☁️ iPhone 13 Pro unboxing (refurbished)♻️ + review after 6 months

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In today's video we will be unboxing my (new) iPhone :)
It's an iPhone 13 Pro in silver with 256gb of storage. I actually recorded this unboxing over 6 months ago in December of 2023 but never got around to editing it because I thought it was sooo boring. But I decided since many people buy refurbished iPhones it would be nice to share my experience with you. This is the second iPhone I purchased from Back Market and I am very pleased with their customer support. As always, If you have any questions chat with me in the comment section. If you enjoyed this video don't forget to like + subscribe, I'd love to have you around! 🫶🏼
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🎧*Music in this video:*
various animal crossing soundtracks from New Horizon + New Leaf + City Folk
- all credits to their right owners

[@mariusmika]

☁️ thank you so much for watching🫶🏼 I just made a new instagram page (@marius.mikaa). Leave a comment saying that you're from KZbin and I'll follow you back.🤍 I’d love to have you around on there!🌿 here’s the link: instagram.com/marius.mikaa?igsh=MTdoY2RmYnJjejVobw%3D%3D& I hope you have the best day!!☀️🤍

[@คุณหนูออโรร่า]

This thing is very beautiful. But it's still good in 2025, right?

[@mariusmika]

yes, it’s still amazing and has many more years of support :)

[@Dreamycupcakke]

Watching this videos with the same color and series of iPhone ❤❤❤

[@deph9961]

This is a really good video. But I have an unrelated question. At the end your homescreen is shown and I really like how it looks with the custom icons. How exactly do you do the custom icons?

[@mariusmika]

thank you!!

[@blinknazira2571]

I think refurbished phones is a good idea! btw luvv the asmr ❤❤

[@mariusmika]

thank you!!

[@vaughn7300]

wiping metal polisher on the silver stainless steel frame works great in removing scratches

[@mariusmika]

I have tried that on my old XS but it didn’t seem to work :( Do you have any recommendations on which metal polish works best?

[@vaughn7300]

@@mariusmika I used Pledge metal polish on mine. Btw this method only works on silver stainless steel iphones

[@mariusmika]

yes i know haha, I heard on the darker phones you’d wipe the color off and it would get silver if you do this (if I remember correctly). Thank you btw, I‘ll check it out :)

[@Ashpak419]

Man how much cost of this refurbished iPhone 13 pro, it's crazy it's like you buy an fully new iPhone from apple Store i never seen an refurbished iPhone like that btw video is very good 👍

[@xjhlen]

im planning on getting it in some days. Do u have any negative reviews abt it or something that bothered you? Is it worth buying? ive heard many people complaining abt the camera as well. Please let me know!

[@mariusmika]

No, not at all. It has 120hz which makes animations really smooth and the Cameras are really good! I record most parts of my videos with my phone. If you want to check out the quality you can watch my London vlog or my last uni diaries (what I eat in a week). Those were both entirely filmed using this phone. The only thing that I do not like is the stainless steel frame because it scratches way too easily, but other than that I love this phone! :)

[@sunnym.8971]

upgraded from the regular 13 to the 15 pro and I will say I liked the camera better on the 13 lol. it’s still a really good phone it’ll hold up for a few years so i say go for it.

[@purplechurros1420]

Please get the iphone 13 or pro version both are good as the 15 …. Hey im gonna get one too ❤

[@sugar_fairydesu9313]

Really???​@@sunnym.8971

[@memawpepaw9886]

Real: battery kinda shieet, no matter how smart iphone uses its mAh 3000mah is still 3000mah 😂😂 and its system TOO basic. Other than that it is perfect phone ❤

[@rhoanjcepe2029]

i got an amazon renewed 13 pro graphite for around 500usd with zero scratches and 94% batt. no history of repairs as well and with 88 charge cycles only. . .

[@mariusmika]

that sounds like a great deal!

[@RonanACNH]

why did you go from the iPhone 15 to the 13 Pro?

[@mariusmika]

I didn’t, the 15 is my dads :)

[@jadey.wadey20]

If your 12pro hadn’t broken, would you have kept it? Also, how often do you upgrade phones?

[@mariusmika]

yes, I would’ve kept. I usually keep my phones for a little over 3 years. Before the 12 pro I had the XS Max for about 3 1/2 years. I also don‘t really every upgrade to the newest model. :)

[@jadey.wadey20]

@@mariusmika thank you for replying. I’m the person who got in a habit of upgrading to the newer models, but your response along with costs these days has encouraged me to hang on to my current model longer and enjoy what it has to offer.🫶🏾

[@Renjunlatte]

I really want to buy a refurbished phone but don't know about the battery. What is your battery health?

