@martinfeld I think I have to say the same, the 13 mini, because it's so pocketable and portable without significant compromise. It's also the first one that I've gotten in a fun color (red!) and that has made me love it even more. The 12 Pro finally crossed a size barrier that felt all wrong to me, and now it's hard to see me going back to something that size. I will say that I'm intrigued by something Pixel Fold-esque. A manageably-sized phone that expands into an iPad mini-like tablet? Sign me up! But, then I'd be contending with weight, and, you're right. The lightness of the mini is a huge draw.

It's hard to disagree with you about the hand feel of the 3G, but I experienced cracking issues that soured me on plastic. I'm sure it'd be better today, but still. The 4 is probably my second favorite design, not in small part due to nostalgia – and I guess it's no wonder that I love the 13 mini considering their similarities. Yet another reason I'm so tickled to now have one on my wall!