Why is iPhone 12 pro so heavy?

Though the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are the same size, the 12 Pro is heavier thanks to its extra hardware and the fact that, like the iPhone 12 Pro Max, it's made of stainless steel. The iPhone 12, meanwhile, is made out of aluminum. It's strong in its own right and lighter than steel, but it's not as tough.
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Is iPhone 12 Pro heavier?

The ‌‌iPhone 12‌‌ Pro is also 39 grams (1.38 ounces) lighter than its larger counterpart, at just 189 grams (6.66 ounces) in total.
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Why is iPhone pro so heavy?

iPhone 13 Pro Weight Explained

The iPhone 13 Pro weighs in at 204 grams, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max goes all the way up to 240 grams. The reason for this increased weight? Stainless steel. Instead of having an aluminum frame like the iPhone 13 and 13 mini, the two Pro models have a stainless steel frame.
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Why is the new iPhone so heavy?

All of the ‌iPhone 13‌ models are heavier than their ‌iPhone 12‌ counterparts, likely due to the larger batteries that are inside and the thickness increase. Weight comparisons are below. The ‌iPhone 13‌ models are a bit thicker than the ‌iPhone 12‌ Pro models, which is in line with what we were expecting from rumors.
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Why is the iPhone 12 Pro Max so heavy?

iPhone Pro and Pro Max models are made of Steel Frames, so they are bound to be quite hefty, I love how heavy they are, they feel nice and weighty and high end. If you want something lite maybe get a standard iPhone 12 or iPhone SE.
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Which is the heaviest iPhone?

iPhone 13 Pro Max is by far the heaviest iPhone ever as well as the heaviest widely-available flagship of 2021.
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Why are phones getting heavier?

Screen size kept growing through the years resulting in bigger devices. Glass and metal are used predominantly. Glass and metal are heavy. Batteries have increased in capacity and size, adding to the weight.
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How heavy should a phone be?

For most people, the ideal weight of a phone is between 140g and 170g. We were surprised to see how many people commented on our poll that “lighter is better”. There's a sort of stigma around light phones – the heavier handsets just feel more durable.
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Is iPhone 11 Pro too heavy?

11 Pro is 0.03 ounces lighter than the 12 Pro. 11 Pro max is only 0.06 ounces lighter than the 12 Pro Max. Amazingly little difference considering the screen sizes are bigger on both the 12 Pro and 12 Pro max compared to similar 11 Pro models. Again, the 11 Pro is already too heavy.
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Is it worth the upgrade to iPhone 12 pro?

Verdict. The iPhone 12 Pro is good phone, but one that's stuck between a really great one and a potentially even better one in Apple's 2020 lineup. It is the same size as the brilliant iPhone 12 and has all of its benefits: a fresh design, a great screen, long battery life, top performance, improved durability and 5G.
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Is iPhone 13 Pro Max too heavy?

Last year's iPhone 12 Pro Max was already heavy at 226g, but the 13 Pro Max is even weightier at 240g. Direct competitors weigh significantly less with Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra at 227g and Google's Pixel 6 Pro at 210g, while the regular iPhone 13 Pro weighs 204g.
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Is iPhone 12 Pro heavy Reddit?

It sits right in-between the 12 Pro Max & 12 Pro as far as weight. The Pixel weighs in at a dainty 5.22 ounces, and the 13 Pro is a hefty 7.19. And while I realize that two ounces doesn't sound like much, I already think my Pixel feels heavy!
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What's the weight of an iPhone 12 Pro Max in KG?

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and eSIM cards. The iPhone 12 Pro Max measures 160.80 x 78.10 x 7.40mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 228.00 grams.
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Is 200g phone heavy?

There are plenty of phones that weigh 200g - iPhone 8 Plus, Galaxy Note8, Xperia XZ Premium to name a few. They are popular phones and offer enticing spec sheets - clearly millions think they are not too heavy. 170g is more manageable - Galaxy S8+, iPhone X, Pixel 2 XL, OnePlus 5T, Xiaomi Mi A1 and many others.
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Do iPhones get heavier?

That's because flash memory uses trapped electrons to distinguish between 1s and 0s - while the number of electrons doesn't change, once they're trapped (or once data is stored) they have a higher energy level and thus a greater weight.
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Does a fully charged phone weigh more?

No increase in mass

Nothing is being stored inside the battery that may increase its mass. Even if there is difference of some electrons, the change in mass would be unfathomably low and nearly impossible to detect. Based on this, it can be said that batteries do not weigh more when fully charged.
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What is the heaviest phone in the world?

Apple's iPhone 11 Pro Max is perhaps the heaviest phone you can buy today. Maybe ever. It weighs 7.97 ounces, or half a pound.
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What is the lightest current iPhone?

With Apple's modern iPhones – so iPhones released between 2019 and 2021 – the lightest current iPhone model is the iPhone 12 mini; it weighs in at 135g.
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Why do iPhones break easier than Android?

There's a reason so many of us are cracking phone screens seemingly more than ever. They don't make them like they used to. As smartphones got bigger, yet thinner, they've become "super fragile and easy to break," he says. "The new ones are so delicate."
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Is iPhone 12 Pro Max waterproof?

The iPhone 12 Pro is water-resistant. It has a rating of “IP68” which means they are fully protected from dust and can handle being underwater for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 6 metres. If your phone gets dropped in a puddle, a shallow pool, or wet from the rain, it will be just fine.
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Is it hard to hold the iPhone 12 Pro Max?

It is very wide and weighs 226g – 18g heavier than the Note 20 Ultra, 39g heavier than the smaller 12 Pro or a full 64g heavier than the regular iPhone 12. Thanks to the hard edges I found gripping the 12 Pro Max significantly easier than its rounded and equally heavy predecessor the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
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Does the iPhone 12 Pro Max have a glass back?

iPhone 12 models feature a rear panel made of glass. That makes them pretty vulnerable to cracking. Many users already complained about how easily the back of iPhone 12 devices cracks or shatters.
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