> My dream phone has a body like iPhone 12 mini (which I currently use) without the protruding camera.

Sounds similar to the iPhone 4, still my favorite of all the form factors in terms of "hand feel". It was the right thickness for me, just a bit heavy for it's size. If they refreshed it to reduce weight and extended the screen to the borders I think it would be amazing

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aziaziazi 6 days ago | parent | next [-]

Have you tried the iPhone SE 1st gen ? Lighter, better processor and screen but almost same design. It’s only 9.5yo and still works perfectly, you can find plenty second hand for 100€.

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knubie 5 days ago | parent | next [-]

I still have my SE 1st gen that I pull out from time to time because I use it as the 2FA for my other Apple account, and I am always struck by by how much better it feels to use than even the 12 mini. It is such an ergonomic size for single hand use, and it surprisingly still runs very smoothly.

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Towaway69 5 days ago | parent | next [-]

Using an SE 3rd generation and don't want any other iPhone. Had it for 1.5 years and it still makes me happy - as on the first day.

I was comparing models and probably the “next similar” would be an 16e but I really don’t want the “apple intelligence” - I’ve got my own thanks.

It’s a pity that the SE is going the way of the dodo and dinos - much better phone than a mini-tablet. I still miss my iPhone 3 and the rounded corners and solid aluminium back. Good times.

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alexandrehtrb 5 days ago | parent | prev [-]

My phone is an iPhone SE 2nd gen. It's much more ergonomic and I can use it with only one hand, typing text included. Previously I had an iPhone 6S, same screen size (4.7″).

Other iPhone models are giant walkie-talkies for me. They need one hand to hold them and another to type text or slide the screen.

	▲	linhns 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		Same here, small but powerful enough for my daily usage. First iPhone I used to earn back what I paid it for. PS: It was a dirt cheap price as the selling guy needs money for iPhone 16

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conductr 5 days ago | parent | prev [-]

No, I haven’t. I guess the feel isn’t my most important feature. I usually buy the latest high end model but keep it for a while. Using a 12 pro still and it’s already starting to feel sluggish so I might upgrade to this 17 version, it’s different enough to spark my interest but I think I’ll need to hold the Air before deciding if I like it. It looks comically out of proportion in the marketing pictures. I also don’t use cases and I feel like this is begging for one.

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nxpnsv 6 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Agree, the 4 was great (except the home button which broke).