Curious who plans to stay with the Max footprint with the iPhone 17 vs. going for the regular pro? Personally, I am tiered of carrying the PM everywhere and wonder if its time to go smaller. Anyone else having these same ideas - and why?
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Other iPhone 17, stay big or go smaller?
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TL;DR: Undecided as of now.
I currently have the 16 Pro Max and I’ll be deciding between the base 17, 17 Pro, or 17 Air. The size of the Pro Max doesn’t bother me, it’s the weight. If the base 17 gets ProMotion/AOD there’s a good chance I could go with that.
I’ve had the Pro Max now for 4 years as it has felt better in my hands than the regular Pro. This is most likely because of the larger form factor, it seems to do a better job of distributing the weight. The Pro was OK until I added a case, then it just wasn’t comfortable.
I’m guessing the Pro and Pro Max will be similar weights to what they are currently so I guess I’ll be deciding between the 17 and 17 Air but with the reports of using aluminum maybe they’ll be lighter?
Usually I buy the latest iPhone each year but with this one I’m going to try to keep it longer than a year so I want to select the one that I think will hold up better over time. The Pro models are usually better for longevity but weight is something that’s most important to me at this point…
I currently have the 16 Pro Max and I’ll be deciding between the base 17, 17 Pro, or 17 Air. The size of the Pro Max doesn’t bother me, it’s the weight. If the base 17 gets ProMotion/AOD there’s a good chance I could go with that.
I’ve had the Pro Max now for 4 years as it has felt better in my hands than the regular Pro. This is most likely because of the larger form factor, it seems to do a better job of distributing the weight. The Pro was OK until I added a case, then it just wasn’t comfortable.
I’m guessing the Pro and Pro Max will be similar weights to what they are currently so I guess I’ll be deciding between the 17 and 17 Air but with the reports of using aluminum maybe they’ll be lighter?
Usually I buy the latest iPhone each year but with this one I’m going to try to keep it longer than a year so I want to select the one that I think will hold up better over time. The Pro models are usually better for longevity but weight is something that’s most important to me at this point…
Yeah always about balance. I find the max weight uncomfortable to walks, hike etc. leaning pro
I'll probably stay with the Pro size if I upgrade. I've toyed with the idea of going Pro Max, but the size is just a bit larger than I like. The screen size of the Max is nice when you are viewing content, but I don't think I'd like carrying around a phone that large in my pocket.
I'm going from the 16 Pro Max to the 17 Pro.
I am absolutely done with shifting my hand to reach the top of my iPhone.
In one years time I'll get an even shorter iPhone. (The folding edition.)
I have a 15 Pro Max and will be getting the 17 Pro. I like the large screen and the bigger battery of the Max, but feel that it’s a bit unwieldy.
I have a 15 Pro Max and will be upgrading to the 17 Pro Max. The size and weight has never bothered me and I can’t wait to have a bigger phone than the 15 Pro Max. I’ve always had the bigger phones since the 6+ except for the X which I owned for 18 months and I was miserable. Never again will I use a device smaller than the Pro Max.
When Apple starts offering a size of phone somewhere between the Pro Max and the iPad Mini, then I will go bigger. Until then…I can't. So, Pro Max is it. I go for the largest size Apple offers.
I do not consume media on my devices unless I happen to be away from home, which is rare. I have 30" monitors at home and a 55" HDTV. My media is consumed on those, not the dinky little iPhone screen.
I do not consume media on my devices unless I happen to be away from home, which is rare. I have 30" monitors at home and a 55" HDTV. My media is consumed on those, not the dinky little iPhone screen.
I wish Apple currently offered a phone in between the Pro Max and the iPad Mini, and it would be an instant buy for me.