I hate this phone. The side button that used to dim the screen now opens their AI instead. So you have to press the button again, just so, to turn off the AI and then try again to dim the screen. There is also a new button on the side. It's almost impossible to hold your phone anymore without triggering an unintended result.
The physical phone is quite tall on the long axis. The width is comfortable to my hand (medium-sized.) The raised camera lens assembly is still quite prominent. Since I carry the phone naked, setting it down on its back on a smooth surface is disturbingly wobbly. I now try to remember to set the phone down face first for a more secure feeling. My previous iPhone was the standard-sized 14 Pro. This phone behaves just like the older one did, with the exception of Apple Intelligence. While I find its suggestions and summaries helpful, it has not yet achieved the promised level of intelligence I was anticipating. The next update, iOS 18.2, will add visual intelligence and smarter Siri to the mix.