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I hope it’s true so that there will be more 12 Pro Max’s available to preorder.
It won me over haha 😁
I only check in on this thread to look at your avatar pic 🤣
GM, I went to my local Apple store, and checked out the 12. I have a 11 pro, and the 12 is definitely lighter. I could feel the difference right away. If it’s light enough or narrow enough for you, don’t know. The S10 plus I have is wider than the 12.
Thanks. I don’t have an 11Pro to compare it too. I have an SE2020.
The 12Pro is top heavy when I rest it on my pinky shelf.
With my SE2020 my fingers are able to rest on the back of the phone vs the 12P my fingers only go up 3/4 of the way so there’s too heaviness.
I think I found out the issue with me.
My SE2020 in a Magpul case is the same size as my 12P in a Pitaka case.
You would think since both are same size what’s the problem.
It’s the screen. Even though both are same size in form with the 12P with 1 hand I have to fiddle and / or stretch too much to get my thumb to the top of the screen and fiddle and / stretch too much to get to opposite corner of top of screen.
Where web start about 1/4 from top of phone that’s where I can put my thumbs comfortably. I can’t go past.
See the line underneath cancel Reply Topic Reply, I can get my thumb up to that line under Reply and Reply Topic without any fiddling around and stretching 1 handed.
I was referring to the regular 12. I imagine the 12P would be heavier. I noticed on oled phones including Samsung's, that they are made narrower. Don't know why.
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I am returning my Pro for the 12 for the reasons you’ve stated. I’ll wait til the pro is lighter in a later model and the pandemic has ended. Then it will be practical for me to use a pro model again.
Note: I’ve had the X/XS/11 Pro prior to the 12/12 Pro. The Pro is not worth it unless you want the Max. The 12 is the ultimate consumer phone for 2020.
Talk about over thinking it, do you only have one hand? Even the Se and the mini won’t be able to be used one hand all the time.I think I found out the issue with me.
My SE2020 in a Magpul case is the same size as my 12P in a Pitaka case.
You would think since both are same size what’s the problem.
It’s the screen. Even though both are same size in form with the 12P with 1 hand I have to fiddle and / or stretch too much to get my thumb to the top of the screen and fiddle and / stretch too much to get to opposite corner of top of screen.
Where web start about 1/4 from top of phone that’s where I can put my thumbs comfortably. I can’t go past.
See the line underneath cancel Reply Topic Reply, I can get my thumb up to that line under Reply and Reply Topic without any fiddling around and stretching 1 handed.
Though I wouldn’t classify 12/12 pro as an exclusive one hand device I am surprised by how one handable it is for some operations
That narrowed width really helps vs xr/11
That narrowed width really helps vs xr/11
I’m pleased with how the 12 handles as I was fearing it to be too bulky and heavy. I was pleasantly surprised to feel how light it is by comparison to my previous phone.
My return to iOS has been positive with apps for sure.
I for one enjoy reading your posts @ssledoux
My return to iOS has been positive with apps for sure.
I for one enjoy reading your posts @ssledoux
I thought it would be borderline 1 handed but it isn’t even that. There are some instances where I can use 1 handed but 80% of the time I find I have to use 2 handed. 50/50 I could live with. Plus it’s significantly heavier for me than the SE020.
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From my perspective going from 11 Pro Max to 12 Pro - this phone is a joy to use with one hand. Heh.
. I see your point tho - sometimes I have to slide the phone down a little to get something on the top left (I’m right handed).
Just wanted to update and say that I’ve officially started to really enjoy and appreciate the 12. I think the Loopy case, when it finally arrives, is gonna seal the deal. My makeshift loopy isn’t bad, but it’s not the same.
The screen is so responsive, I barely even have to touch my thumb to it to swipe, and I’m definitely enjoying having a bigger display. I’m getting used to the swiping gestures again, and I can ALMOST get my apps to pop up so I can close them on the first try. ;-p
I’m loving the camera. I didn’t think the pictures looked that different until I blew them up on the SE/12. They definitely stay sharper when zooming them in on the 12, which is nice if I need to crop or want to print.
I have missed my Touch ID a little, especially the last couple days when I was out running errands, but that’s not really the norm for me, so it’s doable.
All in all I think I’m gonna be really glad I stuck with it.
The screen is so responsive, I barely even have to touch my thumb to it to swipe, and I’m definitely enjoying having a bigger display. I’m getting used to the swiping gestures again, and I can ALMOST get my apps to pop up so I can close them on the first try. ;-p
I’m loving the camera. I didn’t think the pictures looked that different until I blew them up on the SE/12. They definitely stay sharper when zooming them in on the 12, which is nice if I need to crop or want to print.
I have missed my Touch ID a little, especially the last couple days when I was out running errands, but that’s not really the norm for me, so it’s doable.
All in all I think I’m gonna be really glad I stuck with it.
I'm glad you're getting settled in to your new phone. One thing that I've found that helps with my 11 Pro, is to use back tap and set the two tap to reachability. This allows me to gently tap twice on the back of the phone and the screen goes down so I can reach the top of what is displayed one handed. I can do the two tap one handed as well. Has made a big difference for me.Just wanted to update and say that I’ve officially started to really enjoy and appreciate the 12. I think the Loopy case, when it finally arrives, is gonna seal the deal. My makeshift loopy isn’t bad, but it’s not the same.
The screen is so responsive, I barely even have to touch my thumb to it to swipe, and I’m definitely enjoying having a bigger display. I’m getting used to the swiping gestures again, and I can ALMOST get my apps to pop up so I can close them on the first try. ;-p
I’m loving the camera. I didn’t think the pictures looked that different until I blew them up on the SE/12. They definitely stay sharper when zooming them in on the 12, which is nice if I need to crop or want to print.
I have missed my Touch ID a little, especially the last couple days when I was out running errands, but that’s not really the norm for me, so it’s doable.
All in all I think I’m gonna be really glad I stuck with it.
Not sure if this will help, but having followed your journey online with this new phone, maybe it will help with the gestures etc.
Go to settings/accessibility/touch/back tap and you can set it up and give it a try.
Yes - it basically moves whatever is on the display down about 2-3 inches. Effectively making what was at the top of the screen just above mid-screen.
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Never knew that was even an option. I don’t really pay attention to those details. ;-p
I usually have a case on, well actually always, so IDK if that’ll be an option for me.