I had reservations about switching to iPhone as I’ve been an Android user for the past 10 years or more. The reservations I had were about the battery life, iOS, being locked to the apple store and the lcd screen on this phone. The specs on paper are nothing to write home about and if it was an Android I would have probably bypassed this phone. So glad I didn’t. 1. The battery life is amazing, I’m a moderate user, calls, banking, messages, watching YouTube and using sat nav. By the end of a day I still have around 40-50% battery left which I never got on my Android. My Android phone had a 4500mah battery and this one I think is 3400, I’m not sure what wizardry they have under the hood but it’s incredibly efficient without compromising on performance. The Apple store ... MoreI had reservations about switching to iPhone as I’ve been an Android user for the past 10 years or more. The reservations I had were about the battery life, iOS, being locked to the apple store and the lcd screen on this phone. The specs on paper are nothing to write home about and if it was an Android I would have probably bypassed this phone. So glad I didn’t. 1. The battery life is amazing, I’m a moderate user, calls, banking, messages, watching YouTube and using sat nav. By the end of a day I still have around 40-50% battery left which I never got on my Android. My Android phone had a 4500mah battery and this one I think is 3400, I’m not sure what wizardry they have under the hood but it’s incredibly efficient without compromising on performance. The Apple store has all the apps I was using with Android and all apps work smoothly and seamlessly. My Android phone was a super amoled compared to this lcd the Android screen is better but marginally. The Liquid Retina display on this thing is amazing, and yes the blacks are not as deep as an amoled but the difference is very little, I was so pleasantly surprised. Face unlock is super responsive. The iOS does take some getting used to but I adjusted very quickly to it. Only negative points were remembering all the passwords to the apps, downloading my CDs onto the iPhone which I watched a YouTube video and managed and having to buy a usb adaptor so I could charge the phone. Apart from these minor gripes I’m so glad I switched this really is a well built and quality phone. Yes you can get a very decent mid range Android with better specs but this will blow it out of the water. It took me ages to take the plunge but do not regret it one bit.

I’ll always be an apple user so this review is already biased in a way. To start off with, this phone is beautiful, from its frosted back to the metallic frame. It’s simple but has a classy touch to it. I’d say the only downside are the small bezels on the screen and the awkwardly placed notch at the top of the screen. iPhones have always been user friendly and this remains the same on this phone, straight forward no hassle. The newest iOS (iOS 14 as of this review) allows the user to organise their phone and apply widgets to the home-screen so it’s truly a personalised experience. The phone can be a bit buggy at times but that doesn’t stop it from being a great device. Now let’s talk camera quality. iPhones have been known to have an outstanding quality in regards ... MoreI’ll always be an apple user so this review is already biased in a way. To start off with, this phone is beautiful, from its frosted back to the metallic frame. It’s simple but has a classy touch to it. I’d say the only downside are the small bezels on the screen and the awkwardly placed notch at the top of the screen. iPhones have always been user friendly and this remains the same on this phone, straight forward no hassle. The newest iOS (iOS 14 as of this review) allows the user to organise their phone and apply widgets to the home-screen so it’s truly a personalised experience. The phone can be a bit buggy at times but that doesn’t stop it from being a great device. Now let’s talk camera quality. iPhones have been known to have an outstanding quality in regards to their cameras and this stays true with this phone. We’re talking Crystal clear imagery with a range of features to play around with such as panoramic mode, portrait mode (not the best feature but it’s something different), the ability to get wide shots and seamless video quality. With this phone we got the same usual accessories, lightning cable, EarPods, instruction manual (and the classic stickers). However this time we got an upgrade on the charging brick, this new up to date version allows the phone to charge faster in comparison to its predecessor, which comes in handy if you need to charge your phone fast before going somewhere or doing something. I could easily write more in this review but it’s getting a bit lengthy as it is, I will include some photos taken on this phone to show just how phenomenal the camera quality really is.

This Apple fell far from the tree. Usually I’m an Apple enthusiast. I’ve had an Apple phone, watch, tablet, and MacBook for as long as I can remember. Their products never seem to give me issues, and they can all be synced together for ease of use. This iteration of Apple greatness, well, it just isn’t so great. I had an 8 Plus before this and I swear it outperforms the 11 Pro Max. I even feel like I got better shots out of the camera. I tried chalking it up to possible bugs with their software, but even after updates my phone is still buggy. My text keyboard is always slow in response, and my screen glitches out quite often. My notification sounds often sound like they are doubled, and it sometimes refuses to give me notifications at all. Maybe I just got the one ... MoreThis Apple fell far from the tree. Usually I’m an Apple enthusiast. I’ve had an Apple phone, watch, tablet, and MacBook for as long as I can remember. Their products never seem to give me issues, and they can all be synced together for ease of use. This iteration of Apple greatness, well, it just isn’t so great. I had an 8 Plus before this and I swear it outperforms the 11 Pro Max. I even feel like I got better shots out of the camera. I tried chalking it up to possible bugs with their software, but even after updates my phone is still buggy. My text keyboard is always slow in response, and my screen glitches out quite often. My notification sounds often sound like they are doubled, and it sometimes refuses to give me notifications at all. Maybe I just got the one 11 Pro Max with an attitude. And boy is she sassy! I do however love the look of the phone. It’s sleek and sexy as all get out. The screen is crystal clear and the notch isn’t a distraction. The size is perfect, even for a lady with tiny hands like mine. The volume and power buttons are nice and clicky, and are easy to operate even with a case on the phone. The phone seems pretty durable as well. I’ve dropped it, my husband has dropped it, my kids have dropped it, and now I’m just waiting for the dogs to join in. It’s never broken, chipped, or cracked the screen. So, if this little bugger would stop bugging out, it would honestly be an exceptional phone.

