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What model are you getting?


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With just over an hour ago it is with regret I must inform all of you, my friends in the UK preorder thread, that I am in the grip of an existential crisis about colour.

I'd been all set to break with convention and make my 14th iPhone a silver model, but just been watching some YouTube videos of the 13 Pro silver hands on and have gone into a state of painful agonising over whether it's just too shiny and blingy for me. It feels different to the type of silver of the old aluminium iPhones or the Mac lines.

Time is ticking rather quickly by and my heart rate is increasing, sweat forming on my brow, breathing a little more shallow 😉 I'm begging someone to help me off this terrifying cliff edge I've found myself on. Do I stick to what I know and go Space Black, or shake it up and go silver, even if it might be a bit too white and blingy and shiny?

If not it'll have to be "Hey Siri, flip a coin" with SB for heads and silver for tails. 🤦🏼‍♂️😂
The silver is neutral and classy but definitely brighter than the space black. Depends on what kind of case you’ll be putting it in? I saw a video of the space black and it’s really dark and the sides are very blingy too!
 
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yeah i think it will be over the phone only. online they have never done it from memory.
 
The silver is neutral and classy but definitely brighter than the space black. Depends on what kind of case you’ll be putting it in? I saw a video of the space black and it’s really dark and the sides are very blingy too!
I have always been a reckless, caseless nomad! So I think that's why I think it's more of an agonising decision - if I was putting it straight in a case I doubt I'd care all that much as the sides/back are covered anyway.

Have you had silver models of 12 or 13 Pro models? Are the sides like, super shiny mirrors?
 
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I have always been a reckless, caseless nomad! So I think that's why I think it's more of an agonising decision - if I was putting it straight in a case I doubt I'd care all that much as the sides/back are covered anyway.
It’s a personal and subjective thing but I like the silver to match my silver Mbp14 for it’s retro look and the cameras pop. I’m ordering the space black for my other half because he loves how dark it is compared to his current graphite.
 
With just over an hour ago it is with regret I must inform all of you, my friends in the UK preorder thread, that I am in the grip of an existential crisis about colour.

I'd been all set to break with convention and make my 14th iPhone a silver model, but just been watching some YouTube videos of the 13 Pro silver hands on and have gone into a state of painful agonising over whether it's just too shiny and blingy for me. It feels different to the type of silver of the old aluminium iPhones or the Mac lines.

Time is ticking rather quickly by and my heart rate is increasing, sweat forming on my brow, breathing a little more shallow 😉 I'm begging someone to help me off this terrifying cliff edge I've found myself on. Do I stick to what I know and go Space Black, or shake it up and go silver, even if it might be a bit too white and blingy and shiny?

If not it'll have to be "Hey Siri, flip a coin" with SB for heads and silver for tails. 🤦🏼‍♂️😂


PS - I have never used a case so colour is quite important to me!
I also do not use a case, and I’ve been Silver since the 5s.. but indeed, I agree, it looks too blingy for me now the sides are flat (I’m coming from an 11 pro) so I’m going for Space Black this time round.
 
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Out with the old and in with the new, comparing it to my 13 Pro Max case there’s a couple notable differences, larger camera cutout and the lock button has been moved down ever so slightly.
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🤯 Introducing further variables to this precipitous situation poses a serious risk to my dwindling sanity at this time.
Sending you lots of prayers and thoughts in this tough time. You can help confuse me - I'm still undecided between the Pro Max and Pro. The main thing that's worrying me is battery life...
 
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Sending you lots of prayers and thoughts in this tough time. You can help confuse me - I'm still undecided between the Pro Max and Pro. The main thing that's worrying me is battery life...
I’m moving down to the pro from the max. Battery life should be fine. I only need a full day. My 13pm did nearly 2. It it’s not necessary. I just want to decrease the size and weight of that thing.
 
It’s a personal and subjective thing but I like the silver to match my silver Mbp14 for it’s retro look and the cameras pop. I’m ordering the space black for my other half because he loves how dark it is compared to his current graphite.
This is the case for the Defence.
I also do not use a case, and I’ve been Silver since the 5s.. but indeed, I agree, it looks too blingy for me now the sides are flat (I’m coming from an 11 pro) so I’m going for Space Black this time round.
And this, the case for the Prosecution.

🥴

@MacMandy You have the same set up as what I was aiming for (silver MBP14 w/ silver iPhone) and think it looks good/matches despite the iPhone being more white/glass with steel edges vs aluminium of Mac, right?

But @Lukkee24 you make an excellent point about it looking too blingy - BUT you haven't actually had/used a silver since the went shiny/flat in the 12 series, right, so you're basing your thoughts on pictures like myself?
 
Some say Dino still walks among us…. Who’ll ever know the truth?? Although Dino if you’re out there drop me a DM so I know you’re ok 😂 it’s not the same without you


Also question for @Jinjin as I’ve not ordered a case seperately before…. If I order a case over the weekend they won’t lump it with my iPhone order will they? Don’t want to risk delays
no, they seem to come separately now so won't be bundled (in my recent experience)

I'll be ordering a elderberry in about an hour!
 
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This is the case for the Defence.

And this, the case for the Prosecution.

🥴

@MacMandy You have the same set up as what I was aiming for (silver MBP14 w/ silver iPhone) and think it looks good/matches despite the iPhone being more white/glass with steel edges vs aluminium of Mac, right?

But @Lukkee24 you make an excellent point about it looking too blingy - BUT you haven't actually had/used a silver since the went shiny/flat in the 12 series, right, so you're basing your thoughts on pictures like myself?
I’m actually ordering deep purple for myself. It’s my favourite colour and I’ve wanted a purple pro for yonks! Silver would be my second choice. I also use Apple cases or a clear spigen when out of the house.
 
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I’m moving down to the pro from the max. Battery life should be fine. I only need a full day. My 13pm did nearly 2. It it’s not necessary. I just want to decrease the size and weight of that thing.
Yeah that's how I'm feeling - besides with MagSafe I can just grab an Anker charger and top up as I need. I'm not a particularly heavy user but I do appreciate not having to charge my phone as much!
 
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I’m actually ordering deep purple for myself. It’s my favourite colour and I’ve wanted a purple pro for yonks! Silver would be my second choice. I also use Apple cases or a clear spigen when out of the house.
You got the purple iPhone 12, when it was announced mid-season? I remember how excited you were, haha!
 
I’m actually ordering deep purple for myself. It’s my favourite colour and I’ve wanted a purple pro for yonks! Silver would be my second choice. I also use Apple cases or a clear spigen when out of the house.
I'm actually (like, seriously genuinely actually) going to flip a coin about my colour choice. I have faith the universe will intervene and move me back to the dark phone if it's what is right. 😂 Jesus wept what is life?
 
Yeah that's how I'm feeling - besides with MagSafe I can just grab an Anker charger and top up as I need. I'm not a particularly heavy user but I do appreciate not having to charge my phone as much!
I have the Apple battery pack and if I know it’s going to be a heavy day, I attach it at the start and then take it off when it’s empty, or I keep it in my bag to add some charge whilst it’s in my bag. I’ve been using a temp reg 13 for a couple of weeks since I sold my 13pm and the size is lovely and fits much better in places. The battery has lasted me all day and the 14 pro battery is even better.
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