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iPhone 12 Pro Max Pro Max is so heavy, how to live with it?
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I was thinking the same thing. 1st world problems....
Just get a 1st gen SE, weighs in at a whopping 120grams. I often forget which pocket it's in.
100% agreed. It annoys me when people give knee-jerk responses.
Person A: "I wish the new iMac had more ports"
Person B: "Apple computers aren't for you. Buy a Windows machine and shut up."
LOL!
I'm going to give the OP the benefit of the doubt and assume he's just asking for advice and not complaining.
I have the 12PM with the wallet on the back and I carry it in loose sweatpants. My pants seem to stay up fine. Perhaps the cut of your clothes or where you are placing the phone is the problem. Maybe something as simple as a holster, even though it will add more weight, will redistribute things and help.
I have the 12PM with the wallet on the back and I carry it in loose sweatpants. My pants seem to stay up fine. Perhaps the cut of your clothes or where you are placing the phone is the problem. Maybe something as simple as a holster, even though it will add more weight, will redistribute things and help.
I don't think that's nearly the same thing. An iPhone is heavy and he asked for tips to live with it. Not sure how anyone could provide any specific tips here. It is what it is, and no one in this thread is able to do something about it. There are other options that address that specific concern but unfortunately it's a trade off as you'll miss the size or some of the camera features.
And BTW, I am no fanboy or anything, I would be found dead before using a Mac, and I do not even own an iPhone 12 model as I found no compelling reason to upgrade from my 11 Pro Max. But realistically the OP has two options: Buy another phone (including other iPhone 12 models) or learn to live with it, which might include exercising so it doesn't seem as heavy or wearing the belt tighter. Not sure what else can anyone advise to the OP.
I agree. I have a 11 Pro Max. Fully accept its gonna be heavier in exchange for the bigger screen, but hate that glass back. It's like putting a slice of lead on the the phone. And it's a whole other side that can shatter. I would give up wireless charging for an Aluminium back that's lighter and more durable.
@usagora was more referring to another user's comment.
Some believe (not necessarily the user that made the comment) that anything less than total happiness with an Apple product means you shouldn't own it.
The 12 max dragged my pants a bit. I could always tell where it was and yes I do lift weights! lol so I’m not some weakling.
I have a 12 Pro Max, I use the Pelican Voyager. Not cheap but built like a tank, and the kickstand is gravy.
I certainly wasn’t suggesting that anyone has to be 100% happy or don’t own it. I have lots of problems with Apple products, even though I own several of them.
My comments may seem a bit... aggressive... I just really don’t know what the OP wanted from this. Other people have been creative in trying to provide thoughtful responses. It would help me if the OP could provide a little more context to the conversation. Otherwise I can just say “yeah, it’d be nice if the phone was lighter. But it’s not. So...” \_(ツ)_/¯
I get it. I wasn't implying you felt that way based on your past reply to me. Note the parenthesis where I said "not necessarily the user that made the comment". I was even trying to avoid naming you.
I was merely pointing out that there are others in this forum who feel this way (not you).
No worries.
Wow haven’t seen a phone stuck to a hip in awhile other than the elderly men in my area. Silly look imo
Well, at 37 years of age, I guess I look like a "silly old man" to you (actually used holsters in my 20s too). Police and military have all sorts of things connected to their belt. I guess you think that's a "silly old man" look to you too. You do it because it's practical - not a fashion statement. I've carried my phone both in my pocket and with a holster. Holster is by far more comfortable and keeps the phone away from sweat and lint (I'm very active). Do what works for you, but when someone is complaining the phone is causing their pants to fall down, I think that's far more silly than using a holster.
What are you getting on about with the police and fire. kinda different. But whatever
Kinda like Fanny packs. Way out of style. And silly looking
btw. I’m 51.
This was one reasons I preferred the 6+ over the 6s+. It was heavier. I like the solid feel of a heavier phone in my hand. The weight of my 11 Pro Max, which is similar to the 12 Pro Max, feels just fine to me.
Well your logic was a phone attached to your hip via a holster was a silly old man look, yet police and military (didn't mention fire, but that also works) have all sorts of things attached to their hip, often including a phone. So you'd have to conclude that they look like silly old men too, if you're consistent. The point is this is a matter of practicality. If you think the way you carry your phone is a fashion statement, you have taken vanity to a whole new level!