iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro weight.

[lkalliance]

Into Day 3 of my experiment with the heavy coin taped to my SE 2020, to see if the weight makes a difference. It's early yet, but it will definitely take some getting used to. The "lying in bed viewing my phone" angle is very true. The weight makes a difference there to me. It's definitely a shock to the system, in general, to pick up my phone and feel that heft: no other phone I've ever had weighed this much.

It's still early yet. We'll see how I feel in a week. This is an imperfect test: the added weight is concentrated in the middle instead of distributed, and the 13 Pro is significantly larger than my SE, so it will be less dense than I am experiencing now. And this doesn't even count the issue of whether I would be fine with the increased size of the phone (it would also be the largest phone I've ever had).

On the other side of the equation...I was at a night event two nights ago, and my SE was really not up to the task. I would expect the 13 Pro to be moreso (is the 13 Pro better at night photography than the 13?). And I definitely would have wanted the telephoto. No question.

More data collection required. At some point going to head to the Apple Store and handle the real thing.

 

[lkalliance]

Not that this fixes the issue...but perhaps it makes a psychological difference to consider the 13 Pro not as the most capable phone I've ever had, but as the most capable small camera I've ever had. It's certainly much lighter than my DSLR (and this, after all, is why I am considering the Pro at all over the mini, because I would like it to take over for my DSLR more often). And it certainly does more than any point-and-shoot camera out there. It gets my email! Gets texts! Makes phone calls! And...other stuff!

(I just looked at a point-and-shoot at random. I'm a Canon guy, so I chose the PowerShot ELPH. It weights 147 grams. Or almost exactly the weight of my SE, just six grams heavier than the 13 mini.

HOWEVER...if I wanted to get a more capable Canon point-and-shoot--which is the whole point--the Canon G5 X Mark II weighs 340 grams, including the camera and memory card. So...I don't know what to make of that. The G5 would certainly take better photos than the 13 Pro, and less good photos than my DSLR...but it would still not be able to do all that a phone could do. And I wouldn't be using it in bed. I think.)

 

[bevsb2]

Coming from an 11 Pro, definitely a very noticeable change in size. Same size, but much ticker. I like that the edges are flat for easier hold, but am waiting for some full day battery tests on daily use for final update.

Note that if you migrate directly, you may experience a few glitches. Would’ve started fresh, but got alot of apps/data to transfer. The lock screen button just collides sith the time..

Love the pup

 

[Jason32]

What do you mean? Adding case adds more weight, obviously, so how could you say that putting a case on it makes no difference?

What I mean is if you own an iPhone 12 Pro max and u use a case, its already heavy and adding 20g more doesn't make a difference at all. I've tested both and I honestly don't feel any difference.

 

[usagora]

What I mean is if you own an iPhone 12 Pro max and u use a case, its already heavy and adding 20g more doesn't make a difference at all. I've tested both and I honestly don't feel any difference.

I would assume if one cased their 12PM, they will also case their 13PM, and I'm assuming they're comparing the weight of both with a case on. But it's true that the 13PM by itself is only 6% heavier than the 12PM by itself, so that--while definitely perceivable--is not a huge difference.

 

[Quarric]

Not that this fixes the issue...but perhaps it makes a psychological difference to consider the 13 Pro not as the most capable phone I've ever had, but as the most capable small camera I've ever had. It's certainly much lighter than my DSLR (and this, after all, is why I am considering the Pro at all over the mini, because I would like it to take over for my DSLR more often). And it certainly does more than any point-and-shoot camera out there. It gets my email! Gets texts! Makes phone calls! And...other stuff!

(I just looked at a point-and-shoot at random. I'm a Canon guy, so I chose the PowerShot ELPH. It weights 147 grams. Or almost exactly the weight of my SE, just six grams heavier than the 13 mini.

HOWEVER...if I wanted to get a more capable Canon point-and-shoot--which is the whole point--the Canon G5 X Mark II weighs 340 grams, including the camera and memory card. So...I don't know what to make of that. The G5 would certainly take better photos than the 13 Pro, and less good photos than my DSLR...but it would still not be able to do all that a phone could

I think this is a fair point. I've been considering the pro because it might take up more of the work from my point and shoot, which isn't exactly the height of modern cameras either, I'm still using a Power Shot SX20 and that's certainly heavier than the pro. I much prefer the size of the mini, I've never been a fan of larger phones I like something that can be easily shoved in a pocket, but then, the pro will fit in my pockets much better than my actual camera, that's got no chance.

