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iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB $1499.99 Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)

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iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB $1499.99 Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)
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dsafew on 15/11/2021 - 09:10 costco.com.au (2567 clicks)
Last edited 15/11/2021 - 11:03 by 1 other user

For those who don't mind having a iPhone 12 Pro Max over the latest iPhone 13. This is a great price ~25% off RRP

iPhone 12 Pro Max. 5G to download huge files on the go and stream HDR video1. Larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display2. Ceramic Shield with four times better drop performance3. Incredible low-light photography with the best Pro camera system on an iPhone, and 5x optical zoom range. Cinema-grade Dolby Vision video recording, editing and playback. Night mode portraits and next-level AR experiences with the LiDAR Scanner. Powerful A14 Bionic chip. And new MagSafe accessories for easy attachment and faster wireless charging4. For infinitely spectacular possibilities.

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    • beatsntoons on 15/11/2021 - 09:20
      +24

      Okay

    • Caped Baldy on 15/11/2021 - 09:26
      +21

      We'll get there thanks to inflation.

      But yeah, $1.5k for a year old phone isn't great.

      • baldur on 15/11/2021 - 12:42

        Not soon.

    • abuch47 on 15/11/2021 - 09:37
      +4

      true ozbargainer

    • TechVisar on 15/11/2021 - 09:50
      -6

      No one ask you to spend

      • buckethat on 15/11/2021 - 13:34
        +1

        Why so much downvote.. He's not wrong

        • TechVisar on 15/11/2021 - 13:50
          -1

          Thanks mate :-)

    • fan8956 on 15/11/2021 - 10:30
      +3

      Talking about the price or cost of ownership. It is not the purchase price but the difference between purchase and resell price. From that prospective, I think iPhone still wins.

      • Buy2Much on 15/11/2021 - 18:53

        And the facts that it is quicker to have your iphone fixed (time is money) and Apple don’t do massive discounts/bonuses before/during/after release that devalue their phones right from the start (aka Samsung Fold/Flip 3).

  • bola2000 on 15/11/2021 - 09:26
    +12

    Didn’t Iphone 13 in the market? Why $1.5k for old product

      • mikelp on 15/11/2021 - 09:29

        Bigger screen?

      • Wiede on 15/11/2021 - 09:31
        +7

        Not really, once you try 120hz refresh rate the 60hz will feel sluggish despite Apple's level of optimisation.

        • sauce2k on 15/11/2021 - 09:34
          +10

          Yeh nah extra $500 bucks for that .. other than the refresh rate not so much improvements

          • Wiede on 15/11/2021 - 09:37
            +1

            @sauce2k: yeah I understand. $500 is a steep ask just for the extra refresh rates. Besides the upgraded camera and refresh rate everything else is almost the same (the improvement in the SOC is basically not noticeable as the 12 is still very very fast)

            • ubcool on 15/11/2021 - 12:24
              +1

              @Wiede: Yeah they could of easily added those features to the 12 I'm guessing I'm hoping they used the extra time working on a major redisign for the 14

          • N21212 on 15/11/2021 - 09:46
            +2

            @sauce2k: Chip and camera is much better too

          • ChillBro on 15/11/2021 - 10:04
            +4

            @sauce2k: It actually is.

            Coupled with the 20% larger battery, the variable refresh rate means it can have significantly longer battery life compared to the 12 pro max.
            The 13 Pros also had a 50% improvement in GPU processing power. As a comparison, it only went up about 20% from the 11 to 12.

            • sauce2k on 15/11/2021 - 10:43

              @ChillBro: Significant longer hmm not sure about that. I have 12 pro max, battery is obviously better on the 13 after all it’s the current gen but not significantly. Depending on usage after.

              GPU power, normal users won’t notice the difference. Tbh 11 and 12 are pretty fast already.

              • ChillBro on 15/11/2021 - 12:24
                +1

                @sauce2k: If a battery life improvement of over 20% isn't significant to you, I don't know what is lmao

                The latest and greatest may not always be the best. The battery life actually went down in the 12 Pro Max compared to the 11 Pro Max due to the 10% smaller battery size.

