Revert back to aluminum on the Pro and Pro Max. It saves weight and has better thermal conductivity. Most likely cheaper as well. It's a win, win, win.
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Other Revert back to aluminum on the 17 Pro and Pro Max
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Why not? Titanium offers no benefits other than for marketing.
Gold offers no benefits compared to a knockoff metal or silver collar. And yet people buy gold.
It might sound frivolous, but premium materials bring a much more sophisticated feeling.
The Pro models never had aluminum so they can’t revert to a material they never used. Also, even if they did save money do you actually think they’d pass that savings onto us? Of course not.
So, iPhone2019, you want an aluminium iPhone with no camera control. Have you considered buying an iPhone from……2019?
No. Titanium feels more premium than aluminium and I think iPhone is still doing basically the same charge for starting prices.
Also on the back, for all iPhone models. Wireless charging isn’t worth the glass back. Better add some Mac-style MagSafe connector. Or use plastic, which doesn’t have to look or feel cheap either.
If titanium doesn't offer any benefits, why was the SR71 made out of titanium instead of aluminum?
iPhone 7 - the last aluminum/aluminium flagship
iPhone 14 Pro - the last stainless steel flagship [glass back]
Since iPhone 15 Pro, flagship iPhone models have used titanium [glass back]...
So long as the sides are matte, as to what material they use is not that important to me... I just want rounded edges for display greater than 6.0" and flat edged for display below 6.0"
Also bring back 1920 x 1080 [16:9] and 2340 x 1080 [19.5:9]
iPhone 14 Pro - the last stainless steel flagship [glass back]
Since iPhone 15 Pro, flagship iPhone models have used titanium [glass back]...
So long as the sides are matte, as to what material they use is not that important to me... I just want rounded edges for display greater than 6.0" and flat edged for display below 6.0"
Also bring back 1920 x 1080 [16:9] and 2340 x 1080 [19.5:9]
Titanium offers many benefits over aluminum regarding airplanes or phones
I have to say this is one area where I think Apple has done well. Camera control button - not so much. But we can all agree to disagree and wish for what we want without bashing each other or laughing at each other in jest.
The two things that are the heaviest in the iPhone are display glass and the battery. I don’t want Apple to eliminate or cheapen on either of those. The new iPhones have metal battery casing, but that seems like a win also? Smaller seemingly is the way to reduce weight and not enough people wanted the mini iPhones.
Whatever happened to carbon fiber Macs? I still would like one! I remember the gold Apple Watch and where I think Apple went wrong there was not allowing people to upgrade the internals every year.
So Apple tries new materials but why eliminate titanium for aluminum when as others have stated Apple will not reduce the pricing? Titanium is not that much heavier than aluminum and is much stronger. At the same time, I think the strength of the titanium means when I drop my iPhone it doesn’t shatter. My iPhone 15 Pro Max has been a beast; I never put a case on it in daily usage - only when traveling.
The two things that are the heaviest in the iPhone are display glass and the battery. I don’t want Apple to eliminate or cheapen on either of those. The new iPhones have metal battery casing, but that seems like a win also? Smaller seemingly is the way to reduce weight and not enough people wanted the mini iPhones.
Whatever happened to carbon fiber Macs? I still would like one! I remember the gold Apple Watch and where I think Apple went wrong there was not allowing people to upgrade the internals every year.
So Apple tries new materials but why eliminate titanium for aluminum when as others have stated Apple will not reduce the pricing? Titanium is not that much heavier than aluminum and is much stronger. At the same time, I think the strength of the titanium means when I drop my iPhone it doesn’t shatter. My iPhone 15 Pro Max has been a beast; I never put a case on it in daily usage - only when traveling.
Probably would prefer titanium, but 100% rooting for one of the models to have a metal back or glossy glass. Something about the frosted glass just really doesn’t do it for me.
The rumored Air model appears to potentially fit the bill for an all-metal back thus far. Wonder if they would find a way to pull off wireless charging somehow still?
The rumored Air model appears to potentially fit the bill for an all-metal back thus far. Wonder if they would find a way to pull off wireless charging somehow still?
A smartphone made from titanium is generally heavier than one made from aluminum. Titanium is denser and stronger than aluminum, which adds more weight to the device. However, titanium's strength-to-weight ratio means it's often used in premium devices for its durability and resistance to corrosion, even though it may add a bit of weight compared to aluminum.
So it’s a tradeoff between weight and more premium look/feel.
I for one appreciate light weight. Couldn’t care less about wireless charging. Never used it and probably never will, unless those geniuses remove the port in lack of other ideas.
So it’s a tradeoff between weight and more premium look/feel.
I for one appreciate light weight. Couldn’t care less about wireless charging. Never used it and probably never will, unless those geniuses remove the port in lack of other ideas.
iPhone 5 used aluminium. Apple makes premium products, the only reason they use aluminium in the base Apple Watch is so people can actually afford it.
Titanium is stronger than aluminum, and that matters when doing Mach 3+. I can’t imagine very many iPhones break down due to their aluminum chassis failing in a way that titanium wouldn’t though.
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Probably so they can make more money. Just like with plastic Watches coming - rumored. It’s all about money!
I disagree. I have seen dropped aluminum iPhones and they have massive dents. I have dropped my 15 Pro Max probably ten times on concrete and not a scratch on it. Now leaving it on a jack stand as a flashlight then dropping the car on it, that didn’t hold up well. But normal drops I think Titanium wins big time.
That’s what the rumours are saying, but I am sticking to the Pro Max. As I prefer glass as it feels more premium.
Another reason I prefer glass over aluminium is the fact that I have sweaty hands, which more than likely leave stains behind.
As for the new titanium frame which is made of recycled metals I cannot say the same.
Another reason I prefer glass over aluminium is the fact that I have sweaty hands, which more than likely leave stains behind.
As for the new titanium frame which is made of recycled metals I cannot say the same.
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Might have to be titanium to allow such a thin bezel. Wanted to add after looking titanium is 2x stronger while being 60% heavier. Pretty simple and choice is ever obvious.
Apple needs to find a better material that has both wireless charging and durability like aluminum. I never broke any phone until I broke the glass back of iphone 14 PM (in a case) which would cost hundreds to fix.
I had iphone 5, 6, and 7 and never worried about the back. Think about this: The most expensive and most portable devices are made of glasses both front and back. Half of population are kids and people working on job sites and carrying these glasses are ridiculous.
By offering the wireless feature, apple creates a new problem: broken glasses. Is it worth it to have wireless charging?
I had iphone 5, 6, and 7 and never worried about the back. Think about this: The most expensive and most portable devices are made of glasses both front and back. Half of population are kids and people working on job sites and carrying these glasses are ridiculous.
By offering the wireless feature, apple creates a new problem: broken glasses. Is it worth it to have wireless charging?
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