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/just_grc]

Don't overthink it. Go with your gut.

FWIW I had an 11 Pro MAx and it died right before the 17 launch. Pro Max was too big. Really happy with a smaller profile phone for a change.

[u/Ok_Department_6045 → u/just_grc]

Solid advice, appreciate it 👌

[u/just_grc → u/Ok_Department_6045]

If I were you and your 11PM is in good condition, I'd wait.

Also good to manage your expectations for next year's launch. While I love my 17 Pro now, not gonna like the aluminum is crappy and dings even at the most minor drops even in a case. I don't give AF about thermals so it's lost on me. I really hated the 17s initially.