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iPhone 14 Pro Max The “I returned my iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max” Thread
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I love it for the very same reasons that you don’t.
Do you think it would be cost effective to build a home out of iPhone 14 Pro Maxes? So get a bunch of them and stack them together like bricks and build a home that way. I'm sure the home would be one of the most Hurricane proof homes on the planet. And could use some basic glue to lay them like bricks. The only challenge I can see is having to deal with the camera bumps because the phones will not lay flat upon one another. Perhaps put some hay and mud in there and pack it tight to level off each phone.
I'm coming from an iPhone 8 (don't laugh, it has served me really well all these years). To finally upgrade, I pre-odered the 14 pro. Got it in hand and while the 120Hz screen is wonderful, the device is just too damn big and heavy. I have small - medium sized hands. The longer I've had it, the more I think it's the weight that's the problem for me, a bit more than the size.
Additionally, I think that square sides actually do a disservice to the larger phones. I've held an 11 Pro extensively and while it felt larger than the 8, it felt quite a bit smaller than the 14 Pro. This is especially true with cases on - on the iPhone 8 with the rounded edges, the case just rounded over the corner and wasn't as obtrusive like the square ones.
With my 14 Pro disappointment, I then bought a 13 Mini. I love it without a case, but with a case, the square edges still get to me and make the screen feel really small (because your finger can't glide over the edge). I am now going back and forth between whether I should keep that, or get a regular 13/14. As mush as I like the features of the 14 Pro, I don't think it's for me.
13 Mini - small and light. Case with raised, hard edges makes the phone / screen feel a bit too small.
13 / 14 - larger, but still lighter. With case, same problem as the 14 Pro, but still lighter.
Additionally, I think that square sides actually do a disservice to the larger phones. I've held an 11 Pro extensively and while it felt larger than the 8, it felt quite a bit smaller than the 14 Pro. This is especially true with cases on - on the iPhone 8 with the rounded edges, the case just rounded over the corner and wasn't as obtrusive like the square ones.
With my 14 Pro disappointment, I then bought a 13 Mini. I love it without a case, but with a case, the square edges still get to me and make the screen feel really small (because your finger can't glide over the edge). I am now going back and forth between whether I should keep that, or get a regular 13/14. As mush as I like the features of the 14 Pro, I don't think it's for me.
13 Mini - small and light. Case with raised, hard edges makes the phone / screen feel a bit too small.
13 / 14 - larger, but still lighter. With case, same problem as the 14 Pro, but still lighter.
I get the impression that for some people who refuse to buy a particular iPhone it’s a method of protesting. Maybe they believe that if enough people refuse the latest iPhone that Apple will figure out why those people didn’t buy it and change the iPhone more to their liking.
For me, there’s so much more to love than the few things I’d change if I could.
I think it's more simple than that: people just won't spend money on something that they don't like.
The "Pro" phones are 15-20% heavier than the "not-pro" alternative. If you like to use the phone with one hand, perhaps supported entirely by your pinkie, you will probably have a better time with the "not-pro" phone.
You absolutely can use the "Pro" phone with one hand, but there really should be no argument that a phone that is 20% lighter would be more comfortable to hold.
And 15 minutes spent holding the phone in an Apple Store will never be representative of real world usage. Apple is confident enough in their products to offer a 14 day, no-questions-asked return policy, why should people feel bad for taking them up on this if they are unhappy with the device? The "64" poll respondents that returned their phone are not why the popular models are out of stock worldwide.
You absolutely can use the "Pro" phone with one hand, but there really should be no argument that a phone that is 20% lighter would be more comfortable to hold.
And 15 minutes spent holding the phone in an Apple Store will never be representative of real world usage. Apple is confident enough in their products to offer a 14 day, no-questions-asked return policy, why should people feel bad for taking them up on this if they are unhappy with the device? The "64" poll respondents that returned their phone are not why the popular models are out of stock worldwide.
Completely agree! Just to add to what you said, I think for some they can brag with their head held high that the latest iPhone was not good enough for them so they returned it rather than just saying they are skipping this year. I would hope the iPhone is no longer a status symbol in the US but I have no idea. Everyone I know has one so who cares anymore.
Looks like the Samsungs paid for internet brigade are here in full force 😂
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As someone holding their 14 Pro with one hand as I type this, I’m just flabbergasted. 😅
Also, how do people use their phones in bed? I’m always on my side, so I don’t feel the weight there either.
Phone in my pocket and case, and I can barely feel it at times that I have to check that it’s there.
Also, how do people use their phones in bed? I’m always on my side, so I don’t feel the weight there either.
Phone in my pocket and case, and I can barely feel it at times that I have to check that it’s there.
Sorry, isn’t that what you just did? You didn’t like the new iPhone so much that you started this thread. Then you actually buy the iPhone and write:
So far, my experience with the 14 PM is exactly like my testing, and I don't like it any more than I did.
Personally, I don’t understand the conundrum. What do you learn after buying it that you can’t learn by researching the iPhone online or testing the iPhone in the store as you did?
There are a lot of people who know they really want the new iPhone but they have to wait on one because of all the buying/returning people.
There are many people out there who need to find others to support whatever decision they have made or will make.
I can fix your statement: Looks like Apple employed the internet brigade here in full force.
Let me back up so people understand why I'm buying a phone. Is my iPhone 12 perfectly good? Yes. I have one big problem with it: I can't reliably type on it. When Apple put the stupid emoji and microphone buttons on the bottom of the keyboard thereby raising the keyboard up along with making the space button smaller and other changes... it totally screwed me up. I'm not alone in this but it appears I'm part of a subgroup who just can't get accustomed to the keyboard layout and position.
So the bigger screen... in my testing... I could type a lot better because the screen is bigger and the keys are bigger. So that is one main reason why I'm buying a phone. I've had the 12 for the past 2 years and have at times wanted to throw the phone because I can't reliably type on it. The Max is much better. Still not perfect, but a big improvement for me.
This has been a struggle for me... and given that the modern Max iPhone design is something I dislike, it's kinda sent me into a tailspin. I hate Android and am bought into Apple so here I am. I have the 11 PM on order and also have the iPhone X but the 11 PM is a better phone and will give me a better typing experience. So likely I will end up with an 11 PM.
I hope you’re able to find an iPhone that meets your needs
Exactly ever since installment plans why would it be a status symbol. Maybe the original or the last ones you have to cough up a few hundred on a contract...
Been combing apple.com like mad and haven't found she***. At least nothing Pro. Regular 14 like crazy and even Plus that hasn't even released yet.
It’s people in here talking about the Pro as well.🤷🏽♀️
Apple products in general are still viewed as status symbols by many superficial types. iPhones especially, are treated like jewelry, purchased primarily to be flaunted or shown off. Many nowadays, seem to be more concerned with simply being seen with the latest devices, rather than for actual use.
I totally agree! I guess some feel they must love every single thing about it and a couple of not-so-great things (out of a zillion great features) makes it not worth having. I actually used to be that way years ago, but have since evolved to realize that there really are very few things that I consider 100% perfect so if I love most things about it, I am fine settling with a few minor things that I wish could be different.