This is my biggest complaint as well. I don’t need a longer screen, I need to be able to seee the damn text on the screen and the narrow X makes things very difficult va a plus. :/
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iPhone X It’s Early, But I’m disappointed in this phone
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somebody doesn't know their cell phone history
(i know what you're saying.. i'm just being pedantic.. a little.. but yeah, maybe the first $1500 consumer phone this century would be a different way of saying it.)
good thing im not gettin rid of my Plus...will keep it and upgrade to the X Plus size if they ever come out with one. the keyboard bottom row is utterly hideous..my girlfriend who is absolutely in love with Apple products even said that paired with the notch looks ugly..i agree with her.
The keyboard is designed that way for a reason. Without the bottom bezel, having the keyboard lower on the screen would make typing very uncomfortable. With that space, it is positioned perfectly.
It's horrible to look at I have no problem typing with the keyboard lower.. actually just give me the option at least to make it lower..cause that's so much space wasted..no to mention no dual pane view in landscape within mail...give us the option to change that as well..I'm now positive an X in the plus size is ultimately coming.
So how is the Galaxy S8 better than the X screen? Is it because its in torch mode???? Where the colors are over saturated.... where everything on the screen looks cartoonish????
I agree with a lot of what you said, even though I love the phone. I don’t think criticizing the unoptimized apps is fair, nor blaming your muscle memory for how you hold it. Obviously the phone just isn’t for you and next year’s Plus version maybe more to your liking. I’m certain Apple released the 8's along side the X for people with your opinion, which is commendable for Apple then, IMHO.
I've owned both phones. It's just a better, clearer looking screen imo.
i have No problem with the bottom keyboard “bezel” as I have no desire to develop hand cramps from a super awkward typing experience.
That said, the landscape keyboard is hot garbage compared to the plus...
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I know I’ve only had it one day, but there seem to be A LOT of concessions vs the Plus.
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I’m not sure if it’s still using a PWM backlight like S8, but it’s FAR friendlier on the eyes.
Oh and one more thing! Samsung’s ridiculous overblown whorehouse color gamut makes me want to vomit.
[doublepost=1509781635][/doublepost]i have No problem with the bottom keyboard “bezel” as I have no desire to develop hand cramps from a super awkward typing experience.
That said, the landscape keyboard is hot garbage compared to the plus...
That said, the landscape keyboard is hot garbage compared to the plus...
I know I’ve only had it one day, but there seem to be A LOT of concessions vs the Plus.
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I’ve noticed one significant difference between the two...the X doesn’t feel like needles in my eyes after a few minutes.
I’m not sure if it’s still using a PWM backlight like S8, but it’s FAR friendlier on the eyes.
Oh and one more thing! Samsung’s ridiculous overblown whorehouse color gamut makes me want to vomit.
[doublepost=1509781635][/doublepost]i have No problem with the bottom keyboard “bezel” as I have no desire to develop hand cramps from a super awkward typing experience.
That said, the landscape keyboard is hot garbage compared to the plus...
My wife had (notice past tense) a 7+ that she swore she wouldn't get rid of even though it was larger than she wanted.
Made the fatal mistake of letting her play with the X the morning mine came in... and about 4 hours later I was waiting up at the local Verizon to pick her one up.
i have No problem with the bottom keyboard “bezel” as I have no desire to develop hand cramps from a super awkward typing experience.
That said, the landscape keyboard is hot garbage compared to the plus...
![xvi16yw.jpg]()
I know I’ve only had it one day, but there seem to be A LOT of concessions vs the Plus.
[doublepost=1509781422][/doublepost]
I’ve noticed one significant difference between the two...the X doesn’t feel like needles in my eyes after a few minutes.
I’m not sure if it’s still using a PWM backlight like S8, but it’s FAR friendlier on the eyes.
Oh and one more thing! Samsung’s ridiculous overblown whorehouse color gamut makes me want to vomit.
[doublepost=1509781635][/doublepost]i have No problem with the bottom keyboard “bezel” as I have no desire to develop hand cramps from a super awkward typing experience.
That said, the landscape keyboard is hot garbage compared to the plus...
Whorehouse color gamut
If you purchased the X. You can always return. These phones are getting expensive. Look at the pixel and the note 8. 900,1000 $ with tax. They’re other choices out there. Maybe a Budget Phone would be better for you. That is usually my choice for a work phone. $300 to $500. You can get some decent devices. Just not the X.
