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Other What are your thoughts on Titanium after some time with 15 Pro and Pro Max?
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I went with indifferent but I think it’s a huge improvement over the stainless steel. My issue is I don’t see why the pro needs a different material than the standard phones to begin with. I’d be perfectly happy with the aluminum and frosted glass they used on the 15 series, especially since it would make the phone even lighter. I would gladly pay the $200 for promotion without the pro having some kind of “premium” material.
Indifferent, first thing I do when I get a new phone is put it in a case.
I like the look of both Stainless Steel and Titanium iPhones.
Are the camera rings also titanium? Something I really like on my 15PM is the matte finish on the camera rings.
I like the look of both Stainless Steel and Titanium iPhones.
Are the camera rings also titanium? Something I really like on my 15PM is the matte finish on the camera rings.
I'm happy with it. It makes the phone much lighter. Its a smart evolution for the Iphone.
I love the look, feel, and reduced weight of the titanium. Yes, it can show smudges, but it’s nowhere near as bad as the stainless steel bands of the 14PM. I’m sold on titanium (unless it scuffs and chips really bad over time, but I don’t have any scratches yet).
I love the switch to Titanium but I'd also be happy if they just used aluminum like the non-Pro's. Stainless was way too heavy for no reason other than to appeal as "premium".
My 15 Pro is a dream to hold and use now.
My 15 Pro is a dream to hold and use now.
I have been enjoying titanium because of the weight reduction and less fingerprint compared to stainless steel. Esthetically, I don’t think titanium is better or worst than stainless steel. They give different vibes: titanium is more understated but still looks premium and stainless steel is more look at me I’m shiny and premium.
As someone who does not use a case, 15 Pro feels better in hand than the 12 and 13 did. It’s a combination on the weight and design.
We have both at home and 15pm leaps and bounds lighter than 14pm. It is also narrower so it sits right at 90 degrees in your hands given the fingers are not short but normal. 14pm noticeably wider and makes for less than ideal grip without the case.
It’s awesome. So much nicer to the touch than stainless steel. Even my blue finish 15P, which is apparently the fingerprint magnet of the 4, doesn’t get nearly as many fingerprints as my 13P. Hope they manage to make it be cooler colors in the future, though. Bland lineup this year.
ya know, the blue definitely grew on me when I saw it in person.
I think the black might be the most boring this year to me, bc doesn't seem that different than black 14 pro.
Else maybe white.
nat Tit doesn't do it for me for some reason
Indifferent - would prefer aluminum for further weight reduction
The Nat Titanium is such an unflattering shade to me. It looks like Depressing Office Building Wall Beige. I’m glad I pre ordered blue because it’s by far the winner this gen. Still would have preferred purple though. Other two colors aren’t notable to me one way or the other.
The weight being less and tied to the brushed/matte finish makes for a lighter device. Not much, but noticeable when I hold both the 13PM and 15PM in hand. It is a step in the right direction.
15PM - Blue
15PM - Blue
I thought from stock photos 'here we go again with another Pacific Blue' but nah, its a distinguished blue.
I choose indifferent. I use a case, lol.
I got the white pro max. Way better feeling and less fingerprinty than stainless for the few moments it is outside of the case. If I was going caseless, it’s possible I would prefer the aluminum. My wife got the pink 15 plus and that feels better to me.
I got the white pro max. Way better feeling and less fingerprinty than stainless for the few moments it is outside of the case. If I was going caseless, it’s possible I would prefer the aluminum. My wife got the pink 15 plus and that feels better to me.
I've tried both the Black and Blue Titanium.
Positives - It's much lighter than the 14 Pro
Negatives - The titanium finish around the frame really picks up fingerprints and temporarily stains for quite a while before fading, even when using a microfiber cloth it won't come off straight away. Only thing I've found that helps is iso-propyl alcohol.
I prefer the shiny stainless steel edge, but the weight difference makes titanium the winner.
Positives - It's much lighter than the 14 Pro
Negatives - The titanium finish around the frame really picks up fingerprints and temporarily stains for quite a while before fading, even when using a microfiber cloth it won't come off straight away. Only thing I've found that helps is iso-propyl alcohol.
I prefer the shiny stainless steel edge, but the weight difference makes titanium the winner.
I like it but it is a "fingerprint magnet". That said, so was the stainless steel. I prefer titanium over stainless steel. I have the black titanium model. Not sure how the other colours hold up.
the titanium feels and looks 1000% times better. not that it really matters because i have a case on it. i could never go back to stainless steel. i have always been a fan of aluminium and titanium feels close to it but probably more prone to finger prints.
the titanium feels and looks 1000% times better. not that it really matters because i have a case on it. i could never go back to stainless steel. i have always been a fan of aluminium and titanium feels close to it but probably more prone to finger prints.
I like the feel and the weight on it. I'm sold. Less fingerprints too.
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I put indifferent but after reading some posts I could not help myself and took the case off that I have had since day one... do I dare?