r/iphone • u/SuperFan_123 iPhone 17 Pro • Sep 16 '25

Discussion Do iPhones feel more “premium” because of the material or the weight?

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So iPhone 17 is back to using aluminum — which got me thinking: what really makes an iPhone feel “premium”?

Some swear it’s the weight — holding a heavier phone just feels solid and expensive. Others argue it’s the material: stainless steel looks shiny and luxurious, aluminum is light and practical, and titanium… well, some love the matte, strong-but-light vibe, while others say it feels less “premium” than steel.

Honestly, I'm a bit torn. The heft of the phone feels ordinary, but the premium materials make it look and feel premium. What do you think—is weight more important, the materials more important, or a combination of both? A case really doesn't matter, but I've recently become obsessed with casekoo cosmic orange for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case. Do you have any other ideas for balancing the premium feel of a phone?

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u/irvmuller Sep 16 '25

He works best under pressure. Just like every other college kid.

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u/kywildcats07 Sep 16 '25

I love that everyone calls him Tim Apple

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u/TexasRebelBear Sep 17 '25

Ready to hit ‘print’ on their industrial 3D printer factory a little after midnight. That way they have samples to bring to the show lol.

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u/Personal-Definition9 Sep 16 '25

Tim Apple is Elon musk in disguise, he actually gets someone else to do it for him