To think iPhones are too big?

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Upgraded my iPhone 6 to iPhone XR without a whole lot of thought (I know, silly me) as it was the newest model and cheaper than the XS.

AIBU to think it's way too big? Almost impossible to use one handed (holding with both hands whilst typing this) and so much heavier. Don't enjoy using it at all now as I'm always worried about dropping it.

I've since googled and there are loads of articles which say they're too big for most women's hands. If only I'd know before i bought it!

Not really sure what the point of this thread was other than to moan! Very annoying and expensive mistake.

Apple is reportedly working on a smaller phone, but it won't be out until next year.

Apple Report Details New 5.42-inch iPhone

I have a 5 and due my upgrade. I can’t decide between 6 and 7 for this reason

I use two hands to type, love my X

I’ve just gone from an SE to an XR and am not enjoying it
But battery was dying too often and little choice
Hope they bring out another small phone soon

I'm limping along with my SE too, hand size is an issue but also pocket size! I never carry a bag and live in jeans, an SE will fit in the back pocket of women's jeans but anything bigger and it sticks out. No idea what I'll do when this one dies

I replaced the battery in my 5s to keep it going for another year rather than get a bigger phone.

I wonder if they’ve done any market research on this.

As some unthread said.. popsockets are brilliant for solving the phone slightly too big to type problem.

I have an 8 Plus and I really don't find it too large at all. If I use a normal sized phone I always find them too small now

My husband has the XR. I took one look at size and ordered an 8. It still fits in my pocket and has the nice water resistant feature too.

I love my SE but I only type using my finger (can't get on with thumbs) & I type pretty quickly.

Definitely agree! I got a new battery for my 6s rather than upgrade as all the newer models are uncomfortable to hold.

I've never typed 2 handed and I use my finger rather than thumb so I definitely need a smaller phone!

How does that work? Do you mean a finger on the other hand to the one you hold your phone with? If so, why would the size of the phone make a difference as long as it will fit comfortably in the one hand?

Otherwise, you are Ms Tickle and I claim my £5

I love my 6 plus

It's not just phones everything is designing for the average man.

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/feb/23/truth-world-built-for-men-car-crashes

Everything from office design to safety equipment isn't built with women in mind. It's a massive problem.

ps back on topic I will miss my iPhone SE when it dies I don't like the bigger phones.

Should I get a 6 or a 7? Any advice?

I have an se, it's quite big enough!

I have a Samsung Note 8 which has a bigger screen than the iPhone XR and I love it. I read a lot of newspapers and books on it, do all my online shopping, Internet searches, social media, online banking, play music, takes notes using the pen etc. Since getting this phone I never use a tablet or desktop computer. I could never go back to having a small screen size.

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Should I get a 6 or a 7? Any advice?

6 & 7 are same size afaik but 7 more advanced & plus is bigger in both.
My 7 plus has no earphone plugin though, don’t know if that’s true of 6
Have a look here:

www.trustedreviews.com/opinion/iphone-7-vs-iphone-6-2939994

Argh can’t deal with no headphone jack!!
As I have to have it for 2 years I just want it to last!

XS mac a the way for me

I could never go back to a normal sized phone. I have no problem typing with one hand and I have small hands

I'm grimly hanging on to my SE, I've been due an upgrade for well over 6 months but I have small hands and the SE is the right size.
I don't know what to go for next. If it wasn't for WhatsApp I'd go back to a 3310 in a heartbeat!

Get a pop socket (£10 Amazon) literally a game changer I would never ever go back to a smaller phone.

iPhone X all the way - considered the 8 plus and now they do an x plus which I may upgrade to

I knew the size before buying and wanted a larger phone. Was going from the 5s which I loved. Although the 4 was great with the glass back. But my 3 was an indestructible little one and I did love it.