My post wasn't clear. Touch ID was gone "for me" in 2018 with the max. Reappeared this year with the purchase of an ipad 7th gen.
I actually found an even better deal on AT&T. $200 for the 11 Pro Max. Just need to trade in my 8 Plus and keep service for 30 months. Also can't unlock the device in that time. Total steal IMO.
Touch ID on the screen is rumored to come next year. That would be reason enough for many to wait a year or upgrade next year. I'm going to upgrade to the 12 PM, but I used a XS Max for a year and unlocking my iPhone from a flat surface was terrible and will probably continue to be.
)As an 8+ owner I'm glad you caved in! I too have a new Pro Max (I had a failing microphone and a dodgy lighting port). I love everything about my new phone, especially Face ID and the camera.Ok so I caved and am now the proud owner of the 12 Pro Max.
As mentioned previously apart from the battery my earpiece was knackered so could hardly hear anything during calls and Apple were offering £170 trade in and 0% finance which I thought if I leave it another year then the monthly payments will be more as I’ll get less on the trade in.
Well so far so good, am really pleased with it, I’ve had it for 24 hours and already I’ve forgotten all about Touch ID and the Home Button.
The size of the phone is pretty much the same but the screen is a lot bigger which is great.
Im loving the camera, especially at night as have never previously been able to take photos that good in the dark before, I tried it indoors in the kitchen first which was pretty good and then totally blown away when I went outside and then to having the ooh mind blown moment when you see the measurements app working out the height of people (I know it’s the little things in life)
My only slight regret was that I forgot to order a case along with the phone so as Apple are only doing click & collect right now in the UK I couldn’t buy one when I collected the phone.
That's what Amazon is for ? Congratulations on your new device, hopefully it will serve you as well as your 8+!Ok so I caved and am now the proud owner of the 12 Pro Max.
As mentioned previously apart from the battery my earpiece was knackered so could hardly hear anything during calls and Apple were offering £170 trade in and 0% finance which I thought if I leave it another year then the monthly payments will be more as I’ll get less on the trade in.
Well so far so good, am really pleased with it, I’ve had it for 24 hours and already I’ve forgotten all about Touch ID and the Home Button.
The size of the phone is pretty much the same but the screen is a lot bigger which is great.
Im loving the camera, especially at night as have never previously been able to take photos that good in the dark before, I tried it indoors in the kitchen first which was pretty good and then totally blown away when I went outside and then to having the ooh mind blown moment when you see the measurements app working out the height of people (I know it’s the little things in life
My only slight regret was that I forgot to order a case along with the phone so as Apple are only doing click & collect right now in the UK I couldn’t buy one when I collected the phone.
Congrats on your new device as well! Face ID is great when you don't have a mask on, I've tried the enrollment method of folding the mask in 1/2 but that has not worked in the 3 times I've attempted it. Sure, entering the passcode works and is a decent option but this is one thing I loved about TID--no issues at all with mask. The home button being gone is taking me more getting used to but I am coming around to life without it. I really love the 8+, I kept it, not ready to part with it. For that matter, what they wanted to give me for it on trade was not even worth it. Though I think she may have given me an inaccurate figure. Didn't matter, I had no plans to part with it as the phone is still in pristine condition with 92% battery capacity on a device purchased on launch day. At this point, the 8+ is the best iPhone I have ever owned but the 12 Pro Max will hopefully change that. The technology upgrades are truly amazing. Here's to hoping you enjoy your 12 Pro Max as well!
Are you basing this opinion on the fact that you owned the 8+, X and/or 12 or basing it on the fact that you don't care for the old designs of iPhone? Because it's kind of ridiculous. But hey, it's your opinion and you're entitled to that.
It is still a great phone (ha ha). When I got my iPhone 12 I tested it side by side with my 8 Plus and was shocked how fast the older device still was compared to more modern tech. It was the best iPhone I’ve owned to date and remained reliable the whole time I owned it. I’m in my late 30’s so not bothered about the looks of it.
FYI Apple leather cases are cheaper @amazon than from Apple direct.Ok so I caved and am now the proud owner of the 12 Pro Max.
As mentioned previously apart from the battery my earpiece was knackered so could hardly hear anything during calls and Apple were offering £170 trade in and 0% finance which I thought if I leave it another year then the monthly payments will be more as I’ll get less on the trade in.
Well so far so good, am really pleased with it, I’ve had it for 24 hours and already I’ve forgotten all about Touch ID and the Home Button.
The size of the phone is pretty much the same but the screen is a lot bigger which is great.
Im loving the camera, especially at night as have never previously been able to take photos that good in the dark before, I tried it indoors in the kitchen first which was pretty good and then totally blown away when I went outside and then to having the ooh mind blown moment when you see the measurements app working out the height of people (I know it’s the little things in life
My only slight regret was that I forgot to order a case along with the phone so as Apple are only doing click & collect right now in the UK I couldn’t buy one when I collected the phone.
It absolutely is. Can easily make the case that Touch ID is still superior. Especially when wearing a mask. My 8 Plus was terrific. I just upgraded because I wanted to. Otherwise it was still a great phone to use in 2020.
