I’m not quite sure what I was expecting, since I haven’t used a Plus sized model since 2017. The weight difference between the X and XS Max is definitely noticeable, but isn’t a deal breaker though.
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iPhone X iPhone Xs Max - Heavier Than Anticipated
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Nope. Single hand use is very difficult. You can swipe up and down but definitely won’t be able to reach the top unless you have huge hands.
So here’s what I’ve noticed having it for about half a day... although it’s a heavier device, the form factor distributes the weight over a wider area when holding it so it isn’t as concentrated. This might be the reason some feel it’s lighter than the X. And for two handed use for me, I don’t have to interlock my fingers, so to speak, like I did with a narrower phone so it’s more comfy. So that’s my prognosis - it feels better because the iPhone XS Max is made out of science and ergonomics.
Absolute pifflewaffle! Distributes weight over a wider area! Utter pseudoscientific dirge! Oh wow, that’s hilarious! I’m going to get some mileage out of this!! Cheers!!
Absolute pifflewaffle! Distributes weight over a wider area! Utter pseudoscientific dirge! Oh wow, that’s hilarious! I’m going to get some mileage out of this!! Cheers!!
You are very excited!
What’s funny is people saying it feels lighter then the 8+. How can something heavier feel lighter?!
I kind of laughed when I picked up my naked Max vs my 8 Plus with a case and screen protector. The weight difference is noticeable, but not a concern at all. With this stainless steel band, I expected it to weigh more vs aluminum. No complaints here. It feels premium.
Weight distribution is equally important when it comes to ergonomics, not super complicated. For example, where the bulk of the battery resides (so if it’s bottom heavy, the phone may feel less weighty towards the top).
Yes I know this. My knives I use for work are well balanced and feel lighter then they look. But comparing 2 things in which we know 1 is heavier then the other and saying it’s lighter is boneheaded.
If you’re going the semantics route maybe they should qualify with “perceived to feel lighter.” Seems unnecessary when we all understand basic numbers to spell out that it’s a perception ♂️
This. For me, I hold my Max with a more open grip than I do my X. So it’s more comfortable and I’m probably recruiting muscles in a different way.
It's heavier due to the stainless steel body and a noticeably larger battery compared to the Plus models that came before.
And that includes a glass back and wireless charging coils, which never had before the iPhone X/8.
The wireless charging coil weighs nothing at all (I know because I have torn an 8/X before). The Face ID module is light, and unsurprisingly the screen due to the OLED panel is far lighter than 8/8 Plus and previous models.
I don’t mean to be overly technical, but it’s part of my nature, but you can’t say something that’s included as a hardware component with the charging coil ‘Weighs Nothing at all’, that’s not possible. It does add weight to the iPhone one way or the other.
Interestingly enough, the iPhone XS Max is only 6g heavier over the iPhone 8+. Which likely isn’t that noticeable.
Yeah, it adds weight but once it’s seated in the chassis it’s unnoticeable.
You are correct no one is truly going to notice the weight difference in the iPhone 8+ and iPhone XS Max. Technical people have been told it weighs more so here we go. Just senseless to me, but that is my opinion!
It's just too heavy. I've been using one again today. Can't take it. Not pleasant to hold for any length of time.
I absolutely loved my 6S Plus and was so excited for the new Max. I didn’t keep it due to poor connectivity issues but that’s a whole other story.
As for the weight, I was surprised at the difference in weight. I poopooed anyone that complained about the Max being too heavy. However, in the short 5 days I had the Max, I kept looking for alternative ways to hold it as my pinky actually hurt. I ended going to a new X and it’s much more comfortable in the hand for me.
So did I.
But the standard XS is too narrow. So I'll pass on this generation of phones and save money.