Scam of trading old iPhone 13 for high price to exchange for iPhone 17

Many TikTok accounts claim that the iPhone 13 Pro Max is the model that Apple is looking for and wants to buy back with very high incentives, equivalent to the latest models.

The iPhone 13 Pro Max accidentally became the best old phone. Photo: The Verge .

TikTok's algorithm recently suggested several videos claiming that Apple would charge up to $1,100 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max, more than the newly launched iPhone 17. The videos have garnered over 7 million views, but are no different from other hyped conspiracy theories on the platform.

This has led many to believe that the iPhone 13 Pro Max is the best model, and Apple is eager to recall them. Although the phone was highly rated when it was first released, from camera quality to battery life, such a high price for a 4-year-old device is absurd.

The event seemed to start with the iPhone 17 launch, with Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak announcing the prices for the new models and trade-in incentives. “We also have great deals from Apple and our partners. You can get up to $1,100 off when you trade in an iPhone 13 Pro or newer,” he said.

TikTok videos have cut to the exact moment from the announcement as proof. The thing is, Joswiak said almost the exact same thing last year with the iPhone 12 Pro, and the year before that with the iPhone 11 Pro.

The trailer was used by TikTokers as proof of the iPhone 13 Pro Max deal. Photo: Apple.

It’s worth noting that no one in the comments section who owns a 13 Pro Max has received this money back from Apple. In fact, if you trade in a 13 Pro Max and buy an iPhone 17, you’ll only get a maximum of $320 back for your old device directly from the Apple Store. Meanwhile, people who trade in a 16 Pro Max only get a $700 discount.

The $1,100 rebate is actually coming from the carriers, as usual. Customers can get “up to” that amount if they’re on one of the newest and most expensive plans. iPhone 12 Pro trade-ins still get a discount, but not enough to cover the full cost of a new 17 Pro.

According to The Verge , carriers this year chose the 13 Pro Max because they thought they could get more value out of it, not because it was a particularly excellent phone. What made this content go viral was partly due to the popularity of conspiracy theories from creators on TikTok to attract viewers.

However, many users expressed disappointment after seeing the offer with the word “up to”. Some said they would keep their current phone as long as they were satisfied with the offer no matter how attractive it was.

Source: https://znews.vn/tro-lua-thu-cu-iphone-13-gia-cao-de-doi-iphone-17-post1587887.html