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Other Do you think your iPhone is heavy?
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My girlfriend was getting rid of her Xs, I was thinking of taking it to replace my 8. Carrying in my pocket, it was far too heavy. Stuck with the 8.
I like it heavy, it makes it feel like its higher quality. I don't want it to be lighter. The iPhone 5/5S was too light.
My 11 actually feels lighter than my 6s, because the 6s was in a battery case. Even so it's certainly not heavy.
Not until I use my A71 (which is plastic). It is much lighter than I thought it would (having 4500mAh battery).
Larger battery means more weight, so it's difficult to want a lighter phone (without compromising materials and build quality) while also want a large battery. Anything less than 200g is probably alright in my book.
Larger battery means more weight, so it's difficult to want a lighter phone (without compromising materials and build quality) while also want a large battery. Anything less than 200g is probably alright in my book.
Obviously I don’t think my iPhone 11 Pro Max is heavy as I have it encased in a 
Smart Battery case that weighs more than the Phone itself.
Smart Battery case that weighs more than the Phone itself.You mentioned ‘it caused a muscle strain’, but you didn’t really elaborate on that. If it caused a ‘muscle strain‘ in your hand, then you’re holding the phone for long durations one handed or you’re holding it too long with your grip too tight. I’ve never heard anyone complain about a muscle strain in their hand with a smart phone. Not saying it can’t happen, but maybe you should try some hand calisthenics or strengthening exercises where that won’t happen. Or of course, downsize your phone.
After almost three years with the X I got used to its weight, but sometimes when I think of it, it's a bit too heavy for the size. My 11-inch iPP feels subjectively lighter due to how the weight is distributed over the body.
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To heavy for workout summer shorts that are lightweight polyester material with mesh pockets!
Same for my 11PM. Starting to get a little big for my pockets, but the weight never bothers me. Maybe because I've never been a one handed user. I prefer to use both thumbs to text for higher speed.
Same for meObviously I don’t think my iPhone 11 Pro Max is heavy as I have it encased in a
I was thinking maybe because they are using a bigger phone, and their thumb is getting stretched reaching for the top.