Like vast majority before me noted, keep iPhone 7 Plus and ignore 8 Plus since 8+ is 7+ with minor tweaks such as wireless charging, better processor, better this and that etc. You pay the money for these minor tweaks when you buy 8+ I understand vast majority of us want the latest and greatest technology toys but 8+ is not worth the money especially from someone with 7+. Wait until next year. The iPhone line up design will be similar to iPhone X. It will be only 9 more month until the next iPhone launch event assuming next year iPhone latest launch will be in September.
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Other X or 8+??
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I had a similar experience as you and I was conflicted coming from a 7 Plus. I decided on going with the 8 Plus and I’m happy that I did it.
The wireless charging is a feature that I use nightly.
The camera is actually slightly better than the 7 Plus.
The battery life is actually insane...I end the day with 50%-60% and I’m an account manager so I’m on my phone and using it pretty heavily during the day.
I just couldn’t justify the iPhone X. I feel like the phone is still in beta mode and the notch alone is enough for me to not even look at it. I feel like a couple things need to be enhanced with FaceID in order for me to move away from TouchID.
I also am not interested in the learning curve with the device.
Next year I may consider getting the iPhone X Plus if that is an option but I want to wait and see how this phone holds up. But in the meantime I’m pretty happy with my 8 Plus and feel like it’s the right choice for me. Just my 2 cents.
The wireless charging is a feature that I use nightly.
The camera is actually slightly better than the 7 Plus.
The battery life is actually insane...I end the day with 50%-60% and I’m an account manager so I’m on my phone and using it pretty heavily during the day.
I just couldn’t justify the iPhone X. I feel like the phone is still in beta mode and the notch alone is enough for me to not even look at it. I feel like a couple things need to be enhanced with FaceID in order for me to move away from TouchID.
I also am not interested in the learning curve with the device.
Next year I may consider getting the iPhone X Plus if that is an option but I want to wait and see how this phone holds up. But in the meantime I’m pretty happy with my 8 Plus and feel like it’s the right choice for me. Just my 2 cents.
I'm sorry, I was mistaken. You convinced me that Note is better. I will punish myself by staying on iOS, ok?
Very excellent point. The point is indeed true. The only difference between the 7+ and 8+ is only minor tweaks: wireless charger, glass back, better processor, etc, which are not a big deal. Buying the 8 plus if upgrading from 7 Plus is buying the minor tweaks.
I totally respect when people choose the 8, or even 7, 6S or SE, over the X. 8 certainly has a lot going for it - amazing features for a better price, proven design, bigger screen (the Plus version). People shouldn't feel bad if they buy the 8 instead of the X. In fact, the 8, especially the 8+, may be a better choice for some people.
With that said, trying to justify your purchase with nonsense like this is what bugs me. No, the X is not in beta mode. It's one of the best products Apple has made. You keep telling yourself it's a beta product or whatever, but that's just silly. Just as the 8 is better for some, for others, the X is a better choice. It is an amazing iPhone, and for a lot (maybe most) of people - the best iPhone ever made.
Of course, just like iOS 11.. But try telling that to the minions and their panties roll up in a bunch!
Minions? As oposed to what? The wise critics such as yourself? Seriously, “minions”....
Macinsults Forum in full swing, I guess.
How would you like it if I called you guys “coping mechanisms”?
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You make some good points, but the “learning curve” is extremely overblown. It takes very little time to learn how to use the gestures. Muscle memory might have you reaching for the home button that doesn’t exist, but the phone is very intuitive.
you'd be surprised how many people ive shown my phone to that are like I dont like all that new stuff I have to learn. It seems like most non techy people are turned off by new things and then they act like the device is "beta" or worse.
Its really like someone never trying something and having an opinion on it. The gestures and no home button are a game changer. Moving in and out of apps is so much faster than with a home button.
What I tell the people that dont want do "deal with new gestures" is you will have to eventually because apple will not keep around the home button for much longer than 3 more years.
Postponing the inevitable. Might as well be open to learning something you feel natural doing in less than 10 minutes...
Its really like someone never trying something and having an opinion on it. The gestures and no home button are a game changer. Moving in and out of apps is so much faster than with a home button.
What I tell the people that dont want do "deal with new gestures" is you will have to eventually because apple will not keep around the home button for much longer than 3 more years.
Postponing the inevitable. Might as well be open to learning something you feel natural doing in less than 10 minutes...