Specifically, is the larger screen size over the Plus models worthwhile? Or is it just more of a pain to carry?
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iPhone 16 Pro Max How is the new iPhone 16 Pro Max?
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Phone size is a personal choice. Some don't like large, some do. I do. Go to an Apple store if you can and decide what you like.
I took the plunge and went for a pro max this year after always going with smaller phones. Never looked back and it doesn’t feel vastly different tbh. No regrets.
Not a lover of giant phones, I went to my local T-Mobile store to get a 16 Pro in titanium. They only had it in the PM, so I got that. It actually does better in my pockets than I expected, and I find myself appreciating the larger screen size. But, as is often said, YMMV. Like @HDFan stated, it's a personal choice, and checking them out in person is your best option.
Coming from an iPhone 14 PM it is even better to handle because it is a little lighter
It’s big. It’s heavy. It works for me though. I am enjoying it. Maybe try it and return it if you don’t like it.
The big screen size is great.... Looks big at first but you quickly get used to it. fits perfectly in all my pockets except for this one pair of joggers I have, but its no big deal.
Anyone who complains about 8 oz being too heavy really needs to do some curls lol. I mean seriously, its 8 ounces, come on.
Anyone who complains about 8 oz being too heavy really needs to do some curls lol. I mean seriously, its 8 ounces, come on.
I'm a light user (60-90 minutes SOT daily) so the battery life for me is insanely good.
coming from a 12 mini, I almost hate it. It's bulky awkward to hold. It's faster for basic stuff than the mini due to ram I guess. It's only beneficial if you watch a lot of stuff, play games and maybe edit photos videos on your phone. Other than that it's annoying to use and the mini feels like a little toy afterwards. I dont mind the little text of the mini.
battery does last a long time. With my use I can get 1.5-2 days on a charge.
battery does last a long time. With my use I can get 1.5-2 days on a charge.
It's a nice phone if you don't mind using it with two hands and carrying a brick in your pocket, but some people value smaller and lighter devices much more than a big screen.
Pocket? Who in their right frame of mind puts on a pair of nice trousers and a shirt and then stuffs a modern day phablet in their pockets amongst other things. Welcome to the 21st century …🤣
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Hell no! Much prefer a big bulge in my trousers any day of the week, much more manly!
If I had to carry any kind of bag with me on a daily basis, I'd carry an iPad Mini instead of a tiny iPhone 16 Pro Max Ultra brick.
Love my 16 Pro Max. I can use it one handed just fine for the most part! Is it a tad big at times? Yes, but you get used to it. The big screen and battery life are killer! My iPhone is the one device I have on me all the time and use all the time. I want the bigger screen and battery for this reason alone.
I have only ever bought the Pro Max, and the previous Plus models, any smaller model would be completely unusable for me. The larger screen estate is a deal breaker for doing most iPad tasks while on -the-go! Suffice is to say, i managed iPhone X back then with its smaller footprint.
I may be interested in a bulk discount so I can sell them down the waterfront in Morocco