Actually the screen of the Plus is larger than the Iphone 10. You cannot just look at the diagonal size because the aspect ratio is different. Face ID works but touch ID is much faster. I dont like having to position my face to unlock my phone. Feels like a beta phone not ready for prime time to me. Side by side my X screen is almost the same size as my iphone 8 in portrait mode.
I have both the 8 Plus and the X.
-Hate the notch. Trying hard to ignore it, but I am very detail oriented and my eye goes straight to it.
-The keyboard width is annoying, but not a deal breaker.
-Not loving the gestures, but in time that may change.
-I wish the screen was wider.
-Face ID works great. It has never failed: with or without glasses and even in the dark this morning.
-I am 9 days from 50 and I also would prefer more screen real estate for bigger text size.
-Two buttons to power off? I power off every night out of habit. Pressing power and volume down is needed to power off. Strange choice.
The plan was to give my 8 Plus to my wife, but she wants an iPhone 6. We argued over the fact that the 7 and 8 are the exact same size. The 8 Plus would be my daughter's first phone (she's only 16). I'm thinking I'll wait for a buy one get one free on either the 7 or the 8. At $56/month, the X isn't screaming 'keep me.'
-Hate the notch. Trying hard to ignore it, but I am very detail oriented and my eye goes straight to it.
-The keyboard width is annoying, but not a deal breaker.
-Not loving the gestures, but in time that may change.
-I wish the screen was wider.
-Face ID works great. It has never failed: with or without glasses and even in the dark this morning.
-I am 9 days from 50 and I also would prefer more screen real estate for bigger text size.
-Two buttons to power off? I power off every night out of habit. Pressing power and volume down is needed to power off. Strange choice.
The plan was to give my 8 Plus to my wife, but she wants an iPhone 6. We argued over the fact that the 7 and 8 are the exact same size. The 8 Plus would be my daughter's first phone (she's only 16). I'm thinking I'll wait for a buy one get one free on either the 7 or the 8. At $56/month, the X isn't screaming 'keep me.'
We don’t all want an X Plus. I certainly don’t. I had the 6+ and the 7+. I loved the better and bigger screen and cameras the + models had, but I absolutely loathed the size. It felt like a brick in my pocket. The minuscule size difference in the screen size is absolutely worth it for the much smaller device. Bring on the X plus and I’ll stick with the smaller model.
for many the x is the perfect size in between from the 8 and 8 plus
would I buy the larger size? for sure but this size is very good for most tasks and if you have an iPad and MacBook like me is a bigger screen needed that much?
would I buy the larger size? for sure but this size is very good for most tasks and if you have an iPad and MacBook like me is a bigger screen needed that much?
Funny. I actually miss the brick in my pocket. I am still on the fence, but I prefer the larger.
It’s not a phone. It’s a super computer in your palm, that is always on and working for you. And yes, occasionally you use it as a phone.
Yeah I hear you there. I have smaller hands so this fits much better, and I hated the fact that people would walk up to me and say “is that a brick in your pocket or are you just happen to see me?”. On top of that, it was impossible to sit down with that brick in my front pocket lol.
I will never use another phone again without FACE ID.
No way on gods green earth.
This is such a game changer for me.
I do respect the OP thoughts though. As someone said upstream, to each his own.
No way on gods green earth.
This is such a game changer for me.
I do respect the OP thoughts though. As someone said upstream, to each his own.
I’m gonna be honest, I am so glad I never have to use a Plus again. And I never ever thought I’d say that.
The iPhone 7/8 are so tiny that I never would think I’d enjoy downgrading to that size after using a plus for so long, but god it feels so nice to reliablely use one hand for everything. The size of the screen is amazing.
The iPhone 7/8 are so tiny that I never would think I’d enjoy downgrading to that size after using a plus for so long, but god it feels so nice to reliablely use one hand for everything. The size of the screen is amazing.
That was a no-brainer for those who did their homework before a huge purchase on basically the same item. S8 screen resolution is ridiculous and way too damn bright at 100%. Half way on the brightness setting was perfect for my eyes with the s8+
I compared the displays with an 8plus and when the 8plus had a significantly higher brightness setting than the X the difference in the display was barely noticeable. However, when you had the brightness settings on each phone to the same level the X turns out to have a way better screen. As far as the S8+ goes my roommate has one and the display is oversaturated and the color looks unnatural...even with the natural settings flipped on. The X actually has a better display than the S8+ in my comparison with it. With S8 Normal reds look almost neon.
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