The Thin Phone Debate: iPhone Air Battles iPhone 17 Pro
The Thin Phone Debate: iPhone Air Battles iPhone 17 Pro
In this episode of GoateE, two tech experts, Abra and IAZ, engage in a heated showdown comparing the sleek iPhone Air to the robust iPhone 17 Pro. Abra, representing the iPhone Air, champions the advantages of thin phones, emphasizing their lightweight feel and unique design. He argues that most users can easily get through a full day’s use without needing a charging boost, showcasing the Air’s 48-megapixel camera for casual photography.
Conversely, IAZ, a mobile analyst at PC Mag, defends the thick iPhone 17 Pro, touting its superior battery life, enhanced processing capabilities, and advanced camera system with optical zoom. He believes thicker phones provide practical benefits that outweigh their bulk, particularly for photography enthusiasts wanting top-tier performance.
The debate heats up as both experts dismantle each other’s arguments during the takedown round, highlighting the balance between design and functionality. Ultimately, they engage in a fun trivia challenge about the history of mobile phones, revealing a surprising fact about the hefty cost of early models.
With spirited points on both sides, viewers are left to ponder: which is better—the elegant design of thin phones or the powerful features of thicker models? Tune in to discover the winner of this tech clash and join the conversation!
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No. Go away ! 👎🏻
battery is not the issue. The issue for me is the last of comparable cameras to at least the base iPhone
Simply A Masterpiece ! Team Air !
The ending shows they were both layin’ on thick.
The ending they playing for opposite teams
iPhone Air is stunning. But I chose and love the 17 Pro Max. 👍🏻👍🏻
I bought iPhone 16 plus, brand new and cheaper. Upgrade from iPhone 13 ProMax
17 Pro Max all day long
For the iPhone Air the price is not right for the kind of features and compromises to achieve its thinness. But what champions it is one handed usability and weight that doesn't easily fatigue from longer use.
I got the 17, 17 pro and Air. Tried each for a week. Kept the Air at the end.
u get more. pretty good argument lol
Air is best
🤷 It doesn't really matter; pick the phone that works best for you. I appreciated the Dad jokes, though. Lol
Fun video; great points on both sides. I'm leaning toward the Pro; the Air feels like a prototype that could really be great with that extra speaker, camera lens, and bringing it to the screen size of the Pro, which fits better in my hand than the larger Air. Thanks to all for a great debate!
Air 5.6mm pro 8.75mm. I would always go for the pro while the thickness is like 3 mm difference with all the added features. This video was cool though guys 😎
CNET usually has great content. This was diabolical…
Come on, who does pro stuff with a pro phone than using dslr??????? Lets be honest u want to show off that ur rich more than using it pro level???
Iyaz!
I got iphone air. What made me choose this one over pro or the pro max is simply because of the perfect balance between screen size and comfort. Base 17 and pro is a little uncomfortable to use unlike the air, though each person has different levels of comfort when using phones
Xiaomi 7 pro 🎉😢
Apple phones in the end are overpriced junk
Iyaz didn't show proof of ear waggles so he lost in my eyes.🧐
Some of the weakest arguments I've hears on both sides. My vote: 17 Pro or Pro Max…
kek
honestly as of now, thick phones arent that terribly thick so it's fine for now. battery tech is just not there yet to allow for longer use time
CNET just keeps getting weirder and weirder
both looks trash. redmagic way better
Finally some interesting content….need more of this😊
Putting it on too thick lol
iPhone 17 Pro beats the Air
This was so fun! I hope we get more of these in the future