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iPhone XR Dang the XR bezels are pretty noticeable
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Any average consumer purchasing the XR in October is not going to see any bezels. They will see the price point, new form factor and Face ID without the bezels acquired by the previous Gen iPhones (6/6s/7/8). Anyone points out the bezels on the XR would mainly be members on a tech forum.
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If you don’t use a case on the Xr then the bezels would effectively be thinner than a Xs or MAX with many types of case. Especially with a black or dark coloured case as the case blends in with the bezels.
But if you are the shy and easily embarrassed type you can always wear a hat with massive bezels in order to deflect the eyes of your mates.
But if you are the shy and easily embarrassed type you can always wear a hat with massive bezels in order to deflect the eyes of your mates.
Is that infamous "Liquid Retina Display", which is horrible and painful to look at?
Because it is totally orders of magnitude inferior, you can tell it from that picture./s
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Because it is totally orders of magnitude inferior, you can tell it from that picture./s
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OMFG, my sides
I'd be embarrassed to be seen in that hat.
I think the bigger bezels take optical weight away from the notch. It also works like a photo frame and separates the colors of the screen from those of the environment. I’m a little concerned with the red iPhone XR and its vibrant color. It could be a permanent distraction when you use the phone.
ehh it looks decent. There is LOTS of issues around the edges of the flower. Too much blur going on too you could tone it down and see if it helps. When I see edges look really bad it ruins the picture for me unless I just not focus my eyes on details.
Blurred edges are always going to show when using Apple’s portrait technology. I see it too but forgive when I realize it came out of a phone.
Most of these images will be “ruined” in your eyes
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Posts like this are hysterical. So I'm guessing you've been embarrassed most of your life did you buy your first phone last year?
This thing is going to sell like hotcakes. I'm honestly worried I won't be able to get one for Christmas for my teenager.
Can’t tell if serious. Sarcasm is hard to read via text only. Hoping this is a joke
I’m reasonably sure it’s a joke because look at the brim on his hat, assuming that’s his picture. People who rock sombreros are usually pretty chilled out.
I'm not sure why this isn't brought up more often, but I personally find any phone with thicker bezels more practical.
When I used the X, especially one-handed, I often found myself readjusting my grip to avoid accidental touches of other parts of the screen, which happened frequently. I got fed up with it.
When I went back to the iPhone 8, I once again appreciated bezels. Sure, it may not look as sleek or modern, but it's practical. I guess the word "practical" isn't part of Apple's narrative anymore. The fact that the iPhone XR has thicker bezels is a big selling point for me. It will be more practical than XS in everyday use. I just don't understand the recent hype with bezel-less screens. Some things just don't work well in practice.
When I used the X, especially one-handed, I often found myself readjusting my grip to avoid accidental touches of other parts of the screen, which happened frequently. I got fed up with it.
When I went back to the iPhone 8, I once again appreciated bezels. Sure, it may not look as sleek or modern, but it's practical. I guess the word "practical" isn't part of Apple's narrative anymore. The fact that the iPhone XR has thicker bezels is a big selling point for me. It will be more practical than XS in everyday use. I just don't understand the recent hype with bezel-less screens. Some things just don't work well in practice.
