At least the notches have useful stuff in them: Facetime camera, dot projector, IR camera, proximity sensor, etc.
I think it's quite an improvement from all the wasted space in the old iPhone models.
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Apple's Rumored 2018 6.1-Inch Lower-Cost iPhone With LCD Display Could Feature Metal Back
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At least the notches have useful stuff in them: Facetime camera, dot projector, IR camera, proximity sensor, etc.
I think it's quite an improvement from all the wasted space in the old iPhone models.
6.1" iPhone will be the best variant of 2018 as long as it retains having the A12 chip, same cameras, and has same amount of RAM as the X2 Plus.
Metal > Glass
LCD > OLED
I don't care about wireless charging and OLED is overrated with a shorter lifespan than LCD. Apple didn't even utilize OLED to begin with like no Moto X Active Display or always on display.
Apple should call this 6.1" model the iPhone 9 because it's different enough from the 8 but similar to the X design with only the cheaper LCD and will lack wireless charging. The other two could be called X2 or Xs/10s.
It helps that it will be the cheapest of the trio. Why would I want another glass back phone that is expensive to repair? Glass is weaker than plastic. I don't use wireless charging. I have used OLED displays and it's overrated as curved displays. Don't fall for the Samsung propaganda.
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iPhone Xs Plus
The 9 is the winner to me. Best value that lacks overrated features like OLED and glass backs for wireless charging .
Metal > Glass
LCD > OLED
I don't care about wireless charging and OLED is overrated with a shorter lifespan than LCD. Apple didn't even utilize OLED to begin with like no Moto X Active Display or always on display.
Apple should call this 6.1" model the iPhone 9 because it's different enough from the 8 but similar to the X design with only the cheaper LCD and will lack wireless charging. The other two could be called X2 or Xs/10s.
It helps that it will be the cheapest of the trio. Why would I want another glass back phone that is expensive to repair? Glass is weaker than plastic. I don't use wireless charging. I have used OLED displays and it's overrated as curved displays. Don't fall for the Samsung propaganda.
iPhone 9
iPhone Xs
iPhone Xs Plus
The 9 is the winner to me. Best value that lacks overrated features like OLED and glass backs for wireless charging .
Probably going to be the new ipod touch. It needs an update badly and they are killing the touch id real fast. Majority of ipod touch users are either kids or exclusive to a room/device where Qi charging is not needed or is a liability. The LCD and metal back also makes sense to keep the price in the range of the Ipod touch.
It doesn't make a lot of sense for them to make Qi charging a standard then taking it away in an updated iphone
It doesn't make a lot of sense for them to make Qi charging a standard then taking it away in an updated iphone
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It’s nice to see LCD finally dying and being used in low end models only.
That’s where this ancient,inferior display technology belongs in this day and age..
Once you see OLED it’s really hard to go back to washed-out LCD displays with dark grey instead of black..
That’s where this ancient,inferior display technology belongs in this day and age..
Once you see OLED it’s really hard to go back to washed-out LCD displays with dark grey instead of black..
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Thats like saying i want an aventador engine in a motorbike.. haha
No, liquidmeal is an amorphous metal alloy. It is still metal and will still prevent wireless charging.
Apple, please don't nix the Touch ID on the SE and non-X form factor devices. Thank you.
Be careful what you wish for, it just might come true. The way they are priced now, no one believes Apple will lower the prices unless it's the low end iPhones; even those are pretty expensive now.
LCD isn't dying, what's the deal with laptop screens and desktop monitors?
6.1" will probably be about the same height as the Galaxy S7 edge at about 151 mm or 8 mm taller than the current X. It will be the middle sized iPhone.
I want a red Apple! Rojo!
Needs to be black front and red metal back. Not that awful Project RED iPhone 7 which should have had a black front from the start.
The 6.1" iPhone is the value play of 2018. It's the iPhone 8 Plus where smart people know OLED is overrated. Wireless charging is overrated. Glass rears which are prone to shatter is overrated.
Keep getting duped by SAMSUNG propaganda. They are trying to make you believe glass rear is premium when it's more fragile than plastic. The Nokia 3310 and Nintendo Game Boy were made from hard plastic and were built like a tank.
OLED is another thing that Samsung wants to shove down our throats just like taller display, low bezel phones. This 6.1" is the one to get if you prefer longevity, durability, and better value.
I want a red Apple! Rojo!
Needs to be black front and red metal back. Not that awful Project RED iPhone 7 which should have had a black front from the start.
The 6.1" iPhone is the value play of 2018. It's the iPhone 8 Plus where smart people know OLED is overrated. Wireless charging is overrated. Glass rears which are prone to shatter is overrated.
Keep getting duped by SAMSUNG propaganda. They are trying to make you believe glass rear is premium when it's more fragile than plastic. The Nokia 3310 and Nintendo Game Boy were made from hard plastic and were built like a tank.
OLED is another thing that Samsung wants to shove down our throats just like taller display, low bezel phones. This 6.1" is the one to get if you prefer longevity, durability, and better value.
Why does no one at Apple listen to you?
You have a great idea.
was eyeing 8+ but now tempted to keep my 6s for another year if I can wait and get a non glass ass end next year
My goodness the price of that bigger one would make me faint!
I just want an X now but really can't afford it, it's too crazy a purchase. Maybe a used one next November....
I just want an X now but really can't afford it, it's too crazy a purchase. Maybe a used one next November....
The SE2 might feature a glass back which could make the 6.1" iPhone (9) the only one released in 2018 to offer a metal back. I'm all for a metal back that will be cheaper to repair if damaged.
I thought Apple wouldn't return to metal since I figure they want to go all-wireless/port-less in 3-4 years. Glad I could be wrong and a metal back iPhone isn't completely buried yet.
For me, I take care of all my phones really well. I just don't like the feeling from a glass back phone. Tried it twice and never liked that feeling. Sticky within a day or two of smudges.
I thought Apple wouldn't return to metal since I figure they want to go all-wireless/port-less in 3-4 years. Glad I could be wrong and a metal back iPhone isn't completely buried yet.
For me, I take care of all my phones really well. I just don't like the feeling from a glass back phone. Tried it twice and never liked that feeling. Sticky within a day or two of smudges.
Really? I just got my X the other day and coming from a 6Plus. I was like wow this is small
I have a minimal case on mine and was thinking maybe I need add a case that offers drop protection to make it a little bigger fitting in my hand
Guess everybody is different