Give me a phone twice as thick as my iPhone and stuff it full of batteries and better antennas, and remove the camera bump. I will buy.
Most phones have screen protectors which more than double the thickness of the screen glass - that said, screen protectors are cool in that they are disposable in the event of scratching.
But I would much prefer a Pixel phone that's thicker if that means it has better battery life and reception. The Pixel 6a THIC.
6.8” display, 20.8mm thick, 492 grams, 13,200mAh battery.
https://m.ulefone.com/power-armor-13.html?PageName=specs
My iPhone 7 battery lasts about two hours of mixed use browsing / app use. Will get the battery replaced when the tank arrives, I’m just over Apples lack of options with regard to battery size at anything like a reasonable price.
Friend of mine was really happy with his Ulephone, great value if it works for you.
Complaining about phones getting thinner is a bit odd when iPhones haven’t gotten thinner in ~5 years.