I love the big phones and will be upgrading my X to the XS Max in 2 weeks. Even after having the 6 and then every plus iPhone, it was an adjustment going to the X for 15 months but I am ready to use an even bigger phone than the X.
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iPhone XS Max Anybody getting tired of these big phones?
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Nope, love my XS Max's 6.5 Inch screen, fits nicely in my pocket, no issues here. I prefer larger screens, tried a 6 the year after it came out as my first iPhone, took it back after 3 days as I was getting nauseated when using it, loved the Plus series, now love the Max, so nope.
I disagree with every part of this statement.
By the way, that “brick” 8 plus is only 8 grams heavier than your XR...
We may not like it, but it's what it is. More and more people rely on their smartphones as their all-in-one device, including as their productivity and entertainment device. Thus larger screen do give better experience for many.
What I expect is, as the Apple Watch grows more powerful, I can see myself relying more on the Apple Watch for immediate tasks, saving myself from having to go to my phone. Thus the size of the phone itself is not too crucial.
But I do agree that sometimes big can be too big. I used to use the Mi Max. Its width is 8.8cm, a full cm more than the XS Max. And yes, it did get cumbersome to use on-the-go. Having said that, I have an elderly uncle that loves the phone to this day as the larger screen allows him to see the content better.
What I expect is, as the Apple Watch grows more powerful, I can see myself relying more on the Apple Watch for immediate tasks, saving myself from having to go to my phone. Thus the size of the phone itself is not too crucial.
But I do agree that sometimes big can be too big. I used to use the Mi Max. Its width is 8.8cm, a full cm more than the XS Max. And yes, it did get cumbersome to use on-the-go. Having said that, I have an elderly uncle that loves the phone to this day as the larger screen allows him to see the content better.
Nauseated by the screen size of the 6? Almost all phones were around that size or smaller until around 2012. Did you not get your first smartphone until after then? If you’re that young, you’re too young to be getting nauseated!
Is that an iPhone XS Max in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
Really hope Apple someday, one day release a successor to the SE.
As much as I like the SE, I know there are many things Apple could improve on.
Hey who knows? If the rumours of a new iPad Mini are true perhaps there’s hope for a new SE?
Really hope Apple someday, one day release a successor to the SE.
As much as I like the SE, I know there are many things Apple could improve on.
Hey who knows? If the rumours of a new iPad Mini are true perhaps there’s hope for a new SE?
I guess I’m one of the few that went from the Xs back to the 6s. I just prefer the smaller phone. The screen size is perfect and don’t have to reach to far to reach those upper corners.
Only problem with the 6s is the battery life
Only problem with the 6s is the battery life
I carry around the XR to the store, everywhere. The size or weight has never bothered me or crossed my mind.
It's the perfect size coming from a plus.
The 8 plus, I only wanted to bring to work. I'll never go back to a phone that big and heavy.
As I said, 8 grams difference...
For that matter, the Xr is actually slightly thicker than the 8 Plus, and only .09 inches less wide.
Some men do carry purses. They're called "backpacks"
...and some men carry actual purses. I was in the liquor aisle a couple of weeks ago at a grocery store and saw a guy with a very large purse. Larger than what I've seen women carry and proudly prancing around with it too...
I think that depends, but I was addressing the opening post with that comment. I use the XS Max in a 2 handed way most of the time, so it's very similar.
If anything, it's improved since most of the time I tried to use a Plus one handed. That wasn't very comfortable, even though I have big hands. YMMV.
Not really. Ergonomics is based on hand size, even if the phone changes slightly in form factor with a few millimeter meters of size, users Will still use their phones primarily as they did before, either one or two handed.
I'm in the same boat with you as I went from my iPhone X to the iPhone 8, but went then to the iPhone SE. But now I'm using the iPhone 4S and seeing relevant this screen size is in today's world. I just got tired of having a phablet to do phone only stuff with the occasional social media updates.
[doublepost=1549286659][/doublepost]Weight is a big issue with me also. I love the "lightness" of the 7 but what I discovered after using back and forth with the new XS and XR phones is that that extra weight goes to a much more robust and longer lasting battery. The 7 drains just looking at the screen. The new phones barely trickle down after an hour. I'll have to live with the extra ounces.
Isn’t the Xs 4.7 inches? Granted it’s expensive but the days of cheap new phones are over.
That's why I won't be buying. Sure the X/XS design is nice, but it's not 1000 dollars nice in my eyes. Much rather get a 7 for less than half that, it can do all I want it to do.
[doublepost=1549296632][/doublepost]I know this has probably been said a thousand times, but I wish the XR would have had the smaller design, rather than 6.1"
Maybe the iPhone 8 will be around for a few years and sell as the entry level, old-tech.