iPhone 12 Pro Max So this might sound strange but I think Gold is easier to grip than Blue?

[vistokid]

So from my posts on here over the past couple of weeks I've said how the 12 Pro Max (I went with Pacific Blue) was way too slick to go caseless. I went caseless on my 11 Pro Max and liked it so I was thinking with the new design I thought it would be even better.

I just got a 12 Pro Max Gold and honestly the grip is totally different than the blue. I have no idea why but I legit think I can go caseless on it. It has a much easier grip.

Has anyone come across this? I haven't seen any posts about it.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I think you have convinced yourself there is a difference.

 

[vistokid]

I think you have convinced yourself there is a difference.

Fair statement but I'm telling you it's there. I have both sitting on my desk right now. The Gold is easier to grip than the Pacific Blue, and to be honest it's not even close.

 

[Madtiger27]

Fair statement but I'm telling you it's there. I have both sitting on my desk right now. The Gold is easier to grip than the Pacific Blue, and to be honest it's not even close.

Maybe that extra PVD or whatever coating they applied to Gold??

 

[vistokid]

Maybe that extra PVD or whatever coating they applied to Gold??

I think that's it. I'm shocked this hasn't been mentioned or noticed yet. If someone has the ability to do so please give it a go and provide your thoughts. I've been testing if for the last 30 minutes and I'm positive it's there. It's significant and I'm sticking with Gold now.

 

[internetrando]

It is coated stainless. In theory, there could be a difference between the coatings, but without scientific testing it is going to be hard to say anything definitively.

If there is a difference, it is small.

They’re both smooth—it is not like one is smooth and one is 60 grit sandpaper.

 

[anevab26]

So from my posts on here over the past couple of weeks I've said how the 12 Pro Max (I went with Pacific Blue) was way too slick to go caseless. I went caseless on my 11 Pro Max and liked it so I was thinking with the new design I thought it would be even better.

I just got a 12 Pro Max Gold and honestly the grip is totally different than the blue. I have no idea why but I legit think I can go caseless on it. It has a much easier grip.

Has anyone come across this? I haven't seen any posts about it.

Yep. Spent a lot of time in the Apple store because I noticed the same thing. Same goes for last years 11 pros. The lighter color matte glass has a tiny bit more grip than the darker glass backs. No idea why but it’s unmistakable

 

[crawltochina]

Gold has a totally different kind of coating this year than the other colors (I know, silver had no coating at all). Of course it’s gonna feel different.

 

[vistokid]

Gold has a totally different kind of coating this year than the other colors (I know, silver had no coating at all). Of course it’s gonna feel different.

Have you literally seen any news about it being grippier than the others? I haven't. I thought I would share my thoughts on it.

 

[freakomac]

I have the gold and think it seems easier to grip, I am not sure. When I tried the blue I was just being careful not to drop it, but honestly all iPhones since the iPhone 4 have always felt slippery.

 

[vistokid]

I have the gold and think it seems easier to grip, I am not sure. When I tried the blue I was just being careful not to drop it, but honestly all iPhones since the iPhone 4 have always felt slippery.

Exactly, I was just trying not to drop the blue. To me this is a game changer for those that want to go caseless.

 

[baconroll]

So from my posts on here over the past couple of weeks I've said how the 12 Pro Max (I went with Pacific Blue) was way too slick to go caseless. I went caseless on my 11 Pro Max and liked it so I was thinking with the new design I thought it would be even better.

I just got a 12 Pro Max Gold and honestly the grip is totally different than the blue. I have no idea why but I legit think I can go caseless on it. It has a much easier grip.

Has anyone come across this? I haven't seen any posts about it.

Just curious. So did you buy another phone because you thought it might be gripper? Or didn’t you like the blue.

 

[vistokid]

Just curious. So did you buy another phone because you thought it might be gripper? Or didn’t you like the blue.

I didn't care for the blue. The extra grip on the gold is a huge bonus for me at least.

 

[TheAustrianGuy]

This is psychologically logical.
As Gold is considered precious, you‘re probably unknowingly holding it more strongly

 

[vistokid]

This is psychologically logical.
As Gold is considered precious, you‘re probably unknowingly holding it more strongly

I honestly know it sounds dumb. But it's true.

Put it this way. When I had the Pacific Blue the thought of going caseless wasn't an option. I will be going caseless on the Gold (90% of the time at least).