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Other Anybody thinking of downgrading from X max to 11.
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I think if you don’t care about the screen, go for it. For me, I don’t want to go back to LCD — especially at 326ppi — but I don’t like the size of my Max, so I’m going 11 Pro.
This is what I’m most likely doing. The Pro has features that I just wouldn’t take full advantage of. The 11 is the perfect phone for me, and saves me a ton of money each month.
It’s not a downgrade it has a new A13 chip and new cameras.
Agreed. Plus night mode, better front facing camera (12mp vs 7mp), new speaker system, improved faceID, and a load of minor upgrades including WiFi6, improved flash etc.
A 458 PPI OLED screen has almost the identical visual pixel density as a 326 PPI LCD screen due to green sub pixel rendering. Basically, the ppi spec for OLEDs is a lie, or at least can't be compared pixel to pixel with an LCD.
I'm doing exactly this.
I currently have a 256GB XS Max that I pay $60.33 per month for on the iPhone Upgrade Program. I did my pre-approval for a 128GB iPhone 11 as I'm currently only using about 75GB. That ended up being $37.41 per month for what, in my mind, is a generally lateral move to tide me over to the big upgrades in 2020.
I currently have a 256GB XS Max that I pay $60.33 per month for on the iPhone Upgrade Program. I did my pre-approval for a 128GB iPhone 11 as I'm currently only using about 75GB. That ended up being $37.41 per month for what, in my mind, is a generally lateral move to tide me over to the big upgrades in 2020.
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Agreed. Plus the rumored all OLED lineup in 2020 will make this a non-issue going forward with the base model phones.
^this
I'm in the same boat with a XS Max 256 and believe the iP11 is the better overall value, until next year, at which I feel the entire lineup will receive substantial changes and upgrades at which point I'll probably jump back to the premium version iPhone.
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One thing to remember is that the "base" line of iPhone is supposedly getting OLED next year. That could drive more people to that model.
True, though only part of the story as the OLED phones render @3x images, while the XR and 11 do @2x. This means every 'point' of an image is made of 9 pixels worth of information on the 11 Pros, but only 4 on the 11. Is it noticeable? Yes, it definitely is, just like if you put the 8 and 8 plus next to each other. Is it a deal breaker? Maybe to a real screen snob. Of course there are also other inherent qualities in favour of both OLED and LCD so depending on your specific preferences you could make a strong case for either. To me, the panel used in the iPhone 7 and 8 plus is still the pinnacle of smartphone display quality, with the absolute best balance of properties among all iPhones.
I have a Xs Max, and i usually buy a new iphone every year. But this year i just can’t justify buying the 11 Pro Max. It’s 1429 euro for the 256 GB version here, and the 11 is 859 for the 128 GB version which is enough for me. Thats almost 600 euro more for mainly the OLED screen and the third camera. But i dont really care for the zoom lens, i am way more excited about the ultrawide lens. And the 11 Pro is to small for me, and als way more expensive. So i think i will go for the green iphone 11, it looks great.
I was thinking of doing something similar. I have a Xs Max and low key always wanted a red XR. Perfect color and size for me. Screen resolution doesnt matter that much my nephew has one and I can barely tell the difference. I'm either going to get XR used or the new 11.
True.Dont forget you already paid in ~ $724 of equity into you 256 XS Max that you trading in for a cheaper iPhone .
Yeah, I’ve thought about it a bit.
There are a few reasons driving my decision, not the least of which is that I’ve found the XS Max to be just ever so slightly too big for me. I’ve also grown to absolutely hate the gold color that I chose
It’s also kinda beat up (quite a few screen scratches), so I doubt it will hold its value well over the next year if I were to keep it. I feel like I got $724’s worth from my phone, so I’m not losing too much sleep over it.
In reality, the "equity" is 50% to 60% of the $724 cited figure as the value of the phone has declined by 40% to 50%
I have a XS and I might get the 11 instead of upgrading to the Pro. I want that wide angle lens and the last couple years I’ve upgraded every year but at the prices of the X and XS and now Pro models it’s just too expensive. I’m not upset about it, just means I might upgrade every year still but to the mainstream model.
I’m doing the same I have the XS Max, and it’s definitely too big for me! Yes the screen size is great but for me it’s not pocket friendly! I will miss the telephoto lense on the XS Max, but think the ultrawide will more than make up for it!
In the UK the Iup prices are crazy! Currently £61.50 for the XS Max 64GB, the 11 Pro is £58.50 and the PRO max is £68 !! I can get the 128 GB 11 for £42!! Thinking the saving can help justify me dipping my toes back into the Apple Watch arena after selling my series 0 after a few months!
In the UK the Iup prices are crazy! Currently £61.50 for the XS Max 64GB, the 11 Pro is £58.50 and the PRO max is £68 !! I can get the 128 GB 11 for £42!! Thinking the saving can help justify me dipping my toes back into the Apple Watch arena after selling my series 0 after a few months!
Exactly what i did. Ordered the 128 GB 11, and with that i save almost 600 euro’s for not buying the 11 pro max 256 GB. Now i can buy the Series 5 with the difference. And selling my XS Max offcourse.