iphone Is this 11 Pro Max worth it for $500

[ImperialHub2]

Hi,

Today I came across an Iphone 11 Pro Max for 500 euros that supposedly works perfectly, the only thing is it's screen is broken, which I can easily and cheaply fix

Everything seems great including the condition of the box. I'm wondering if it's worth it. I am an android user and I know how good androids are for that price, but it seems like a good deal for an Iphone, what do you think?

Thanks!

[Helpful Tech Witch]

11 pro max for 500$?
Sure, if its real, and not one of the android iphone 11 fakes.

As for fixing a screen, id remind you youll need a screen programmer if you want true tone color and the screen to not yell at you about the non genuine display, even if its an apple screen.

Plus you need to make sure the faceid sensors are ok, otherwise only apple will be able to get faceid working

[Mnky313]

1 minute ago, ImperialHub2 said:

which I can easily and cheaply fix

Are you sure?
iPhones are super finnicky when it comes to replacing parts, you'll lose truetone and have a warning every time you power on the phone saying there's a 'display problem'. Also Genuine OLED panels are like ~$170-$200.

[ImperialHub2]

22 minutes ago, HelpfulTechWizard said:

11 pro max for 500$?
Sure, if its real, and not one of the android iphone 11 fakes.

As for fixing a screen, id remind you youll need a screen programmer if you want true tone color and the screen to not yell at you about the non genuine display, even if its an apple screen.

Plus you need to make sure the faceid sensors are ok, otherwise only apple will be able to get faceid working

 

21 minutes ago, Mnky313 said:

Are you sure?
iPhones are super finnicky when it comes to replacing parts, you'll lose truetone and have a warning every time you power on the phone saying there's a 'display problem'. Also Genuine OLED panels are like ~$170-$200.

I've been using an XR since my dad fixed it's broken display with one from AliExpress, it works as it should, brightness, colours and touch and everything works as new. The FaceID works flawlessly and I have not gotten a single issue or as you call it 'display problem'. So I am not sure what you guys are reffering to. It's not an android fake, here is a link so you guys can check it out https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/telecommunicatie/mobiele-telefoons-apple-iphone/m1706730068-apple-iphone-11-pro-max-space-gray-64gb?c=9b26ed2a557deff636f4f8b9c5b7a618&previousPage=lr

[Helpful Tech Witch]

8 minutes ago, ImperialHub2 said:

 

I've been using an XR since my dad fixed it's broken display with one from AliExpress, it works as it should, brightness, colours and touch and everything works as new. The FaceID works flawlessly and I have not gotten a single issue or as you call it 'display problem'. So I am not sure what you guys are reffering to. It's not an android fake, here is a link so you guys can check it out https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/telecommunicatie/mobiele-telefoons-apple-iphone/m1706730068-apple-iphone-11-pro-max-space-gray-64gb?c=9b26ed2a557deff636f4f8b9c5b7a618&previousPage=lr

Don't know how that's working without a jailbreak, iPhones for years have had the faceid and toutch sensors paired to the motherboard for security (stopping you from adiding a modded one or whatever) and profits, displays the same thing, paired to the phone board to profits more

Long press on the brightness bar in the control pannel and see if you can turn on true tone color

[ImperialHub2]

1 minute ago, HelpfulTechWizard said:

Don't know how that's working without a jailbreak, iPhones for years have had the faceid and toutch sensors paired to the motherboard for security (stopping you from adiding a modded one or whatever) and profits, displays the same thing, paired to the phone board to profits more

I understand but I am telling you as it is, still do you think it's a deal?

[Helpful Tech Witch]

6 minutes ago, ImperialHub2 said:

I understand but I am telling you as it is, still do you think it's a deal?

Did you read my post?

 

43 minutes ago, HelpfulTechWizard said:

11 pro max for 500$?
Sure, if its real, and not one of the android iphone 11 fakes.

As for fixing a screen, id remind you youll need a screen programmer if you want true tone color and the screen to not yell at you about the non genuine display, even if its an apple screen.

Plus you need to make sure the faceid sensors are ok, otherwise only apple will be able to get faceid working

 

[ImperialHub2]

Just now, HelpfulTechWizard said:

Did you read my post?

 

 

I did, "Sure" surely tells me a lot about your opinion, thanks

[sub68]

9 minutes ago, ImperialHub2 said:

I did, "Sure" surely tells me a lot about your opinion, thanks

Knowing apple it is true.

1. using weird parts from untrusted sources will some times a)make the iphone go crazy, b) worest case will blow a component 

2. iirc 11 can't have the screen replacmeant right smth with id chips.

https://www.ifixit.com/News/33147/apple-is-discouraging-screen-repair-with-an-iphone-11-genuine-warning

also a good screen is legit 400 USD

https://www.ifixit.com/Store/iPhone/iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Screen/IF428-000?o=2

at this point its like 800 + euros and a new 12 pro (non max) is like 800 euros.

 

[ImperialHub2]

6 minutes ago, sub68 said:

Knowing apple it is true.

1. using weird parts from untrusted sources will some times a)make the iphone go crazy, b) worest case will blow a component 

2. iirc 11 can't have the screen replacmeant right smth with id chips.

https://www.ifixit.com/News/33147/apple-is-discouraging-screen-repair-with-an-iphone-11-genuine-warning

also a good screen is legit 400 USD

https://www.ifixit.com/Store/iPhone/iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Screen/IF428-000?o=2

at this point its like 800 + euros and a new 12 pro (non max) is like 800 euros.

 

My dad has transfered over $2500 in AliExpress just in the past year by fixing phones, tablets, laptops etc. He has fixed many Iphones and some new ones, the display on the XR I am currently using was around $60 and it works flawlessly. I do not mind not having true tone and having pop up errors and stuff like that.

[sub68]

2 minutes ago, ImperialHub2 said:

My dad has transfered over $2500 in AliExpress just in the past year by fixing phones, tablets, laptops etc.

Has he have any personal problems?

2 minutes ago, ImperialHub2 said:

the display on the XR I am currently using was around $60 and it works flawlessly.

11 are so different on displays that it doesn't matter.

3 minutes ago, ImperialHub2 said:

I do not mind not having true tone and having pop up errors and stuff like that.

ok, go ahead, personally I would get a nice screen, but hey for about 560 euros you have a decent iphone.

[ImperialHub2]

1 minute ago, sub68 said:

Has he have any personal problems?

11 are so different on displays that it doesn't matter.

ok, go ahead, personally I would get a nice screen, but hey for about 560 euros you have a decent iphone.

No, he has not had any problems, neither have the people whom devices were fixed by my dad. I will look around to see if replacing display on an 11 makes it a dealbreaker. Thanks for the links and info by the way!