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I am coming from an iPhone Mini 13. Tell me if I go Pro or Pro Max - it has been a long time since i've had a large phone and I can't decide.
Pro Max would be my advice, but I would also suggest going to the store and compare using the 17 Pro/Pro Max, same sizes at the 18 series, really.
 
The back of the iPhone is getting very visually noisy. Three cameras, the fairly large light, whatever the other black dot is (LiDAR?), all contained within the beveled "bump" which spans a good chunk of the whole back, the ceramic panel. It's a lot. The black camera area in the Pixel hides most of the complexity. IMO.
Do you spend your mornings admiring the beautiful backside of your phone?
 
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Camera improvements are nice. Overall a small upgrade compared to 17 Pro/Pro Max. Glacier looks good. Burgundy - have to see in real life.
 
Pro Max would be my advice, but I would also suggest going to the store and compare using the 17 Pro/Pro Max, same sizes at the 18 series, really.
Yep, I agree. Did the same before I was hesitant to get the PM. When held the demo PM unit in my hand I was actually surprised how comfortable it was holding it.

I also have long fingers, so I would highly suggest to go into an Apple store and hold one.
 
Performance increases on GPU and CPU are mighty impressive. But that’s not what you need in a phone.

Hoping for the new camera sensor next year. Variable aperture should have come for the 16 series..

And where is the C2 modem?

nice try with the black color though. That just tells me next years model will be a huge leap.
 
No C2?
Or mention of satellite improvements
Specs mention C2 for 18P, but not 18PM
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