iPhone 16 Pro Max Any Pro owners contemplating the 17 Air this year?

[BigDO]

I lasted 4 months on the 15PM and now I’m on 16P because of the size - one handed use is a non negotiable for me.

I’m really keen on the 17 Air, but it all depends on whether being think will make it possible to use it one handed (i.e. be able to reach the bottom left of the screen with my right thumb without hand gymnastics).

If so, I’ll definitely get one. First “exciting” model since the X.

 

[Pezimak]

I have to admit after the latest rumours of it getting a battery case as its battery life will be poorer, I'm not considering it so much. A bit pointless having a 6.7" phone with poor battery life to make it thinner.

 

[AppleFan91]

Considering it, but will have to see the details such as battery life, etc.

The fact that it should have promotion and an AOD means I’ll consider it, but the rumor that they are bringing back battery packs for the Air makes me think there might be a battery compromise which is…not ideal

 

[bluespark]

I'm interested, but waiting to see what is actually announced. AOD is a must for me (I keep my phone in front of me during meetings and need to see incoming critical e-mails, certain stock price movements, etc.) and I care about battery life and the camera, though I could make some compromises with those. With my 15P, I realized I never use my telephoto lens, although I do occasionally use the wide-angle lens and might miss that one.

What I really wish is that Apple would just make the 17P a bit thinner than they have been recently, but they seem to be moving the opposite direction.

 

[dotzero123]

No interest in a thin phone here - still waiting for a folding phone. Rocking my 15 pro until I'm really impressed.

 

[brilliantthings]

The single camera would make me wait for a 19 Air

 

[rulymammoth]

Not me. If the reports of poor battery life are true, I can't do it.

 

[Jimmie Geddes]

I'm pretty sure I'm moving from a 16 Pro Max to a 17 Air. I am tired of the Pro models getting thicker and heavier, especially the rumored dimensions and weight of the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

I have an iPhone 6s Plus that I only use as a screen to display my blood sugar from my Continuous Glucose Meter. Almost every time I pick it up, I compare the feel and weight to my 16 Pro Max, and it immediately makes me look forward to the 17 Air.

iPhone 16 Pro Max: 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.32 in
7.99 ounces (227 grams)

iPhone 6s Plus: 58.2 × 77.9 × 7.3 mm (6.23 × 3.07 × 0.29 in
6.8 oz (192 grams)

iPhone 17 Air (rumored): 163 x 77.6 x 5.5 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.22 in)
6 oz (170 grams) or less.

 

[BigDO]

I'm pretty sure I'm moving from a 16 Pro Max to a 17 Air. I am tired of the Pro models getting thicker and heavier, especially the rumored dimensions and weight of the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

I have an iPhone 6s Plus that I only use as a screen to display my blood sugar from my Continuous Glucose Meter. Almost every time I pick it up, I compare the feel and weight to my 16 Pro Max, and it immediately makes me look forward to the 17 Air.

iPhone 16 Pro Max: 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.32 in
7.99 ounces (227 grams)

iPhone 6s Plus: 58.2 × 77.9 × 7.3 mm (6.23 × 3.07 × 0.29 in
6.8 oz (192 grams)

iPhone 17 Air (rumored): 163 x 77.6 x 5.5 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.22 in)
6 oz (170 grams) or less.

If anything, the summary at the end highlights what a marvel 16PM is to cram the level of advancements over 6S Plus in only 35g. Crazy.

 

[kamikazeeMC]

If the battery life is on par with the smaller Pro (which is more than enough for me even at my 80% 14 Pro), and having 120Hz and AOD.

 

[TgeekB]

If the battery life is on par with the smaller Pro (which is more than enough for me even at my 80% 14 Pro), and having 120Hz and AOD.

That would be quite a feat if they can pull it off.

 

[A1423]

Nope. Not even considering it until the 18 air. I’m extremely concerned about the durability of the smaller phone. And it’s unlikely to have all the features I want.

The best camera in my phone.

The best battery life I can get

Fast charging, best screen. Etc.

 

[1rottenapple]

As someone who upgrades annually in the 1UP program, always going with the Pro Max, I am wondering if the 17 Air will be a worthwhile change this year. Anyone else giving it thought?

The camera downgrade, the rumored one speaker seem like some big things coming from the Pro, but if the air gains AOD, etc it might be a cool phone to get this year.

The one speaker is a huge deal breaker for me if true. I remember buying the 8 plus and having stereo speakers was such an upgrade. Camera, I’m fine with my 13 mini camera. But speakers are a must.

 

[iPod2001]

I recently upgraded to iPhone 16 pro max from a iPhone XR I was considering the 17 pro max or 17 air but none of seemed like it was worth the wait as the features on 17 air are not good enough for me and 17 pro max is basically same as 16 pro max

 

[Jackbequickly]

I bought the first ProMax and will never go back. Just the keyboard realestate is reason enough.

 

[captainmanzana]

No interest in the 17 Air. Was hooked on the PM after going from the iPhone X to 15PM. Only PM sized phones for me from now on

Screen size is going to be Plus / Pro Max size though according to the rumors.

 

[Dog Bone Malone]

I'm a definitely interested seeing as each year I buy an iPhone plus. The iPhone 16 Plus is the last of them so I wont be getting a 17 Plus this year, that's for sure. Anyway - I'm intrigued about the 17 Air, but I think I'll wait until it's been out for a while so I can read up on whether the baddy life is adequate for my needs. I certainly can't see it being better than my 16 Plus - but you never know.

Hurry up September, FFS!