iPhone XS Anyone else who still feel the X/Xs/11 Pro design was the best so far in comparison to 12?

[tharitm]

I'm sure this will be unpopular opinion, but I upgraded from Xs to 12 Mini. I originally wanted 12 Pro, but it was too big in contrast to the Xs. I still have the Xs with me and I still can't believe Apple;

1. bumped up the screen size of the 12 Pro instead of keeping it align with previous models (I get it 11 was bigger than 11 Pro, but 11 was on a LCD screen). The rounded corners and size of X/Xs/11 Pro is just perfect.
2. The 12 Mini is pretty cool with the size, but something I miss is the telephoto zoom. I tried the 12 Pro but it was just too big for me and the squared off edges just doesn't help me out.

Am I alone? Anyone else?

 

[eyoungren]

Can't really say yet. I've had an 11 Pro Max for only three months now. We (my wife and I) went from five years on the iPhone 6s/6s+ to a year on a Pixel 3a XL to the iPhone 11 Pro Max. So everything between the iPhone 6s and the 11 we skipped.

 

[RRC]

Going by sales figures and response to the square design I’d say you’re in the minority. No ones wrong though, we all like different things.

But the dimensional difference isn’t big enough to be noticed once you’re used to the new phone. Maybe you need more time with one to get used to it better?

 

[firedept]

Only my opinion but I owned them all and believe the 12 to be an outstanding phone. Don't get me wrong I have liked the form factor of all the iPhone's since the 4.

 

[MICHAELSD]

They did a nice job making the design of iPhone X premium, modern, futureproof even.

iPhone 12 is an improvement overall, but the design of iPhone X was iconic.

 

[Cbarnett202]

I strongly disagree. IMH the 12 series is the most attractive since iPhone 5.

 

[tharitm]

Going by sales figures and response to the square design I’d say you’re in the minority. No ones wrong though, we all like different things.

But the dimensional difference isn’t big enough to be noticed once you’re used to the new phone. Maybe you need more time with one to get used to it better?

Yeah sales figures always is increasing right? 12 sells more than 11 and same will follow for 13. Even if they go back to rounded edges on 14, it'll sell more.

I honestly felt the 12 Pro too big due to the edges and weight. Honestly, I've had the 12 Mini since launch day, got the 12 Pro at first then returned for Mini.

 

[RRC]

The weight is in your head… the 12 Pro is actually lighter by 1 gram than the 11 Pro and considerably thinner.

 

[Seanm87]

I agree. I much preferred the rounded edges.

 

[sorgo †]

Sorry but I can't agree. iPhone 6-11 (as well as iOS 7+) design language was/is just tragic. Hopefully iOS 15 will borrow some or all of the visual soul and charm bestowed onto Big Sur.

 

[nordique]

I prefer the cleaner edges and design of the 12 series personally, And aesthetically, but when holding in the hand, the curved edges just feels more comfortable

more slippery but more comfortable

in fact when the iPhone 6 was “new” that curbed design was popular for that reason. Slippery (was often called a soap bar ) but people liked that it didn’t dig into the hands.

after another 5 years of these straight edges maybe apple will go back to curves lol

 

[keti2377]

Yeah sales figures always is increasing right? 12 sells more than 11 and same will follow for 13. Even if they go back to rounded edges on 14, it'll sell more.

I honestly felt the 12 Pro too big due to the edges and weight. Honestly, I've had the 12 Mini since launch day, got the 12 Pro at first then returned for Mini.

No, it varies year by year. The most iPhones sold in a full year was the iPhone 6 series and analysts believe that the 12 will be the next super cycle and may match the units sold for the 6 series or even surpass it.

 

[snipr125]

The X, Xs and 11 Pro had an almost perfect screen size being 5.8”. I wish they would have kept the 5.8” screen for the 12 Pro, with the flat edges it would have been more compact overall than the 11 Pro (would have made my decision between 12 mini and 12 pro much harder though lol). But alas no, Apple decided on the strange decision to sell 2 6.1” iphones ??‍♂️.

 

[MICHAELSD]

The X, Xs and 11 Pro had an almost perfect screen size being 5.8”. I wish they would have kept the 5.8” screen for the 12 Pro, with the flat edges it would have been more compact overall than the 11 Pro (would have made my decision between 12 mini and 12 pro much harder though lol). But alas no, Apple decided on the strange decision to sell 2 6.1” iphones ??‍♂️.

