As long as there’s camera feature parity between the sizes, I much prefer the standard Pro size. That said, I’m with the 14 Pro Max due to (foolishly?) holding out hope that ONE of these days Apple will give us true multitasking/split screen mode to better utilize the larger screen. Should’ve been an option since the X, in my opinion, and is really the only holdover I have from my work phone (Galaxy Plus Ultra).
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iPhone 13 Pro Max Will you buy another Pro Max model?
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The pro max models are ridiculously heavy--and uncomfortable to hold, with their square edges. Otherwise the screen is a good size for reading.
I’m switching back to the Pro models vs the Pro Max. After years of using the larger sized phones , I’m just ready to use a normal sized phone for a while
I generally buy the best camera in the smallest iPhone I can, but unfortunately that often means buying a Pro Max (and eventually Ultra) device.
I would be so delighted if Apple made a mini with all of the features of the Pro, but physics and consumer demand aren’t supportive of that idea.
I would be so delighted if Apple made a mini with all of the features of the Pro, but physics and consumer demand aren’t supportive of that idea.
Went from iPhone 5 to 6s Plus in 2015. Went to Apple Store in November 2018 for new battery. They broke the torch and camera. Gave me brand new 6s Plus (not a refurb). Used 22 months, then got a 12 Pro Max³. Now have an iPhone 14 Pro Max⁴. I may skip the 15 Pro Max⁵, and wait for the iPhone 16 Pro Max⁶. Or maybe the iPhone 16 Super Ultra Max⁶. Regardless of name, it will be large screen.
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I switched over to the larger Max iPhone three years ago and love it. I wouldn't go back to the smaller screen now. iPhone 14 Max 6.7" has been great so far. I'll have to see what the 2024 Max model will look like with the 6.9" screen.
I haven't gotten a max, but am strongly considering one with the 15, mainly because, even with my iPad mini, when I am in bed, I still tend to grab my phone. I think it's partially because I have a Loopy case on my phone, and it makes it super easy to hold compared to any other device, but whatever the reason, it tends to be what I grab, and I'd like to have that extra screen size. Of course it'll depend on weight and other things at the time, but I'm definitely considering it this time around.
I have the 13 Pro Max but find it a big too large so at this point i plannon going to the 15 Pro next - if it comes with USB-C charging.
No way!
I've had the Plus/Prox Max models since they were introduced to us and I've now started to resent the size/weight of them.
I'm counting down the days until I can buy the iPhone 15 Pro.
I've had the Plus/Prox Max models since they were introduced to us and I've now started to resent the size/weight of them.
I'm counting down the days until I can buy the iPhone 15 Pro.
Not sure, but likely.
I like my 13 pro max for the screen size and camera, but really dislike the weight. The 14 pro looks like an acceptable compromise, but it wasn’t an option when I got my phone.
For a device I see myself holding on for 4 years on average, it really doesn’t make any sense for me to not go with the best that Apple has to offer. Any savings to be had simply isn’t that significant over that period of time.
I like my 13 pro max for the screen size and camera, but really dislike the weight. The 14 pro looks like an acceptable compromise, but it wasn’t an option when I got my phone.
For a device I see myself holding on for 4 years on average, it really doesn’t make any sense for me to not go with the best that Apple has to offer. Any savings to be had simply isn’t that significant over that period of time.
Probably. I do love the ergonomics of smaller phones, but I love the larger display and larger battery of the bigger phones even more I think. I’ve mostly had bigger phones, but I do sometimes go through a phase where I get fatigued by the bigger size and crave something more ergonomic.
I was really happy with my 13 Pro when I had it because it was a lot more comfortable in the hand compared to the bigger models, and I didn’t feel like I was missing out on anything since there really weren’t any features exclusive to the bigger phones, even software wise. But then iOS 16 obliterated my battery life, and I got tempted by the new 14 Pro series features. I actually pre-ordered a 14 Pro, but returned it and drove 45 minutes to get a Pro Max because battery life was so disappointing on the 14 Pro.
Now, I’m very happy having the big display and battery of the 14 Pro Max, and I look forward to getting the even bigger 6.9” display (and hopefully battery) in 2024 or 2025.
I was really happy with my 13 Pro when I had it because it was a lot more comfortable in the hand compared to the bigger models, and I didn’t feel like I was missing out on anything since there really weren’t any features exclusive to the bigger phones, even software wise. But then iOS 16 obliterated my battery life, and I got tempted by the new 14 Pro series features. I actually pre-ordered a 14 Pro, but returned it and drove 45 minutes to get a Pro Max because battery life was so disappointing on the 14 Pro.
Now, I’m very happy having the big display and battery of the 14 Pro Max, and I look forward to getting the even bigger 6.9” display (and hopefully battery) in 2024 or 2025.
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I am thinking of moving to iPhone 15 Plus. Less weight, similar long battery life, big display, why not?
The only reason I even choose a Max was the battery life. But honestly I should have just went with the Plus for ONLY the battery life. Also the weight on the Plus is significant less imo. So yeah I’ll not choose a Max ever again unless it gets the same weight as the current Plus line up.