What you should know
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- Smartphones have significantly increased in weight and size over the years due to larger displays, more cameras, and the introduction of materials like glass and metal for durability and wireless charging capabilities.
- Apple and Samsung flagship models have seen a notable increase in weight, with recent models like the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra being significantly heavier than their predecessors.
- Apple’s attempt to reduce the weight of its iPhones by using a titanium frame in the iPhone 15 Pro line showed a temporary reversal in the trend of increasing weight.
- The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to feature larger displays and potentially heavier builds, despite the use of premium materials, indicating a continued trend towards larger and heavier smartphones.
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Full Story
Ah, remember the days? Phones were tiny, almost toy-like. You could toss one in your bag without a second thought.
They were so light and plasticky. Using them was a breeze, one-handed even, and dropping them? No biggie.
But oh, how times have changed. Our screens got bigger, and suddenly, phones started bulking up.
Gone were the plastic shells, replaced by sleek aluminum or glass for that wireless charging magic. And let’s not even talk about the camera bumps and battery sizes. It’s like our phones started hitting the gym, hard.
And those foldables? Cool, sure, but talk about heavy. It’s like carrying a mini laptop in your pocket.
Remember when an iPhone weighed about as much as a feather? Well, not really, but they were light. The iPhone 4 was a game-changer with its glass and metal, yet it still didn’t tip the scales.
Samsung? Their first Galaxy S was a lightweight champ, thanks to its plastic body and OLED screen.
Fast forward to today, and whoa, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is a beast. We’re talking over 220 grams of tech. And that’s not even the heaviest Apple has offered.
Android‘s not far behind, with Samsung taking 14 years to nearly double the weight of its flagships. That Galaxy S24 Ultra? It’s packing weight, not to mention a periscope zoom and a stylus.
And cases? Don’t get me started. They add more bulk and weight, but hey, we need them, right?
Apple tried to fight the flab with titanium frames, making the iPhone 15 Pro Max a bit lighter. But it seems like a temporary fix.
Rumors say the iPhone 16 Pro will need more room for an even fancier camera. So, bigger screen it is.
This move could blur the lines between the Pro and Pro Max models. Apple’s solution? Just make the Pro Max even bigger.
Leaks suggest we’ll have four iPhone sizes to choose from soon. The iPhone 16 Pro? Bigger and heavier than ever.
It’s like every new model is saying, “Do you even lift, bro?” Sure, a bigger screen is nice, but at what cost?
Even with titanium, these phones are getting hefty. It’s like we’re going back to the days of brick phones, just in a more expensive, shinier package.
So, brace yourselves. The era of lightweight phones seems like a distant memory. Now, it’s all about who can make the biggest, baddest phone out there. Foldables, watch out. Apple’s not playing around.
