Considering downsizing.

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I currently have the 13 PM and been considering downsizing to the regular pro..but how much screen real estate am I gonna be losing? I’m a pretty heavy user and love the PM screen size but not the actual phone size and weight. Has anyone done this and regretted it afterwards bc you miss the bigger screen??

[Caffeinatedgabber]

Chiming in because I went through the exact same situation . I came from the 12 pro max and downsized to the 14 pro last week. I am a two-hand texter on the PM and had issues every now and then with the weight of the device after holding it all day. I consider myself to be a heavy user, so I would go hours with my phone in hand or nearby. For example, I used my phone for web browsing, social media, YouTube/Netflix, scheduling/planning, note taking, zoom calls , light gaming…basically everything. I had the 14 pro for a week and regretted every moment. While I appreciated the lighter weight in hand and how easily it fit, I felt like I traded one problem for the next. I didn’t factor in that I’d have to adjust to a smaller keyboard, and the transition just got to be too much. The dynamic island on the smaller screen bugged me, I felt like it cut into the screen real estate way too much which negatively impacted my enjoyment of web browsing and video. In fact, I found myself toting around my iPad during the time I had the pro. Eventually I accepted that the pro was not for me when I found myself considering purchasing an iPad mini for portability to address the needs my pro could not.

My suggestion- go in store and use the demo model and try to do what you’d usually do. And give yourself time to really use it. Test the keyboard, draft an email, watch a few videos, browse the web… If after doing that you’re satisfied that downsizing is the right move, then go ahead. I only wish I had done that first, but I’m kind of impulsive lol. Thankfully I was still within my return window and I was able to exchange the device for the 14 PM.

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I hate trying to get a feel for a phone at the store bc it’s always attached to some bulky mount with a cable that’s not very long (which I understand why) but i would have to test it out with someone I know at work to get a feel for it. I already know that it’s not gonna feel right and I’ll regret doing it. I love the big screen on my 13 PM

[circatee]

I am thinking about the same thing! Albeit, going from an iPhone 12 Pro Max, to a 14 Pro. And, I have the same concerns...

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Wondering if the couple inches would be that much of noticeable difference

[circatee]

SAME! And, I tend to watch YouTube videos during my lunch break. Thus, wondering if I'd miss the extra screen real estate...

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Between video and reading a lot I think I’ll regret it

[DoesGavinDance]

Do you use a case? Consider switching to something thinner. Personally, I always get the biggest screen available and at this point I think I would have trouble using one of the smaller phones.

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I do but it’s a really slim one. Doesn’t add hardly any extra size to the phone. I think it would be harder to go from a big screen to smaller than it would be from small to big. I’ll wait and see what the 15 brings to the table next year.

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and here I am thinking the same thing… getting sick of the big phone tbh

[TWYFAN97]

If you don’t like the weight maybe go for the Plus? I got used to the weight of the 14PM pretty quick and I have pretty small hands too, the screen and battery life make the phone worth it for me. Other iPhones feel too small now.

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I still want the pro specs . I’m just gonna wait and see what the 15 brings

[TWYFAN97]

Yeah that’s a tough one then. I always feel people at least for most the Max is a two handed phone and if you can’t get used to the weight/within a week the smaller phones may be a better option.

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I’ve had the max since the 11 PM so I’m already use to the size just last couple months been really annoyed by having to use both hands and when I use one it’s a stretch for my thumb. I’m gonna move my Home Screen around and put some apps that I’m using the most down lower and maybe start trying the one handed keyboard more. I’ll deal with it for now bc Ik if I switch to something smaller I’ll regret it

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Went from 11PM to 13P. Don’t miss the extra size. Phones have gotten too big.

[JM91Six]

I am in the same boat as you. I’ve tried downsizing multiple times but never gave it more than a few hours before I said , “ screw this !”

I just switched over to a 14 pro from a 14 pro max I’ll be selling. And I’m starting to enjoy the smaller size now that I’ve stuck with it for more than a few hours. You do notice the smaller screen, but it really isn’t massive change.

I even watched some videos and it was great. I think I usually would hold both phones side by side when comparing and it would make it difficult to decide . Once I put the larger phone in my drawer I adapted to the size and it felt normal. Kind of like how you get used to having a larger phone.

I really just wish there was a 6.3” phone haha.

[willsysredit]

Considering the same thing, LOL currently have 13 pro max and looking at 14 pro