Submitted by _hariarchy_ t3_10tl9le in iphone

Context: My old X which I got at launch was beginning to show its age and even after a battery replacement from apple the battery life wasn’t holding up well, so got a 14PM.

I love the phone, and don’t mind the extra screen size at all, but it just feels too heavy for me. Is it just because I am used to the weight of the X or is the 14PM too heavy?

Contemplating returning it for the regular 14 Pro just because of that.

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commontao t1_j77cvht wrote

It is noticeably heavier coming from a 12 Pro. I’ve gotten used to the screen size and increased dimensions but not the weight.

I’m guessing it’s the extra steel and larger battery.

But I love this badass. Not returning it for sure.

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one_hyun t1_j77g29l wrote

You get used to it. I like the bigger screen and battery life.

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_hariarchy_ OP t1_j77vgjc wrote

The other thing is that personally, I don’t hugely benefit from the bigger screen. I don’t consume any media apart from the occasional YouTube on the tube or such that a bigger screen would be hugely beneficial to me. That’s another reason why I’m considering going to the store and seeing the weight difference between the Max and the regular Pro

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JoAn1801 t1_j78vwpn wrote

Battery life is pretty great on the regular 13 and 14 pros. Big difference with the maxes? Yeah, kinda, but those are a step up over an already good battery life. I too found the max waaaay too bulky to use confortably, I'm pretty happy with the size of my 13 Pro.

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_hariarchy_ OP t1_j7d1dbx wrote

I think the problem is that since I use my phone one handed mostly, the weight becomes an issue. I returned the pro max and got a pro instead lol and so far battery life hasn’t been an issue

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vishrit t1_j77jjor wrote

It is the heaviest iPhone ever (I believe). The screen and battery life more than makes up for it, especially on travel days.

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diprotic t1_j77em0s wrote

The regular 14 Pro is pretty heavy as well. I was surprised how heavy my 14Pro is compared to my iPhone 12 work phone and previous Samsung Note.

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Kxshlxni t1_j7ab890 wrote

I actually find the 14P to be a good weight, especially coming from the standard 13; I just felt like that one was too light. I usually like my phones to have a little heft to them though.

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Alan_1375 t1_j7a4mmh wrote

it felt like a brick vs 12 pro max side by side! I returned it

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Simon_787 t1_j77il66 wrote

Yes it is.

If you can't get used to it then just get a 14 Pro. Unlike other phones there aren't many downgrades.

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_hariarchy_ OP t1_j77vs6e wrote

Apart from screen and battery capacity, afaik there isn’t anything different between the two right?

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pxm7 t1_j77hizh wrote

Compared to an 11 Pro with case, even a 14 Pro with case is chonkier. Not unpleasantly so, but you definitely feel it’s heftier.

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_hariarchy_ OP t1_j77vjhl wrote

Loool, yes. I don’t even wear skinny jeans and there’s a clear silhouette of the phone in my pocket

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Inner_West_Ben t1_j77po0a wrote

I’ve had mine since October, no issues with the weight. It’s a great phone.

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Healthy-Condition506 t1_j78ls82 wrote

Coming from a Galaxy Note 9, the size of the 14 PM was very similar in size and weight. You’ll get used to it

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faretheewellennui t1_j79tfmm wrote

I came from the 7 Plus so the 14PM felt pretty heavy at first but now I’m totally used to it. When I pick up my mother’s 7 Plus it almost feels too light lol.

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TWYFAN97 t1_j79xobt wrote

You get used to it. You also have to take into consideration this is essentially a two handed device which makes the weight even less of an issue. Unless you have massive hands don’t expect to ever use this one handed.

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imahumanbeing1 t1_j7v84n2 wrote

I’m a few days late but I just got my 14 pro max to replace my 12 pro. I have to say it feels heavier than I thought and perhaps a bit too heavy to hold in one hand. Hopefully I can get used to it.

Also I’ve always been confused when people say about returning stuff - how could you just return it if you didn’t like it, sssuming you’ve already unboxed it and used it?

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_hariarchy_ OP t1_j7z3yos wrote

I mean, you can return it within a certain time period, like 14 days (which is the case across most markets if I'm not wrong). If you're not satisfied with it you can return it (within reason, obviously). I returned my 14PM and got the regular Pro instead. It still is a bit heavy but manageable still.

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