[@mariusmika]

as shown in the video it was at 90% when I got it. Most refurbishers give you the option to replace the battery for a bit more money though if you want to have 100%. After almost 7 months of use my battery health has gone down 5%. It still gets me through the day relatively easily, so I‘m not complaining. :)

[@handcream4975]

Do you find it normal for an iPhone if the battery health drop by 5% in 6 months? Asking as an Android user, calming video anyway 🥰🥰

[@mariusmika]

Thank you, I am so happy you enjoyed it!!🥰 I don’t know if it’s normal or not but since it’s been refurbished, I can’t really tell how careful the previous owner was with the battery. I wouldn’t say I was particularly careful because I think a phone is there to be used and I don’t wanna have to worry about if it’s being charged up to 100% or not. But the iPhone has battery health features that make it only go up to 80% until you need it which should elongate the battery’s health. I don’t think it’s a big deal though because I can always get the battery replaced.😊

[@pizzaforever69]

l am confused between 13 pro and 12 pro max refurbished. Which should l go?

[@mariusmika]

I would go for the 13 Pro, it has many quality of life improvements in hardware and software compared to the 12 Pro (for example: 3x zoom lens, cinema mode, 120hz, etc.)

[@tomsbeingtheleo]

I would have been choosing a refurbished pastel blue 13 Pro in a few year if it weren’t for the low PWM dimming (that unfortunately my blue 13 obviously has too) which in this video can be seen with subtle continuous flickering on the screen :’c… I will probably settle on a refurbished pastel green (I love these 2 pastel tones!) Honor Magic 6 Pro, the PWM dimming rate is very high so that there won’t be any to very little (as other Chinese phones) in a few years and I cannot wait :’3 🌱🍉🦉 Props for the Animal Crossing BGM! I wish to play more of New Leaf and get my hands on all the N64 Japanese versions as well as the GameCube and I’m not giving up c:

[@mariusmika]

i don’t get what you mean😅 the flickering is because my cameras refresh rate doesn’t match the one of the screen. Your eyes cannot see it. No hate, just wondering what you mean. Maybe you could elaborate

[@tomsbeingtheleo]

That could be possible too! As far as I read it’s a display matter, hence why in the camera I see it, I know it’s invisible to our eyes :> And, yeah! That pastel green’s stunning, isn’t it? I recently(more or less) bought an used copy of Wild World but I’m not playing now days as it has crashed on me two times for no apparent reason and I fear I won’t be able to clean the town enough for the rafflesia not to spawn c’:

[@Adaobieistyping]

Yes the pwm will be bad with this phone sadly. I use my mum’s 13 and it’s very comfortable on the eyes.

[@Musamuscial_YT]

Ahhh!! I cant wait to have this when new year because my iphone 11 is kinda broken 😭❤

[@Mubinaa731]

Hii! I was thinking of getting one from the back market, what choice did u get it in? (Fair good excellent) stuff like that and did u get the better battery one?

[@mariusmika]

I got the excellent condition one without a new battery. :)

[@rroyal7496]

I've been dreaming of getting this phone in Sierra blue since it was launched, soo happy for you 🎉🎉🎉

[@lauraop2921]

i would love to watch a whats on your iphone! 🤍

[@SWAPNILSAHA-fs8ib]

Bro a big fan of yours pls do a give away of all those phones you dont use i havent really used an iphone

[@AngelaReg]

Nice Video!!

[@mariusmika]

thank you!!

[@callebron7822]

Hello, did you get it from the aftermarket or from apple? (Apple also sells refurbished devices).

[@mariusmika]

I got it from *backmarket*, NOT directly from Apple. Refurbished Devices from apple are way too expensive in my opinion :)

[@justlivingthatlifevondutch]

i loved this video 💕 what kind of cases did you use that they left scratches on the stainless steel frame? is it normal for cases to do that?

[@mariusmika]

thank you so much for watching!!🫶🏼 it’s not the cases that leave the mark but rather the particles that get trapped inside of the case like the dust when I put my phone inside my pocket😅. If you don’t put your phone in your pocket its probably not going to happen.☺️

[@Leahbrady421]

I have a burga one, so far so good, no scratches

[@justlivingthatlifevondutch]

​@@mariusmika thank you sm for replying 🥹 would you recommend cleaning inbetween the case and the phone regularly to prevent those scratches, or just embrace the impermanence of stuff?

