18 Pro vs Pro Max?

[u/Ok_Department_6045]

I’m upgrading from an iPhone 11 and I’m really torn between the 18 Pro and Pro Max. I’m set on the burgundy colour. I checked out both in the Apple Store.

Dimension-wise, I know the Pro is supposedly slightly bigger or at least comparable to the iPhone 11, but when I saw it in person, it just felt so small and boxy I also wasn’t the biggest fan of how it looked when I saw it in other people’s hands.

On the other hand, I absolutely loved the burgundy Pro Max in person. It looked so much more premium to me, and less boxy. I just preferred its overall look and feel.

My main concern is practicality. I’m worried the Pro Max might end up inconvenient to carry around in my pockets/bag. I really don’t want to end up regretting the size!

The other option is to just hold on to my iPhone 11 for now and wait for Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027, especially since my current phone is still holding up fine. Part of me wonders if that might be a more worthwhile upgrade, but obviously there’s no guarantee it’ll be anything special.

Any advice from anyone who recently got the pro/promax or anyone who ended up switching between the 2?

Thanks!

[u/Lilly_Meow993]

I was in the same boat… I came from android though… I thought the bigger screen would make a big difference. It doesn’t so much. The 18 pro is definitely big enough, and a lot easier to use during the day than the PM. I like being able to easily use one hand for my day to day tasks than having to two hand the PM.

I would consider your hand size though. Go to the Apple Store and try out the two different sizes to see which better fits you. I’m normally able to easily access a charger during the day so I’m not worried about the little bit extra battery you get with the PM. Especially with the super fast charging.

The hardest part of the purchase for me was the color 🫠 😆

[u/Ok_Department_6045 → u/Lilly_Meow993]

Yeah it definitely does sound more convenient and I’m glad you’re satisfied with what you chose in the end! I’m not too bothered about the little bit of extra charge either it was more just for the looks to be honest 😅

Oh really?! The colour was the only easy part for me lol. Which colours were you stuck between and what did you end up going for then?

[u/Lilly_Meow993 → u/Ok_Department_6045]

All the colors had their merits, but… burgundy and black were my two favorites. I ended up going with black, and I’m very happy with it! 😊 which color were you so certain of? 🤭

[u/Ok_Department_6045 → u/Lilly_Meow993]

Great choice, the black looks so sleek and timeless. For me it the one and only burgundy!