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iPhone 12 Pro Max Pro Max is so heavy, how to live with it?
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No one here can magically make the phone lighter for you so either get a regular 12, or mini, or invest in more belts.
I have the 12 PM and don't find it heavy but that's a subjective call. You just have to go with a smaller phone. Or wear a belt with those falling jeans.
You wear a belt, or even better, wear a belt and use a holster. Keeps all that sweat and lint off the phone too 👍
If you don't want to do either of those things, then I guess you'll have to look for a different phone or go around with "Pants on the Ground" playing as your theme song 😉
If you don't want to do either of those things, then I guess you'll have to look for a different phone or go around with "Pants on the Ground" playing as your theme song 😉
My 11 Pro Max, which weighs about the same as the 12 Pro Max feels fine. Of course, I come from using the 6+ and owning a 6s+.
If anything the 6s+ was too light for me, so the 11 Pro Max weighing a bit more is good (to me).
Of course, I'm not using my iPhone as a substitute computer, media device, or game machine so I'm not holding it 24/7.
Never noticed any of these phones weighing my pants down though. Honestly, I don't think 8oz makes much of a difference here.
If anything the 6s+ was too light for me, so the 11 Pro Max weighing a bit more is good (to me).
Of course, I'm not using my iPhone as a substitute computer, media device, or game machine so I'm not holding it 24/7.
Never noticed any of these phones weighing my pants down though. Honestly, I don't think 8oz makes much of a difference here.
Exercise, drinks loads of fluid, wear your belt tight. Or you can get a 12, 12 Mini or SE. The Pro line is heavier and it is what it is.
As someone who owns a 12 Pro Max… I also wish it was lighter. If they made a “12 Max” with aluminum sides I would buy it immediately.
What is this post even about? Are we here to complain about the weight of the largest iPhone and how it’s comparable to similar sized Android phones?
I mean. Switch to iPhone or don’t. Just find a phone you’re happy with. What the hell is the point of complaining about a phone that’s not for you?
I mean. Switch to iPhone or don’t. Just find a phone you’re happy with. What the hell is the point of complaining about a phone that’s not for you?
I absolutely love the mini. It's got a big screen, it fits comfortable in one hand even with a case, and half the time in my pocket I forget it's there. If I went with a 12 or 12PM, I'd need to go naked with it, and I'd still find it heavy.
No disrespect, but in light of current events happening, COVID in India/Asia, unrest in Myanmar, atrocities against the Uihgurs, etc it seems ridiculous to lament something as trivial as “this $1,000+ Smartphone is too heavy and makes my jeans drop…” SMH.
Because you can like something overall, but still have specific issues with it.
For instance, I hate the fugly camera bump of the iPhone 6 and up. And I have remarked on it here in these forums for years now. Yet I have owned a 6+, I currently own a 6s+ and my newest phone is an 11 Pro Max.
I like iOS, I like other characteristics about iPhone. The weight isn't an issue for me, but the camera boil? Don't like it.
And before anyone mentions a case, I'm not a case user.
iPhone Pro and Pro Max models are made of Steel Frames, so they are bound to be quite hefty, I love how heavy they are, they feel nice and weighty and high end.
If you want something lite maybe get a standard iPhone 12 or iPhone SE.
In terms of living with the weight, maybe alternate which hand you use the phone in more regularly and maybe get a case that has more rounded corners to make handling the device a little easier on the hands.
I don't know why people do this to themselves, just get a Mini and an iPad.
Have you tried removing the battery? Im sure the 12 Pro Max is lighter without the battery.
You are absolutely correct that Pro Max is too heavy. I exchanged my 12 Pro Max for regular 12 solely because of weight even though I prefer the size. The weight is primarily due to the stainless steel band. 12 Pro is 25 g heavier than 12. most of it is because of the steel band.
If Apple made 12 Max, it would be significantly lighter. Instead they 12 Mini which flopped massively. Hopefully Apple wakes up
If Apple made 12 Max, it would be significantly lighter. Instead they 12 Mini which flopped massively. Hopefully Apple wakes up
Yeah it’s okay to voice your issues with a device. The problem here is that there are other options; lighter phones to choose. Plus, forgive me for misunderstanding, but I don’t get why this was posted as a thread. How are people supposed to respond?
Also, it leaned on that “I’m coming from Android and want iPhone but [insert issue here]” trope. We get it. The Max is a large phone and it might be nice to lose some weight. BUt it’s a frickin large size phone. What do you expect?
so yeah. I think the thread is pointless. But hey... what do I know. A few of us are in here talking about it. So... \_(ツ)_/¯
One of the reason I returned 12PM and stick to xs for another year until the normal pro size inherent the max camera specs.
You want to get rid of your old Android phone because it's too heavy. Why not look for another Android phone that is lighter - one made with more plastic than metal. Did you already check this out and conclude such a phone doesn't exist?
If you really want the screen size of the PM and don't want the weight, then an iPhone is not an option for you.
If you really want the screen size of the PM and don't want the weight, then an iPhone is not an option for you.