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iPhone 17 Pro Max Who else is HAPPY with their new iPhone?
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I agree. I went from a 15 pro and the battery so far has impressed.
After 6 hours and set up, downloading all apps it’s only down to 68%. Doing as well as initial indexing etc in the background.
I feel because it has the weakest battery of this years range people are just saying it’s bad with no experience using it themselves but when compared to older models or even the base 17 it’s very impressive for such a thin phone.
you should be happy for something you paid $1000 for. It would be a big problem otherwise
Going in, I was a little worried about the added weight vs the 16 Pro Max. It didn't help that the first two cases I got were a bit bulkier than I would have liked. I had a clear one that felt cheap, and then an Elago silicone case which was sturdy but had this weird texturing on the sides which made the phone feel super bulky. I finally got a Spigen one which covers the entire plateau and has texturing on the sides so there's good grip, but it's still easy to hold and light. Now I don't feel much of a weight difference. Took the 17PM to a festival outdoors and the screen was still very readable. Getting 5G speeds between 100-200Mbps despite thousands of people milling around, using their phones. I played some Persona 5 The Phantom X on this phone, and the phone stayed noticeably cooler. If I boot up the game on iPad or my 16 Pro Max, they start heating up very quickly.
The 17 Pro is a remarkable device this year, and a great jump from 13 Pro. Although I would buy the regular 17, as it has all the specs I would want or need.
But the 17 Pro with that A19 Pro, 12GB of RAM and those new cameras, is a beast! And the deep blue the prettiest color this year.
Be careful, the aluminum body of the Pro series dent easily and the case easily scratches. If you desire to keep the finish of your $2k Pro Max looking fresh you might want to get a case for it.
I was perfectly happy with my black Air, until I discovered a tiny scratch on the back, exactly on the edge on the opposite side of the cam. Don’t know where it came from, handled that phone like an egg. Never experienced this with my Pros, which I used without a case also.
Long story short - returned it, but will get a new one. Think of getting the white one instead, cause I can’t stand scratches as well as cases.
Anyone else discovered the black Airs backside to be this vulnerable?!
Long story short - returned it, but will get a new one. Think of getting the white one instead, cause I can’t stand scratches as well as cases.
Anyone else discovered the black Airs backside to be this vulnerable?!
The vast majority of people (myself included) are happy with their new phone. It’s just that typically only the people who aren’t happy take the time to post about it. Everyone else is too busy enjoying their phone.
I’ll say as a very happy Air user, if you’re going to get stressed out/worry about battery, you should probably go Pro.
That said, there is something intangible about how much nicer (I think) it feels in the hand. That doesn’t show up on the spec sheets, but in my opinion, it’s the best feeling iPhone in years. I vastly prefer using it than the Pro Max I’m coming from, and makes the lack of telephoto and occasional need to throw on the battery pack well worth it for me.
All the battery test I'm seeing only have the Pro beating the Air by approximately 1hr and that's both eSIM models. Doesn't seem like the Pro is really much better honestly. Now the PM is a different beast.
Small hands.
Air has the thinner and lighter design which really helps with holding and manipulating the soft keys.
I love it - less strain and no wrist pain after awhile.
- Matte metal frame (no shiny frame like 13 PM has with tons of fingerprints)
I really like my orange 17PM: it’s the first iPhone in a while that people have noticed and complimented the color. It’s nice to finally have a bright color for a Pro iPhone.
Yes, I'm happy with the 17 Pro orange Dreamsicle. The phone is fast, which probably doesn't matter much to me, but it has relieved my frustration with my deteriorating hearing.
I am hard of hearing and have music and TV streamed directly to my hearing aids by the Oticon Companion app. I thought that difficulties with phone and TV audio were tolerable and unavoidable. I am over 80 years old and have familial hearing loss on both sides of the family. I had held onto the iPhone Pro 13 (88% battery remaining), planning to go another 1-2 years before "upgrading."
About a month ago, Verizon solicited me with a $1000 trade-in toward a new iPhone 16 Pro, with a net cost to me of $5 after various allowances. Okay, since $5 is cheaper than a new battery I might have needed for the 13, I exchanged it for the 16 Pro. The difference in phone call audio clarity, actually hearing voices at a normal level, was almost joyful. TV and music sounded notably better, as well.
