Pro or mini: The Unexpectedly Difficult Decision
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Pro or mini: The Unexpectedly Difficult Decision
Last week I picked up an iPhone 12 Pro from my local Apple Store, securing the device I had always assumed would be the best choice for me. This is a purchase I’d been planning on for practically the entire year, so I made it without much debate or second-guessing. Though it’s true that we’ve only known the full details of the iPhone 12 line since Apple’s recent event, due to the reliability of many supply chain reports, basic knowledge of each of the different iPhone 12 models has been available for quite some time. We’ve known the screen dimensions, industrial design, and more for the better part of a year.
Before picking up my 12 Pro model, I was using an 11 Pro, and before that I had a XS Max, and a X before that. My time with the XS Max taught me that while the larger screen is great in lots of ways, my preference for one-handed iPhone use makes smaller models a better fit for me. I can use Max phones with one hand, it’s just not that comfortable, and particularly when I’m using my phone on the go, I get a little nervous walking the streets while using a big phone that isn’t as securely gripped in my hand.