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8 Plus better than the X

The Game 161 said:
Just what those who are trying to justify the 8 over the x want to hear. A new design and a new screen is worth it for a little less screen
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I'm not trying to justify anything. I could've gone for either the X or the 8+ but I decided to go for the later knowing exactly what I'm getting. Where I live I paid 1100 euros (tax included) for the 8+ 256Gb so you can't accuse me I skipped the X because I couldn't afford it. I just did not want it. Period.

riverfreak said:
90% I’m in portrait mode, 10% I’m in Clash of Clans. As a 6 and 7 plus devotee, I’d rather have a smaller width phone for easier one-handed use with more vertical real estate. So what the Verge author considers a negative is a positive for — I would guess — most users. This would be particularly true from users coming from a 6 or 7 (or earlier) devices.
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Guess what: your guess is wrong. Most of the Plus users appreciate the extra width of the screen.

Razeus said:
If you are on the 6S or 7, there's ZERO point to getting an 8.

Other than battery life issues I expect to be resolved with 11.1, the 6S & 7 (along with their Plus versions) are smooth as butter.

There's only one upgrade option, and that's the X. Forget about the 8. Period.

The reason is that the iPhone's newest tech is best experienced on the X rather than the 8:

wireless charging
dual cameras with OIS on both
256GB storage
3GB ram
A11 Bionic
FaceID
Greatly reduced bezel's
Larger screen
OLED Samsung screen
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As someone who upgraded from 6S+ to the 8+ I can tell you that there's plenty of reasons to do so.
Fabulous battery life, better speakers and camera, true tone display and wireless charging just to mention a few.
I couldn't care less for FaceID and I want to be able to unlock my phone without being forced to look at it.
I don't like the notch and I find the screen corners too rounded for my taste on the X.

inkahauts said:
I know several people who had 6s plus and just got 8 pluses and are extremely happy. The camera is a huge upgrade.

So there is a huge reason to get an 8 over an older model.
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I'm one of those persons and I can confirm I'm very happy with the upgrade.

ultravegeta1981 said:
There is no way the 8 is better then thx X. Just no way..
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The 8 is no better than the X as much as the X is no better than the 8.
It goes down to a personal preference for some of the features of one or the other as basicaly they are based on the same platform.
However, I'm open for an X+ next year, if they put a wider screen and get rid of the notch.
 
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Telephoto lens (i.e. the one that needs stabilisation most) has no OIS on the 8+
 
Razeus said:
If you are on the 6S or 7, there's ZERO point to getting an 8.

Other than battery life issues I expect to be resolved with 11.1, the 6S & 7 (along with their Plus versions) are smooth as butter.

There's only one upgrade option, and that's the X. Forget about the 8. Period.

The reason is that the iPhone's newest tech is best experienced on the X rather than the 8:

wireless charging
dual cameras with OIS on both
256GB storage
3GB ram
A11 Bionic
FaceID
Greatly reduced bezel's
Larger screen
OLED Samsung screen

All this is worth the price of the X at this time.

I suppose you can say the 8 is halfway between the 7 and X, but at the price they are asking ($50 than the 7's launch), you might as well spring for the X.
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You seem to have missed the boat altogether mate.. the OP's title states the iPhone 8 Plus.. so your long list suddenly shrinks to three key differences:
  • "dual cameras with OIS on both" - this is indeed a thumbs up for the X over the 8 Plus but not a deal breaker as the 8 Plus camera is still very good.
  • "FaceID" - new tech and very subjective at this stage but the front camera set up potentially is commendable.
  • "OLED Samsung screen" - again given recent OLED screen tech issues by other OEMs I will wait until the X is released before making the tech an advantage. There have been burn in issues with even the latest Samsung screens.
In conclusion the 8 Plus is a worthy alternative to the X.. given the near identical specs and the familiarity with the tried and tested UI experiences (and Touch ID)!

Saying all that I will definitely be in line for the X sequel in 2018!
 
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It’s all subjective and no one needs to justify their choice or try to convince anyone else that theirs is wrong.

The X offers a sleeker more “modern” design, some camera improvements, FaceID and an OLED display.

The 8 plus offers the same chipset and RAM, and therefore presumably the same performance and longevity as the X, a home button with TouchID, familiarity, and a lower price.

It’s just a matter of which of those sets of features a person prefers.
 
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I read this thread and I laugh. Last year these forums were all about how great the iPhone was. Now it’s become a battle between iPhone users on which is better. It’s an iPhone people. With the exception of OLED vs LCD, FaceID vs TouchID and form factor, it’s the exact same phone.

Buy what you like, buy what you can afford. I currently have an 8+ and I love it. Do I want the X? Not sure, will I buy it? Probably. This is the first year that I haven’t felt completely in aww by Apple’s keynote. It almost feels like both phones come up short. I would’ve loved an X plus, so looks like I will wait until next year.
 
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chrisforpm said:
I read this thread and I laugh. Last year these forums were all about how great the iPhone was. Now it’s become a battle between iPhone users on which is better. It’s an iPhone people. With the exception of OLED vs LCD, FaceID vs TouchID and form factor, it’s the exact same phone.

Buy what you like, buy what you can afford. I currently have an 8+ and I love it. Do I want the X? Not sure, will I buy it? Probably. This is the first year that I haven’t felt completely in aww by Apple’s keynote. It almost feels like both phones come up short. I would’ve loved an X plus, so looks like I will wait until next year.
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So you were in awe when the 7 was released?
 
