Table of Contents
- 1 Why are some phones heavier?
- 2 Are cell phones getting heavier?
- 3 Why are iPhones getting heavier?
- 4 Is the new iPhone too heavy?
- 5 How much does a Samsung Galaxy weigh?
- 6 How heavy is a iPhone?
- 7 Why is the iPhone X thicker than the iPhone 8?
- 8 Why do phones with removable batteries have to be so thick?
Why are some phones heavier?
Screen size kept growing through the years resulting in bigger devices. Glass and metal are used predominantly. Glass and metal are heavy. Batteries have increased in capacity and size, adding to the weight.
Are cell phones getting heavier?
Well, because of the very size of the phone. It’s 2019, a time where displays over 6 inches have become the norm now. But it seems like we’re at the brink of an age where smartphones are about to get even bigger and heavier.
Why are iPhones getting heavier?
This added heft may be mainly due to larger batteries—Apple said it rejiggered the internal components of the iPhones to make room for the batteries. Camera systems may play a part as well.
Is 200 grams heavy for a phone?
There are plenty of phones that weigh 200g – iPhone 8 Plus, Galaxy Note8, Xperia XZ Premium to name a few. They are popular phones and offer enticing spec sheets – clearly millions think they are not too heavy. 170g is more manageable – Galaxy S8+, iPhone X, Pixel 2 XL, OnePlus 5T, Xiaomi Mi A1 and many others.
What is the heaviest iPhone?
The heaviest iPhone ever made is actually Apple’s latest model, the iPhone 13 Pro Max – it weighs in at 240g which is considerably heavier, in phone terms, than its predecessor, the iPhone 12 Pro Max (228g).
Is the new iPhone too heavy?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max was already a heavy phone, and this has caused it to be borderline untenable for users. The new weight isn’t all that much of a difference, but for a phone this unwieldy, we’d have preferred to see the weight move in the opposite direction. For most people, it’s simply too big and heavy.
How much does a Samsung Galaxy weigh?
The Galaxy S4 will be 140.1mm long, 71.8mm wide, and just 7.7mm thick. This means the S4 is slightly longer and wider than the Galaxy S3 (to be expected with the larger screen), but a full millimeter thinner. The Galaxy S4 weighs 138 grams, up slightly from the S3’s 133g (again, probably due to the larger screen).
How heavy is a iPhone?
| Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | 137 g |
|---|---|
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) | 148 g |
| Apple iPhone 12 | 164 g |
| Apple iPhone 6 Plus | 172 g |
| Apple iPhone 13 | 174 g |
Are iPhones getting thinner and thinner?
Thinner and thinner smartphones seem to be the trend lately, and one that many people complain about. But iPhones have actually gotten thicker over the last few years, mostly thanks to beefier hardware and added technology. I’m sure you’ve heard the complaints before:
Why can’t we make smartphones smaller?
The thinner you make a smartphone, the less room you have for the battery and other components. Sure, you can try to make all of the circuitry smaller to fit in more battery, but the battery already takes up a majority of the space inside a phone, and the circuitry can only get so small.
Why is the iPhone X thicker than the iPhone 8?
The iPhone X is 0.4mm thicker than the iPhone 8, likely because of the dual-lens camera in a smaller body than past Plus models. The logic board is also folded in half, but this is probably just to make room for a larger battery, and not the main reason for the thicker frame.
Why do phones with removable batteries have to be so thick?
Unlike a sealed battery, a removable battery requires an extra layer of protection to shield it from everyday impact. This adds extra thickness. On a phone where every millimeter counts and can be felt in the hand, there’s little competitive edge to go thicker when everyone is making their phones thinner.