually $69! No Applecare+ necessary

iPhone Battery Replacement - Apple Support

Need more power? An Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider near you can replace your iPhone battery. See the associated cost by coverage type.

support.apple.com

 

[baummer]

That's the normal price, no Applecare+ necessary

Hmm I’ll look into it.

 

[dmaxdmax]

That's what I did for my X and it made a huge difference