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The iPhone 8 Plus still has hideously large bezels so it will never be a great phone to me but otherwise the iPhone X does nothing to improve your user experience. While the all screen fronts can look cool, having a bit more screen on top and bottom means harder to use one handed while providing little value for reading. Phones are limited more by their width than height.
 
I predicted 12 months ago that Apples iPhone X would not be better than the Edge S7 that was released 18 months ago. Not that anyone cares but I'm happy i made the correct decission to move away from iPhones.
 
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paulryp said:
I predicted 12 months ago that Apples iPhone X would not be better than the Edge S7 that was released 18 months ago. Not that anyone cares but I'm happy i made the correct decission to move away from iPhones.
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I share your anguish :)
Atleast iphone X (aided by the smooth ios) offers something. Imagine shelling out 700 for the Iphone 8 !
 
Damstr said:
Every time I see these threads it comes off as buyers remorse for iPhone 8/8P owners.

You can keep your 3 year old design, I'll take a smaller form factor for basically the same screen size. Coming from a 6/6P/6S/SE/7P owner.
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I am waiting for next year‘s version of a larger iPhone X. It will have probably more ram, wider for my viewing needs, it will have a better CPU, it will have more improvements with Face ID, it will have some of the kinks worked out, it will probably have a brighter screen like the iPhone 8+ is brighter over the iPhone 8, and it will have a larger battery to last longer, so there is no buyers remorse for us. We are waiting for you guinea pigs to test out the new design and display.

And PS, it has been mention that probably the next iPhone Xs in 2018 will cost less. Do a Google search to find out
 
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balaplus said:
I share your anguish :)
Atleast iphone X (aided by the smooth ios) offers something. Imagine shelling out 700 for the Iphone 8 !
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What's wrong with you people?
Yes, imagine I spent 1100 euros on my 8+ 256Gb.
It's my money and I spend it however i decide to!
I don't give a damn about your S7 Edge for that matter :)
 
paulryp said:
I predicted 12 months ago that Apples iPhone X would not be better than the Edge S7 that was released 18 months ago. Not that anyone cares but I'm happy i made the correct decission to move away from iPhones.
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You predicted wrong though?
 
paulryp said:
I predicted 12 months ago that Apples iPhone X would not be better than the Edge S7 that was released 18 months ago. Not that anyone cares but I'm happy i made the correct decission to move away from iPhones.
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Diorama said:
You predicted wrong though?
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Damstr said:
Curious as to why you are on an iPhone forum when you clearly don't like them?
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He's one of those...
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Kinda screams "I am confident in my recent purchases" doesn't it? No?
 
I wouldn't call the 8 Plus better but the gap between it and X is smaller than going from 5s to 6 or going from 7 Plus to 8 Plus.

Each generation lasts a minimum of 4-5 years. The only reason why iPhone 4 and 5 get looked upon differently is the number changed. But 5 is the 4 that is taller and with a metal back.

The 8 gets a double standard being called the 4th same-looking phone from the 6 when the 5s was the same way to the 4. If you enjoy typing, Plus models would still be better since they're wider.

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Typing on X would be like typing on a 5" Pixel having similar width. It's fairly deceiving. My Pixel was behind my G5 and V20 in typing. G5 is 73.9 mm in width and 5.3". It's perfect for texting.

Hate that both had to be released with iOS11 similar to how I wished 5s didn't offer iOS7 yet. Default notification shade and Notification Toggle app makes my toggles look clean on Android. Control Center is ugly on iOS11 that takes up nearly the entire page.

Apple lost their mojo.
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A tick and tock update year with the worst iOS update ever and arguably the ugliest.
 
Cristim74 said:
What's wrong with you people?
Yes, imagine I spent 1100 euros on my 8+ 256Gb.
It's my money and I spend it however i decide to!
I don't give a damn about your S7 Edge for that matter :)
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Respectfully, Apple shouldn't b charging these prices for Ip8/8 plus (when SE is 349)
To be fair they are still giving a choice..
 
It's all subjective to the individual user. I find my 7 Plus to be too big and the design is dated. I am looking forward to an overall smaller size, but still a large screen. I find this compromise to be worth it for those that don't want a large phone and a dated design. For some, the X is just too new and isn't the exact size they want or they don't like OLED's or they want to hold onto Touch ID for a while longer. Totally fine as well. Apple recognized this and released both phones this year. The one vs the other or better or worse discussions don't really make any sense though. It's just a preference, same as iOS vs Android.
 
balaplus said:
Respectfully, Apple shouldn't b charging these prices for Ip8/8 plus (when SE is 349)
To be fair they are still giving a choice..
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I agree, the price of these phones is quite high.
But this doesn't give others the right to question my spending that much on an iPhone instead of getting an Android phone for less.
I've been a long time Android user until a couple of years ago when I switched to iOS.
For now I'm happy with my choice.
 
This definitely comes down to preference. I know personally that while I love the large screen on my 7P, I don't like the physical size. I would definitely sacrifice some width to get a smaller form factor and removing the home button is perfectly fine with me.

The screen size difference really is negligible and I can only see it being an issue if you watch movies on your device all the time which I don't.
 
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[doublepost=1508938760][/doublepost]More money in the pocket? Seriously? The iPhone X will retain its value far better than the already outdated iPhone 8. Your post is deceiving to the core.
tkukoc said:
Essentially they are the same devices. If you just have to have the latest and greatest because of the name on the device then get the X. If you understand basic usability and want more money in your pocket then purchase an 8. It really is that simple. The X offers very little over the 8 series.. and while there are some enhancements to the OS, lack of home button and OLED that doesn't mean you have to run out and get it because Apple is changing everything over night....they aren't. Have to wait another year before "big" things happen.
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