It’s a great phone, I got it the first time it was released as a gift. I love the Space Gray but unfortunately with a case over it, I don’t see much of it. The battery life after 3 years has really depreciated. Apple products really has this thing where there’s always something wrong with their product and have you wanting to upgrade. The software is still behind compared to other smartphones out there but they are slowly catching up. Since pandemic I don’t really have the use for the face recognition as everyone is wearing a mask and the face recognition doesn’t really do much. I’m actually more more annoyed that I have to constantly input my passcode when I’m out in public because of this. Really missing my iPhone 8 Plus when the fingerprint button was still ... MoreIt’s a great phone, I got it the first time it was released as a gift. I love the Space Gray but unfortunately with a case over it, I don’t see much of it. The battery life after 3 years has really depreciated. Apple products really has this thing where there’s always something wrong with their product and have you wanting to upgrade. The software is still behind compared to other smartphones out there but they are slowly catching up. Since pandemic I don’t really have the use for the face recognition as everyone is wearing a mask and the face recognition doesn’t really do much. I’m actually more more annoyed that I have to constantly input my passcode when I’m out in public because of this. Really missing my iPhone 8 Plus when the fingerprint button was still there. Sadly, ever since Steve Jobs passing I don’t see anything special about the apple products than compared to now. A lot of the ideas are recycled from the past. Waiting for something new and exciting releases from them. Hopefully soon.

It looks and feels like the previous generations of iPhone, but has more computing power. It's battery life is Amazing and can last a day with heavy usage, or 2 days of light usage. The camera quality is crisp and clear. There are a variety of camera features such as slo motion, panorama, hdr, and a plethora of other settings. An led flash make it possible to take photos in the dark. Pictures are still of good quality even in dimly lit rooms and conditions of poor lighting. The screen is large and great for fat fingers. Watching movies or browsing the web is smooth without stutters or lags. This is great a work productivity phone. The wifi and Bluetooth range are very good and can reach access points non apple phones cannot. The cellular signal reception is strong ... MoreIt looks and feels like the previous generations of iPhone, but has more computing power. It's battery life is Amazing and can last a day with heavy usage, or 2 days of light usage. The camera quality is crisp and clear. There are a variety of camera features such as slo motion, panorama, hdr, and a plethora of other settings. An led flash make it possible to take photos in the dark. Pictures are still of good quality even in dimly lit rooms and conditions of poor lighting. The screen is large and great for fat fingers. Watching movies or browsing the web is smooth without stutters or lags. This is great a work productivity phone. The wifi and Bluetooth range are very good and can reach access points non apple phones cannot. The cellular signal reception is strong and works well even in a basement. The size of the phone makes it ideal for anyone with big hands. The build quality is very good and feels premium in the hand. This is a good phone for those who want reliability with many years of usage.

Damaged, Delayed, and Disappointed

Phone was damaged. Volume down button was so worn out it wasn’t clicking, deep dirt all along the sides (the phone was literally sticky) and definitely crud inside the charging port, speaker on front was packed with dirt deep inside the tiny holes so I cannot clean it, tons of deep scratches on all edges and corners of phone, three knick marks on the front glass, corners of camera were dirty and needed cleaned. Shipping was supposed to be just two days and it took over a week to arrive, multiple changes to delivery time and listing delays at random states which was inconvenient for me because I expect the phone in two days and I have to sign for it. Time kept changing on me and at one point said “pending” for two days, then gave me times of 8pm then 9pm then ... MorePhone was damaged. Volume down button was so worn out it wasn’t clicking, deep dirt all along the sides (the phone was literally sticky) and definitely crud inside the charging port, speaker on front was packed with dirt deep inside the tiny holes so I cannot clean it, tons of deep scratches on all edges and corners of phone, three knick marks on the front glass, corners of camera were dirty and needed cleaned. Shipping was supposed to be just two days and it took over a week to arrive, multiple changes to delivery time and listing delays at random states which was inconvenient for me because I expect the phone in two days and I have to sign for it. Time kept changing on me and at one point said “pending” for two days, then gave me times of 8pm then 9pm then 9:15am-2:30pm and so on. The packaging was mediocre at best with a thin oversized bubble wrapped pouch. The cord (no wall block) that came in the mail envelope was off brand, cheap, and had a chunky usb end to it. Returning it to Walmart today, literally the same day I received it. Hopefully I can just do a return at my local store and not have to go through another hassle with this situation. Also when trying to turn on the phone (came at 20% battery left) and set things up so I could check the battery health in general, I couldn’t even get through the initial startup questions (hello, language, add Face ID/password, link phone, update, etc.) because the screen would flash black and it would bring me back to the Home Screen or the update I needed to do to use the phone would freeze on me. Completely a waist of money and time. At least my shipping was free but I would have payed for faster shipping but that wasn’t an option because I already had 2 day shipping selected.

