Asked a year ago I would have said the Pro Max was unacceptably large. Vision issues led me to buy a 15 Pro Max this year and I like it a lot, no size issues. I would want to see/hold any new size variants before forming an opinion.
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Other Are You Actually Looking Forward to a 6.9" iPhone?
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All you need is to carry around a larger external display, run through the USB-C port, in lieu of a larger display! 
I am not looking for a larger iPhone. The iPhoneX was perfect. I am happy with the iPhone15 Pro size and feel.
I am not looking for a larger iPhone. The iPhoneX was perfect. I am happy with the iPhone15 Pro size and feel.
Apple should just make it 7" instead 6.9" and call it something like 'Ultra Premium Deluxe'.
Even though it may be a bit big and bulky, my aging eyes would enjoy it. 😊
Even though it may be a bit big and bulky, my aging eyes would enjoy it. 😊
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Really looking forward to 6.9-inch because it should be great. It's reminiscent of the iPhone 5 where the device is simply getting taller, so it won't affect handling much.
This year, there is high demand for 15 Pro Max and Plus and relatively low demand for 15/Pro. You can see consumers are leaning more towards large displays.
This year, there is high demand for 15 Pro Max and Plus and relatively low demand for 15/Pro. You can see consumers are leaning more towards large displays.
Agreed. I like the Pro models, but I miss when the best iPhone was available in a reasonable size, like the iPhone X.
I was looking forward to waiting for the iPhone 16 Pro for the 5x optical zoom, but after hearing that it might be 6.3", I'm out.
I finally came to terms with giving up my 13 mini for the 15 Pro, which was only palatable because it's lighter and slightly smaller than the 13 Pro. Having both, the difference is noticeably significant. 6.3" is just way too large for the smallest flagship phone, so I ended up deciding to upgrade this year and have no intention of getting a behemoth 6.3" phone next year, no matter what it can do.
Note that what Apple seems to be doing is to revert the width decrease achieved by making the bezels thinner, so that the iPhone Pro (Max) will become as wide as the 14 again, and otherwise only increase the height, which will move the bottom edge of the pill to where the bottom edge of the notch used to be (or maybe slightly above).
This is the difference in the outer dimensions for the Pro Max (15 blue, 16 green):
This is the difference in the outer dimensions for the Pro Max (15 blue, 16 green):
Bill and Ted.
I would only get it if it came with iJeans with big enough pockets
I would only get it if it came with iJeans with big enough pockets
This is going to be interesting. I love my 15 PM and I’d have no qualms keeping it for a while but if this new 6.9” iPhone is for real it’s something to keep an eye on. I kinda feel the Pro Max screen size is already big enough but if the new one is jammed packed with new tech and an iOS that takes advantage of the screen I’d be all about it.
Let’s just see what happens.
Let’s just see what happens.
I’ve seen ‘big boy’ android phones that were much bigger than any iPhone — and they looked really really nice.
Yes, very excited, it feels like it's two years late, but better later than never.
No. But I am looking forward to smaller option. I mean if they gonna make current sizes bigger they might as well bring back 5.8 (or 5.9) with small bezelz.
I’d definitely buy it. I love my pro max but wouldn’t mind if it was bigger. Bring it on and I’ll buy it haha
Thanks for your input guys. Seems split. lol. Next year will be interesting!!!
11 months to go!!!
11 months to go!!!
Yes. I’m specifically waiting for the 16 Pro Max in anticipation for that size increase. I just want the dynamic island to not take away space I currently enjoy on my iPhone 13 Pro Max. I’m also hoping the size increase is accompanied by another significant jump in battery size. I don’t like what I’m hearing regarding battery life of newer models (in real world use) compared to the 13 PM.
I think the increase is going to be less dramatic than many here are imagining. Barely any width change. Only height. And the 6.9 number was reached by rounding up.
I think the increase is going to be less dramatic than many here are imagining. Barely any width change. Only height. And the 6.9 number was reached by rounding up.
If the rumours are true I'm already excited for the 16 pro in 6.3 with optical zoom but no way would I get the 6.9 - it's way too big, I don't need THAT much screen space.
Would have to see how big the phones are actually gonna get. I remember being worried about going from a 6 to a X but the size difference wasn’t insane where the phone became unwieldy.
