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Hi friends!

I own a iPhone 11 Pro Max. This year I'm thinking about to buy a new 15 Pro or maybe a new 15 PM.

I fear a bit to downgrade from a PM to a standard Pro. In fact, at the beginning I was 100% convinced to buy the pro model, for more portability. But then I went to the store and I picked them up with my hands, both the pro and the pro max.

The standards pro feels very nice, it's light and I can easily use it only with only one hand. I have big hands but compared with 11 PM which I usually use with both hands, this 6.1 display is very cool.

But then I tried the Pro Max and it's really beautiful, feels so premium, and that complicated my choice, which I initially thought was obvious. My only concern is portability of 15 PM and the battery of 15 Pro.

The weight has certainly decreased in both models but I don't see this big difference between the 11 pro max and the 15 pro max.

A Pro certainly fits better in the pocket, but such a large camera is aesthetically more bearable on the 15 pro max. My doubt also concerns the battery, which on the pro max lasts easily until the evening.

Any suggestion?

Thank you
 
Go to a Store and compare and contrast the models you are considering vs what you are using today.
 
Hi friends!

I own a iPhone 11 Pro Max. This year I'm thinking about to buy a new 15 Pro or maybe a new 15 PM.

I fear a bit to downgrade from a PM to a standard Pro. In fact, at the beginning I was 100% convinced to buy the pro model, for more portability. But then I went to the store and I picked them up with my hands, both the pro and the pro max.

The standards pro feels very nice, it's light and I can easily use it only with only one hand. I have big hands but compared with 11 PM which I usually use with both hands, this 6.1 display is very cool.

But then I tried the Pro Max and it's really beautiful, feels so premium, and that complicated my choice, which I initially thought was obvious. My only concern is portability of 15 PM and the battery of 15 Pro.

The weight has certainly decreased in both models but I don't see this big difference between the 11 pro max and the 15 pro max.

A Pro certainly fits better in the pocket, but such a large camera is aesthetically more bearable on the 15 pro max. My doubt also concerns the battery, which on the pro max lasts easily until the evening.

Any suggestion?

Thank you
To me the 15PM size doesn’t bother me in the least. I used to be a smaller phone guy, but the size and weight of this is fine. And I say this with a Caudabe Sheath case on it. Since you say you have big hands, size really should be a non issue for you.

Battery life is substantially better on the Max models, I don’t care what Apple says. If that’s high on the list for you, definitely go Max.
 
Hi friends!

I own a iPhone 11 Pro Max. This year I'm thinking about to buy a new 15 Pro or maybe a new 15 PM.

I fear a bit to downgrade from a PM to a standard Pro. In fact, at the beginning I was 100% convinced to buy the pro model, for more portability. But then I went to the store and I picked them up with my hands, both the pro and the pro max.

The standards pro feels very nice, it's light and I can easily use it only with only one hand. I have big hands but compared with 11 PM which I usually use with both hands, this 6.1 display is very cool.

But then I tried the Pro Max and it's really beautiful, feels so premium, and that complicated my choice, which I initially thought was obvious. My only concern is portability of 15 PM and the battery of 15 Pro.

The weight has certainly decreased in both models but I don't see this big difference between the 11 pro max and the 15 pro max.

A Pro certainly fits better in the pocket, but such a large camera is aesthetically more bearable on the 15 pro max. My doubt also concerns the battery, which on the pro max lasts easily until the evening.

Any suggestion?

Thank you
Did you get the 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max?
 
I love everything about the pro max. I use my iPad a lot more because of the even bigger screen, but I love the size of the pro max. I’m a woman who makes it a point to only buy pants with functional pockets and it fits in my pocket just fine. I could never downgrade in size.
 
Did you get the 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max?
Ultimately, I went to the Apple Store and bought the Natural Titanium 256 GB iPhone 15 Pro Max. And I'm happy with my decision. I also bought a Taupe FineWoven case which is pretty fine I like the touch & feel of this new material, let's see how durable it is. I'm just a bit torn about the colour, taupe over black, blue or evergreen. I eventually have over a month to return it and change it to another colour. Does anyone have my same configuration? Impressions?
 
Ultimately, I went to the Apple Store and bought the Natural Titanium 256 GB iPhone 15 Pro Max. And I'm happy with my decision. I also bought a Taupe FineWoven case which is pretty fine I like the touch & feel of this new material, let's see how durable it is. I'm just a bit torn about the colour, taupe over black, blue or evergreen. I eventually have over a month to return it and change it to another colour. Does anyone have my same configuration? Impressions?
How's the battery life of your 15PM in comparison of the 11PM? 😃
 
Ultimately, I went to the Apple Store and bought the Natural Titanium 256 GB iPhone 15 Pro Max. And I'm happy with my decision. I also bought a Taupe FineWoven case which is pretty fine I like the touch & feel of this new material, let's see how durable it is. I'm just a bit torn about the colour, taupe over black, blue or evergreen. I eventually have over a month to return it and change it to another colour. Does anyone have my same configuration? Impressions?
Congratulations! 🥂 and enjoy it! 😁🙌

I have a 15 PM in White with a clear Ringke case, love it’s look.
 
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Hi friends!

I own a iPhone 11 Pro Max. This year I'm thinking about to buy a new 15 Pro or maybe a new 15 PM.

I fear a bit to downgrade from a PM to a standard Pro. In fact, at the beginning I was 100% convinced to buy the pro model, for more portability. But then I went to the store and I picked them up with my hands, both the pro and the pro max.

The standards pro feels very nice, it's light and I can easily use it only with only one hand. I have big hands but compared with 11 PM which I usually use with both hands, this 6.1 display is very cool.

But then I tried the Pro Max and it's really beautiful, feels so premium, and that complicated my choice, which I initially thought was obvious. My only concern is portability of 15 PM and the battery of 15 Pro.

The weight has certainly decreased in both models but I don't see this big difference between the 11 pro max and the 15 pro max.

A Pro certainly fits better in the pocket, but such a large camera is aesthetically more bearable on the 15 pro max. My doubt also concerns the battery, which on the pro max lasts easily until the evening.

Any suggestion?

Thank you
If you've already got a Max phone, I'd stick with the Max. You're used to the weight, you're used to the feel in your hand. You'll really like the 15 PM. Battery life is amazing too.
 
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Ultimately, I went to the Apple Store and bought the Natural Titanium 256 GB iPhone 15 Pro Max. And I'm happy with my decision. I also bought a Taupe FineWoven case which is pretty fine I like the touch & feel of this new material, let's see how durable it is. I'm just a bit torn about the colour, taupe over black, blue or evergreen. I eventually have over a month to return it and change it to another colour. Does anyone have my same configuration? Impressions?
I have the natural 15pm with 256 and the blue fine woven. I traded up from an xs max and yes there is a heck of a difference in 5 years. Battery life is good, screen and sound are good, camera is good. Worth every penny.
 
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