iPhone XS Max What’s the reason for the thickness ?

[FFR]

I was wondering the same thing. Without those numbers, everything in this thread is speculation. So, with that in mind, here are the thicknesses of a few different phones mentioned above:

iPhone 7: 7.1mm
iPhone XS: 7.7mm
iPhone XS Max: 7.9mm
iPhone XR: 8.3mm
Samsung S10: 7.8mm
Huawei P20: 7.7mm

With respect to the preceding discussion: yes, iPhones have gotten thicker. Not insignificantly. But aside from the XR, they're not appreciably thicker than the competition.

iPhone XS Max is 7.7mm not 7.9mm

Again not really seeing the point of this thread.

 

[FFR]

When, in the real world, have you ever heard someone describe something in this way? I've not heard it. Not once. It only seems to exist in tech products that are trying to seem "thin & light!".

If you were describing a wall, would you say it's 6" thin? How about a steak, 1" thin? I doubt it.

My point isn't that it's necessarily wrong, it's just that it sounds so ridiculous and pretentious when people use it to describe something's thickness.

Happens all the time

 

[NJHitmen]

iPhone XS Max is 7.7mm not 7.9mm

Again not really seeing the point of this thread.

Thanks, corrected. Got that number from a random website I've never seen/used before (https://mobiledevicesize.com/) - not sure how they got that one wrong. I'll check the others

 

[FFR]

Thanks, corrected. Got that number from a random website I've never seen/used before (https://mobiledevicesize.com/) - not sure how they got that one wrong. I'll check the others

Random websites are never reliable.

Btw the p30 pro is 8.4mm which is pretty thick when compared to the rest of 2019 flagships.

 

[GhettoMrBob]

Happens all the time

That's exactly my point, that's from an Apple presentation. I've also noticed it bleeding into other company's presentations and descriptions. It's always used in an attempt to make something appear thin. The original iPad was not "thin". I understand that it was a first generation product but for them to describe it that way is deceiving to most consumers. Hearing that something is thin, regardless of the fact that it gives the measurement on the screen, is what sticks with most people. "Oh I heard that so-and-so product is so thin".

But again, aside from tech products (mostly Apple), when have you ever heard someone giving a measurement measured in thinness?

 

[willmtaylor]

That's exactly my point, that's from an Apple presentation. I've also noticed it bleeding into other company's presentations and descriptions. It's always used in an attempt to make something appear thin. The original iPad was not "thin". I understand that it was a first generation product but for them to describe it that way is deceiving to most consumers. Hearing that something is thin, regardless of the fact that it gives the measurement on the screen, is what sticks with most people. "Oh I heard that so-and-so product is so thin".

But again, aside from tech products (mostly Apple), when have you ever heard someone giving a measurement measured in thinness?

It’s simply a matter of actual unit of measurement context vs. propaganda speak. End of discussion.

 

[eoblaed]

iPhone 7 series is way too thin. Impossible to hold naked and I have had a case since day 1.

Demonstrably untrue. I got my 7 Plus (matte black) the day they launched and had it until the X came out. I've never had a case on any of my iPhones (and I've had every flagship model since the original) and my 7 was no exception. No case, ever, and never had a problem holding it.

 

[Ebok]

Demonstrably untrue. I got my 7 Plus (matte black) the day they launched and had it until the X came out. I've never had a case on any of my iPhones (and I've had every flagship model since the original) and my 7 was no exception. No case, ever, and never had a problem holding it.

i'm sharing my experience just as you did. there's nothing 'untrue' about my statement.

this is my personal experience with the device. it's too thin and the material makes it slippery. i'm not the only one that feels this way.

seems like your sweat glans give you extra grip. my hands are generally dry all year round and that's what makes it difficult.

 

[eoblaed]

i'm sharing my experience just as you did. there's nothing 'untrue' about my statement.

this is my personal experience with the device. it's too thin and the material makes it slippery. i'm not the only one that feels this way.

seems like your sweat glans give you extra grip. my hands are generally dry all year round and that's what makes it difficult.

I admit I was probably being a bit pedantic when contesting your claim that it was 'impossible' to hold.

 

[E.Lizardo]

That's exactly my point, that's from an Apple presentation. I've also noticed it bleeding into other company's presentations and descriptions. It's always used in an attempt to make something appear thin. The original iPad was not "thin". I understand that it was a first generation product but for them to describe it that way is deceiving to most consumers. Hearing that something is thin, regardless of the fact that it gives the measurement on the screen, is what sticks with most people. "Oh I heard that so-and-so product is so thin".

But again, aside from tech products (mostly Apple), when have you ever heard someone giving a measurement measured in thinness?

Agreed. It's typical ridiculous marketing speak. The only people talking that way are trying to sell you something. The other thing that's annoying is never saying "An" iPhone or "The" iPhone. "We are truly thrilled that so many people are enjoying iPhone." ugh.