Two weeks later came another offer from Verizon, this time for $ 1,100 to trade in my new 16 for a 17. I consulted ChatGPT to determine whether this exchange was worth the hassle. Chat agreed that there was no direct report from Apple or any reviewer on audio improvements from the 16 Pro to the 17 Pro, but mentioned that the new CPU and neural cores could improve sound processing.
I felt a bit foolish, but did the exchange.
Whamo! There was another leap in audio for calls, music, and streaming (all this for $5). I am so glad I played the role of a dedicated consumer and bit, not once, but twice. I had held on to an iPhone 6S Plus for six years and liked the 13 Pro for my previous upgrade (Apple had given me the $29 battery upgrade on the 6S Plus). From now on, I'll be paying closer attention to the yearly arrival of new iPhones. If audio improvements continue, I may spend the money more freely.
I am hard of hearing and have music and TV streamed directly to my hearing aids by the Oticon Companion app. I thought that difficulties with phone and TV audio were tolerable and unavoidable. I am over 80 years old and have familial hearing loss on both sides of the family. I had held onto the iPhone Pro 13 (88% battery remaining), planning to go another 1-2 years before "upgrading."
About a month ago, Verizon solicited me with a $1000 trade-in toward a new iPhone 16 Pro, with a net cost to me of $5 after various allowances. Okay, since $5 is cheaper than a new battery I might have needed for the 13, I exchanged it for the 16 Pro. The difference in phone call audio clarity, actually hearing voices at a normal level, was almost joyful. TV and music sounded notably better, as well.
Two weeks later came another offer from Verizon, this time for $ 1,100 to trade in my new 16 for a 17. I consulted ChatGPT to determine whether this exchange was worth the hassle. Chat agreed that there was no direct report from Apple or any reviewer on audio improvements from the 16 Pro to the 17 Pro, but mentioned that the new CPU and neural cores could improve sound processing.
I felt a bit foolish, but did the exchange.
Whamo! There was another leap in audio for calls, music, and streaming (all this for $5). I am so glad I played the role of a dedicated consumer and bit, not once, but twice. I had held on to an iPhone 6S Plus for six years and liked the 13 Pro for my previous upgrade (Apple had given me the $29 battery upgrade on the 6S Plus). From now on, I'll be paying closer attention to the yearly arrival of new iPhones. If audio improvements continue, I may spend the money more freely.
Sorry, getting the first scratch is a bummer. I bought the Air case from Apple (not the bumper) and I think it is the best case I have ever had. Super lightweight, protective and shows off the Air.
Not me 
I want the iphone air so bad!! I used financing on my 17PM so returning it and buying the air will hurt my credit score a bit more. The pro max looks like a toy to me. I dont need the 3 cameras in the pro so that was a mistake.
I want the iphone air so bad!! I used financing on my 17PM so returning it and buying the air will hurt my credit score a bit more. The pro max looks like a toy to me. I dont need the 3 cameras in the pro so that was a mistake.
Wasn’t so happy with the 17 Pro Max, and returned that. Purely stupid reasons. I just didn’t like the way it felt in my hand or the weight in my pocket. I wish I’d just accepted that early on and trusted my first impressions handling it in the store.
17 Air on the other hand…. I’m very happy now. I hope it doesn’t go the way of the 12/13 mini or 14/15/16 plus, because I haven’t been this happy with a new phone in a really long time.
(The air isn’t perfect, but neither is the 17 or the 17 pro/promax…. it’s sorta like buying a MacBook Air instead of a MacBook Pro…not the best, but might be the right fit for a lot casual users)
17 Air on the other hand…. I’m very happy now. I hope it doesn’t go the way of the 12/13 mini or 14/15/16 plus, because I haven’t been this happy with a new phone in a really long time.
(The air isn’t perfect, but neither is the 17 or the 17 pro/promax…. it’s sorta like buying a MacBook Air instead of a MacBook Pro…not the best, but might be the right fit for a lot casual users)
I did like the "feel" of the Air when I picked my PM up I store, I would have compromised on the slightly smaller screen, but just 1 camera doesn't cut it for me. If it had come with 2 cameras, maybe.
But who knows what it will look like in a year or two?
I took my own advice and picked up black Air to test drive for two weeks earlier today. So far I’m super impressed! This thing feels insane in-hand.