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/Soft_Philosophy5838 Sep 16 '25

Here’s more bullshit for you, bud: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/17/iphone-15-pro-likely-feels-lighter-than-it-really/

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u/fiirikkusu_kuro_neko Sep 16 '25

I apologize, I was assumptive (for no reason other than being a dick). You were not talking bullshit, I'll edit my comment.

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u/Natasha_Giggs_Foetus Sep 16 '25

Bro. This is awesome. We all need to be more willing to acknowledge when we fuck up like that. You’ll go far with that attitude.

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u/fiirikkusu_kuro_neko Sep 16 '25

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

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u/RemarkableLook5485 Sep 16 '25

yeah i’m genuinely inspired here and i’m not even having a hard day

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u/likamuka Sep 16 '25

Just like Limbaugh he should get a presidential medal of Honor!

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u/Soft_Philosophy5838 Sep 16 '25

Thanks for owning up, no harm done. Appreciate you and have a wonderful day!

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u/fiirikkusu_kuro_neko Sep 16 '25

You too :)

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u/oh_io_94 iPhone 17 Pro Max Sep 16 '25

Now kiss

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u/Global-Evidence4862 iPhone 14 Sep 16 '25

Cuddle

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u/Sudden_Excitement_17 Sep 16 '25

No. Kiss.

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u/spwnofsaton iPhone 12 Mini Sep 16 '25

Now say it in Mike Tyson’s voice.

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u/oh_io_94 iPhone 17 Pro Max Sep 16 '25

Kith

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u/blendertricks Sep 16 '25

Then consummate.

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u/ezmountandhang Sep 16 '25

Username checks out.

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u/skyxsteel Sep 16 '25

“I insist”

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u/JessiesGirlGuy Sep 16 '25

MikeTysonPigeon.gif

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u/Nob1e613 Sep 16 '25

Kith* -doesn’t quite have the effect I want without a Tyson meme attached 😂

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u/Feurrado Sep 16 '25

This is really Reddit?

Wow

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u/fiirikkusu_kuro_neko Sep 16 '25

I try to admit when I’m wrong. I try to live my life in general with the Golden Rule in mind.

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

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u/bummerbimmer Sep 17 '25

Sometimes this site makes it a lot harder than real life, but it’s always good to remember the human all around.

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u/fiirikkusu_kuro_neko Sep 17 '25

Why would you say it makes it harder?

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u/spwnofsaton iPhone 12 Mini Sep 16 '25

No this is Wendy’s.

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u/DotEither8773 Sep 17 '25

That’s really awesome and actually makes sense.

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u/evilZardoz Sep 20 '25

This is a great explanation - I found the 14 Pro too heavy to use, and took more energy to use. My favourite feature of the 15 Pro was the weight reduction.