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How did you adapt to the weight increase?
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I completely agree I got an original 6plus when it came out. I am power user and after a few months.... Got cramping and numbness in my hand and wrist, similar to what that NBA player complained about. Went back to the 6. Still happens after mega use but a lot better.
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The weight increase in the 6s phones have to do most with the screen. The new aluminum did not add much of any weight at all.
I disagree. The weight in the 6s+ is noticeable for sure. The increased thickness and width are as well. When your muscle memory is so used to something, those things stand out.
Anyone who says that an increase in weight from 112 grams to 194 grams is nothing special is just kidding themselves. All the jokes about gym memberships etc. are unnecessary and irrelevant. We're talking about a phone here, not a TV or car.
Sometimes you want to hold it in landscape with only your thumb and index finger, to watch YouTube videos or things like that. At those times you'll definitely notice the extra 82 grams. Also when it's the pocket of your dress pants you want a phone to be as light as possible. The less weight the better, and it's not something I even want to adapt to. Because I know I won't.
Sometimes you want to hold it in landscape with only your thumb and index finger, to watch YouTube videos or things like that. At those times you'll definitely notice the extra 82 grams. Also when it's the pocket of your dress pants you want a phone to be as light as possible. The less weight the better, and it's not something I even want to adapt to. Because I know I won't.
For those saying the weight increase is a big deal and you shouldn't be belittled, you're right that jokes shouldn't be made at your expense. However as someone who went from a 6+ to a 6s+ I can't emphasize enough how I have not noticed the weight increase at all. It is imperceptible to me. So don't disregard that quite a few of us have not found an issue with the extra grams put on by the latest models.
Going from a 5s to a 6s+ is another story. But I'm more than positive the bigger adjustment will be to the phone's size, not its weight. When I went from the 5 to the 6+ it wasn't the weight that I needed to get used to. It was getting comfortable handling a phone whose screen was wider and taller than the entire 5 itself.
Going from a 5s to a 6s+ is another story. But I'm more than positive the bigger adjustment will be to the phone's size, not its weight. When I went from the 5 to the 6+ it wasn't the weight that I needed to get used to. It was getting comfortable handling a phone whose screen was wider and taller than the entire 5 itself.
How do you deal with the change from shoes to boots? Rascal?
Wow... you must notice a slight difficulty in walking around after you've eaten 3 marshmallows huh?
Went to the gym for 6 months to work out knowing that the new iPhone was going to be a few grams heavier 
I went from the 6 to the 6S and definitely notice the difference. When I'm using the phone with one hand, it's often supported from below by my little finger, and it starts to ache more quickly than with the 6. However, the 6S is so much faster than the 6 that I don't need to hold the phone for as long, which almost makes up for it.
Went from the 5s to the 6s, haven't even thought about the weight difference until I read these threads, non-issue even if you want to make it one I'm afraid, yeah sure you can pretend it's a big deal but don't expect much sympathy in the real world...
To OP,this is not a serious thread/question,right? Simply a wind up. We're talking a few ounces,right? I can't believe actually responded.