Much prefer a lighter phone. The iPhone 15 Pro models will, however, likely be the same weight as the 14 Pros because other materials will be lighter if this rumor prove accurate.
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iPhone 15 Lineup Rumored to Feature Significantly Larger Batteries [Updated]
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Not to deflate your excitement at all but the bigger displays are rumored for the iPhone 16 Pro models, not the iPhone 15 Pro models. I'm with you though, I wish the bigger screen sizes were coming this year.
Great! Now tell me they'll have Touch ID and I'll buy one.
They have adaptable frame rate displays which saves battery (although arguably always on also uses more) and a more power efficient chip.
They are never going back lol
iPhones are so lightweight that years ago, while my sister gave me her 6s Plus, it slipped from our hands and ended up with the bottom on the top of the MacBook screen, that I was using, folding the case.
And to say that it was also the thinnest part of the Mac, therefore less prone to pleats.
Miracles of aluminum and lightness.
The result was changing the entire screen, for 550€, but I only paid 100€ with AppleCare.
And it was a 6s Plus (192gr), not a steel brick like the latest iPhones (240gr)!
And to say that it was also the thinnest part of the Mac, therefore less prone to pleats.
Miracles of aluminum and lightness.
The result was changing the entire screen, for 550€, but I only paid 100€ with AppleCare.
And it was a 6s Plus (192gr), not a steel brick like the latest iPhones (240gr)!
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I often find my 12-mini too heavy to hold 🏋️♀️ The Palm Pre days are long-gone....
Still, I'm resolved to getting an additional 13-mini this week (before they're all gone) to keep me sane for a few years longer. Shame I have to pay and extra USD30 just to do it, but 🙀️
But if they keep the 13 mini, there is not a need for an iPhone SE.
There is not a huge diff in your price scenario from SE to Mini. I have the Gen 1 SE and the 13 Mini -- small diff in size, and the form factor between a new SE and a 13 mini I think will be basically the same (squared off bezel / frame / edge vs a curved/rounded bezel). So you can end-of-life one of those, which I think Apple will do.
I wish the iPhone models / configs were reduced. It's a lot of build complexity. But does that complexity add greater profitability over having a simpler Small=Mini=$499 / Medium=$899 / Large=Max=$1199 product ladder? If the product line-up were reduced to Small / Med / Large, Apple would reduce manufacturing costs, R&D costs, WIP / JIT parts costs, store inventory costs, etc. Or maybe the customers want 8 or more phone choices.
I just want to always have the option to buy a Mini.
My SO is about the same . . .
. . . my usual come-back is "You do know that there are charging cables, and portable battery packs on the market now, right?"
This is not a good sign in my opinion. If they have to put bigger battery, means that the A17 is not that efficient and they wanted to reach specific level of battery life. You know, it's Apple. If they had, they would put smaller battery to save cost. On the other side, they are doing the same for the base line, which of course is expected to use current A16. Interesting in general.
Agree with no need for the SE. Personally think they should remove the version number and just called it the iPhone mini and update it every few years. I'd also make it a couple of mm thicker to squeeze in a bit more battery.
As an affordable, compact iPhone it will always have a market.
Yup, but most people want to have the biggest screen that can display short form video the longest. Personally that’s not how I use my phone though.
Anyway the main issue is plain old battery tech, hope there is some way of improvement sometime soon.
Wonder if this means that the regular phones are getting screens with higher refresh rates?
I predict that the regular phones will go up to 90hz ('Liquid motion' anyone?) with 120hz still reserved for the pro models.
Battery life for both regulars is already very good & they're likely to stick with steel frames (with the pros almost certainly moving to lighter titanium) so there must be some reason as to why they'll get thicker and heavier.
And it's only iPhone-land that screen refresh rates above 60hz are seen as premium, when even budget to mid range android phones are getting 90-120hz refresh rates.
I predict that the regular phones will go up to 90hz ('Liquid motion' anyone?) with 120hz still reserved for the pro models.
Battery life for both regulars is already very good & they're likely to stick with steel frames (with the pros almost certainly moving to lighter titanium) so there must be some reason as to why they'll get thicker and heavier.
And it's only iPhone-land that screen refresh rates above 60hz are seen as premium, when even budget to mid range android phones are getting 90-120hz refresh rates.
My 14 Pro from launch day is nearly the same - 89% max. I don’t know what the cause is, but it runs out of power quite quickly.
Edit: my wife’s which is identical age, model etc is still at 100% max
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I'd like a somewhat larger screen than the one on my 12 Pro, and longer battery life would be welcome too. It's not that old, but the battery has degraded to the point where I have to be careful if I use the phone for walking directions when traveling. (Yes, I'm aware I can have the battery replaced for less than $100.) The camera is another variable, especially if the best performance is reserved for the Max.
It remains to be seen how the rumored battery changes will affect weight and what the other specs will be. Hopefully, we'll know more just before the September announcement.
It remains to be seen how the rumored battery changes will affect weight and what the other specs will be. Hopefully, we'll know more just before the September announcement.
I'm still at 100%. Also day 1 iPhone 14 Pro. Desay battery here btw.
Haha. Damn. And we thought the 14PM battery life was great.
See this is what happens when the Snap Gen 2 significantly increased the battery life of the S23 series, OnePlus 11, etc. Now, Apple is like...yeah, we want that title back.
See this is what happens when the Snap Gen 2 significantly increased the battery life of the S23 series, OnePlus 11, etc. Now, Apple is like...yeah, we want that title back.
These things are turning into literal bricks! I might have to hire someone to hold my iPhone for me in the future.
Tiny phone, tiny battery life, no way around this currently. If you want a battery that last any from 24hrs to 3 days depending on usage then you'll have to go Pro Max.
Constructive. "Oh, you prefer lighter phones? Go change your physical characteristics or switch brands then."Tighten your belt or hit the gym. They aren’t that heavy. Or buy a cheap, plastic Android.
In terms of size, thickness and weight, my ideal phone is the Samsung S23 6.1". From a hardware perspective, it is a beautiful phone and a joy to hold. It isn't that much bigger than an iPhone mini and has a 6.1" screen.