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iPhone 16 Pro Max Upgraded my dad from iPhone 6 to 16 PM (pictured)

Damn, I hadn't seen a picture of an iPhone 6 in a while. The camera placement and the lines really make me think Apple developed it faster than they would have normally liked, in response to Android threat. Stark contrast to how much better-looking the 5 series was!
 
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Saturn007 said:
Still rockin' the original 2016 iPhone SE. Perfect size, fits easily in pocket, real home button remains a treat, cell phone reception great, apps are speedy, camera fine, etc. use it for all manner of things, including astronomy simulations, ebook reading, small spreadsheets and databases, playing various word and math games, note taking, todos, calendar, etc. No complaints whatsoever.

My iPod Touch 6th generation handles even more of all that — that still remains a magical, lightweight, svelte device.

I have big hands, yet still reach for it rather than a 3rd iPhone 2022 that also own. That 2022 is cumbersome to hold, even uncomfortable, and tiring. Still haven’t gotten used to the haptic fake button.

I can't even imagine handling an iPhone 16 Pro Max — I’d need a carrying case just to schlep that around. Certainly wouldn't fit in my front shirt pocket, pants pocket, bathrobe pocket, or windbreaker pocket as the iPhoneSE DOES.

Nevertheless, I get the appeal of a big phone, especially if it's your primary daily driver and primary means of web browsing and photo taking. I do most of my web browsing on an iPad and Mac and take most of my photos with a Canon digicam, the SX720 with 40x zoom. Still, I also do some of both with my iPhone SE 2016!

Your Dad has to be amazed by the change in his phone. It'd be interesting to read more about his adjustments to the new HUGE phone, but also what he particularly likes and what he finds key improvements!
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Agreed.
Still rocking my 2016 iPhone SE too.
Also just got myself an iPod Touch 7... lighter = better for me! The 7 runs super fast and runs the exact iOS as the SE (15).
 
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I bet that jump feels great. Will likely be blown away by the battery life!
 
Saturn007 said:
Still rockin' the original 2016 iPhone SE. Perfect size, fits easily in pocket, real home button remains a treat, cell phone reception great, apps are speedy, camera fine, etc. use it for all manner of things, including astronomy simulations, ebook reading, small spreadsheets and databases, playing various word and math games, note taking, todos, calendar, etc. No complaints whatsoever.

My iPod Touch 6th generation handles even more of all that — that still remains a magical, lightweight, svelte device.

I have big hands, yet still reach for it rather than a 3rd iPhone 2022 that also own. That 2022 is cumbersome to hold, even uncomfortable, and tiring. Still haven’t gotten used to the haptic fake button.

I can't even imagine handling an iPhone 16 Pro Max — I’d need a carrying case just to schlep that around. Certainly wouldn't fit in my front shirt pocket, pants pocket, bathrobe pocket, or windbreaker pocket as the iPhoneSE DOES.

Nevertheless, I get the appeal of a big phone, especially if it's your primary daily driver and primary means of web browsing and photo taking. I do most of my web browsing on an iPad and Mac and take most of my photos with a Canon digicam, the SX720 with 40x zoom. Still, I also do some of both with my iPhone SE 2016!

Your Dad has to be amazed by the change in his phone. It'd be interesting to read more about his adjustments to the new HUGE phone, but also what he particularly likes and what he finds key improvements!
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I hear ya on the 2016 SE. It’s truly the perfect size. Curious… what iOS software version number is your SE on? I find iOS 15 battery life to be terrible even with a healthy battery. Even iOS 13 is pushing it to me but much more tolerable
 
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I have a 6 i still use occasionally. That bugger is perfectly sized but oh boy is it rough doing anything more than communications with it. Most taps in even native apps come after a 3-5 second delay, & often times that means missing time-sensitive commands & calls, and most apps old enough to work on iOS from a few years ago won't even work anymore. No bank apps, parking, reservations & ordering, etc... but eh, I guess it just keeps me spending cash locally instead of sending my $ to the gaping maw of the silicon valley money funnel, which at this point is good.
 
bigjnyc said:
Whoa what a stark difference. I wish I had this kind of discipline and then upgrades would be mind blowing lol. Anway just wanted to share some pictures because I thought the contrast in size, screen quality and camera module was quite startling. View attachment 2434195

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i remember back then when people were complaining about the 6's protruding camera lense. nowadays you couldn't sell a "pro" or flagship-smartphone with such a small camera bump. consumers would laugh at you.
 
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timsutcliffe said:
Very cool. But would you mind asking him to check his emails?!
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Brother, you haven’t seen nothin’ yet. This is what happens when you have 4 emails in the default app and get ~25 a day 😂
 

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