Thinner makes sense if it's consistently thin. I don't get what's the value of thinner with a giant bulge.

Thinner anywhere means less weight, which is good.

I'm not sure about this. I think that if the weight balance is weird (esp. in the heavy top light bottom scenario - I sincerely hope it's not a thing with this new iPhone), it'll act as a lever and put more strain on your fingers to hold the phone.

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		I have wondered about this also. It may require holding slightly higher up on the device, especially when reading in bed.