[@mariusmika]

depends on what you like, I personally like to keep my phones in pristine condition because the resell-value will be higher but some people also like the "used" look of stainless steel. It’s all about preference☺️ I personally change my case once every other week and clean it then but the scratches still happen 🥲

[@GoodGameSentinel]

Wow I cannot believe that it is refurbished, it looks so brand new.

[@skmdsayad9979]

What about pubg? Does it give constant 90 fps?

[@JOJO_LEB]

@@skmdsayad9979 120 FPS but do like me play 90 fps better

[@TamimAhammed-kd9in]

এখন৷ কিভাবে আপডেট দিবো

[@nixzzzxoxo]

Where'd you buy that 13 pro?? I thought it's already discontinued?? I'm planing to get the 13 promax

[@mariusmika]

I got it refurbished from backmarket :)you can also find them refurbished directly from apple though

[@ACHOMJACKSON]

How much it is cost?

[@dhanejosh828]

what's that sim-card-slot-lookalike on this side part? 7:23

[@mariusmika]

that is the glass cutout for the 5G-Antenna :) Only US-Models have this though.

[@DuyNguyen-vr7px]

Where can I find the lock wallpaper at the end of the video?

[@mariusmika]

you can find it at the link in the description on my pinterest under iPhone/iPad Customization > Wallpapers :)

[@alanisaraiii]

what condition did you get the phone in?

[@mariusmika]

excellent condition (just like new) :)

[@fashioncritic2020]

I remember having the iPhone 13 Pro nostalgic memories😅 til I upgraded to the iPhone 15…..

[@nursecissistic__]

where to buy refurbished ìphones?

[@mariusmika]

you can buy them directly at apple, amazon, backmarket, etc.

[@Adaobieistyping]

Can you get Apple care on the phone?

[@mariusmika]

No, you only get Apple Care directly from Apple or when the phone is brand new. Since refurbished devices from resellers are always used they can’t get apple care. Some refurbishers like backmarkt do have the open to get an extended warranty on top of the 1 year included warranty. It’s not the same as apple care though

[@110kgCalisthenics]

How much screen on time?

[@mariusmika]

what do you mean? Are you talking about how much time I spend on my phone?😂

[@JOJO_LEB]

@@mariusmika no bro about how many hours still the baattery if u use normal used like Facebook Instagram etc..

[@wisal2005]

Hello! I'm thinking about buying my iPhone 13 pro at Swappie. I would like to know if you recommend buying it with a new battery? I'm just not sure, because they say that the battery is not original but it is still high quality and I don't know. I don't know if you didn't buy it because of lack of money or just because it's better. Thank you! :)

[@mariusmika]

I have never bought from Swappie so I can’t tell you how "high quality" the batteries from them are. I think it depends on how much more money they charge. If it’s a lot more then I wouldn’t do it. I got mine without a new battery because I decided that I can always get it replaced when battery life becomes really bad. And with most companies you can send it back within a few weeks without giving a reason (atleast on backmarket). If you‘re unhappy with the battery you can always send it back and get one with a new battery. :)

[@Adaobieistyping]

Where did u get it from

[@mariusmika]

backmarket

[@Matumboli]

Nice video

[@mariusmika]

thank youu :)

[@Tea.TBlock]

Your home screen aesthetics is so pretty. How do you get that black-and-white theme?

[@mariusmika]

thank you!! I downloaded the icons from pinterest and then added each one to my home-screen using the shortcuts app :)

[@tokyodawg3544]

should i get the 13 pro or 13 pro max

[@mariusmika]

they are both basically the same thing, depends on which size you like better. One thing to consider aswell is the weight. The normal 13 Pro is very heavy already and the 13 Pro Max is even heavier. Maybe you can try looking at the different sized iPhones in an Apple Store :)

[@jessamincastanedaespinoza1308]

Si quieres más batería el 13 pro max es el que uso yo xd

[@LUN4RA]

the 13 pro looks like such a good deal, but i really want the dynamic island😫

[@mariusmika]

yesss it is a great deal! But it’s sad that no older iPhones are getting apple intelligence so idk about whether i would buy it again, knowing that it‘s very much "outdated" now. :( But it you just want the dynamic island i would probably go with the 13 Pro or 15

[@allyssamarieromero2391]

Can I ask how much battery health you have left? I also want to buy second and phone

[@mariusmika]