FANTASTIC . I don’t know where to start .

First of all let’s talk about how quick the phone got here . ( 3 days ) then when it did arrive , it already had a screen protector , charging cable and block , and it was almost fully charged . It has literally 2 small scratches on the screen but I don’t care . Back of the phone is beautiful , camera lenses are perfect . I had a straight talk iPhone 12 and this 11 pro max phone was a unlocked Verizon phone . I was able to pop my old SIM card In here and it worked . Didn’t even have to activate it , it worked immediately and I was able to make phone calls right away . I backed up my iPhone so I got all my data on this new phone . This seller deserves 5 starts on all their products . This is the best purchase I have ever made and the fact I could make calls ... MoreFirst of all let’s talk about how quick the phone got here . ( 3 days ) then when it did arrive , it already had a screen protector , charging cable and block , and it was almost fully charged . It has literally 2 small scratches on the screen but I don’t care . Back of the phone is beautiful , camera lenses are perfect . I had a straight talk iPhone 12 and this 11 pro max phone was a unlocked Verizon phone . I was able to pop my old SIM card In here and it worked . Didn’t even have to activate it , it worked immediately and I was able to make phone calls right away . I backed up my iPhone so I got all my data on this new phone . This seller deserves 5 starts on all their products . This is the best purchase I have ever made and the fact I could make calls immediately with my own sim and didn’t have to buy a new one is awesome . This phone was compatible with my straight talk SIM card . I highly recommend !!!!

My Eyes to History

This phone was my eyewitness to history. I bought it the day before the pandemic shutdown in Tulsa.I shot video of the empty downtown, the lines of people in their cars for donuts, the signs celebrating medical workers. A few weeks later, I was in Lake Charles for Hurricane Laura and shot video of the destruction and then there was another hurricane right after it. I shot video of the first pandemic vaccines with it, devastating flooding and two Presidential visits. This phone worked through some of the most challenging moments in modern history. It performed in extreme environments and violent down pours. It shot a number of videos that went viral and kept me entertained on social media in the long down days. As far as things I've owned goes, this thing was pretty ... MoreThis phone was my eyewitness to history. I bought it the day before the pandemic shutdown in Tulsa.I shot video of the empty downtown, the lines of people in their cars for donuts, the signs celebrating medical workers. A few weeks later, I was in Lake Charles for Hurricane Laura and shot video of the destruction and then there was another hurricane right after it. I shot video of the first pandemic vaccines with it, devastating flooding and two Presidential visits. This phone worked through some of the most challenging moments in modern history. It performed in extreme environments and violent down pours. It shot a number of videos that went viral and kept me entertained on social media in the long down days. As far as things I've owned goes, this thing was pretty impressive.

Think well before going for a refurbished product

Pro's - The product recieved was in great shape. LOOKED as good as new.Con's - There is a list, so bear with me1. The phone had non-branded replaced screen and battery which I came to know when I diagnozed the phone2. Because the battery is not an authentic replacement, the phone shuts off interminently and then you need to plug it in to get it back running3. Now Ill have to go to apple store to replace the parts with original parts for the phone to get running properly which will cumulatively cost me more than the actual pricing.Overall, I would probably hold back from buying refurbished product unless the seller has a good number of positive reviews or the product is assured with original replaced parts.

Thrilled to be off Verizons increasingly bad 3G service and into the 4G woirld with this phone and new provider

I am new to G4 and Apple products. Only bought it after months of reviews and study of Android or other OS phones to get the best last G4 Apple made because they do make the best smartphones I have to admit. It is a large object and the battery runs down daily if not sooner even with as much turned off as possible. Not like my worn out old LG G3 phone. So of course I give it 5 stars as not much else to refer to. I did have to switch from overpriced Verizon soaking customers to pay for its foray into 5G and now have bottom of the price-line Tingmobile and the phone seems to work well using that too. I have to develop kinesthetics to habituate myself to this big and fragile thing and learn to accomodate Apples idiosyncratic IOS paradigm, like no backup key or arrow ... MoreI am new to G4 and Apple products. Only bought it after months of reviews and study of Android or other OS phones to get the best last G4 Apple made because they do make the best smartphones I have to admit. It is a large object and the battery runs down daily if not sooner even with as much turned off as possible. Not like my worn out old LG G3 phone. So of course I give it 5 stars as not much else to refer to. I did have to switch from overpriced Verizon soaking customers to pay for its foray into 5G and now have bottom of the price-line Tingmobile and the phone seems to work well using that too. I have to develop kinesthetics to habituate myself to this big and fragile thing and learn to accomodate Apples idiosyncratic IOS paradigm, like no backup key or arrow keys. I use linux in my daily life to avoid both of the major PC companies overpricing and agressive subscription based practices. I read a 300 plus page booklet on IOS13 before even starting touse this thing. Still learning.