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iPhone XS Anyone else who still feel the X/Xs/11 Pro design was the best so far in comparison to 12?
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I can take my XS from the drawer where it now languishes and still think OMG what a lovely design and perfect size, yet I feel obliged to use my 12PM because it cost me big bucks more recently. Year on year Apple proclaim X% faster CPU and Y% better camera but those monkey numbers mean nothing and what remains important to us are our personal preferences, how a thing feels in our hand, how it looks to our eye, if we are constantly aware and irked by its weight in our pocket, whether it's a purchase we are proud of or regret. And the great thing about personal preferences is that we can all be right, so everyone's a winner. Especially Apple.
I’d go back to an 11 Pro in a heartbeat given the chance. I don’t mind the size/weight of the 12 Pro much but it’s still bigger than I’d prefer. If there was someone around me willing to swap even it’d be a done deal, so long as I was getting more than 64GB.
I found the 12 pro max to feel a lot bigger than the 11pm and xspm. Switched to a 12 pro, and to me, it's exactly the perfect size for a phone. Shapewise I think the previous one felt better in the hand, but like the look of this just a bit better.
No. I prefer the squared design of my iPhone 12 Pro Max.
I am not saying the X through 11 Pro Max were ugly phones (I owned all of the them and really enjoyed the way they looked), they were not, but the iPhone 12 Pro models just looks better and feels more solid structurally.
Plus, Pacific Blue is the best color of any iPhone in my opinion and that certainly adds to my love for it!
I am not saying the X through 11 Pro Max were ugly phones (I owned all of the them and really enjoyed the way they looked), they were not, but the iPhone 12 Pro models just looks better and feels more solid structurally.
Plus, Pacific Blue is the best color of any iPhone in my opinion and that certainly adds to my love for it!
I've had the 11 Pro Max before I upgraded to the 12 Pro Max and I definitely prefer the 12 Pro Max - it's just a much better design when holding the device. I personally love that it's bigger, to me, bigger is better. I use my phone pretty consistently throughout the day (only no use when I'm at work because I'm a responsible employee), so the big screen is a must for me. The weight of it really doesn't bother me, even having had it since launch. Never once does it cramp up my hands when using it or hurts my hands in any way when I'm holding it. It's good that there are options for everyone's use!
I just upgraded from the XS to the 12 pro. I loved the XS design, but I love the 12 pro design too. I don’t notice the difference in size. The only thing I really miss is the portfolio case sold by Apple. I have a new portfolio case that’s nice, but the 12 doesn’t have the on/off with magnet feature like the XS did.
I think Apple’s design peaked with the XS. The gold version of that phone was the best phone I ever had (except the battery). Downhill since in my opinion. Especially the 12 pro series. At least the regular didn’t have the finger print magnet shiny sides.
but I accept others like them as they remind us of the 5 era.
This years will be the same design (sigh).
But I’m sure I’d get used to it if I upgraded my brick of an 11 Pro Max to a 13 variant.
but I accept others like them as they remind us of the 5 era.
This years will be the same design (sigh).
But I’m sure I’d get used to it if I upgraded my brick of an 11 Pro Max to a 13 variant.
From an aesthetic point, i prefer my 12 any day as compared to x. But when you're holding it on your hand, the x felt way better because of the rounded of edges
Between my XS and my wife's 12 Pro, I prefer the XS for size and feel in the hand. That's also true for me for the iPad's - I prefer the rounded corners of the classic iPad shape over the 2018 onwards 'Pro' iPad shape.
Those squared off edges look very nice, but they just don't feel as comfortable in the hand for me.
Those squared off edges look very nice, but they just don't feel as comfortable in the hand for me.
In that case, the iPhone 4 & 5 design which are pretty much the same as 12 are from 2010 & 12 - it's just a matter of preference, nothing more. One looks dated to you because Apple told you the one with flat edges is the latest and greatest
I recently got my hands on a 12 pro max and came from an 11 pro max. And I must say the square edges on the 12 do not disappoint. Feels like I’m holding an iPhone 4 but with way more advanced tech. I think it’s personal preference but the square edges are the bees knees in my eyes!
I've gone through iPhone 4 then the 6 and now the X...I've got my hands on the iPhone 12 today. I can't get my fingers around it but something just feels off about it. I'm still holding off for an upgrade so I'm hoping next year's design will be back to rounded edge.
These are only my opinions based on experience…
Original iPhone. Bar of soap slippery, but I held onto it with the Kung Fu grip. No big deal.
iPhone 4. Same size. Much easier to hold with confidence to not slip.
iPhone 5. Easy to hold with confidence.
iPhone 6. Huge bar of soap. Too big. Too slippery. Dropped and broke the screen. Replaced screen and bought Apple silicone case.
iPhone XR. Huge. Apple didn’t sell a case for this phone. Huge mistake on their part. Coulda made tons of money. Bought a silicone Spigen case.
iPhone 12. Bought an Apple silicone case immediately. This phone is smaller overall than the XR. I can’t use it one-handed, but to me, it is so much more holdable than the XR.
Having said all that, the 12 OLED screen sucks. The battery drains for no reason. I’d go back to the XR if I could, but it’s too late.
Original iPhone. Bar of soap slippery, but I held onto it with the Kung Fu grip. No big deal.
iPhone 4. Same size. Much easier to hold with confidence to not slip.
iPhone 5. Easy to hold with confidence.
iPhone 6. Huge bar of soap. Too big. Too slippery. Dropped and broke the screen. Replaced screen and bought Apple silicone case.
iPhone XR. Huge. Apple didn’t sell a case for this phone. Huge mistake on their part. Coulda made tons of money. Bought a silicone Spigen case.
iPhone 12. Bought an Apple silicone case immediately. This phone is smaller overall than the XR. I can’t use it one-handed, but to me, it is so much more holdable than the XR.
Having said all that, the 12 OLED screen sucks. The battery drains for no reason. I’d go back to the XR if I could, but it’s too late.
I used to hate that heavy round slippery barsoap. I do not miss it at all.
I love 12.
I love 12.
Nope.
I love the flat edges.
4/4s was my favourite design because of it.
i hope they retain this design for the next few years, simply beautiful
I am a very small woman with tiny child-size hands and feet. (I say feet for reference size as I wear a size 2 1/2) I can hold my 12 just fine one-handed because I have a finger ring attached to the back of the case.
Wasn't the XS Max era the last Jony Ive iphone? Which actually explains a lot with the later iphones released LOL.
The previous models were too slippery for me. Always had to have a case. The 12 is the first model since the 5 that I can hold without a case with no issues.