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Comment by layer8

6 hours ago

The 17e weighs roughly the same at a smaller size, and the mini weighs significantly less. Not to mention the first SE, compared to which even the mini is heavy. Yes the Air is lightweight compared to the Pro, but that’s a low bar.

The other thing with the Air is that you can’t really use it one-handed, which is what most people who like small phones are after, besides pockability.

The first SE was the best form factor I've ever owned.

Incredibly small. Incredibly light. Pretty thin, even in a case. Had a headphone jack, Lightning and Touch ID.

The only thing I like about the new iPhone designs is the action button. Having an automation which automatically turns silent mode off or on based on whether I'm home or not is pretty cool. You can't do that with a physical switch.

  • Agreed about the SE. I’m still depressed anytime I take it in hand that we don’t have something like it anymore.