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[lkalliance]

I think this is a fair point. I've been considering the pro because it might take up more of the work from my point and shoot, which isn't exactly the height of modern cameras either, I'm still using a Power Shot SX20 and that's certainly heavier than the pro. I much prefer the size of the mini, I've never been a fan of larger phones I like something that can be easily shoved in a pocket, but then, the pro will fit in my pockets much better than my actual camera, that's got no chance.

You know, that's a much better representation of what I'm trying to accomplish with the purchase. I right now operate with a DSLR and my phone. What I wanted to net out is better photography in situations where I don't want to lug my DSLR, places like family outings and long (non-photography-oriented) trips. I've been conceiving this and phrasing this as "having my phone take more photos that my DSLR currently does."

But you're not the first to tell me what I really want is a good point-and-shoot: something much easier to carry around than my DSLR and lenses, without throwing away hope of a good photo when needed. But that is still another device to carry around (and potentially lose, get stolen, break, etc.) So the question ceases to be, "can this phone be good enough to fill in for my DSLR" but really "can this phone fill in for a hypothetical point-and-shoot I might buy?" Gotta sleep on that one.

 

[gkn1999]

I can't really tell the difference between a 12 pro and 13 pro.

 

[RRC]

You know, that's a much better representation of what I'm trying to accomplish with the purchase. I right now operate with a DSLR and my phone. What I wanted to net out is better photography in situations where I don't want to lug my DSLR, places like family outings and long (non-photography-oriented) trips. I've been conceiving this and phrasing this as "having my phone take more photos that my DSLR currently does."

But you're not the first to tell me what I really want is a good point-and-shoot: something much easier to carry around than my DSLR and lenses, without throwing away hope of a good photo when needed. But that is still another device to carry around (and potentially lose, get stolen, break, etc.) So the question ceases to be, "can this phone be good enough to fill in for my DSLR" but really "can this phone fill in for a hypothetical point-and-shoot I might buy?" Gotta sleep on that one.

You’ve probably already done so, but consider a Sony RX100. The photo quality from the one inch type sensor is really impressive, it’s very lightweight and small. The m3 version is still sold today and isn’t expensive.

 

[janeauburn]

My friend says that the weight is much more bearable with one of these:

 

[janeauburn]

What I wanted to net out is better photography in situations where I don't want to lug my DSLR, places like family outings and long (non-photography-oriented) trips.

You can get that with an iPhone 7. The 13 ain't gonna get you closer to DSLR territory with good lenses.

 

[tis]

The same people claiming that a heavy phone, which gets continuously heavier, is fine, will be the same people raving how light their phone is when Apple decides weight matters again. Everyone, and I mean everyone, would prefer a lighter phone over a heavier one.

 

[janeauburn]

The same people claiming that a phone, which gets continuously heavier, is fine, will be the same people raving how light their phone is when Apple decides weight matters again.

Funny thing about sheep is that they don't know they're sheep.

 

[ab2c4]

For all the people that claim to prefer a heavier and thicker phone I have to ask: Do you still prefer a CRT TV in your home over the newer thin flat screen tv's?

 

[lkalliance]

For all the people that claim to prefer a heavier and thicker phone I have to ask: Do you still prefer a CRT TV in your home over the newer thin flat screen tv's?

No, but that has nothing to do with weight. I wouldn't want to carry a flat screen TV around in my pocket, either. I do, however, prefer the driving feel of my heavy Subaru Impreza to my wife's light Kia Soul. And a heavier keyboard to a lighter one. And a solid, heavy front door to a light, flimsy one. And a heavier full coffee cup to a lighter empty one.

 

[lkalliance]

You can get that with an iPhone 7. The 13 ain't gonna get you closer to DSLR territory with good lenses.

Well, no phone is going to get me close to a DSLR with good lenses. Heck, I'm a dabbler, I don't have good lenses, and I don't expect a phone to get me close to my old camera with kit lenses. I don't expect it to get me that close at all...but close enough so that I don't regret not having my camera with me.

Coincidentally enough, just last night my partner and I were out to dinner. Beautiful evening, outdoors on the lake. And out of the sunset comes a group of paddleboarders. They were all wearing prom dresses! I got some photos, and they were OK, but gosh, that telephoto (and better low-light peformance) would have been really nice! I certainly didn't have my DSLR on me. And I wouldn't have thought to bring a point-and-shoot, probably. It was just a bite to eat. But I did have my phone.

 

[ab2c4]

No, but that has nothing to do with weight. I wouldn't want to carry a flat screen TV around in my pocket, either. I do, however, prefer the driving feel of my heavy Subaru Impreza to my wife's light Kia Soul. And a heavier keyboard to a lighter one. And a solid, heavy front door to a light, flimsy one. And a heavier full coffee cup to a lighter empty one.

