I hate the weight of the Max. I don’t love the idea of a heavy folding iPhone. But I can justify a heavy device more so if it allows me the ability to look at a very wide rectangle versus the current narrow and tall rectangle.
I agree, though I worry the Air will still be inconveniently bulky in width and height for certain types of pockets, compared to the mini. Add to that the new camera bar that could be prone to getting caught on the edges of pocket openings.
A post I wrote some time ago concerning foldable phones.
Well they can definitely make it better with each iteration, just look at the specs of the S25 Edge (direct competitor to the coming 17 Air).
I love the idea of iPhone Air. Fold - not so much. I really think it’s a gimmick. Time will tell.
That's not a concern at all. As long as the Air is far lighter than the rest of the lineup, it will standout.
I have no problem with thin, assuming there is no more Bendgates like with the iPhone 6 series.
I mean, sure? But it depends how thick and heavy that camera bulge will be. From the dummy models, it doesn't look wildly thick to me. And certainly not a reason to not create a super thin and light device.
But it won't. If the rumors are true, the battery will be smaller than an iPhone mini. You will be charging it mid-day, every day.
That small subset of users like me who only log 30-45 minutes of SOT daily might be able to coax it through a day, but moderate to heavy users? Yikes.
That will make it a no buy for me. It needs to have similar battery life as the regular iPhone
I never said that. If I'm using a slab, I want it thin and light. I can accept more weight if I have a mini-tablet in my front pocket.
The folding phone will just be additional as it costs about double the price regarding rumors.
The user I quoted said this:
Nope. I do not "feel this way as well." For me the iPhone is an essential tool, never "something fun and different to use for a year..."
Physics. Cameras and especially camera lenses can not follow your wish that "Minimalism should apply to the entire phone shouldn't it?" without sacrificing camera competence. Take away the camera competence that customers demand and Apple easily could "make thin."
Agreed. It would make a much better pockeatable device. A true successor to the Minis.
Your desire of a folding phone will probably not be liked later because the phone will be twice as thick and probably twice as heavy, and the screen will be plastic, not glass, with a crease down the middle just like the Samsung. The iPhone air will have a small battery and probably won’t last all day. Hopefully they will reinforce it somehow, so it won’t easily bend. The weight of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is not heavy. I don’t know why everybody keeps complaining about that.
It will very likely not be twice as heavy as the iPhone Air. Let's take a look at the Oppo Find N5. A large book-style foldable that weighs 229 grams. The folding iPhone will most likely be smaller overall in height and width than the N5 and essentially identical in width. Unless Apple has a very heavy hinge in mind (very unlikely), then the folding iPhone should actually weigh less than the Find N5.
Well I don’t like folding phones, but that’s just me. Probably 2% of the iPhone or other phone community will want one. The fold will have to be very durable, constantly opening and closing will take its toll eventually. And what about the case for it? That will add thickness and weight to the fold. Probably won’t be able to use a screen protector on it.
I’m genuinely struggling to understand why would folding iPhone be superior to the current one. Wouldn’t it be bulkier when folded and more prone to fault? And most importantly the bend test? 🙂
