I just got my 13 Pro yesterday, upgrading from a 12 Pro. The weight difference is definitely noticeable - way more than I expected it to be. Perhaps the silicone cases are heavier too? I'll keep it for the cameras but the allure of a Mini is getting stronger for sure!
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Your assertion that people “need exercise” if they feel a lighter phone is more comfortable to use than a heavier phone is total BS. It’s a device that most people hold or carry all day. Do people “need exercise” that prefer lighter footwear as well?
If I have to carry a 6.1 phone I would choose the Pro, this year the jump in screen and cameras is noticeable with the regular 13.I'm actually really torn between the 13 and the 13 pro because of the weight concern, I hate myself for this!
If not, I would go with the Mini, same phone as the 6.1 brother but a lot easier to carry with.
Last year I ended with the 12 Mini, the 6.1 was too big and uncomfortable, weight apart (the regular 12 was really light for its size).
The screen of the mini is for me too small since I read a lot with the iPhone. So the choice is between the 13 and the 13 pro.
Well, if I have to carry the 6.1 option, I would choose the Pro without a doubt (if money is not a problem).
Since I wanted to "test" the weight of the 13 Pro in real life I bought it and... lord it is just a brick and I hate it for that. I really would like to keep it over the 13 just for the camera, but this weight of 30g more in the pocket is for me very noticeable - irony mode on: yes, I know how to wear jeans with a bolt and I'm strong enough. The problem is not the weight of the 13 Pro itself but the screen protection + case which adds about 20g. I'm still not sure what I want to do. I don't really need the telephoto but for the case that I would need it I would hate the fact that I would not have it.
Just curious: when (if) do you use telephoto?
Just curious: when (if) do you use telephoto?
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Health of your wrist is far more important than having that telephoto lens. Switch the 13 pro with 13. You would be happier. In my opinion, Phones should not be heavier than 160 grams. I despise the 194 gram iPhone 11 I am currently using.
I have no problems with the wrist. It is just the weight of the pro which for me is really noticeable compared to the 13 (or my old X) that makes the 13 pro be a brick - in the hand as in the pocket.
The 13 has for me the right weight.
I went from the 12 mini to the 13 pro so it was a pretty big difference in weight. I have gotten the apple leather case for pretty much every iphone since the 7 so I got one for the 13pro. What I found was the case made the phone feel that much heavier so I tried going without a case and the 13pro felt much better in hand. Ive since purchased a really thin plastic case from amazon and Im very happy with the 13pro. It would be hard to go back to a 60hz screen at this point. I even returned my iPad mini 6 because of how bad the screen was. I never missed the telephoto lens when I had the mini but the real game changer this year is the promotion display.
I’m three days in with the 13 Pro, and weight was my concern as well. It’s not bad though and I’ve already adjusted (coming from a phone 50-some grams lighter!). The pros outweigh the cons.
That said- Stainless steel and glass (backs) construction needs to go, lightweight/durable materials should be the “pro” materials of choice, not heavy/slippery ones.
That said- Stainless steel and glass (backs) construction needs to go, lightweight/durable materials should be the “pro” materials of choice, not heavy/slippery ones.
Got the 13PM a week ago and honestly the weight was not a big deal as I was coming from an 8 with the apple smart charging case which weighed 20g less than the 13pm case-less. It was mostly the size that threw me off but after a week I am really enjoying the screen and battery life especially. In my pocket it makes pretty much 0 difference to me and a nice upgrade.
I am not saying that you would have wrist problem manifested in short term. But in 2 or 3 years, due to prolonged use of heavier phones, people would start having all sort of wrist and finger joints problems. Phones these days are pretty heavy. If we put things into perspective, most of the phones before iPhone X were less than 150 grams. Personally, those were the phones I would use without having to constantly shift from one hand to another due to fatigue. I did not even think of the weight and the size while using those phones. The moment I started using 11, I have to adjust my hands a lot to hold it comfortably, especially while reading articles and e-books. Because of its weight, I even sit a little different on my couch whenever I am using my phone on a couch. The whole body dynamics changes when I started using my iPhone 11. Unfortunately, I can’t buy the mini as I suffer from PWM headache. And the new SE leaves a lot to be desired.
I will return the iPhone 13 Pro and stay with the 13 (which has the same weight as the iPhone X). I tried it for more than a week and the weight (223gr with cover and screen protection) is simply a deal breaker. I feel it every time (!) in the hand and in the pocket. I cannot justify this for a "premium" esthetic and if I have to choice between the better camera of the 13 Pro and weight of the 13 I prefer definitely the latter. The 13 feels so much better!
I cannot understand why the iPhone 13 Pro must be so heavy if other phones like S21 or P50 which also have a bigger screen are lighter. I'm sure no one "needs" the steel or heavy materials. I hate that since I always want to have the "best" iPhone – no this time.
I wish I would feel like you. I simply cannot understand how you can like the heavyness over the lightness ??♂️