New iPhone vs. ₹48K Refurbished: My Friend's 38 FPS Shocking Truth on Cashify iPhone 13 Pro MAX.

New iPhone vs. ₹48K Refurbished: My Friend's 38 FPS Shocking Truth on Cashify iPhone 13 Pro MAX. My friend decided to take a huge risk: buying a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro Max (IP13PM) from Cashify for around ₹48,199, instead of spending over ₹82,900 on the estimated price of a new base iPhone. That's over ₹34,000 in immediate savings!   But was this a genius financial move or a trap for competitive gaming in 2025? We all bought the IP13PM hype for that silky smooth 120 FPS ProMotion display, especially for BGMI. We ran real-world tests and found the shocking truth: the 120 FPS dream is broken. Under sustained competitive load, the phone overheats and thermal throttles aggressively, especially after recent iOS updates. As you can see in the thumbnail, the FPS plummeted to 38 under pressure. If you want stable, reliable, competitive gameplay, you must stick to the Smooth + Extreme (60 FPS) setting.   The Cashify Risk & Hidden Costs The savings are huge, but they are offset by serious quality risks. We’ve found widespread reports detailing the use of non-original parts, including screens and potentially low-quality replacement batteries, by high-volume refurbishers. The critical catch? Cashify’s standard 6-month warranty explicitly excludes battery performance and related issues. This means if the battery fails after half a year, my friend is on the hook for the full replacement cost (which can be up to ₹6,000 for a battery, or ₹22,000 for a screen).   So, is this a SCAM or a smart saving? The iPhone 13 Pro Max remains a powerful phone, expected to receive major iOS updates until 2028. It’s a financial winner, only if you follow strict vetting rules. In this video, we break down the three mandatory checks you must do within the 15-day return window: inspecting for "Unverified Parts," running a crucial BGMI stress test, and why you should choose vendors offering a 1-year warranty.   Watch the full review to see if my friend regrets his purchase, and learn the best practices to secure maximum savings without sacrificing performance! Subscribe and smash the Like button if you want the truth about refurbished gaming phones!