iPhone 17 iPhone 17 Base Model Slight Increase in Weight Question

[omelet1978]

Just wondering if the slight weight gain of the iPhone 17 is noticeable in day to day usage?

I was an avid iPhone 13 mini user before giving up and upgrading to the iPhone 15 base model which took a while for me to get used to the larger size. I still wish they would make smaller phones...Below are the specs from Apples website.

iPhone 15 Weight - 6.02 ounces (171 grams)
iPhone 16 Weight - 6.00 ounces (170 grams)
iPhone 17 Weight - 6.24 ounces (177 grams)

 

[shr631]

Honestly it’ll depend. Boring answer I know but some folks who have, say, arthritic conditions or repetitive stress complications might be more susceptible to noticing.

 

[johannnn]

I highly doubt anyone could feel 3% difference.

Having said that, the difference between base model and Pro is extremely easy to tell in day to day usage. That's the only thing I dislike about my current 16 Pro, and why I will get the 17 base now when it finally has 120hz

 

[chown33]

For comparison, a US nickel weighs 5 grams.

Tape a nickel to an iPhone 15 and you'll have approximately the weight of a 17.