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Why did you buy a big phone?
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When I first chose a big phone it was because I was tired of looking up information on web sites that required a lot of side scrolling on a small screen. Bigger screens and higher DPI made them easier to read.
Then the sites got redesigned using newer frameworks, and now sites require even more side scrolling because of all that f*"**ing padding.
Nowadays I don't care about the size of the phone any more, it's all about battery life and weight.
Doesn't increased battery life mean increased weight? Have you found anything in the sweet spot? I have a Pixel 6 Pro and I remember being shocked at how heavy it was when I got it. Definitely looking for something lighter for my next phone.
Honestly, crap like glass backs increases the weight more than a bigger battery. I have both a Pixel 4a and an 8. The 8 is barely bigger than the 4a, but 40 grams heavier.
Ugh, I hate glass backs. Slippery and can crack. Why are they a thing? I'll have to look into the 'a' class of phones.
They’re a thing because of wireless charging.