I fell in love with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but I still returned it and went back to the 14 Pro – here’s why

The deed is done. I have returned the iPhone 16 Pro Max after two months of using the best iPhone that Apple has ever made. That was always the plan. In case you missed it, I used the iPhone 16 Plus for nearly two months last year.

After years of using 6.1-inch iPhones, I knew I wanted a larger display from the iPhone. After years of always using Pro variants, I also knew the non-Pro models were good enough for my needs. Finally, I also knew the iPhone I really wanted was next year's iPhone 17 Air, an ultra-thin non-Pro device with a display about as big as the iPhone 16 Plus.

With all that in mind, I decided to try the iPhone 16 Pro Max before switching back to a 6.1-inch model. I said at the time this might be the last time I get to use a Pro Max size. I'm eying the iPhone 17 Air for next year, and I'm probably going to try the foldable iPhone as soon as it comes out next year.

I expected an iPhone 16 Plus experience from the iPhone 16 Pro Max, only slightly better. The screen is slightly larger, the processor is slightly faster, and the camera system is upgraded. Also, the bezels are slightly thinner. I did not expect to fall in love with the 6.9-inch phone the way I did. I did not expect to want to hold on to the iPhone 16 Pro Max and forget about my original plan.

But then something happened that made me reassess my priorities and give up on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Before I explain why I returned to my old iPhone 14 Pro, which is over two years old, I'll tell you I won't buy another iPhone 16 anytime soon, either.

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