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iPhone 14/Plus There may be a reason to pick iPhone 14 Plus: weight
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Yes the weight is nice if you go directly from a Max to it but don't let that fool you. You're going to get used to either phone and the 14 Plus is priced ridiculously considering it's already $900 the Max is only $200 more
I've never heard of anyone needing to build strength in order to hold an iPhone Pro Max
But that said, I did try a Plus briefly and went with the 14 Pro after. Same weight but the Pro feels heavier because it's so dense. Again, in the long run it's not going to matter but there is a difference if you really care about it
I've never heard of anyone needing to build strength in order to hold an iPhone Pro Max
But that said, I did try a Plus briefly and went with the 14 Pro after. Same weight but the Pro feels heavier because it's so dense. Again, in the long run it's not going to matter but there is a difference if you really care about it
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Just came back from the Apple store and you're right, the 14 Plus FELT MUCH LIGHTER than the 14, I was AMAZED. Apple makes magic happen. Also, very cool picture!
My old note 20 with a case and a 6.9” screen weighs less than my 14 pro max. I thought that was going to be an issue and it was. For two days. Now I am used to it.
I agree I have the 14 Pro. It aint going to drag your pants down unless you are one to wear them "low rider drawers"😳
Of course you're pointing out the elephant in the room, the emperor with no clothes, the thing that everyone notices but few talk about: Apple has lost its mind with this constant weight increase, and most of the iPhones are simply too heavy (not to mention uncomfortable to hold now that square sides are back).
The 8 Plus was already too heavy. Anybody who "likes" carrying that thing in their pants is in denial.
All of Apple's plus/max phones since the 6 have been too heavy, and they just keep getting heavier and heavier. They're insane--they being both Apple and their heavy, fat forking phones.
Here's a leaked mockup of the iPhone 15:
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That and it doesn’t look any better either considering it’s a fingerprint magnet.
And yes considering 99% of people throw a case on it, it really is such a pointless material.
Everyone is screaming titanium but that’s even more pointless because it’s going to be more expensive and hid as well.
The lightest, most comfortable phone to carry and hold was my old Blackberry. It was housed in plastic.
And great things were (1) you could remove the back cover and change the battery yourself, and (2) if you dropped it (which I did many times), it would just come apart, and you could snap it back together. Indestructible.
And great things were (1) you could remove the back cover and change the battery yourself, and (2) if you dropped it (which I did many times), it would just come apart, and you could snap it back together. Indestructible.
That’s a very interesting fact, which I’ve realized and got rid of my 13 Pro (regular) for a 14 Pro Max.
I’ve used every iPhone lately and here are my opinions: iPhone mini and SE are perfect weight and size for one hand. 14 Plus is good for two-handed use, since you are spreading the weight across two hands, but the Pro Max is just a little too top heavy for me due to the camera module. I actually get more “gamer thumb” using the standard 6.1” phones than anything else, because I try to use them one-handed and have short fingers. So my sweet spot is 13 mini vs 14 Plus. Unfortunately neither of those lines sold well, so who knows what I will have in a couple years. I have bought and returned so many phones this year and Mint hits me for $3 each time for a new eSIM. Oh well. Sticking with my 13 mini until the 15 comes out and will see what happens.
I just went from a 14 PM to a 13 (non-Pro). Both size and weight were factors.
If you want a 6.7" screen I highly recommend the Plus over the PM. Yes AOD is great but still not worth the weight IMO. DI is cool but not ideal ergonomically unless you have large hands. I personally (literally) can't see the difference of 120Hz.
No. I have two iPhones (14 pro max) that I carry with me daily. They aren’t heavy. I don’t understand why several people think it’s heavy… weird. Heavy equals quality. Anything less like plastic will not last long and will break easily. I like my iPhone weight, I wouldn’t complain if it was heavier than it is now. Putting the iPhone in your pocket (front pocket I’m guessing) isn’t the best place. Back pocket or shirt pocket will collect way less lint. A co worker puts his green iPhone 13 Pro Max in his from pocket, it’s filthy!!! He doesn’t care. I have the 14 pro max for the cameras.
My 14 PM is heavier than the 11 Pro it replaced. I wanted a larger screen, so was expecting a heavier phone, which it is. I like the way it balances in my hand and have no problem fitting it in my pocket. I prefer the stainless steel frame for increased durability. Overall, the extra weight is not a deal breaker for me. To each their own.
Agreed.
To me, the physical dimensions are more important.
I have a 13 Pro that's bigger than the 13 mini that I was attracted to at first, but the screen wasn't big enough for my old eyes.
OTOH, the 13 Pro Max was too large for my carry logistics.
The weight didn't even enter into the decision at all.
I wouldn't mind if it was a bit lighter, but I wouldn't care if it was a little heavier either.