It still takes up less room in your pocket.

width and height wise it's actually larger than the Pro though.

	▲	DennisP 6 days ago \| parent [-]
		True, a quarter inch longer and eighth inch wider. Smaller both ways than the Max, at least. https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/09/all-of-the-iphone-17-model...

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nomel 6 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

It's interesting how this isn't the obvious conclusion and allure. Is there some fanny pack trend I'm missing out on!?

	▲	thewebguyd 6 days ago \| parent \| next [-]
		It should be a trend. I've been wearing a crossbody small bag (I guess you could call it a fanny pack, technically) for a long time now and ever since I've gotten a smartwatch I rarely need to take my phone out, so it lives in the bag instead of a bulge in my pants pocket. I wear the bag in the front so when I do need my phone it's just as quick to pull out of the bag as my pants pocket.
	▲	dijit 6 days ago \| parent \| prev \| next [-]
		Unironically there are bags that I used to associate with drug dealers that are becoming common: https://www.jdsports.co.uk/men/mens-accessories/bags-and-gym... I wouldn't be surprised if discomfort from having a bulky phone in your pocket drives this. I am also guilty of buying a bag (not this kind) for my phone because it's so much more comfortable (and makes my trousers last longer) to not have my phone in my pocket.
	▲	lurking_swe 6 days ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		you jest but…you may be under a rock. :) https://www.gq.com/story/best-fanny-packs https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/covid-times-h... https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/run/fanny-packs-s...

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sethhochberg 6 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

This was my first thought. My iPhone 15 Pro is fine and hopefully has much more life left in it, and I've gotten used to the size in general over the years, but I like to wear pants that are reasonably fitted and the "pocket bulge" outline of the phone still annoys me if I'm trying to deliberately look nice.

I'd believe this is an area where even a few millimeters of thickness makes a real difference in how much the phone in pocket stands out despite the overall footprint being larger? Will be curious to read once people get their hands on the things.

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tartoran 6 days ago | parent | prev [-]

If it fits in the first place...