If the new Pro goes to 6.1", I'm switching from my Pro Max
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iPhone XS Max MAX Users - Will you switch to the “smaller size” or go bigger in 2020?
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After some thought and reading others experiences, I probably wouldn’t go back to a smaller phone. I do like the keyboard, and not squinting.. video and games are nice too since my vita died not so many moons ago. Not going to lie this is my favorite iPhone out of the few that I’ve had now that I’ve spent a couple months with it. I will use it for two years for sure, that’s when my contract is up. Whatever I choose to replace this will be a beast I’m sure.
But your not old though.😁
But I get it, it is easier on your eyes. (And I always like to make the suggestion that others can enlarge text through the accessibility options if that helps with that.) Anyways, I’ve just reached a point now, if I really need a larger display for media content, then my iPad/laptop serves that purpose. But my iPhone needs have become minimalistic over the years, where it really is just a tool for communication for me for about 90% of my functionality.
According to the leaks it'll be .25mm wider than the 11 Pro Max, which should be nearly impossible to perceive in the hand. And 2.9mm more on the long end.
Looks like the additional .2" of display are coming from the reduction of bezels.
....which only creates a further problem having that installed for those who actually carry their phone in their pocket with a pop socket attached. It’s not really a feasible solution when it adds more bulk (Not necessarily the weight, mainly thickness.) I understand you can attach pop sockets to the external back for cases, but it’s really intrusive, but I generally see this used by more females than anyone else.
At first I said I would move down to the 6.1" Pro, but I'm not so sure now. I like my large screens.
It depends on the battery. I love the battery of the Pro Max, but I am getting tired of the weight and the size. I am getting tired of not being able to text one handed.
Does your current phone look bad to you now? It's not as if you're going to be comparing 2 phones side by side all day.
I'm using 11 Pro Max, which is 6.5-inch, as many would know, and as far as I am concerned, I don't think I will be able to switch to a smaller size moving forward. As a matter of fact, I'm eagerly waiting for a bigger one to upgrade with in the future. I have also used 11 and 10S, and I still prefer the bigger model over the rest. The only problem that I am facing with the bigger version is the battery pack, which tends to drain a bit faster. If Apple gets it right in the upcoming models, I would definitely go for the bigger models.
I wouldn’t say bad, some newer tech will look more advanced sometimes, but that doesn’t make the older one look bad. I’ve outgrown the urge to justify new purchases my attaching negativity to stuff that’s working perfectly fine for me daily.
I've got an XS Max right now. I'm not upgrading this year, but I don't have any plans to go down in size when upgrade time comes.
No I’m going up to the 6.7 inch iPhone this year.
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I can text one handed on my pro max and I’m a female with small hands.
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I text one handed on my XS Max all the time. I’m hoping this year’s 12 Pro Max is 6.7 inches. I even stopped buying cases for my phone to prepare for the new one.
Interesting. How many cases do you usually buy? Sounds like multiple per device?
I am definitely contemplating the 6.1. I need to get more hands on time with an iPhone 11 6.1 inch so I can see if it is feasible. I think the 6.5 is the biggest phone I would want. Even now that I have had my pro max since day 1, I believe a slightly smaller phone would be a better fit for portability and whipping out to take photos and whatnot