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Why did you buy a big phone? (programming.dev)

submitted 7 months ago by onlinepersona@programming.dev to c/tech@programming.dev

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Just finished watching MKBHD's video "Small Phones are Dead and We Killed Them" yt indivio

I'm wondering, why is it that people buy big phones. Is it a conscious decision? Something that just unconsciously happened while selecting a phone? A lack of choice? What?

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[–] Albbi@lemmy.ca 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Doesn't increased battery life mean increased weight? Have you found anything in the sweet spot? I have a Pixel 6 Pro and I remember being shocked at how heavy it was when I got it. Definitely looking for something lighter for my next phone.

[–] lemmyng@lemmy.ca 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Honestly, crap like glass backs increases the weight more than a bigger battery. I have both a Pixel 4a and an 8. The 8 is barely bigger than the 4a, but 40 grams heavier.

[–] Albbi@lemmy.ca 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Ugh, I hate glass backs. Slippery and can crack. Why are they a thing? I'll have to look into the 'a' class of phones.

[–] natecox@programming.dev 2 points 7 months ago

They’re a thing because of wireless charging.