I’ve been a pro max guy for years. Mostly due to battery and size. That said, I’ve always been torn on the bulk (bulky to walk around in pocket with). Wondering if anyone else has moved to the Pro this year. And how does it compare with the 16 pro max in terms of battery?
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iPhone 17 Pro Longtime Pro Max guy … switch to 17 Pro?
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Long time lurker, first time poster. Since upgrading last week I’ve searched for similar threads asking the same question.
I made the same move, Pro Max 14 to 17 Pro. I’ve had the 17P a week and at times still unsure if I made the right decision. I feel like I did but that bigger display keeps trying to pull me back.
I like everything about the 17 Pro: weight, overall size, ability to use the phone with one hand, doesn’t weigh my pants down, comfortable to hold, and battery life is on par or better than my 14 PM which was never a concern. I can charge any time during the day. I dropped my 14PM all the time. Not a single drop so far with the 17P.
The only thing I question is am I missing out on the bigger display knowing that I’m going to run into the same complaints as my 14PM. It’s heavier, needs two hands to use, back pocket only to carry, and all the other things that made me switch to the 17P. If the 17P was 6.5” it would be perfect for me.
The only thing I can offer to help is look at them in person and/or try it and exchange if you’re not happy. It’s an adjustment for sure and only by living with it for a few days will you know.
I made the same move, Pro Max 14 to 17 Pro. I’ve had the 17P a week and at times still unsure if I made the right decision. I feel like I did but that bigger display keeps trying to pull me back.
I like everything about the 17 Pro: weight, overall size, ability to use the phone with one hand, doesn’t weigh my pants down, comfortable to hold, and battery life is on par or better than my 14 PM which was never a concern. I can charge any time during the day. I dropped my 14PM all the time. Not a single drop so far with the 17P.
The only thing I question is am I missing out on the bigger display knowing that I’m going to run into the same complaints as my 14PM. It’s heavier, needs two hands to use, back pocket only to carry, and all the other things that made me switch to the 17P. If the 17P was 6.5” it would be perfect for me.
The only thing I can offer to help is look at them in person and/or try it and exchange if you’re not happy. It’s an adjustment for sure and only by living with it for a few days will you know.
I can't really give you some advice but I've been a very long time Max user. This year I wanted something else. I don't know. Zeo complaints about the 16PM but yeah, feeling,..... Was set on the 17pro. The last moment I ordered the Air. Day after got regrets and orders the 17pro. Sent the Air back, never openend the box from the shipment. So delivery date 09/26 to 10/6. Wanted the best camera's. But I have the cases for the 17Pro already here and feeling the different size isn't bad. Don't think I'm gonna regret. It's just a bigger screen but if you like that I would order the PM.
Thank you for the insights. I came from a 16PM, went air. Didn't like the tradeoffs so went with 17PM. But for reasons above I decided to go with 17 Pro. I am really liking it. The size is much more portable and I have other options for the couch tablet sort of situation. Thanks again.