Extremely Lightweight

**Eleer** · 12-17-2011, 05:38 PM

How does everyone like the weight of the phone? I went to VZW and played with one earlier, and frankly I did not like how light the phone felt--it felt very cheap.

Lightness of a phone doesn't matter, I suppose, but was curious as to what everyone's opinion was. As far as everything else, I love the phone and can't wait to hopefully unwrap one on Christmas morning.

**hyperdude** · 12-17-2011, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Eleer

How does everyone like the weight of the phone? I went to VZW and played with one earlier, and frankly I did not like how light the phone felt--it felt very cheap.

Lightness of a phone doesn't matter, I guess, but was curious as to what everyone's opinion was. As far as everything else, I love the phone and can't wait to hopefully unwrap one on Christmas morning.

I have no issues with how lightweight this phone is. It's like a godsend after having the OG Droid for almost two years. The build quality IMO makes up for how light it feels - it doesn't feel like cheap plastic.

**sutrebla15** · 12-17-2011, 05:52 PM

Why do people think a phone being light is cheap? I think lightness is a plus.

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

**pauliphone5** · 12-17-2011, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Eleer

How does everyone like the weight of the phone? I went to VZW and played with one earlier, and frankly I did not like how light the phone felt--it felt very cheap.

Lightness of a phone doesn't matter, I suppose, but was curious as to what everyone's opinion was. As far as everything else, I love the phone and can't wait to hopefully unwrap one on Christmas morning.

The weight of the phone is fine in my opinion. If you dislike the weight of the phone, you'll probably want to find another.

Newsflash, most of the phones out there use quite a bit of plastic in them. There are also a number of other threads that discuss this very topic.

**Eleer** · 12-17-2011, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by sutrebla15

Why do people think a phone being light is cheap? I think lightness is a plus.

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

I used to think the same way you did, though after owning a blackberry for 3 years that's light as a feather, I would like the phone to have a little more heft than it has. This is of course an extremely minor knock I have against the phone. If I throw an extended battery/case on it, it will add to the weight.

**Realistpm** · 12-17-2011, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by sutrebla15

Why do people think a phone being light is cheap? I think lightness is a plus.

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

I agree. The fall should be less devastating.

**pauliphone5** · 12-17-2011, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by sutrebla15

Why do people think a phone being light is cheap? I think lightness is a plus.

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

I'm not sure what the issue is either. I think a lightweight phone is a plus. I think it is reminiscent of the old fallacy that the bigger, more gas guzzling a car is the safer it is.

**Eleer** · 12-17-2011, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by PaulDroidR2D2

I'm not sure what the issue is either. I think a lightweight phone is a plus. I think it is reminiscent of the old fallacy that the bigger, more gas guzzling a car is the safer it is.

When did I say lightness/heaviness of the phone was an issue? I didn't. I simply wanted everyone's opinion on how they liked the weight of the device. Don't over-analyze, Mr. Fallacy.

**Qazme** · 12-17-2011, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Eleer

How does everyone like the weight of the phone? I went to VZW and played with one earlier, and frankly I did not like how light the phone felt--it felt very cheap.

If light = cheap I'll take cheap. For what it's worth it feels about the same weight of the Dinc. It has a very quality feel to it, looks nice, doesn't squeek. This is purely PERSONAL opinion. Why post, if you think it's cheap don't buy it. Seems rather simple to me. The phone is very solid.

**Jay Nova** · 12-17-2011, 06:28 PM

I think its got a great weight to it. If you think it is a bit lightweight, you could always slap a case and larger battery on it.

**jpprice** · 12-17-2011, 06:28 PM

The lighter the better IMO

**SassyPenguin** · 12-17-2011, 06:39 PM

Love the lightness of the phone. In all honesty, it's great for lounging around in bed and browsing news.

Or prawn. Whatevers.

**LangHoo** · 12-17-2011, 06:43 PM

When I was checking it out at best buy I was amazed at how light and thin it was. I was used to a heavier phone so the Nexus almost seemed too light. Not a bad thing. However, I figured I would get the extended battery and add a little weight and thickness. I never thought I would want to do that to a phone. So it will be a win win for me with extra battery life and a slightly (very slightly) larger phone.

**Premium1** · 12-17-2011, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Eleer

When did I say lightness/heaviness of the phone was an issue? I didn't. I simply wanted everyone's opinion on how they liked the weight of the device. Don't over-analyze, Mr. Fallacy.

you clearly said lightness makes it feel cheap. What does the razr feel like then since it is even lighter than the nexus? You may very well be the only person who complains about a phone being light. Usually everyone complains about it feeling like a brick. I guess it isn't heavy so someone has to be "that guy" complaining about how it feels.

**Gekko** · 12-17-2011, 06:51 PM

buy a heavy case.

**mitra88** · 12-17-2011, 06:56 PM

I wouldn't talk about lightness since everyone seems to agree that lighter is better (even Eleer).

Looking cheap, I personally do not agree with OP. It looks just like other phones. It surely doe not look way more expensive than others. However, it also does not look cheap to me. It is, still, my personal opinion.

I believe this was wht Eleer was looking for. Correct?

**BiNGE** · 12-17-2011, 07:01 PM

It's better for everyone around me if my phone doesn't weigh down my pants. Being skinny isn't always great.

**Gekko** · 12-17-2011, 07:08 PM

EVO 4G = 6.0 ounces

Galaxy Nexus LTE = 5.13 ounces

iPhone 4S = 4.9 ounces

**BiNGE** · 12-17-2011, 07:14 PM

Wait wait... how much does the LG Revolution weigh? 6.08 oz

**hyperdude** · 12-17-2011, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by BiNGE

It's better for everyone around me if my phone doesn't weigh down my pants. Being skinny isn't always great.

I'm with you. One thing that bugs/bugged me with my OG Droid was if I was wearing athletic shorts or the like, the phone in my pocket wanted to de-pants me.

**VideoEngineerAJS** · 12-17-2011, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by BiNGE

Wait wait... how much does the LG Revolution weigh? 6.08 oz

My wife has the Revolution and she picked up my phone for the first time tonight and then right after she picked up her phone and said "My phone feels heavy compared to yours".

Frankly I love the overall feel of the phone. Whenever I'm sitting at home I take the case off. Coming from a Thunderbolt that was brick, I'm ready for a phone like this.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

**ultravisitor** · 12-17-2011, 09:12 PM

To me, the size and weight of the phone is just right. I don't find it "extremely lightweight", but that's because I was using a RAZR for the past few weeks.

**Eleer** · 12-17-2011, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by Premium1

you clearly said lightness makes it feel cheap. What does the razr feel like then since it is even lighter than the nexus? You may very well be the only person who complains about a phone being light. Usually everyone complains about it feeling like a brick. I guess it isn't heavy so someone has to be "that guy" complaining about how it feels.

Why do you bring up the Razr? lol. I stopped reading your post after the second sentence. Have a good night, sir.

**pauliphone5** · 12-18-2011, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by Eleer

When did I say lightness/heaviness of the phone was an issue? I didn't. I simply wanted everyone's opinion on how they liked the weight of the device. Don't over-analyze, Mr. Fallacy.

The following is from your post.

and frankly I did not like how light the phone felt--it felt very cheap.

**Jet300** · 12-18-2011, 01:19 AM

I love the feel of the phone. It actually has some heft without feeling overly heavy. Theres NO flex in this phone. Just because its plastic doesnt mean it has a poor build.