points by mi_lk 3 days ago | 0 comments
iPhone Air is leaps and bounds better (source: owned 13 Mini)
[–] red369 3 days ago
[–] rwbt 3 days ago
Forget the dimensions and size on paper. I tried the iPhone 17 for two weeks, came running back to the Mini. Later on, I upgraded to the Air and I'm very pleased. Yes, it's slightly larger in hand but it's still delightful to use like the Mini. Even though its 25g heavier than the Mini, it feels lighter because it's less dense.
[–] red369 2 days ago
Interesting! Thanks for the opinion. I'm very skeptical that I'll feel the same way, but I'll check it out next time I'm near one.
I just replaced the battery in my Mini, and got the bonus free screen (I understand it is hard even for Apple to replace the battery without breaking the screen), so I'm probably set for a while, but it would be nice to have an upgrade path in the future!
[–] wffurr 3 days ago
It's bigger in all the wrong ways: https://phonesized.com/compare/#2739,1863
[–] wtch98 3 days ago
Make it 3/4 an inch narrower and an inch shorter and I'll get one
[–] rwbt 3 days ago
I reluctantly upgraded to the Air from the 13 Mini after I accidentally dropped it in water. After 3 weeks of using it now, I completely agree.
[–] mrheosuper 3 days ago
How is it better exactly, apart from the new SOC ?
The main body of the iPhone Air is thinner, of course, but including the camera bulge, I think it's thicker than all non-pro iPhones up to the 16.
Is there something about making the main body thinner that makes the iPhone Air more comfortable to hold than other smaller phones? Is it the weight? The 17e is only 4 g heavier than the Air, and the 16e is only 2 g heavier.
I have never been interested in the Air because of the size, so I can't even remember if I have picked one up in an Apple Store.