Fanboy aside.... This was a rushed product. A lot of what seems to be an afterthought or completely disregarded. Sloppy UI elements, incongruent spacing, finicky gestures and a hit or miss facial recognition. This was definitely a “me too!” design.
I can easily tell that you like to take a balanced, measured, logical approach to your reviews.
I'm so happy with all of you apple bashers who won't be ordering the phone. That will make it easier for the rest of us to get one.