iPhone XS Max Anybody getting tired of these big phones?

[bodonnell202]

I always keep my iPhone in my front left pocket. When I decided it was time to replace my 6s (a form factor I was happy with and that fit great in my jeans and work pants) I was considering going with an XR but decided against it due to the size. I went with an 8 instead. The 8 fits comfortably in my pocket, but the XR was getting to be a bit much and it seemed like it might be uncomfortable to keep it there and I didn't want to have to take it out every time I sit down

 

[aKansasKid]

I’m puzzled about all the posts of the Max and Plus size phones fitting in front pockets. No problem while standing, but are you saying the phone still fits nicely in that front pocket while you’re sitting? That’s hard to imagine for this oldster and my Mom jeans. Even a 6-8 in a case is uncomfortable for me there while seated.

 

[BoneHead001]

Never. I love my iPhone XS Max.

 

[Easttime]

Just went from 6 to XR. Really liking the phone, but wondering how I am going to carry it next summer. Lots of winter coat pockets for now, and a humongous belt holster that I can mostly hide under a sweater (jumper), but won’t have those winter clothes in the warm season. I carried the 6 in a cargo pants pocket for 4 years, but when I peeled off the screen protector last week I discovered that it developed a multitude of screen cracks from bending. Won’t be doing that with this C$1300 phone! I’m old enough now that maybe I can get away with the belt holster.

 

[StellarVixen]

My ipx fits fine in my front pocket and I am a very small woman.

iPhone X is not a big phone. By measure, iPhone X and XS are as big as iPhone 6-8, it is only that the screen area is bigger. iPhone XS Max is.

 

[ImAnAgent]

For crying out loud. How about a few phones that fit comfortably in a front pocket?

Anyone "downgraded" to the regular 7 or 8 in the wake of all this maxification?

My XS Max fits comfortably in my jeans pocket. I will never go back to anything smaller. Perfect size phone this XS Max.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I went from a 6S to an 8+ and have got used to it in use but carrying it in your pocket is something you can never get used to. To be honest at times it’s a complete pain and no often have to remove it to stop it digging into my hip or get crushed in the process.

There’s still a massive market for standard sensibly sized iPhones and I think Apple missed a trick this year.

 

[Shanghaichica]

I went from a 6S to an 8+ and have got used to it in use but carrying it in your pocket is something you can never get used to. To be honest at times it’s a complete pain and no often have to remove it to stop it digging into my hip or get crushed in the process.

There’s still a massive market for standard sensibly sized iPhones and I think Apple missed a trick this year.

That’s why I love having a handbag. No need to worry about this fitting in your pocket nonsense

 

[Seamaster]

I'm sticking with my 8 until Apple sees sense and gives us another SE-sized phone. This bloat-phone arms race needs to come to an end.

 

[Moonjumper]

I love the big screens on my 27” iMac and 12.9” iPad Pro, but have the smallest iPhone I can because physical size is more important to me than screen size. I have got bigger phones, but went straight back to smaller. I expect my SE to last a long time.

 

[maternusgold]

I loved my 6 plus but after three years its size (and stuttering) got so annoying. Now I have an X which is great for its size but I’m beginning to miss the bigger size. I think I’ll get a used Max next year. I’m not gonna pay around 1600€ for an iPhone (256gb) plus apple care+ again...

 

[Ralfi]

They don't concern me, so long as a 5.8" is the minimum screen size available - Balance of portability & one hand-friendliness suits my needs.

 

[calliex]

Yes, for me the 6 was the perfect size

I agree love my 6. XS is too expensive and XR is a little too big. You

 

[The Game 161]

No

Love big phones. Would never buy a small phone again. Can do so much on a larger screen

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

One bonus of a large phone is the fact I don’t have to take it out with me when I go on a night out with my mates. It’s too big for my jeans pockets so it’s also a convenient excuse.

 

[1rottenapple]

Nope I don’t like big phones. Hard to play pubg mobile on it and I’d rather tread on a large phone

 

[BigG94]

Yes.

I'm using a 5.2 screen Android right now, HTC 10, which I thought was my absolute top end as far as phone size. But I'm about to pull the trigger on an XR, which really isn't that much larger than the HTC as far as the dimensions even though it's all screen.

But that absolutely WILL be my top end, I'll probably hang onto it until it disintegrates, because I understand that folks like me have been outvoted by folks who game and watch video on their phones (I don't, ever, although I have no criticism for folks who do, we all have the right to paddle our respective canoes in our own chosen ways) and phablets are the way of the future.

I'll adjust. I have tiny hands and I already use my HTC two-handed, I've test-driven an XR and I think after dithering about it I can handle it. (I'm also a klutz so the XR will as all my phones do go into a brick of a protective case with a TGSP; I could care three cacas about a phone's style and elegance or even its color, I plan to get black; the thing is a tool for me and even though I always get uh-oh insurance I want to avoid trouble if at all possible.)

I've also been rocking the leather belt pouch since I got my first smartphone, LOL! It's geeky but it works for me. Like I said, my phone is a tool and that's where I want that tool to reside when it's not in my hands.

 

[jagolden]

Anyone "downgraded" to the regular 7 or 8 in the wake of all this maxification?

Big phones?!
If by any chance tou’re Including the Xs Max in there you need to revisit the specs. It is marginally larger than a 6s Plus 7 Plus, or 8 Plus.

Mine fits comfortably in my shirt pocket, front pants pocket, etc. I just don’t understand the problem. Of course, if someone just plain wants a smaller form factor, stay away from Plus size models.

No, personally I wouldn’t want anything as big as say, a Note 9, but my Max is very comfortable to hold, size and weight-wise, and a pleasure to use for writing and photo editing on the fly.

 

[tkermit]

if someone just plain wants a smaller form factor, stay away from Plus size models. .

Anyone who wants a smaller form factor is forced into using obsolete iPhones at this point.

 

[BigG94]

Anyone who wants a smaller form factor is forced into using obsolete iPhones at this point.

The only reason I'm looking at the XR and not the 8 even though the 8 is more in my wheelhouse size wise is to try to add another generation of future proofing with the A12.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Anyone who wants a smaller form factor is forced into using obsolete iPhones at this point.

They are not obsolete but I understand what you mean.

 

[cbreze]

Not a fan of big phones. I like the size of my 4.7" iPhone 7. Between that size to a 5" is the range I look for and anything larger does not get my attention.
Big phones are cumbersome IMO. I can wait till I get home to my laptop for those needs.

 

[dylanlive]

absolutely not smaller phones feel so tiny and useless to me now.... I cannot believe I use to do anything on those tiny little screens... its incredible how quickly you get used to the bigger size.

For those who say they like the bigger size, I'm curious -- what do you do with your phones? Do you watch Videos on it? Do major web surfing?


I text, use Twitter, watch 30 second or so clips (maybe 2-3 minutes max), Slack, Email, etc.
I don't think any of the things I do would justify the size it takes up (not to mention constant fear of it falling out of my hands). I also like everything in reach of one hand.

 

[cardfan]

Hoping they make a 7.9” iPhone oled. Could even change the aspect ratio to 4:3.

 

[justincalif]

Anybody getting tired of people just finding something to complain about?