I believe the 6.1” display on iPhone 12 Pro takes up the same body size or even less than the 5.8”.

I suppose they could have just shrunk the phone further, but they probably found that the average consumer would prefer a larger display.

 

[Xak444]

I'm sure this will be unpopular opinion, but I upgraded from Xs to 12 Mini. I originally wanted 12 Pro, but it was too big in contrast to the Xs. I still have the Xs with me and I still can't believe Apple;

1. bumped up the screen size of the 12 Pro instead of keeping it align with previous models (I get it 11 was bigger than 11 Pro, but 11 was on a LCD screen). The rounded corners and size of X/Xs/11 Pro is just perfect.
2. The 12 Mini is pretty cool with the size, but something I miss is the telephoto zoom. I tried the 12 Pro but it was just too big for me and the squared off edges just doesn't help me out.

Am I alone? Anyone else?

I love the square design. But I do think the curved edges just work better in the hand.

 

[Jake3231]

I'm sure this will be unpopular opinion, but I upgraded from Xs to 12 Mini. I originally wanted 12 Pro, but it was too big in contrast to the Xs. I still have the Xs with me and I still can't believe Apple;

1. bumped up the screen size of the 12 Pro instead of keeping it align with previous models (I get it 11 was bigger than 11 Pro, but 11 was on a LCD screen). The rounded corners and size of X/Xs/11 Pro is just perfect.
2. The 12 Mini is pretty cool with the size, but something I miss is the telephoto zoom. I tried the 12 Pro but it was just too big for me and the squared off edges just doesn't help me out.

Am I alone? Anyone else?

I agree that the X-11 design was great. I am currently using an iPhone XS as well, and it's been the best iPhone I've ever used - and not just because it's the newest. Combined with the power of the A12, the iPhone X design has aged really well and feels great in the hand. And it has 3D Touch!

I'm thinking of upgrading to the 2021 model iPhones (assuming that they're at least a decent improvement) but it would definitely take that extra year of refinement to convince me to move away from an already-great phone that's arguably better in some ways. I am also concerned about the 6.1" display, though it looks like I'd realistically get used to it. I would also like the mini sized phone, though the Pro features (at least the rumored ones) are important to me.

 

[Kram Sacul]

I believe the 6.1” display on iPhone 12 Pro takes up the same body size or even less than the 5.8”.

Nope.

 

[Evader115]

I can't speak for the feeling of either the 12 or X/Xs, but the camera layout and overall look of the X is my favorite of any iPhone. But ngl I loved the squared-off edges on my 5s.

 

[pw5a29]

I like the look of the 12 more.

But my palm says otherwise, holding long on the squared 12, actually gives me discomfort on the palm. It has better grip though, so regarding the new design, i'm 50/50

 

[CrazyForCashews]

The iPhone X/XS are some of the most beautiful iPhones ever made - even rivalling the iPhone 4/4s.

I especially like their camera layout over anything else Apple have released, so clean and simple.

 

[RonaldReads]

I have the 11 Pro - not a huge fan of the design though after some time. The 4S has always been one of my favourites and the 12 lineup has somewhat a similar design. With that being said, the improvement is too marginal for me to upgrade just yet

 

[nburwell]

I liked the design of the X/Xs/11 series, but I'm glad Apple went back to the flat sides from back in the 4/4s/5 series days.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

I have an X and love the size/design but I have no issues with the 12 series design either. I've enjoyed each design change for different reasons and am confident future iPhones won't disappoint me

 

[navier]

If there were no camera bump, the iPhone 12 would be the best styling ever in my opinion.
5+X in one.

 

[secretk]

I personally prefer the squared design. I have not tried the X design though. I have an iPhone 8 and while I don't hate the design, I also prefer the squared design of my old Sony Xperia over the iPhone 8 (the Sony was personal phone, the iPhone was a company phone). The squared design of the 12 was one compelling reason for me to consider Apple phone over getting another Android phone. Not top 1 but still one reason. Top 1 was the camera setup and the progress on the computational photography front.

Also I do prefer the squared design of the 2018 iPP onwards compared to the rounded corners of the older iPads. Overall I am all for the squared design come to think about it.

That being said I would have preferred 5.8 squared phone. I do find the Pro a bit to big, but the mini is too small for my eyes. I don't want the rounded corners design. I want a tad smaller phone with the squared design.

P.S: I always use a case with my phones so I am not affected by any grip issues with the squared design.