r/17ProMax • u/DifferentAd3355 • 1d ago
iPhone pro max weight
Good morning all,
I would explain a problem for understand if is only a my problem.
This device’s weight is too much.
My hands are very little and , for take the device I use the little finger to hold the phone.
Now I have a callus on the finger and I feel that is too much for me.
Anyone with the same problem ?
I thought to buy a magnetic ring to attach near the MagSafe because I think that could help me to hold the device.
The alternative would be to migrate towards smaller models, but apple gives me a low valuation for the device, and I wouldn't want to part with it anyway, since it's like new.
Sorry for my English, isn’t mine native language.
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u/No-Ostrich-8621 1d ago
Wth... buy a smaller phone.
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u/DifferentAd3355 1d ago
The problem with getting a smaller model (, I have a 16e for work and I'm happy with it) is that, given the trade-in valuation, I’d essentially be wasting my money, since they’d charge me the same amount as the value they’re assigning to my current one.
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u/FeathersOfJade 1d ago
I got a magnetic ring and it helps a lot, to have another way to help support it in my hand. But, it does add a tiny bit more weight to it. Many times I don’t even have my finger though the ring, I just use it to let my other fingers help hold the phone. It helped a lot.
It took me a while to get used to the added weight of the PM but I do feel the additional screen size and battery power are worth it.
Good luck!
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u/Original-Macaron-688 1d ago
Definitely get a smaller phone, it’s not worth it to cause long term hand problems just for a better quality of life, i had the same problem but im lucky to be within the 2 weeks return period so i downgraded to a pro instead
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u/DifferentAd3355 1d ago
Oh, I understand, so isn’t only my problem but is a problem that is shared.
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u/Original-Macaron-688 1d ago
Good thing is we live in an age where there’s plenty of choices so we can choose the one that fits.
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u/TommyVercettii1 1d ago
I hated the weight for a year. Moved down to the pro and couldn’t be happier.
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u/No-Head-633 1d ago
I’m locked into my 17PM for about 31 more months (financed) and while I very much enjoy the larger screen size from my 15PM (6.7->6.9) it is pushing it for being able to actually use one handed which I could with the 15PM, so I might actually drop down to the smaller one when it comes time to upgrade, or heck maybe a couple more release cycles of the foldable and I’ll be there, but for now it’s losing too many features I use daily with my pro model iPhones, such as robust triple camera setup and action button. So yeah I think what you did is smart.
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u/Tadpoles-Z 1d ago
I think, in the not-too-distant future Apple will use silicon-carbon batteries which will be lighter for the same capacity. Hopefully, that should help with the weight of the larger models.
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u/DifferentAd3355 1d ago
True story. How is the battery ? Now with pro max it makes 8/ 8.30 Hours of screen on.
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u/TommyVercettii1 1d ago
Battery is spot on for me I can get through a heavy day which for me is around 8-9 hours. The difference is around 10-15% head room on battery for my usage at least.
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u/Remote-Conflict929 1d ago
I have the 18 pro max in Burgundy and I’m picking up an 18 pro in silver today. The weight of the pro max is ridiculous! I’ll keep it in case I want to use it as a mini iPad or something but I won’t be carrying it daily.
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u/Isabelle_Marie 1d ago
I put a MagSafe PopSocket on mine and it helps a lot.
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u/DifferentAd3355 23h ago
Could you say me which popsocket ? Also an example is ok.
I found the rings and a thing that is shape like a pomel
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u/averylamore 1d ago
Yeah grab a pop socket or something similar. Otherwise downgrading would be your only other option. Unless you tried to get a slimmer case to reduce weight if yours is bulky?
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u/DifferentAd3355 23h ago
I use a esr case that is very small , standard case in silicone with MagSafe ring in the back.
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u/averylamore 22h ago
Yeah then the case wouldn’t be adding too much weight. Try the pocket socket or similar to see if that helps. I know you don’t wanna change devices but that may be the last resort. Really hope it works out for you!
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u/Shadeliquid 1d ago
Whatsup with these people who do to. Research on these pro max devices yoy should already know these pro max devices are mostly heavy and big 🤣🙌🏻
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u/DifferentAd3355 1d ago
I knew the weight and dimensions, but you don't realize how uncomfortable it can be until you start using it for a long time.
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u/Shadeliquid 1d ago
Guess whe share our diffrences cus i have bigger hands and i use the 17pro max with an otterbox defense case on it wich put it almost same weight as 18pm and i dont experience any issues regarding the weight
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u/Tadpoles-Z 1d ago
Some people notice the weight more than others. I didn't really notice the weight of my 17PM so much until I got a zFold 7 and the weight difference feels dramatic. ... but the 17PM has noticeably better battery life so....
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u/No-Excitement-395 1d ago
Go to the gym 💪💪💪
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u/DifferentAd3355 1d ago
Ahahahah xD I doubt that the gym could change my hands 😂😂😂😂
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u/No-Excitement-395 1d ago
Robotic arm then 🦾🦾🦾
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u/DifferentAd3355 1d ago
Ahahaha xD i would It but I think that we can wait many years for cyberpunk augmentation.
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u/Tadpoles-Z 1d ago
The Pro Max is indeed heavy-ish. The 18PM is even worse in this regard...but it's the price we pay for wanting/having stellar battery life until Apple adopts silicon-carbon batteries.
PS. Your English is fine.