First Impressions From New iPhone 13 and 13 Pro Owners

[cmaier]

Not been a problem with my 12 Pro + Apple leather case. Again, Apple cases aren't hermetically sealed - ANY edge on the case can get dust underneath it. Easy enough to take the case off every once in a while and give everything a quick wipe down.

Easier still to just not put the case on in the first place, is all I’m saying

 

[DeepIn2U]

wow, that blue looks amazing!

if anyone gets an empty iPhone Pro box or sudden few days delay from arrival time of their Sierra Blue iPhone Pro then you know whom is the cause of that: megarangerblue on twitter 😆

he’s right in a shopping receiving building. Is this at Amazing, Apple or UPS or FedEx? Lol.

 

[DocMultimedia]

"If you're used to the old notch, you can tell the new one is a little bit taller. But it still disappears into the background as you use the phone."

Umm....the notch has never disappeared into the background. I'm guessing this taller one will be even more annoying. The notch is a disaster, and that hasn't changed since the initial "introduction" of the super fancy notch. But I'm buying for the upgraded camera. Otherwise I could easily live with my notched 11 Pro for another year. I pray the 14 ditches the notch.

 

[Arran]

99% of you would never know if you were sent a 12pro max as a joke.

Well, I wouldn't know. I bought a green 11 pro on launch day (completely on impulse) and still haven't figured out half of it!

Put iOS 15 on it yesterday and feel like I have a new phone!

I'm good.

 

[cmaier]

"If you're used to the old notch, you can tell the new one is a little bit taller. But it still disappears into the background as you use the phone."

Umm....the notch has never disappeared into the background. I'm guessing this taller one will be even more annoying. The notch is a disaster, and that hasn't changed since the initial "introduction" of the super fancy notch. But I'm buying for the upgraded camera. Otherwise I could easily live with my notched 11 Pro for another year. I pray the 14 ditches the notch.

I never notice the notch.

 

[DeepIn2U]

the worst case design ever, dust and lint magnet right around the lenses…

But who cares?

i honestly feel the iPhone 12 & 13 series is THE best design since the iPhone 5/5S models. We loose the fancy chamfered edges and TouchID but pretty much the sleek design is just so similar.

 

[Boardiesboi]

For those not following the thread in the main forum, here are some more comparison pics

Pacific blue (left) vs Sierra blue (right)

13 Pro Max graphite (left) vs 12 Pro Max graphite (right)

 

[Arran]

I thought he was more concerned with it wedging in the crack between the case and the lenses.

I think it was more that the "crack" resembles a crater.

 

[DeepIn2U]

I concur. I really hate the way the new cases have a lip around the camera module. Before putting a case on the phone made the back completely flat.

If I get an iPhone 13 I'm definitely getting a third party case that fully covers the camera module. I've seen a few out there.

Hmm I like the lip on some 3rd party cases as for me it protects the cameras and the module around them. I wouldn’t want a case that covers the cameras which could lead to distorted or blurred camera pics/vids.

I’m using a Pitaka MagEZ Air (aramid fibre) and its sleeek.

 

[DeepIn2U]

For those not following the thread in the main forum, here are some more comparison pics

Pacific blue (left) vs Sierra blue (right)
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13 Pro Max graphite (left) vs 12 Pro Max graphite (right)
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iPhone 12 Pro graphite looks like graphic and the right (iPhone 13 Pro) looks more like the Watch titanium colours.

 

[alexandr]

if anyone gets an empty iPhone Pro box or sudden few days delay from arrival time of their Sierra Blue iPhone Pro then you know whom is the cause of that: megarangerblue on twitter 😆

he’s right in a shopping receiving building. Is this at Amazing, Apple or UPS or FedEx? Lol.

this box doesn't feel heavier than last year. in fact... wait a minute!!!

 

[acblue94]

Does not take much to get these guys excited about dropping a grand on a new iPhone 13
Exterior colors and bright wallpaper.

I hear it's not much different from the 12.

Just some camera upgrades. a bigger battery and catchup on the 120 screen.

You paid for it all up front?

 

[acblue94]

comments like these always make me lololol. Isn’t that such a random thing to say? Of all adjectives you could come up with you use “feminine”? Sierra Blue is the gateway to drag I guess!

It’s like a pink phone or a purple phone. These are more feminine colors.

 

[cmaier]

It’s like a pink phone or a purple phone. These are more feminine colors.

Wasn’t aware these colors had 2 X chromosomes.

 

[WhiteHawk]

I hope the same. I ended up returning the launch 12 Pro I had bought as there was no way I was going to get used to it. Wayyyyy too yellow, with true-tone off (with it on it was piss yellow).

I'm waiting for more feedback on the 13 Pro screens to then buy one for my wife.

You guys never used the Colour Filters setting to adjust the warmth? I’ve been doing that for years, it’s not as good as proper colour management which we should have had a long time ago but I hate yellow screens and I’d never switch that option off.

 

[mjt57]

I have a 11 Pro Max. I've stuffed the camera due to it being used on the motorbike and vibrations have killed it.

Based on your views of the new iPhones, folks, what should I do; buy a 13 Pro Max or maybe a 12 Pro Max? Or look around for another 11?

I'm probably asking - what do these new phones do, or do better, that my current phone doesn't do or do as well?

Thanks.

 

[cmaier]

I have a 11 Pro Max. I've stuffed the camera due to it being used on the motorbike and vibrations have killed it.

Based on your views of the new iPhones, folks, what should I do; buy a 13 Pro Max or maybe a 12 Pro Max? Or look around for another 11?

I'm probably asking - what do these new phones do, or do better, that my current phone doesn't do or do as well?

Thanks.

5G, battery life, MagSafe, much better cameras is probably the key list.

 

[Boardiesboi]

A few more pics in indoor lighting, sitting next to balcony window with afternoon light filtering through. I think it’s the colour contrast that makes most pics look grey blue. Next to the leather cases, it looks visibly more blue.

 

[acblue94]

Wasn’t aware these colors had 2 X chromosomes.

You were misinformed and that’s not possible.

 

[cmaier]

You were misinformed and that’s not possible.

I‘m not the one claiming that colors can be “feminine.” That’s you.

 

[livetofail]

So basically they are saying that the colors are cool. Well…if that is the biggest thing than I’m glad I didn’t update this year. Wait until you get a case around it, you will forget what color you bought

 

[cmaier]

So basically they are saying that the colors are cool. Well…if that is the biggest thing than I’m glad I didn’t update this year. Wait until you get a case around it, you will forget what color you bought

Ah, this old canard. “Hey, I really like X in the new iPhone.” Macrumors newbie: “if that’s the biggest thing, then apple sucks!”

 

[livetofail]

Wasn’t aware these colors had 2 X chromosomes.

Yes they have….For people who have to compensate for something

 

[dannyyankou]

the worst case design ever, dust and lint magnet right around the lenses…

But who cares?

I honestly forgot the lenses collect dust around them until you mentioned it. It's not like I'm staring at the lenses all day, so a rarely ever notice it.

 

[livetofail]

Ah, this old canard. “Hey, I really like X in the new iPhone.” Macrumors newbie: “if that’s the biggest thing, then apple sucks!”

Where did I say “apple sucks” and what has my forum status to do with my opinion? I just don’t Update cuz I don’t see the reason to donit from a 12 Pro Max.