I’m using both the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max right now and due to the better weight distribution, the 16 Pro Max feels lighter and more comfortable to hold. (Without a case). Go figure.
Been trying the 16 Pro Max alongside the 16 Pro and oddly enough the 16 Pro Max feels lighter than the 16 Pro due to the weight distribution over a larger surface area.
So the only pending consideration to keep the 16 Pro Max is the overall comfort using the larger size for day to day activities.
After using both 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max simultaneously for a week, the 16 Pro Max feels lighter ironically due to better weight distribution across the larger surface. The 16 Pro feels denser and top-heavy so not as pleasant to hold, go figure.
It’s a big phone, but it feels no more cumbersome than the 15 pro max.
I wish I would have gotten the smaller size personally because right after I got mine work decided we can’t work from our phones anymore and I would prefer the smaller size since I try and spend less time on my phone.
If someone is on the fence and uses their phone a lot would probably benefit from the increased size provided it’s Not too big.