I have an IPhone 13 that is pretty much trashed. Cracked back and water got inside. Still works for now but is acting weird and camera lens’s have moisture in them. Looking at upgrading to the 17 pro and there’s the current promotion that you can get $830 if I change from an old plan to the unlimited plus plan and trade in the IPhone 13 in. My parents pay the phone bill and we have 4 other lines other than my own. If I change the plan to be the $45/mo w/auto pay. Will that affect the plans on the other lines? Is there a catch? Like if I take this the phone are the other lines screwed if they want to upgrade? If I don’t use this promotion and just pay for the phone whole would the plan be cheaper since you pay for the phone through the plan? I guess I’m looking for a catch

Seriously considering upgrading my iPhone 13 to the 16 Pro Max, especially with this Verizon deal. They're saying they'll pay off my current phone and I can keep my basic unlimited plan. Plus, I'd get $830 in trade-in value towards the new phone. I know i would just have to pay extra to upgrade to the 16 pro max.

My 13 has been feeling super slow and laggy lately, so the speed boost of the 16 Pro Max is really appealing. But now I'm also wondering if i should just wait for the iPhone 17 Pro Max that's likely coming out later this year?

Is the 16 Pro Max a big enough jump to justify the cost now with this deal, or is it smarter to hold out for whatever improvements the 17 Pro Max might bring? Are there any potential downsides to waiting?

What are your thoughts?

Thanks!