Just go for the 17 now—the price is still good and the value for money is unbeatable.
Not recommended
Never used an iPhone before but want to try it, just worried about the battery life.
I think it’s acceptable.
The world of Apple products is complicated — who knows if this might be a knockoff.
Buying from the official flagship store is reliable.
It’s recommended to buy from legitimate platforms.
Buy new, not old
I wouldn’t dare to sell this either. Worst case, I’d just buy it from Pinduoduo (pdd).
It’s recommended to use official channels.
I want to buy it too.
This kind of phone is definitely not recommended. Imported modified (“magic changed”) phones with SIM restrictions—if you accidentally tap upgrade, it can easily become a brick. Also, if the battery has been replaced, third-party batteries usually only last one or two years, and once their lifespan is up, the phone becomes more prone to freezing and overheating. Plus, with questionable sellers like the one you mentioned, after-sales service, returns, or repairs won’t be guaranteed, and even if you try to resell it, hardly anyone wants these kinds of devices.
If you really want to buy an iPhone, the best option right now is to get a standard version of the 17 from the official store, either from their website or the Apple store on Tmall. You get a 14-day no-questions-asked return policy—even after activation—so two weeks is plenty of time to try it out.
If you want to save money by buying second-hand, go to a trustworthy shop, like Qupingce (趣评测), which has a good reputation. And if you eventually want to sell it, go to a place like testv, where the buyback price is a bit higher.
如果是二手货，特别是电子产品，当你在犹豫能不能买，就说明其实不能买。
一般~
Buy new, not old.
Make sure to buy from reputable platforms!