I always have the 6.1 inch, it’s like a sweet spot
But that got me thinking I won’t mind going for the bigger one to bump up the battery
What do the max users think? Is it better with user experience as well?
I tried 15 Plus for 2 weeks, ended up returning it. Too big for me.
Currently using 13 Pro, much more comfortable
I have a 13 pro too thinking of getting the 15 pro max
That’s a good choice because the 15 Pro Max is a tad bit smaller (less tall and less wide but thicker) and noticeably lighter than the previous Pro Maxes.
In general, big display have better experience like watching movies or YouTube, games and better battery life, but need try to grab by your hand if it’s comfortable to use and fitting in your pocket
Battery is everything. Pro didn’t last me through the day. Pro max I can cruise through. So I deal with the size
Are you glued to the phone?
I think it’s fine honestly, use a popsocket and it’s even better.
For me especially with smaller hands, the Pro Max or the Plus are just annoying to use for everyday use.
I’ve been using the max size since it was introduced with the XS Max and have had every gen and wouldn’t consider going back down to the “regular” size. I find the additional screen and battery brings more benefit than drawbacks and unless you have particularly small hands, the size isn’t “problematic”. I can use it one-handed with ease and have completely, to the mm, average sized hands for a male.
Now the rumor mill suggesting the max (or ultra as it may be called) will be bumped up from 6.7” to 6.9” and although that’s a nice number, I find 6.7” to be the ideal size (again with my 100% average hand size) and even incrementing upward just that small bit will potentially discourage a lot of current max owners from continuing to purchased the larger sized devices. It will be a hard decision, imo, because I find the “regular” size phones to be too small.
yeah true, battery and additional screen is always a plus
where do they draw the line though? tablets were first 7 inch and now the standard has become 11 to 13 inch
I think the line is 7.0” but I’d like it to stay at 6.7”… My iPhone really is my do everything device, it’s by far the most versatile piece of tech because it has arguably the broadest versatility and all in the size of a little slab that fits in your pant pocket.
I do happen to have both an iPad mini 6th Gen and an 11” iPad Pro and both respective sizes serve very different purposes for me.
The 8.3” (iirc) screen of the iPad actually feels surprisingly big in comparison to the iPhone so as a media device, it does very well. I use it in the gym and for travel quite extensively. It’s the right size of big enough that it doesn’t need to be in your hands to view it but small enough that it doesn’t get in the way. Just wish it were OLED or Micro-LED…
Then the iPad Pro fills the void left between the iPad Mini and my 16” MBP. With the “magic” keyboard, it serves as a quasi laptop replacement for many simple tasks and provides a slightly better media experience when size and heft are less imperative.
Also, I’m by no means trying to “flex” by listing out all these devices. This is purely an exercise in use case from one device to the next lol. I have every intention of thinning the herd I just can’t decide which iPad is less useful.
So I’m using a Max model for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised how manageable it is. Maybe it’s the softer edges and lighter weight, but it doesn’t feel THAT much larger than my old 14 Pro and I still use it one-handed for many idle tasks.
glad you got used to it! considering a max as well if my 13 needs an upgrade
I just switched from the Pro Max to the regular Pro, and I don’t think I’d ever go back. The smaller size is easier to carry & use. I do miss the battery life of the Pro Max, but since I’m always surrounded by chargers, it’s not that big of a deal.
If Apple can make a better battery for the regular Pro models, they will have created the perfect phone.
true, i use both chargers in the car as well as at home, so battery is not a problem, i do like the idea of an additional screen size
I have had the same question before buying my first max, and now I can tell you that is not that big, it is great, I will never buy smaller phone. My daughter is using my old max and she also is very fine with the size
I’ve had a pro max 11 and 15 and I love them.
They’re a little awkward for me but the 15 Pro Max is way easier to pocket than my last big phone, the 12 Pro Max, was. A pop socket or MagSafe ring grip is pretty crucial for me with a 6.7” phone.
I’ve got hands that are maybe a little larger than averages. Up until this year, I’ve always bought the largest size iPhone every time one was released. I don’t necessarily think they’re too big. I think the size in conjunction with the weight is what makes them inconvenient/uncomfortable to pocket and handle. Since going with the 15 Pro (my first time choosing the smaller model), I’ve noticed less wrist/thumb strain and how much easier it is to carry- especially in thinner/looser clothing like gym shorts. I miss the screen real estate, and more importantly, the battery life. But I’m enjoying using my phone more comfortably and the way a phone was intended to be used- with one hand.
i was a plus/pro max user for a while and finally switched to regular pro ~~ i loved the big screen and battery and all that but it was getting way too heavy to carry around. i wouldve stayed pro max if i was doing a lot of work and/or taking pictures often on my phone but im not using it enough to take advantage of the big screen and camera quality, it ended up just being a brick i carried around LOL. i dont think it’s “too” big though like it’s still okay to carry around and use for me personally but it definitely was unnecessary to drag that around since im not doing much on the phone anyway.
Yes. But if you’re obsessed with battery life like me, it’s a must have. Trade off is worth it, most of the time… I just know I couldn’t deal with less battery size which equals greater battery anxiety. I can barely handle it as is lol.
If have bigger hands should be fine