                The argument on the GPU is the same every year, that the last generation is 'fast enough' and the latest isn't worth it. This completely ignores any sort of future proofing and growing demands for more powerful devices in the future. Also, one of the most popular games (Genshin Impact) struggles a bit running at 60fps even on my 13 Pro Max, I can't imagine how much shittier it would be on older iPhones.

                • sauce2k on 15/11/2021 - 12:38

                  @ChillBro: Have u tested it’s 20% lmao? I said it depends on usage. I’m above average user and it lasts me til I get home/before bed. Sure 20% great lmao

                  Yeh sure because everyone upgrades will play genshin impact lol. I’m not saying it’s not worth it, I just don’t think it’s significant improvements warrants extra $500 bucks from 12pro max to 13pm

                  • ChillBro on 15/11/2021 - 13:04

                    @sauce2k: No… I leave the testing to the numerous reviewers online.

                    I used genshin as an example simply because it's a very popular game. The fact is that processing power does matter even for mainstream users and thus your comment above stating "normal users won’t notice the difference" is false.

                    If you're simply stating your opinion based on your own usage, that's fine but don't go spreading it like it's fact.

                    • sauce2k on 15/11/2021 - 14:07

                      @ChillBro: I'm not sure what you are triggered. You know a lot of reviewers online don't actually use it daily right? I really hope you do lol.

                      Normal users play genshin impact? Target audience for iPhone is not gaming.

                      I'm not spreading anything, relax man this is not a forum of justice. I'm just commenting based on real life scenarios.

                    • ggbhai on 16/11/2021 - 01:04
                      -1

                      @ChillBro: @Chill Bro.. @Chill. @Bro. Chill!

                      Sorry, habit.. I suffer from #makingfunofnames syndrome.

          • neonlight on 15/11/2021 - 10:31

            @sauce2k: Exactly you can get another med range Android phone with that price.

        • Big Lez on 15/11/2021 - 10:24

          I wonder how the battery fairs with 120hz, anyone know?

          • Galvatron on 15/11/2021 - 10:51
            +2

            @Big Lez: The iPhone 13 battery life is stellar, and as others have mentioned, the refresh rate is variable so it can go as low as 10hz which saves battery life further.

            • Big Lez on 15/11/2021 - 12:01

              @Galvatron: Nice sounds good. But it does beg the question what sort of applications would push past 60hz? Is it just gaming

              • Galvatron on 15/11/2021 - 23:10
                +1

                @Big Lez: Actually most games cap out at 60hz, so it’s more for everyday apps. It just makes scrolling so much more fluid, hard to explain without witnessing it.

                Note - I use a Pixel 6 Pro, which has a similar 10-120hz screen.

          • Mi2 on 15/11/2021 - 10:54
            +1

            @Big Lez: Battery life is great with or without it. Because it's variable & drops to 10hz, or movies which doesn't need anything higher than 24hz. It does even use less battery than 60hz while watching movies.

        • Hornpub on 15/11/2021 - 13:04

          As a daily 360hz monitor user, it’s fine on a phone 60hz for most ppl, myself included

    • parcus on 15/11/2021 - 09:54

      Sold my year old 256gb 12PM with a few scratches/wear & tear for $1400 just a few weeks ago, so I’d say this is a pretty good deal

      • bibekl on 15/11/2021 - 22:05

        Didn't sell it to a ozbargainer then

  • Richardc on 15/11/2021 - 09:28
    +1

    25%off last year's RRP.

  • theguyrules on 15/11/2021 - 09:29

    I upgraded to the 12 pro max when the 13 was announced and it is fantastic. Huge upgrade.

    • giventofly on 15/11/2021 - 09:37
      +2

      From which phone?

      • Fish and Grits on 15/11/2021 - 09:51
        +21

        Nokia 3210

        • Naigrabzo on 15/11/2021 - 09:59
          +1

          SNAKE FTW!!!!

      • theguyrules on 15/11/2021 - 09:58

        iPhone 11

        • Mi2 on 15/11/2021 - 11:00

          Of course it's a huge upgrade compared to 11 with that terrible IPS screen from IPhone 6 and washed out colours. You wouldn't feel that big of difference if you had 11 pro or pro max. In fact it would have been a downgrade in terms of battery because 12 pro max's battery is 15-20% smaller than 11 PM.

