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Torn between gold and blue, I have a gold XS Max at the moment and I feel like a change but I think I may go gold again?

The nice thing about this years gold color is the back of the phone is a more subtle gold color rather then the same as the sides. Gives variation in what you see without overloading on the same finish.
 
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Me too! For every reason you mention as well as I love the sharp, clean look of silver. The darker muted colors are drab and boring to me. The clean Silver/White and shiny silver is an ALL GO FOR ME!

I use to be a Silver guy for years, but since it’s so shiny doesn't that mean it will be the first to not be so shiny after handling it so much? That’s what I was afraid of this year!
 
Initially wanted to go back to silver, but I’m not loving the ultra blingy sides. So graphite it is—the stainless steel is more subdued which works better for me.
 
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Initially wanted to go back to silver, but I’m not loving the ultra blingy sides. So graphite it is—the stainless steel is more subdued which works better for me.

This is was exactly my thinking too. But the Gold! Never got Gold before, if any year to get Gold it’s this one!
 
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I use to be a Silver guy for years, but since it’s so shiny doesn't that mean it will be the first to not be so shiny after handling it so much? That’s what I was afraid of this year!
I take good care of my stuff. 🙂 I also have the SS Apple Watch 4 that is in pristine condition so, no.
 
Thank you for making sure those 2 colors will be available for someone else to order since you clearly won’t be ordering a phone in either silver or graphite.
I just validated the two colors that you’re getting for yourself and your wife and now you’re attacking me for it? I can’t read sarcasm from typed communication 💁🏻
 
Torn between gold and blue, I have a gold XS Max at the moment and I feel like a change but I think I may go gold again?
Your instincts and your taste is correct. I currently have the 12 pro in gold that I will be exchanging for the promax and let me tell you girl, it is awesome. All the girls gave me compliments today on it and deservedly so. It looks so rich
 
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The Apple employee and I agreed that silver was the worst of the bunch. It was also the only one that had micro scratches all over it. Every single one on display. The graphite had a midnight green look to it from different angles, the back and sides were off putting together. The only two colors in the game this year are pac blue and gold. Feel sorry for ya if you choose the other two
I always go silver. This will go in a case and get traded in next year for the 13.
 
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I just validated the two colors that you’re getting for yourself and your wife and now you’re attacking me for it? I can’t read sarcasm from typed communication 💁🏻
I was being sarcastic.

I think it is interesting why someone would tell people that they feel sorry for their choice of color. I don’t choose a color based on anyone’s validation. I choose a color based on what I like. I think all the colors look sharp this year. I really like the contrast of polished and matte finishes. I have gone for silver in past years and wanted something a little different. That is why I chose the Pacific blue.
 
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Have anyone going for the Max held or been with the 12 pro for a few days now and any concerns on weight? Bulk? It’s gonna be a bulky one ....
Well weight is definitely perceivable. My girlfriend upgraded from an 11 Pro to a 12 pro and the weight felt like night and day. As far as the size of the Max, just do what I did. Go to Bestbuy or Walmart and hold a case for the Pro Max. They've had them in store for a couple days now.
 
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I’ve been stuck between silver and graphite. Silver is clean beautiful color this year while the graphite is really sleek

Guess I need to watch more unboxing videos
 
I must have missed a color announcement. Does the P in PB stand for pink?
I can’t tell what’s sarcasm and what’s not in this thread, but PB stands for pacific blue. The person who said it’s not for a man later said he/she was kidding.
 
Definitely Pacific Blue.
Same here, was on the fence about getting pacific blue, but after seeing it in store it looks blue instead of charcoal like the midnight green color from last year.

Now if apple would hurry up and show us what colors they are releasing for the leather cases, don’t understand why they don’t put them up on their website like the other cases that say coming soon. 🥺
 
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