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/vgman94]

I’m in the exact same position, but with an X. I went to see the phones in person and the 18 Pro is so close to the size of the X that I don’t think it’ll make a real difference in that respect. On the other hand, I love the Max, but handling a relative’s 12 Pro Max for some time annoys my wrist. I’m deeply torn. One is much more practical, but one really do want the larger screen, better speakers and easier typing. They are so close in quality, it’s impossible to decide without owning one for a time.

[u/Ok_Department_6045 → u/vgman94]

Yess exactly, you understand my dilemma perfectly!! Any inkling on which you might end up going for then? Or are you 50/50 still?

[u/vgman94 → u/Ok_Department_6045]

I want to try the Max because it will definitively be a different experience. Time will tell if my wrists can adapt. If they can’t, I’ll need to go back to the smaller size. And I want to experience the aforementioned stuff. I listen to music all the time and even through phone speakers when I get the chance, so the better audio would be nice. If I get a case with a kickstand, it’ll make a better viewing experience than the Pro. Only real drawback is not having the C2 chip, but I don’t think it’ll be a huge difference either way.

[u/Ok_Department_6045 → u/vgman94]

Yeah it would definitely be good for a change and if you’re into watching things on your phone then it could be worth it. Thanks for sharing!