Just a tiny smaller not so bad. I had used all iPhones except 3g and 5s. Hopefully Apple will release XPlus next year. Will see ! Face ID are fun to used.
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iPhone 8/Plus The iPhone 8/8+ was a mistake
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Here we go again...
Since the “8/8+ owners must be too poor to afford the X” argument was resoundingly beat down in that other thread, we're getting the “8/8+ owners are afraid of change” argument.
For the slow:
1) The price was not justified by what was being offered.
2) Too small and screen ratio are valid reasons not to buy.
3) OLED doesn’t mean jack if I’m not satisfied with the way my content is being displayed. Given the tint, tilt, and other display issues that are being reported, I think I dodged a bullet there. I’ve owned Samsung phones before; I thought a few years would have cleared up those kinds of display issues, but since they didn’t, there’s no way I’m going back to ‘display lottery’ and all that went with it. I didn’t even pay half for my phone back then what the X is priced at now!
3) FaceID is not the end all, be all. Machines don’t train me. They are to be an extension of how I operate or help me be more efficient. If I have to get my right face on in the morning, be at the proper distance, be at the right angle, and all of that, then it’s not ready as I would use it. Why would I pay for something that’s not ready? Oh, I can turn it off, you say? Tell me why I should pay for something that I wouldn’t be using when the 8/8+ is available?
4) Animoji - Again, tell me why should I pay for something that I wouldn’t be using when the 8/8+ is available?
5) It’s the latest design! - And that design will be around for the next 3-4 years.
6) I want a bigger screen. I didn’t come to the iPhone until they got it with the 6 Plus. No way I am going backwards.... and yes, there will be a X Plus. Anyone here thinking there won’t is fooling themselves. People were calling for it before the keynote and they are being even more vocal about it now after hand-ons time with the X.
7) Same iOS. Nothing gained there.
8) I’m actually okay with the gestures and loss of the home button, the total experience just isn’t worth upgrading and the price of the X. I would like to have the dual OIS camera also. This just doesn’t outweigh my above issues.
Nothing above about being afraid of change. If Apple refines the X and introduces the Plus model next year, I will be on board, singing praises, and clicking ‘Place Order’ at 2am CST for my pre-order.
Since the “8/8+ owners must be too poor to afford the X” argument was resoundingly beat down in that other thread, we're getting the “8/8+ owners are afraid of change” argument.
For the slow:
1) The price was not justified by what was being offered.
2) Too small and screen ratio are valid reasons not to buy.
3) OLED doesn’t mean jack if I’m not satisfied with the way my content is being displayed. Given the tint, tilt, and other display issues that are being reported, I think I dodged a bullet there. I’ve owned Samsung phones before; I thought a few years would have cleared up those kinds of display issues, but since they didn’t, there’s no way I’m going back to ‘display lottery’ and all that went with it. I didn’t even pay half for my phone back then what the X is priced at now!
3) FaceID is not the end all, be all. Machines don’t train me. They are to be an extension of how I operate or help me be more efficient. If I have to get my right face on in the morning, be at the proper distance, be at the right angle, and all of that, then it’s not ready as I would use it. Why would I pay for something that’s not ready? Oh, I can turn it off, you say? Tell me why I should pay for something that I wouldn’t be using when the 8/8+ is available?
4) Animoji - Again, tell me why should I pay for something that I wouldn’t be using when the 8/8+ is available?
5) It’s the latest design! - And that design will be around for the next 3-4 years.
6) I want a bigger screen. I didn’t come to the iPhone until they got it with the 6 Plus. No way I am going backwards.... and yes, there will be a X Plus. Anyone here thinking there won’t is fooling themselves. People were calling for it before the keynote and they are being even more vocal about it now after hand-ons time with the X.
7) Same iOS. Nothing gained there.
8) I’m actually okay with the gestures and loss of the home button, the total experience just isn’t worth upgrading and the price of the X. I would like to have the dual OIS camera also. This just doesn’t outweigh my above issues.
Nothing above about being afraid of change. If Apple refines the X and introduces the Plus model next year, I will be on board, singing praises, and clicking ‘Place Order’ at 2am CST for my pre-order.
You my friend forgot to add one small disclaimer on your OP and that is “in my opinion”!
I am perfectly happy with the 8 Plus.. I have returned a X for your information..
I find the X too small.. X Plus would be interesting..
I like the screen ratio of the 8 Plus compared to the X especially the width..
You will find the main rear camera is the same as the X only the telephoto lens has OIS.. but the usefulness of that is debatable..
The UX is not that different as it’s the same old iOS minus a few gestures..
Also.. how you find TouchID harder to use than FaceID is comical to say the least and frankly stinks of trolling!
Furthermore.. wireless charging is my most common method for charging so I am grateful for Apple adding that to the 8 Plus!
Why can’t you just be happy with your choice and give the rest of us the credit to make our own choices in what iPhone we choose!
As the saying goes.. choice makes life more interesting..
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- The X was not big enough. I'm waiting for a plus size screen -- I'm not going down to a "normal" sized phone. I don't care if the phone is $1500 or not.
- I needed a new phone today and can't afford to wait a month. Yes I'm impatient. If I decide I want an X well at least VZW has a 30 day return policy.
- Also the notch is ugly af. If I'm going to deal with it the screen better be bigger to offset it and I can view video at 16:9 proper without the smaller view.
Those were my only two reasons.
- I needed a new phone today and can't afford to wait a month. Yes I'm impatient. If I decide I want an X well at least VZW has a 30 day return policy.
- Also the notch is ugly af. If I'm going to deal with it the screen better be bigger to offset it and I can view video at 16:9 proper without the smaller view.
Those were my only two reasons.
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The 8+ is one of my best mistakes! Hoping for more mistakes like this!
I don't get this argument at all. I'm extremely happy with my 8+. The glass back and true tone alone make the 8+ a huge upgrade over the 7+. I confess to having a little FOMO on the X, but I'll get over it.
At least my 8+ doesn’t have a butt ugly notch that takes away valuable screen real estate. I’m glad you’re happy with your decision. I too am happy with my decision.
Judging by how sold out the X is right now, I don't think that will be a problem. Personally I'd just rather not be part of the kink-workout process.
Judging by the 3 AT&T employees I spoke to yesterday at 3 different stores that told me they had 4-5 X returns a day since release I'd say the X was a mistake.
Most with sealed boxes stained with scalper’s tears no doubt. Cool story though
People are still buying the 7 in large numbers, I've said it in other threads but the 7 is the best bang for buck iPhone apple makes. The 8 is a perfect design with all the kinks worked out and it is the best pick for most people that just want to be able to walk into a store and get an iPhone.
The X is "bleeding" edge when compared to every other iPhone model that apple currently sell on their website / in store. Apple can't just sell one type of phone that fits everything.
The X is "bleeding" edge when compared to every other iPhone model that apple currently sell on their website / in store. Apple can't just sell one type of phone that fits everything.
Yup they didn't know how to use it while it was in the box still, how did you know? /s