I understand your point for those other things, but I was asking a question regarding technology. When it comes to technology thinner and lighter generally means a higher end product.

 

[janeauburn]

Well, no phone is going to get me close to a DSLR with good lenses. Heck, I'm a dabbler, I don't have good lenses, and I don't expect a phone to get me close to my old camera with kit lenses. I don't expect it to get me that close at all...but close enough so that I don't regret not having my camera with me.

Coincidentally enough, just last night my partner and I were out to dinner. Beautiful evening, outdoors on the lake. And out of the sunset comes a group of paddleboarders. They were all wearing prom dresses! I got some photos, and they were OK, but gosh, that telephoto (and better low-light peformance) would have been really nice! I certainly didn't have my DSLR on me. And I wouldn't have thought to bring a point-and-shoot, probably. It was just a bite to eat. But I did have my phone.

Most people don't need to take a photo of everything they see.

In fact, just living life without thinking "gotta take a shot" is much nicer. Try it sometime.

 

[lkalliance]

Most people don't need to take a photo of everything they see.

In fact, just living life without thinking "gotta take a shot" is much nicer. Try it sometime.

Ooooooo an ad hominem attack in the wild! Hold on a sec, I need a shot of this for my Insta!

 

[advan031]

I was worried about the 13PM weight since I put my phone in my pocket while mountain biking but turns out it wasn't an issue.

 

[Spanther]

I was worried about the 13PM weight since I put my phone in my pocket while mountain biking but turns out it wasn't an issue.

Fellow MTB enthusiast here. You put your phone IN YOUR POCKET?!

Bruh, get a hip pack or backpack for that. $1k phone in the pocket is asking to be destroyed.

 

[lkalliance]

I understand your point for those other things, but I was asking a question regarding technology. When it comes to technology thinner and lighter generally means a higher end product.

Generally, I agree. But it still depends on the product. When the iPhone 5 came out it was so light it felt like a stage prop. I much preferred the heft of the iPhone 4. Did that make it better tech? No. But it made the experience of using it better.

Now, that's a different galaxy than now. But it's still an experience of using it thing. I don't think people want a heavier phone: they want a better battery, they want a more capable camera. These things weigh something, and if I feel that the trade is OK, that I'm getting something I value in return, then I'm happy it's there.

 

[advan031]

Fellow MTB enthusiast here. You put your phone IN YOUR POCKET?!

Bruh, get a hip pack or backpack for that. $1k phone in the pocket is asking to be destroyed.

Sometimes I don't ride with a hip pack and that's why I have AppleCare! haha

 

[ab2c4]

Generally, I agree. But it still depends on the product. When the iPhone 5 came out it was so light it felt like a stage prop. I much preferred the heft of the iPhone 4. Did that make it better tech? No. But it made the experience of using it better.

Now, that's a different galaxy than now. But it's still an experience of using it thing. I don't think people want a heavier phone: they want a better battery, they want a more capable camera. These things weigh something, and if I feel that the trade is OK, that I'm getting something I value in return, then I'm happy it's there.

I guess my point is that, yes we all want a better camera and battery life, but they don't have to make a phone heavy (or heavier) to do so. I think the choice of stainless steel in the Pro models is the problem. I chose the regular 13 for what I feel is the superior build materials (aluminum).

I so wish they would have made the Pro out of aluminum. If they had I would have ordered the Pro instead of the regular 13.

 

[lkalliance]

I guess my point is that, yes we all want a better camera and battery life, but they don't have to make a phone heavy (or heavier) to do so. I think the choice of stainless steel in the Pro models is the problem. I chose the regular 13 for what I feel is the superior build materials (aluminum).

I so wish they would have made the Pro out of aluminum. If they had I would have ordered the Pro instead of the regular 13.

Yeah, I wonder about that, too. I think there must be a technical reason why. That the aluminum somehow interferes with the new camera system or with the ProMotion screen in some way I'm not qualified to understand? Or that the stainless steel provides some kind of technical benefit and not just a superficial one? I just don't think Apple (or any other manufacturer of pocket tech) would just use the heavier stuff just 'cuz, unless they had a too-light product that they felt SHOULD be heavier for user experience. They surely know how heavy the phones are, and how nice it would be for it to be a few grams lighter. So I'm pretty confident these decisions weren't made lightly or for just cosmetic reasons.

But what do I know? I'm a sheep. Baaaaaaa.