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So I have been using the same iPhone 5 since 2014, 4 long years.

It's served me very well but was struggling a bit (although it was still perfectly useable I thought). Anyway I decided to get a Black 128gb XR which arrived yesterday.

I'm all switched over now (using a back up from the iPhone 5) but inevitably I'm struggling a bit with the switch due to the size/weight difference. I'm used to resting the phone on my little finger and using one handed but its a bit heavy and causing my the finger to fatigue.

I guess I need to get used to it due to most phones being this size now.

Any tips?
 
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So I have been using the same iPhone 5 since 2014, 4 long years.

It's served me very well but was struggling a bit (although it was still perfectly useable I thought). Anyway I decided to get a Black 128gb XR which arrived yesterday.

I'm all switched over now (using a back up from the iPhone 5) but inevitably I'm struggling a bit with the switch due to the size/weight difference. I'm used to resting the phone on my little finger and using one handed but its a bit heavy and causing my the finger to fatigue.

I guess I need to get used to it due to most phones being this size now.

Any tips?

Having the exact same challenge: on an iPhone 5S now and need to switch out to something newer. I went to the local Apple Store today to compare the XR and XS. I am finding the XR just a bit too wide for me compared to the XS --- that extra width (especially with a case added) feels uncomfortable to me. I want to like the XR, but the XS feels better in one hand. As I need more than 64GB, the XS also "forces" me to jump to 256GB vs the 128GB on the XR --- so the XS will cost me $350 more as well.

Has anyone in a similar situation found that you get used to the XR's extra width after a bit of use?
 
That’s a huge difference in phone size. It will definitely take a while to adjust.
I tend to grip my phone in the palm of my hand if I have to type one handed, rather than use my pinkie. It’s a little less natural, but my pinkie aches after a while too, unless you angle the phone horizontally.
 
Having the exact same challenge: on an iPhone 5S now and need to switch out to something newer. I went to the local Apple Store today to compare the XR and XS. I am finding the XR just a bit too wide for me compared to the XS --- that extra width (especially with a case added) feels uncomfortable to me. I want to like the XR, but the XS feels better in one hand. As I need more than 64GB, the XS also "forces" me to jump to 256GB vs the 128GB on the XR --- so the XS will cost me $350 more as well.

Has anyone in a similar situation found that you get used to the XR's extra width after a bit of use?
Have you considered a regular iPhone X ? You can get some pretty good deals on brand new ones since the launch of the iPhone Xs.
 
I decided against an Xs due to not wanting oled (PWM).

Palm of the hand grip (while one handed) is probably the way to go.
 
So I have been using the same iPhone 5 since 2014, 4 long years.

It's served me very well but was struggling a bit (although it was still perfectly useable I thought). Anyway I decided to get a Black 128gb XR which arrived yesterday.

I'm all switched over now (using a back up from the iPhone 5) but inevitably I'm struggling a bit with the switch due to the size/weight difference. I'm used to resting the phone on my little finger and using one handed but its a bit heavy and causing my the finger to fatigue.

I guess I need to get used to it due to most phones being this size now.

Any tips?
I updated from an SE so I have the same growing pains. I’ve turned on Reachability and one handed keyboard which ironically makes the keyboard the same size as a 5/SE. No I can’t use the phone which one thumb but using my whole hand to move up and down a bit I’m getting adjusted. Having twice the screen size pixels wise and apps that are designed for it makes up for it. I didn’t realize how many apps have a completely new interface for the larger phones like they just forgot about all the 4” phones still in use.
 
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I updated from an SE so I have the same growing pains. I’ve turned on Reachability and one handed keyboard which ironically makes the keyboard the same size as a 5/SE. No I can’t use the phone which one thumb but using my whole hand to move up and down a bit I’m getting adjusted. Having twice the screen size pixels wise and apps that are designed for it makes up for it. I didn’t realize how many apps have a completely new interface for the larger phones like they just forgot about all the 4” phones still in use.

I hand no idea one handed keyboard was available! Thanks for pointing that out.

I have also noticed some new interfaces for the bigger screen which is cool.
 
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I hand no idea one handed keyboard was available! Thanks for pointing that out.

I have also noticed some new interfaces for the bigger screen which is cool.
No problem. Took a quick pic to show the actual sizes of both.
 

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I will be switching from my trusted iphone 5 to an XR too,
how do you move apps and config ?
I hope to keep the XR for a few years too.
 
I will be switching from my trusted iphone 5 to an XR too,
how do you move apps and config ?
I hope to keep the XR for a few years too.

Easist way is just by doing a back up of the iPhone 5 to iTunes then restoring it to the XR (iTunes will give you the option to restore the iPhone 5 back up when you plug in the XR via usb).
 
So I have been using the same iPhone 5 since 2014, 4 long years.

It's served me very well but was struggling a bit (although it was still perfectly useable I thought). Anyway I decided to get a Black 128gb XR which arrived yesterday.

I'm all switched over now (using a back up from the iPhone 5) but inevitably I'm struggling a bit with the switch due to the size/weight difference. I'm used to resting the phone on my little finger and using one handed but its a bit heavy and causing my the finger to fatigue.

I guess I need to get used to it due to most phones being this size now.
Personally I would have upgraded to the SE. I'm still holding out hope for Apple releasing another small phone at some point, likely in spring of 2019 or possibly even later than that.
 
Personally I would have upgraded to the SE. I'm still holding out hope for Apple releasing another small phone at some point, likely in spring of 2019 or possibly even later than that.

I think small phones are dead unfortunately, so I thought it best to move on instead of just waiting.
 
Update - As the days go by I’m getting used to the change.

Still wish it was a bit lighter but apart from that I like the bigger screen I think.

Battery life is definitely an improvement.
 
It's beyond noticeable but I just don't care. I have a new working phone so that's all that matters to me.

I went from the 4s-5s-se-xr after all.
 
I have had 3G, 3GS, 4 and a 5. This is my first ‘Big’ phone.

Also to add , I turned off True Tone. Mucks up the colours too much. Night shift is enough in the evenings.
 
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One handed keyboard when texting has solved the size issue for me. In case anyone isn’t aware, you can hold down the emoji icon and enable it there.
 
One handed keyboard when texting has solved the size issue for me. In case anyone isn’t aware, you can hold down the emoji icon and enable it there.

Is their a way to put the emoji on the right hand side so it’s easier to reach and switch keyboard modes using one hand?
 
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