Had the 12 mini, superb phone but decided to try a max phone for the 13. Other than the finding it hard to pocket the beast, everything else is great. Some software issues but should be fine after updates.
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iPhone 13 Pro Max More popular 13 pro or 13 pro max
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My 13 Pro Max has an Otterbox Defender Pro case on it. It is still pocketable.
I've never used large versions, but this time after reading and watching reviews, I decided to change my X to pro max. The battery life on the new phone is very noteworthy - it is simply impossible to discharge it 
Given that I plan to use this phone for at least several years, the battery reserve will be very useful. The size and weight are still unusual, but I think I can get used to it. It is usually said that getting used to the new dimensions takes about 1-2 weeks. I only use it for 5 days. Now I'm picking up my old iPhone 7 and it seems so microscopic and easy
Well, if I'm still not used to it, I'll give it to my wife, instead of her 11
Given that I plan to use this phone for at least several years, the battery reserve will be very useful. The size and weight are still unusual, but I think I can get used to it. It is usually said that getting used to the new dimensions takes about 1-2 weeks. I only use it for 5 days. Now I'm picking up my old iPhone 7 and it seems so microscopic and easy Well, if I'm still not used to it, I'll give it to my wife, instead of her 11
I always went with the regular one, with the one exception where I picked the iPhone 8 Plus. But very, very shortly after, I bought the iPhone X. Since then, I always picked the regular model. But I decided to get crazy this time around, to get that extra screen estate and battery life. It's a beefy phone, but absolutely zero regrets about going large.
I'm not saying I would never return to the regular size again, though. It depends on a few factors, like battery life but potential other differences as well. Last year, with the iPhone 12 Pro series, I was disappointed that only the 12 Pro Max got sensor-shift OIS, larger pixels and slightly further zoom as well. While not incredibly huge differences, I thought it was a bad choice to give the larger phone extra capabilities, considering the regular one was expensive enough already.
And they've done this in the past (iPhone 6 Plus got OIS whereas the regular 6 had to do with only EIS). And the iPhone 7 Plus got the telephoto lens (+ portrait photos) whereas the regular 7 didn't.
Now, lucky enough they didn't go that way with the iPhone 13 Pro series. So that wouldn't have been a reason to go to the Pro Max anyway. The larger screen and battery sizes on the other hand are great reasons.
I'm not saying I would never return to the regular size again, though. It depends on a few factors, like battery life but potential other differences as well. Last year, with the iPhone 12 Pro series, I was disappointed that only the 12 Pro Max got sensor-shift OIS, larger pixels and slightly further zoom as well. While not incredibly huge differences, I thought it was a bad choice to give the larger phone extra capabilities, considering the regular one was expensive enough already.
And they've done this in the past (iPhone 6 Plus got OIS whereas the regular 6 had to do with only EIS). And the iPhone 7 Plus got the telephoto lens (+ portrait photos) whereas the regular 7 didn't.
Now, lucky enough they didn't go that way with the iPhone 13 Pro series. So that wouldn't have been a reason to go to the Pro Max anyway. The larger screen and battery sizes on the other hand are great reasons.
I ended up with the Pro and it’s definitely the size I preferred. But, the camera wasn’t the upgrade I thought it would be and I still struggle a little with OLED screens so I sent it back.
They should give the iPad mini phone capabilities, no? ?I must be a giant as I look at my 13 Pro Max and think, I wish it was bigger
I have choosed the 13 Pro. The reason is very simple. I have short fingers. And I dont want to carry a heavy phone.
