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iPhone 17 What iPhone did you stick with?
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Ultimately the 17, and I’ve had the Air and Pro as well. I’m a “function over form” and practicality guy. So as much as I appreciated the feel of the Air and the “workhorse” nature of the Pro, I just couldn’t get over the fact that the 17 is more bang for the buck than both for me - where the Air’s primary tangible advantage is its feel (and only a slight advantage at that IMO), and the Pro’s primary tangible advantages are the telephoto and slightly better battery (telephoto is nice, but I don’t need it enough to justify a 35% price increase from the 17).
I’ve always had the Pro and Pro Max size since the 6S, so upgrading to the 17PM was a no brainer. Almost a month in and I’m happy with my decision. The battery life from my 15PM has been great not having to worry about charging twice a day, having the bigger screen size, and cooler phone with usage. I also do not use a case but use MagSafe phone backs and have no scratches on the sides nor top and bottom of my phone. Even with Apples decision to move to aluminum, it didn’t make me second guess upgrading.
I went with the 17 Pro Max coming from the 15 Pro. I had had a larger iPhone in the past and missed the longer battery life. Didn’t necessarily need to upgrade but orange is my favorite color…
I eventually stuck with the Air after getting into a mess and also getting the 17 Pro as I talked myself out of keeping my launch day Air.
The 17 Pro got returned and I went back to the space black Air. The form factor, it’s looks and feel in hand are on another level, that matters to me more than the supposed compromises. I don’t even feel it has any compromises and I simply love this device and it’s an absolute pleasure to use.
The 17 Pro got returned and I went back to the space black Air. The form factor, it’s looks and feel in hand are on another level, that matters to me more than the supposed compromises. I don’t even feel it has any compromises and I simply love this device and it’s an absolute pleasure to use.
I have an upgrade due in December and can't make my mind up at all!
The 17 comes in that lovely sage colour and I have no complaints about the 16 beyond my chosen level of storage. A bigger battery, VRR, larger display and more storage for the same cost is a steal.
Whenever I take my camera out I always slap on a 200mm lens, so I feel the call of the 8x on the Pro. I'd shoot nigh on everything at that focal length. My concern is it doesn't fit in my Backbone and my iPhone remains my main gaming device. I wouldn't buy the Max because it doesn't fit my hands. Dark Blue in an orange case all the way.
As a student and practicioner of Product Design I am drawn to the Air like a moth to a flame. The design is the point and its gorgeous. I can live with one camera, a mono speaker and the battery would be better than the 16. It would also fit in my Backbone. The lack of video-out is actually a negative as I like to use my iPhone as a console in hotels when travelling and the screen is a little too large however.
I just can't pick at all.
The 17 comes in that lovely sage colour and I have no complaints about the 16 beyond my chosen level of storage. A bigger battery, VRR, larger display and more storage for the same cost is a steal.
Whenever I take my camera out I always slap on a 200mm lens, so I feel the call of the 8x on the Pro. I'd shoot nigh on everything at that focal length. My concern is it doesn't fit in my Backbone and my iPhone remains my main gaming device. I wouldn't buy the Max because it doesn't fit my hands. Dark Blue in an orange case all the way.
As a student and practicioner of Product Design I am drawn to the Air like a moth to a flame. The design is the point and its gorgeous. I can live with one camera, a mono speaker and the battery would be better than the 16. It would also fit in my Backbone. The lack of video-out is actually a negative as I like to use my iPhone as a console in hotels when travelling and the screen is a little too large however.
I just can't pick at all.