          • theguyrules on 15/11/2021 - 11:19

            @Mi2: Ok? It was an upgrade regardless. And the battery is a huge step up.
            Also the colours on the LCD were fine. The biggest upgrade is (of course) the contrast but also the peak brightness.

  • maverickjohn on 15/11/2021 - 09:32
    +23

    I find it funny how the telstra deal got negatively smashed but this deal is positive.
    The ozbargain community confuses me.

    • abc on 15/11/2021 - 09:36
      +5

      Costco bias.

      • ozbargain2019 on 15/11/2021 - 09:37
        +11

        Not at all. The Telstra deal got smashed due to the terrible experiences everyone had with Telstra Day deals

        • maverickjohn on 15/11/2021 - 09:47
          +5

          Have a read of the comments, many people gave negatives because of the prices not just because of the experience.
          To the point that i made a comment saying prices were not that bad then also got negged.

        • SlifSlif on 15/11/2021 - 09:47

          Yeah.. that s21 being $300 more two months later in the same “deal” is what did it lmao

    • pull the lever on 15/11/2021 - 09:36
      -3

      The reddit community confuses me more, downvotes for what

    • onlinepred on 15/11/2021 - 09:51
      +1

      This deal in specific is a $12 cheaper!

      Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)(telstra.com.au) - $1519 (Save $500)

      Doesn't help that most of the other phones were not deals at all

    • HunterBargainHunter on 15/11/2021 - 09:51
      +2

      I was eagerly waiting for the Telstra deal, then it turns out only one capacity and two colours were available online. So I queued in store for the colour and size I wanted, but there were no stock and no help finding stores with stock.

      TLDR Telstra bad.

    • Naigrabzo on 15/11/2021 - 09:59

      There is method to this madness.

    • Caped Baldy on 15/11/2021 - 10:07

      Apply fanboys vs a deal that involved Telstra and Samsung

  • Deuce on 15/11/2021 - 09:36

    This online only or can you get the price instore?

    • SoTightEcoLPI on 15/11/2021 - 09:47
      +1

      Generally speaking it's a tad cheaper in store as online price includes delivery into the advertised online price.

      If you phone up they won't tell you have much it is in store. I'd also say the Stock would be very hit and miss in store. Most likely next to a few units that probably got sold out over the weekend trade.

      I'd personally give them a call to check availability at your local and go down and grab at 10am. Otherwise just go online, they are pretty quick to ship.

      • Deuce on 15/11/2021 - 10:06
        +1

        Thanks. My local costco is close by. I'd rather get it now than wait.

        • edit - Just got an email. Online only.
        • emmanator12 on 15/11/2021 - 12:04
          +1

          Since it says it's a Hot Buy that generally means it's cheaper online than it is in store. And this deal specifies it's an online only deal.

          • Deuce on 15/11/2021 - 13:35
            +1

            @emmanator12: Cool thanks. Before it was edited, it didn't specify online only

  • OzzyOzbourne on 15/11/2021 - 09:40
    +3

    Optical zoom is only 2.5x not 5x. Apple started to quote 'optical zoom range' which includes the total zoom range from the wide angle lens, but zooms on all other phones and cameras are quoted referenced to a 25mm lens (on a full frame camera).

    They did this to make it look like they have the same 5x zoom as competing brands, but they don't.

    • theguyrules on 15/11/2021 - 10:01

      Interesting, cause their camera UI shows it as 2.5x zoom.

    • Caped Baldy on 15/11/2021 - 10:09
      +1

      Zoom ratings between phones are meaningless anyway. It's only a ratio of the equivalent focal length of the ultra wide and telephoto.

      So the wider they go the more "zoom" the phone has.

  • utsc on 15/11/2021 - 09:47
    +1

    I initially thought the price was for iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB and was going to buy and realized that it was 12

  • zys0421 on 15/11/2021 - 09:49
    +1

    This is not a bad deal ONLY if you want a brand new one and don't want to pay extra for a 13 pro max
    a perfect condition used 12 pro max should be around $1150-1200 (without scratch and ~90% battery health)

    • Naigrabzo on 15/11/2021 - 10:00

      I thought 13 was a bad luck number?

      • HunterBargainHunter on 15/11/2021 - 10:08

        Not if you have money 💰

        • Naigrabzo on 15/11/2021 - 10:24

          BUHAHAHA! I suppose it's good luck if you have 13 million bux.

