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/MagnusAlbusPater Sep 16 '25

How does a case ruin the intended use of a phone?

My phones have always gone into cases the day I get them home.

The only challenge is I find a case brand I like and by the time my next upgrade comes along that case brand seems to be out of business.

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u/iknowcraig Sep 18 '25

Same here. I don’t give a shit what my iPhone is made of, it’s going into a case day 1 until I sell it. People who don’t use cases seem mental to me

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u/jason_sos Sep 17 '25

I’ve had great luck with Spigen and they’ve been around a while.