iPhone Air Returned the Air ... wanted to keep it.

[stanza.richi]

This might be a shock… I returned the 17 Pro and now have the iPhone Air! 😀

The look & premium in hand feel are unmatched. It leaves the Pro in the dust in that regard.

Also I’ve already talked an out my carpel tunnel and hand surgery’s, the Air gave me no pain at all with my hand.

Despite its smaller footprint the 17 Pro just felt too bulky and heavy, also the Air’s larger screen is much nicer for how much better it feels in the hand.

Battery life was closer than I thought it would be for my usage case.

For me the Air is a much nicer device to use.

Nice to see you back to the light side!

 

[Tikatika]

Well I’ve returned my Air and got a deep blue 17 Pro. Loved the Air and it wasn’t an easy decision after using it for a week.

Guess I couldn’t live with the single camera as there’s been a few times I’ve wanted the ultra wide lens and extra zoom, especially for some portraits from a distance. The extra battery life will also be welcome.

Having held both now, the Air is definitely more premium and elegant and feels better in hand & just hits different with its thinness, I’ll miss that but have gained in other areas.

Function over form in my case. Big battle with head vs heart!

The 17 Pro isn’t an attractive device but I think a design change was overdue, this colour is the best out of the 3 IMO.

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Wow, I’m shocked! I just today complimented you on your stunning Air photos. I am researching Air vs the 17PM and was heavily influenced by your quality photos.

 

[James6s]

Wow, I’m shocked! I just today complimented you on your stunning Air photos. I am researching Air vs the 17PM and was heavily influenced by your quality photos.

Well I returned the 17 Pro! The Air just hits different, the look, the in hand feel is amazing and unmatched.

I look forward to sharing more shots from the Air 😁

 

[Tikatika]

This might be a shock… I returned the 17 Pro and now have the iPhone Air! 😀

The look & premium in hand feel are unmatched. It leaves the Pro in the dust in that regard.

Also I’ve already talked an out my carpel tunnel and hand surgery’s, the Air gave me no pain at all with my hand.

Despite its smaller footprint the 17 Pro just felt too bulky and heavy, also the Air’s larger screen is much nicer for how much better it feels in the hand.

Battery life was closer than I thought it would be for my usage case.

For me the Air is a much nicer device to use.

Bravo! I was hoping to hear this. My Air is arriving today. It is replacing my 15PM. I had no intention of upgrading this year but a FedEx misdelivered/replacement/trade-in/return nightmare resulted in a $600 gift card from Apple. With that and the trade-in of my 15PM, the new Air will be zero dollars. I don’t care about the speaker, wide angle camera, slow charging issues being complained about. The only thing concerning is reports of heating. /excited

 

[James6s]

Bravo! I was hoping to hear this. My Air is arriving today. It is replacing my 15PM. I had no intention of upgrading this year but a FedEx misdelivered/replacement/trade-in/return nightmare resulted in a $600 gift card from Apple. With that and the trade-in of my 15PM, the new Air will be zero dollars. I don’t care about the speaker, wide angle camera, slow charging issues being complained about. The only thing concerning is reports of heating. /excited

Brilliant! I’m sure you’re going to love it… best way to spend that $600 gift card! 😁

The charging is only slower compared to the 40w on the other new iPhones, it isn’t slow slow so don’t worry.

Heating isn’t an issue for me, sure it gets warms sometimes but so did the 17 Pro and previous iPhones I’ve used.

Let us know how you get on with it, enjoy!

 

[saberfi]

I’m glad you are back using the Air again, James. 😁

You are a good champion on these forums for whatever phone you are using with your photography etc. 👍

 

[MaxVerstappen]

This might be a shock… I returned the 17 Pro and now have the iPhone Air! 😀

The look & premium in hand feel are unmatched. It leaves the Pro in the dust in that regard.

Also I’ve already talked an out my carpel tunnel and hand surgery’s, the Air gave me no pain at all with my hand.

Despite its smaller footprint the 17 Pro just felt too bulky and heavy, also the Air’s larger screen is much nicer for how much better it feels in the hand.

Battery life was closer than I thought it would be for my usage case.

For me the Air is a much nicer device to use.

Nice one matey 😎👍

 

[turbineseaplane]

If you want something light then you should keep the Air. Being 40 grams lighter is a huge difference in real life, as you are finding out yourself.

Sure is!
It's another thing Mini phone lovers enjoy (reduced weight), as it's another 24 grams lighter than the Air.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I agree with you, the 17 Pro is definitely easier to grip/hold and navigate the screen because it's not as wide as the Air. But overall I think it's just too heavy imo.

It makes me so happy to see people discussing phones getting too wide and too heavy.

I really hope Apple considers those factors more on future models.

 

[rui no onna]

Sure is!
It's another thing Mini phone lovers enjoy (reduced weight), as it's another 24 grams lighter than the Air.

And the OG SE was even lighter at 113g. Even the iPhone 6 was a mere 129g.