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iPhone 8/Plus A year later.. those that went from Plus to X
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I didn't buy the iPhone X last year because I knew its a prototype phone my proof is that its discontinue now
The X size was fine but the Xs Max will be better.
I never use my X in landscape because the screen becomes too narrow. I look forward to using my phone in landscape again.
I never use my X in landscape because the screen becomes too narrow. I look forward to using my phone in landscape again.
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Will love to buy it but the notch stop me from that will keep using my 8+
There were no issues with iPhone X. It's only discontinued because it will eat into the sales of the Xs since the phones are so similar.
Normally Apple would have a feature that will differentiate the s model from the original. The Xs has none.
I will go against the grain here and say I love the size of X. The 6S Plus and 7 Plus were just way too huge for most pockets and they did not handle well, especially one-handed. I assume the XS Max will be even worse for handling than the TouchID form factor. I always found the Plus to be a disappointment in the end since it was still too small for landscape usage and didn't really offer a whole lot in portrait mode all while having the penalty of a phone that is not really pocketable, especially in dress pants or athletic shorts, and couldn't really be used one-handed.
I have found the physical size of the X ideal. When they said the Max will be the same physical size as the Plus models but a bigger screen, I was not too crazy about it. It was hard enough swiping top to bottom on the plus, the Max will definitely be a 2 handed phone. Sometimes big is too big.
I don’t know why but I gave the plus a shot and it was way too big to carry around and I haven’t been back to the plus size for 3 generations.
I much prefer keeping a small phone that can be used one handed and actually be able to sit down without having to put my phone on the table and actually using it comfortably ALL of the time.
I much prefer keeping a small phone that can be used one handed and actually be able to sit down without having to put my phone on the table and actually using it comfortably ALL of the time.
I don’t get the not being able to use a bigger phone one-handed. I have had the + phones since the 6, and, other than texting which I’ve never done with one hand in any phone, I use my phone one handed all the time. And I’m 5’3, 125 lbs, so not a large person with large hands.
The Loopy case makes it super doable.
The Loopy case makes it super doable.
Kind of where I’ve been. BTW, love the Ridgeback. I miss my guy.
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Consuming this thread one-handed on 8+ right now. Also, never type one-handed regardless of size. 6’ with sausages as someone said.
I have to check the actual MAX size before deciding. The bigger one is cool, but its hard for people like me who enjoy traveling/trekking/going to concerts.
From plus to X.
X was by far the absolute best iPhone I have ever had, it’s wonderful. However even tho the size feels near perfect, I’ve always wanted the plus size back again. Stoked for my Max to come in!
Same. I’m sure there’ll be an adjustment period (one-handed use) but I’m sure I’ll love it.
Hated the size of the 7+ and loved everything about the X. Pre-ordered the XS.
The X is the perfect size phone. I had all the plus phones, and though I loved the screen size, it was simply too big for my pockets. It was always uncomfortable sitting with the phone in my pocket. The X really is the perfect screen size and pocket size. And its big enough to be productive. When I need a bigger screen, I have my iPad Pro or MacBook. This is the first year I'm willingly sitting out the upgrade.
It’ll take a bit of time to readjust, but I can’t wait. I went from a 5s to 6 plus, then 6s plus and 7 plus. When I went to the X I remember thinking, wow this thing is small. It’s been a great though, I don’t mind the size and I’ve adjusted. But I just can’t pass up the beautiful, large OLED screen so I ordered a XS Max. Adjusting back from the smaller phone will be like 2014 all over again.