I showed how much it had at the beginning when I bought it at 04:44 and how much it has now at the end of the video (07:48)

[@JOJO_LEB]

Best phone ever after 2 days I will take the pro max 256 GB sierra blue🔥upgrate from 7 plus😂 my question did the price of 13 Siries come down when the 16 series realise ?and how much

[@mariusmika]

woah from the 7 Plus to the 13 Pro is a huge upgrade😄 I think that the prices will go down a little but I don‘t think they‘ll come down right away, how much I can‘t say though. you have to keep an eye out :)

[@JOJO_LEB]

@@mariusmika I buy it bro the 13 pro max black 256 GB BAYTERY 95% original for 800$ with cover and screen protector ommmgggggg wonderful phone I love ittttt

[@mariusmika]

yayy I am so happy for you 🥳🥳

[@supern00b11]

hey your 13 pro didnt get white or green screen issue?...im kinda scared to buy iphone 13 pm because of tht screen issue🥲

[@mariusmika]

No, I have no issues at all :) I just googled what you mean because I‘ve never heard of it but I read that if anything were to go wrong with your iPhone screen (that isn’t your fault ofc), apple will replace it for free. I wouldn’t be scared of the screen issue because everybody that I know with a 13 Pro has no issues at all. But there’s always something that could break. It’s technology, and technology breaks sometimes for some odd reason. But that shouldn’t stop you from getting the 13 Pro😄

[@JOJO_LEB]

@@supern00b11 no at all I have one and it’s great

[@Eunoia767]

Which seller you used?

[@mariusmika]

I got it from the seller TAKTI LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES :)

[@xx.london3163]

can u link it ??​@@mariusmika

[@luisriaza6747]

bei backmarket gibt es doch vier zustände in denen man die refurbished geräte kaufen kann (Gut, sehr gut, hervorragend und premium). In welchem zustand hast du das iphone gekauft?

[@mariusmika]

ich habe gerade nochmal nachgeschaut und es gibt die drei Zustände gut, sehr gut & hervorragend. Premium sehe ich nicht. Mein iPhone habe ich im Zustand hervorragend gekauft :)

[@luisriaza6747]

@@mariusmika ok perfekt danke dir, genau der Zustand hat mir am ehesten zugesagt aber gut das bestätigt zu kriegen!

[@sunshine200809]

what condition did you buy

[@mariusmika]

I got it in excellent condition

[@deejaay1]

Hi, what font did u use on the subtitle of the video

[@mariusmika]

it’s called dry whiteboard marker :)

[@deejaay1]

@@mariusmika where did u downloaded it?

[@mariusmika]

you can get it on dafont

[@rony6195]

*7:33** PLS WALLPAPER LINK DOWNLOAD*

[@mariusmika]

you can find it on my pinterest under iPhone/iPad Customization > Wallpapers the link is in the description :)

[@rony6195]

@@mariusmika Thank You Broh 🇧🇷✌🏻

[@English_with_me5]

I can't find it on Amazon

[@mariusmika]

the iPhone is from backmarket, not amazon :)

[@Therealzrose]

Is it from Amazon?

[@mariusmika]

No, it’s from backmarket :)

[@Therealzrose]

@@mariusmika tyy

[@ariantanjil9477]

I don't like the white color for this phone. Green / black looks the best on this

[@mariusmika]

why dont you like the white color?

[@a.rsinghkaushik8731]

It’s his phone . He can choose whatever colour he wants on the phone . When you will buy yours get the black / green one .

[@ariantanjil9477]

@@mariusmika idk why, it's just my personal preference. If you like it then that's the main point.

[@ariantanjil9477]

@@a.rsinghkaushik8731 yah. I will get either one of those.

[@mariusmika]

that’s fine, everyone’s opinion is different :)

[@lilac4144]

I wonder if there's any big or lil differences between 12 pro & 13 pro?? I'm planning to get 12 pro since it's within my budget but does 13 pro makes such big differences??pls reply♡

[@mariusmika]

thank you so much for watching!!🥰 there are quite a few differences: - 120hz display - camera has 3x zoom instead of 2x - it’s heavier - the notch is smaller (but doesn’t really make a difference) - the camera has cinema mode (makes the background in videos blurry and you can choose focus later) - it has a better processor - the screen gets brighter - the camera has photographic styles, ProRes, MacroMode I can’t think of anything else right now but that should give you a glimpse of the differences. Imo the 13 Pro was a big upgrade from the 12 Pro. Hope this helps 🫶🏼