that Pro camera setup is an eyesore
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iPhone 14 Display Production Weighted Most Toward Pro Max Model, Least Toward Max Model
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Perhaps, in a surreal progression of events, apple will make the normal iPhone so irrelevant it will eventually drop it alltogether, going back to the time there was "THE iPhone" and perhaps a cheaper sport version.
In a weird way I'd prefer that as the regular iPhone is still very expensive and it kinds sucks to know you didn't even get the premium model.
I really like my 13 (rhe first iphone I bought brand new and not inherited by someone else), but for the 900€ I dropped on it I expected something more like the pro.
Now I don't like the Android world, but you can't deny they're quite better value.
With 900€ you get pretty much a flagship, while with the iPhone you get the regular one.
In a weird way I'd prefer that as the regular iPhone is still very expensive and it kinds sucks to know you didn't even get the premium model.
I really like my 13 (rhe first iphone I bought brand new and not inherited by someone else), but for the 900€ I dropped on it I expected something more like the pro.
Now I don't like the Android world, but you can't deny they're quite better value.
With 900€ you get pretty much a flagship, while with the iPhone you get the regular one.
This is why I have no issue with the supposedly crappy camera on this studio display.
There will be no 14 mini. I don’t know if you are joking or being serious.
Seems like I’m in the minority but I can’t go back to 60Hz no matter the size.
Does no one else with a 13 Pro look at any other phone or iPad and not see every frame rendering in slow motion now?
Does no one else with a 13 Pro look at any other phone or iPad and not see every frame rendering in slow motion now?
Pro. Non-max. That's me. The Max size won't fit in any of my pockets. If I had a purse I think I would go for that, but I'm a guy that has never tried having a purse. Too old to learn new things. Lol
Pro series for sure… I’m so tempted by the Max but when I bought 6+ it was so obnoxious in my pockets and I’m hoping to trend toward having my phone in my hands less, not more. A shame there probably won’t be an iPhone 14 Pro More. Ya know, more than an iPhone 14 Pro, but not quite as cumbersome as an iPhone 14 Pro Max.
I can't see a $400 price difference between the iPhone 14 Max and the Pro Max. If the Pro Max were to start at $1200, then figure a $100 difference for the next Max model down. I would not be surprised if there is a $200 price difference between the iPhone 14 Max and the iPhone 14 Pro Max especially if Apple eliminates the iPhone 13.
i will miss it. sad that it’s getting killed off
I think the cheaper max will be more popular than Apple realizes. This is the first time the larger display will be available at a lower price point.
There haven't been any rumors, but they have done it several times in the past. The last one being the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max with the camera sensor. That's why I said I hope they don't introduce something new only on the Pro Max this year.
That's a technicality and you know it. There was a 9.7" Pro and 10.5" Pro that are essentially the 1st and 2nd gen of the smaller iPad Pro. My point is that they call both the 11" and 12.9" iPads "Pro", but the 12.9 has a better display. All other features other than battery life are the same. Just because I opt for the smaller Pro that doesn't mean I don't want the higher end display. I will NEVER get a larger device than I have to. 11" is plenty to enjoy content on when I don't want to use my phone, computer, or Xbox.
If the Pro Max did something with that extra screen real estate, I would get it, but they don't. Not like they used to with the Plus models with landscape mode in Springboard and in most apps. Apparently the added heft to the device is worth it to see their selfies and tiktoks "20% larger" and slightly longer battery life. I feel like people are going to start getting arthritis and other similar conditions earlier in life because of it. I only say that because the 12 Pro even tires out my hands occasionally. I'm almost 30, and I feel most of my age in my hands. Maybe that's just me. I'm curious how many people actually want the bigger screen or just the added battery life.
Also, some people can definitely fit the new iPad mini in their pocket... lol but I get your point. Maybe there really will be a market for foldable phones whenever Apple decides to release one. Samsung is doing the groundwork right now, but obviously that form factor hasn't taken off yet. It's still somewhat of a novelty.
Apple (still) didn't realise that when they treat a smaller phone as a second class citizen people tend not to buy it.
Consumers who want the 'more things' can get the Pro Max. There is a very strong market for a large iPhone that doesn't cost $1,200 to start.
I’ll hold onto my 13 mini until the make another.
Or until it breaks. Where if the 13 is still viable buy another one 2nd hand. Or see if apple will replace it with a refurbished 😅
I buy the max size phones for the bigger screen. I specifically upgraded from the 11 pro max to the 12 pro max for the bigger display. Having my iPhone 4 stolen may have been a catalyst but bigger displays are a large part of what made me try out android. It was the bigger display of the 6 plus that made me switch back to iOS. So for me larger displays are important. I’m used to the weight. I just make some adjustments in how I hold the phone.
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Larger display is nice and all. But the max does suck compared to the plus phones which had full landscape.
The worst part of the big phones is holding it for me. I just went from 12 pro max to 13 mini. I love it.
Typed this all with one hand.
I used to want the latest and greatest iPhone every year then every two years since the X series.
I had the XS and adored it, but wanted something a little smaller to got the 12 mini but battery life was a real issue along with 5g being pretty much unnecessary.
Went the opposite way and bought a refurbished 11 pro which only cost around £400 earlier this year for the 512gb model to allow for loads of Apple Lossless audio saved on device. I love that I didn’t pay through the nose and have the nice rounded edges and smaller size than the newer pro’s. I’m going to stick with this phone as long as possible now as it’s been amazing so far.
Maybe it’s because I’m in my mid 30’s now, I’m just not as fussed about the latest and greatest, opting now for better design language and value.
Probably no one cares, but I thought I’d share my experience. 😊
I had the XS and adored it, but wanted something a little smaller to got the 12 mini but battery life was a real issue along with 5g being pretty much unnecessary.
Went the opposite way and bought a refurbished 11 pro which only cost around £400 earlier this year for the 512gb model to allow for loads of Apple Lossless audio saved on device. I love that I didn’t pay through the nose and have the nice rounded edges and smaller size than the newer pro’s. I’m going to stick with this phone as long as possible now as it’s been amazing so far.
Maybe it’s because I’m in my mid 30’s now, I’m just not as fussed about the latest and greatest, opting now for better design language and value.
Probably no one cares, but I thought I’d share my experience. 😊
I’m sticking with the Pro, never liked the idea of having such a big phone like the Max. What I’ve seen though is that girls always buy the bigger phone.
The non Pro 6.7" should sell well and most probably be in high demand. Expecting to see long shipping time.