      • netsurfer on 15/11/2021 - 10:16
        +1

        I thought 13 was a bad luck number?

        Well, based on your statement, 13 is no longer a bad luck number?

      • zys0421 on 15/11/2021 - 10:23

        I'm persuaded..

    • netsurfer on 15/11/2021 - 10:15

      a perfect condition used 12 pro max should be around $1150-1200 (without scratch and ~90% battery health)

      So that could be 1 year old phone. "Perfect" condition according to who? The seller?

      • zys0421 on 15/11/2021 - 10:17

        Yes that's the only way, but you can always see it when you go to pickup or ask for detailed photos beforehand

  • neonlight on 15/11/2021 - 10:52

    Honestly I'm not that impressed with iPhone 12 let alone the MAX. Battery only last one day much shorter than 2.5 days of my Pixel 5. Pixel 5 only $780 or less

    I did not paid for iPhone 12, work did

  • John Doh on 15/11/2021 - 10:52

    1.5K for an outdated model? Cool!

  • dealdoodler on 15/11/2021 - 11:03

    good thing about iphones is the second hand value, which is amazing. effectively it costs me about $300 to $400 a year to upgrade to latest pro iphone every year, only because of resale value. which is reasonable given these are top tier phones. effectively i pay $25 to $30/month perpetually to have the latest iphone at any given time. which is not that bad. can be lower for sure.

    • John Doh on 15/11/2021 - 15:33
      +1

      What happens if you accidently lose/drop one? It breaks the loop?

      • dealdoodler on 15/11/2021 - 17:18
        +1

        well, 3 years and counting! hopefully i don't have to think about that.

  • TechAddict on 15/11/2021 - 11:08

    Any deals on iPhone 12 Pro? No a fan of the Max size.

  • ozbar on 15/11/2021 - 11:09
    -1

    Need a cheap iPhone for Trump new media platform lol.

  • funeste on 15/11/2021 - 11:14

    Out of stock. Says blue is in stock but then Sorry, there is insufficient stock for your cart.

  • mightyduke on 15/11/2021 - 11:16
    +1

    The website showed all of the 4 colours ran out of stock now.

    Can't even add to the cart.

    Sad

  • JCRALLYART on 15/11/2021 - 11:28

    OOS, not even showing up on the website and this is an ONLINE ONLY sale, not available in store!

  • robbyjones on 15/11/2021 - 11:45
    +2

    I am trying to shop for something else at Coscto and the site keeps crashing but when I reloaded the SOLD banner had gone so I added a phone to my cart just to see and it appears they have more stock so perhaps they are releasing in dribs and drabs. If you want one might be worth it to keep checking.

  • Dowhatuwant on 15/11/2021 - 12:36
    -1

    hmm how much can you sell a 12 pro max with cracked back for?

    • sridhar on 15/11/2021 - 20:49

      Put it for auction in eBay and let the market decide.

    • Hugh G Rection on 16/11/2021 - 08:12

      you lose a lot of value with a cracked back. brand new goes for $1500, i would guess you will be slightly under $1000 for a used cracked phone

  • donkeydoc on 15/11/2021 - 17:32
    -1

    Phones are so good these days you can buy a 3 year old model and save!

  • OzBargainerr on 15/11/2021 - 18:58
    -1

    Crazy! $1.5K for a year old phone.

    • Hugh G Rection on 16/11/2021 - 07:57
      -1

      apple phones hold there value very well, even this sold out fast for a year old phone. you might want to look into a samsung or google phone, they don't hold there value very well and you can have it for cheap.

      also try woolies and coles they have great deals for you if 1.5k is too much for you.

  • Punda on 15/11/2021 - 19:05

    Any good outright deals on the 13?

    • DoctorCalculon on 16/11/2021 - 00:42

      Just check back about this time next year. ;-)

      Or, stock up on Apple gift cards from Colesworths when they offer discount in reward dollars.

    • Hugh G Rection on 16/11/2021 - 07:55
      +1

      yes, its with the tooth fairy and unicorns.

      the best you will find is linking it with a plan at jb hifi or something, but nothing outright.

  • Hugh G Rection on 16/11/2021 - 07:53

    next deal is golf, when does that start?

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