No offense but you're talking out your a**. Estimated population with aluminum allergy is like 0.9% and 0.6% for titanium.Prepare for peeling skin on your fingers if used without a cover. Many people are allergic to aluminium and/or titanium. Go for carbon instead
iPhone 15 Pro and Grade 5 Titanium: A Detailed Overview
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Gartysparty
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Holding 4 nickels now. It's a perceptible weight for sure. This will be the lightest Max iPhone since the XS Max. for me, the threshold where a phone becomes an uncomfortable weight is 8.0 oz. The last iPhone below 8 oz was the 11 pro max and it will be lighter than that.
WarmWinterHat
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It's mostly for weight reasons, and titanium is typically used in prosthetics, and sometimes in implants... Stainless steel is one of the most hypoallergenic metals; most screws, plates, coils and implants are stainless.
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bigjnyc
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What makes it a huge mistake? It was obviously the color that sold the least.
DarthDon
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I had at least 10 Iphones until now, never disappointed. Okay - it isn't cheap but - what actually is your problem with that cam?
Lakersfan74
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See you at 5 AM on Friday doing a pre-order
Wrong: "iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max owners were the most likely to go for color with 42% opting for the unique Deep Purple and 24% going for gold. That’s 2/3rds of 14 Pro customers going for the more vibrant finishes."
Source: 9to5mac
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bigjnyc
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You watched the keynote already? where did it get leaked?
S5 'natural' titanium, i.e. not the black version. Really pleased with it - not a mark on the sapphire crystal either.
I think this figure comes from a study of patients with titanium dental implants who developed skin allergy - dermatitis. If you don't have dental implants you should be OK handling your titanium phone!
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OneDunya
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I wonder how much more durable it is. My iPhone 14 Pro has a broken front screen. I dropped it and although I had a screen protector the screen cracked. I just wish Apple will work on two things: make a more durable phone and a huge leap in a long lasting battery. It really sucks that I still have another year to pay it and a cracked front screen.
bigjnyc
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Is this based on a silly poll done by 9to5mac? because Apple does not release specific color sales numbers just general iphone sales.... I would find it very hard to believe that Apple would cancel their second best selling color by that huge of a margin.
LogicalApex
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I know we are in the mature phase of smartphones, but hopefully they have something more for tomorrow. The case material is such a footnote.
dudeski
macrumors regular
personally I noticed the weight difference of the 13 pro to 14 pro immediately.
lamerica80
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A footnote they will blow up like the second coming of christ. That, and the new cases.
GraXXoR
macrumors 6502
Who says it’s going to be a $100 up charge.
I’m predicting $100 price up for the base models and $200 for the pros.
Bigkool2inSC
macrumors regular
I got a titanium rod too... (wait.. that's not what you said)..I've got a Titanium rod in my arm, and so far it hasn't cracked, dented or flaked off any of its color... as far as I know. Also quite light. I'd recommend it.
MarioPhone96
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I’m guessing Apple couldn’t get gold to look good with the new material. Same thing happened with the iPhone X, there was only black and silver on release, but a few months later we all saw leaks of the gold iPhone X prototype. I can only hope the 16 Pro will come in gold cause it’s my favorite color.
deconstruct60
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Titanium isn't stronger/harder than Steel .
" ... Hardness is among the areas where steel outperforms titanium. The low Brinell number is one of the reasons why titanium is so hard to machine. It is common to see titanium alloys in the industry as trace amounts of other metals offset the low material hardness of titanium.
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Titanium is ideal for situations where you are concerned about the strength along with the weight. That’s why construction and industries rely on steel while automotive and aerospace designs favor titanium. ..."
Titanium vs Steel: Which Metal Is the Right Choice for Your Project
When it comes to strong and durable material choices, titanium or steel are at the forefront. Here’s a comparison guide of titanium vs steel.
" ... While stainless steel’s Brinell hardness varies widely depending on alloy composition and heat treatment, it is generally tougher than titanium. Titanium, on the other hand, deforms quickly when indented or scraped. To circumvent this, titanium generates an oxide layer known as the titanium oxide layer, which forms an extremely hard surface that resists the most penetrating pressures. ..."
Stainless Steel Vs. Titanium: Differences Between These Two Metals - LEADRP - Rapid Prototyping And Manufacturing Service
Stainless Steel Vs. Titanium. This article introduces stainless steel and titanium and their pros and cons, as well as the differences between them.
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Titanium has a better strength to weight ratio. (but that isn't 'hardness' ) Apple is letting the phone get very incrementally 'thicker' but also cutting the weight by going with Titanium.
Also how Apple 'machined' or 'composed' that rounded edge could lead to contributing to part of the problem.