iPhone XS Max Fingers hurt after using Max

[Peter K.]

You cannot make up these threads! The OPs fingers hurt because it's too big using one-handed... why not try two hands!?!?

Because it wouldn’t be safe to use both hands to text while steering with only my knee(s)!

 

[pika2000]

Because it wouldn’t be safe to use both hands to text while steering with only my knee(s)!

Don’t text while driving, whether you use one or two hands.

 

[jldesutter83]

I use a PopSocket. Can’t go without one!

 

[tl01]

Get an iRing. Makes the big screen so much easier to use!!

 

[Marshall73]

I use a PopSocket. Can’t go without one!

What’s a pop Socket?

 

[stafil]

You cannot make up these threads! The OPs fingers hurt because it's too big using one-handed... why not try two hands!?!?

A couple of cases where you need one hand free come in mind.

 

[itsmilo]

My fingers crack a lot more since I got it and that’s me coming from a Plus

 

[Jordan921]

My arms starting to hurt from holding the Max.

 

[SnyG]

A couple of cases where you need one hand free come in mind.

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

[dstew201]

Folks, I think it mignt be the screen size, but I have to strech my finders too much to be able to use iPhone Max. How does it work for you?

Maybe you need something smaller than the Max?????? Or use two hands.

 

[macher]

Maybe you need something smaller than the Max?????? Or use two hands.

Even the non Max for me is too big. It’s not the build of the phone as it’s not much bigger than the 6/7/8. It’s the screen real estate that I have to stretch my thumb where it starts to ache when I test it on my pinky shelf. Then my pinky shelf starts to ache. I can use the iPhone 8 1 handed with no problems and no aching.

 

[dstew201]

Even the non Max for me is too big. It’s not the build of the phone as it’s not much bigger than the 6/7/8. It’s the screen real estate that I have to stretch my thumb where it starts to ache when I test it on my pinky shelf. Then my pinky shelf starts to ache. I can use the iPhone 8 1 handed with no problems and no aching.

Welp, back to the iPhone 8 for you... Luckily (or unluckily) I have freakishly large hands\fingers so it works, but I do have the achy pinky shelf too! Years of playing guitar has also helped with the finger stretching !!

 

[macher]

Welp, back to the iPhone 8 for you... Luckily (or unluckily) I have freakishly large hands\fingers so it works, but I do have the achy pinky shelf too!

Yep happy with the 8. What makes it different than the X non Max is the bezels making it smaller screen real estate so I’m able to use 1 hand with ease.

 

[davedvdy]

Yep happy with the 8. What makes it different than the X non Max is the bezels making it smaller screen real estate so I’m able to use 1 hand with ease.

Bezels don't bother me. I can easily clear the Max screen, but the phone is heavy.

 

[macher]

Bezels don't bother me. I can easily clear the Max screen, but the phone is heavy.

That’s the issue too. The X non Max is heavy.

 

[davedvdy]

That’s the issue too. The X non Max is heavy.

That's a valid point. Still not as heavy as my IP6s+ tho lol

 

[macher]

That's a valid point. Still not as heavy as my IP6s+ tho lol

The 8 non Plus is heavier than the 6/7 I guess cause of the glass.

 

[roncron]

This seems like a built in biological notification that you are using your phone too much.

This!

Though to be fair, many of us spend a lot of time on our phones when they’re brand new and then settle into a more normal pattern after a few days.

 

[felixroqu3]

I have piano hands thank god. So using my Max one handed has been a breeze.

 

[Kulfon]

I have piano hands thank god. So using my Max one handed has been a breeze.

Mutant?

 

[Newtons Apple]

I have piano hands thank god. So using my Max one handed has been a breeze.

Yep. With just a bit of rearranging the icons on my home screen, I can easily use my MAX. Two hands is always better, even with smaller devices. No way I am giving up the screen large screen for the times I have only one hand available.

Got to wonder what the OP is doing with his other hand every time he uses his iPhone.

 

[Jordan921]

Yep. With just a bit of rearranging the icons on my home screen, I can easily use my MAX. Two hands is always better, even with smaller devices. No way I am giving up the screen large screen for the times I have only one hand available.

Got to wonder what the OP is doing with his other hand every time he uses his iPhone.

Sitting on it.

 

[dstew201]

Yep happy with the 8. What makes it different than the X non Max is the bezels making it smaller screen real estate so I’m able to use 1 hand with ease.

Dumb question have you tried laying the phone in one hand, and using the other hand to navigate the screen? It would be more cumbersome, but less painful

This!

Though to be fair, many of us spend a lot of time on our phones when they’re brand new and then settle into a more normal pattern after a few days.

giving you a thumbs up for that avatar!!! Coltrane is my favorite artist!!

 

[jldesutter83]

What’s a pop Socket?

It sticks to the back of your phone/case and you grip it between your fingers.

 

[OTACORB]

Painful... hurting! hehehe