Went from 12 PM to 13 Mini. It’s just too small….great phone, but hard to get used to from the Pro Max. I ended up returning it for a 13 Pro. This size is much more manageable.
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iPhone 13 mini Pro Max to Mini was a mistake
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Once you grow accustomed to that girth it ruins you for smaller phones
Yeah, I really wanted to love it. Was so tired of that brick in my pocket.
I went from mini to pro max. This is my first pro max, xs max was my last. Skipped the 11s and 12s for the smaller phones. Hopefully I don’t miss my 12 mini.
I went from 12 Mini to 13 Pro Max. Miss the Mini already. Pro Max battery is beast but just feels like a huge Jitter Bug phone since everything is just scaled up. Still going to give it a few more days but will probably return the 13 Pro Max.
Thanks, going to grab the next one that pops up, seems they are releasing them one at a time.
Must feel like you’re holding an iPad
Haha it really does. I wanted to try the other extreme to see what it’s like.
Went from a Pro Max to Mini. Couldn't be happier. Took a few days to get used to it but man this thing is great to hold. Hopefully I don't miss the bigger screen over the next few days 😂
Good luck to you. I just couldn’t do it. What’s great about the mini to me was you get the same amount of stuff in the screen (icons/widgets) as the bigger phones.
I strongly considered going from the XS Max to the 13 Mini, but last minute decided to go for the 13 Pro so I could get all of the newest features. It was the best decision I could’ve made.
The 13 Pro is enough of a reduction in size that I really notice and appreciate it both in hand and in my pocket, but not such a reduction where I really feel I’m missing out on screen real estate, battery life, and features. It’s exceeded my expectations so far in all aspects. The reduction in size is subtle, but just being able to reach across the screen horizontally more comfortably and taking up less pocket space has been really appreciated. But the screen is still enough to feel immersive.
I had a few moments when I first got my 13 Pro where I was regretting/missing the larger screen of my XS Max, so that helped me realize I really shouldn’t have gone with the Mini. I also really love ProMotion, the extremely good battery life, and am appreciating the cameras more than I thought I would. I think I would’ve felt like I wasted hundreds of dollars by upgrading not only to a too small phone, but to one where I missed out on a lot of the latest features I wanted.
The 13 Pro is enough of a reduction in size that I really notice and appreciate it both in hand and in my pocket, but not such a reduction where I really feel I’m missing out on screen real estate, battery life, and features. It’s exceeded my expectations so far in all aspects. The reduction in size is subtle, but just being able to reach across the screen horizontally more comfortably and taking up less pocket space has been really appreciated. But the screen is still enough to feel immersive.
I had a few moments when I first got my 13 Pro where I was regretting/missing the larger screen of my XS Max, so that helped me realize I really shouldn’t have gone with the Mini. I also really love ProMotion, the extremely good battery life, and am appreciating the cameras more than I thought I would. I think I would’ve felt like I wasted hundreds of dollars by upgrading not only to a too small phone, but to one where I missed out on a lot of the latest features I wanted.
I have always loved the larger sized screens starting with the iPhone Xs Max to the 12 Pro Max. But I was tired of having to use two hands and feeling like I was carrying around a small iPad. So this time I ordered the 13 Pro. I had bought my husband the 12 Pro max and really liked the size. So far I love my 13 Pro. The smaller size is easier for my small hands so I can use it with just one hand. I do not think I would like the mini. Too small and I wanted the better camera.
I went from the 12 Mini to 13 Pro.
I do find the Mini more comfortable to hold (I have small hands) but I missed the larger screen and better battery life. I'm really enjoying the 13 Pro with ProMotion, better cameras and obviously better battery life.
I do find the Mini more comfortable to hold (I have small hands) but I missed the larger screen and better battery life. I'm really enjoying the 13 Pro with ProMotion, better cameras and obviously better battery life.
