final decision - from x to 8+ again

[Technarchy]

This is an optimization issue. I agree the plus screen is slightly and I mean slightly bigger, but the reason things are cut off is because the video is not made to fit the aspect ratio of the iPhone X. If and when things are filmed to fit this display, this won’t be the case anymore.

I'm not expecting the world to move away from 16:9 anytime soon. I think at best we will start seeing some 18:9 next year, but on a whole 16:9 is incredibly entrenched and will not be be moved easily.

However, for movies, the X is awesome. Get a good demo for X as a movie viewer in full screen with this:

 

[MH01]

Apple has always offered classes for their products. This is not X-specific.

I've never ever received an email with

Sign up for your free 30-minute online session.

 

[boshii]

I've never ever received an email with

Sign up for your free 30-minute online session.

Well they're not sending it to everybody as I didn't receive the same email.

 

[bmac4]

I'm not expecting the world to move away from 16:9 anytime soon. I think at best we will start seeing some 18:9 next year, but on a whole 16:9 is incredibly entrenched and will not be be moved easily.

However, for movies, the X is awesome. Get a good demo for X as a movie viewer in full screen with this:

Oh yeah I totally agree. That was the if part. I don’t think we will see too many people creating video content to fit the X. I just wish apps like YouTube would not cut off top to bottom content. Why not just stretch the sides out? Oh well, I am ok with the little bit of sacrifices to made to watch video. This phone is incredible!

 

[bruinsrme]

Sounds like a hasty decision just two days in. You cant measure battery life in two days while the phone is still indexing. Gestures and other UI issues take time to get used to for some people. You have a familiarity bias. Usually I try something for a 6months or a year before deciding if I like it. Thats how I knew the smaller size worked better for me when I went from a 6+ down to a 7.

Funny you mentioned this and thank you.
It’s been 8 days since I had the X.
I initialized itfrom a back up.
Battery life was incredibly horrible.
Monday I noticed it had improved, yesterday much better.

 

[circatee]

I received the email...! And like someone else mentioned, Apple off loads of free classes...

 

[MH01]

Well they're not sending it to everybody as I didn't receive the same email.

Interesting, check you junk mail? Everyone I know who has an x got one

 

[artfossil]

Well they're not sending it to everybody as I didn't receive the same email.

I've received that for every recent Apple device with AppleCare.

It's a great service if you're really new to a device (I took advantage of it with the first Apple Watch.)

 

[3pp]

There are so many rude people on this forum, especially on the first page of this thread.

 

[AdonisSMU]

Apple disagrees with you by offering them. They would not be if the X was intuitive as per every other iPhone, when you upgrade .

It is intuitive. I literally had to say the home button is on the bottom. Secondly, Apple has always had how to manuals for their hardware and software in the last 5 years.

 

[bruinsrme]

With X, I got around 6-7 hours of usage time for web browsing, YouTube and other social media browsing. With 8+, I consistently got at least 10+ hrs for similar usage. With X, I could literally see the battery percentage going down 3-4% every 2 mins.

Do you really spend 1/3+ of your day on your phone?

 

[Oridus]

Why is this such a big argument? Should be to the point that we get what we like and leave it be.

 

[Suckfest 9001]

...what?

• The screen is very nearly the same size.

Usable screen area is significantly less.

• The battery in the 8+ is only slightly larger and is negated by the fact that the OLED screen on the X will use less power.

X technically has a larger battery, and the OLED screen actually consumes significantly more power than the LCD.

Just some minor inaccuracies I thought I'd clear up.
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Sounds like a hasty decision just two days in. You cant measure battery life in two days while the phone is still indexing. Gestures and other UI issues take time to get used to for some people. You have a familiarity bias. Usually I try something for a 6months or a year before deciding if I like it. Thats how I knew the smaller size worked better for me when I went from a 6+ down to a 7.

"Indexing" I love this argument. Indexing happens within minutes. There are other factors that contribute to battery life being worse the first few days, but indexing ain't it

 

[boshii]

the OLED screen actually consumes significantly more power than the LCD.

Just some minor inaccuracies I thought I'd clear up.

This is false.

 

[Suckfest 9001]

This is false.

It is correct for most tasks, unless you're using an app with a dark mode or a large portion of the screen is pitch black for some reason.

"Currently, OLED displays are more power efficient than LCDs for Average Pictures Levels of 65 percent or less, and LCDs are more power efficient for Average Picture Levels above 65 percent."

Educate yourself: http://www.displaymate.com/iPhoneX_ShootOut_1a.htm

 

[boshii]

It is correct for most tasks, unless you're using an app with a dark mode or a large portion of the screen is pitch black for some reason.

"Currently, OLED displays are more power efficient than LCDs for Average Pictures Levels of 65 percent or less, and LCDs are more power efficient for Average Picture Levels above 65 percent."

Educate yourself: http://www.displaymate.com/iPhoneX_ShootOut_1a.htm

What you're quoting is different from what I said was false. You can't say the OLED display consumes significantly more power unless you know the user's phone habits.

 

[Suckfest 9001]

What you're quoting is different from what I said was false. You can't say the OLED display consumes significantly more power unless you know the user's phone habits.

Considering iOS is mostly white, yeah I can.

 

[Simacca]

Enjoy!! For all you GOT fans using HBO app. Looks like someone forgot about the safe area directed by Apple. Doh!!

Now you see why it’s basically a 4.7” experience and step back from the Plus.

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Does it look that purple in real life? I’ve seen a few comparison videos now and the X always looks purple.

 

[bruinsrme]

It is correct for most tasks, unless you're using an app with a dark mode or a large portion of the screen is pitch black for some reason.

"Currently, OLED displays are more power efficient than LCDs for Average Pictures Levels of 65 percent or less, and LCDs are more power efficient for Average Picture Levels above 65 percent."

Educate yourself: http://www.displaymate.com/iPhoneX_ShootOut_1a.htm

“As the result of their very versatile power management capabilities, OLEDs are not only more power efficient than LCDs for most image content, but they now deliver much higher peak Brightness than LCDs because the maximum power can be delivered to just the sub-pixels that are needed for producing the current image. However, for mostly all white screen content LCDs are likely to remain brighter and more power efficient for a while.”

 

[circatee]

Confused, so, did @kawa636r official return the iPhone X, and is back on the iPhone 8?
Or...

 

[Suckfest 9001]

“As the result of their very versatile power management capabilities, OLEDs are not only more power efficient than LCDs for most image content, but they now deliver much higher peak Brightness than LCDs because the maximum power can be delivered to just the sub-pixels that are needed for producing the current image. However, for mostly all white screen content LCDs are likely to remain brighter and more power efficient for a while.”

Doesn't change the fact that above 65% they draw more power. Are we just only quoting parts that align with our agendas and make us feel better? You're not fooling anyone but yourself.

 

[kawa636r]

This is false.

it’s true
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Confused, so, did @kawa636r official return the iPhone X, and is back on the iPhone 8?
Or...

yes, i’m writing from my 8 plus, cause i love it.
look phenomenal battery with 11.2 beta3 and 8 plus!
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it’s true
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yes, i’m writing from my 8 plus, cause i love it.
look phenomenal battery with 11.2 beta3 and 8 plus!

totally impossible to reach with X

 

[bruinsrme]

Doesn't change the fact that above 65% they draw more power. Are we just only quoting parts that align with our agendas and make us feel better? You're not fooling anyone but yourself.

It is correct for most tasks, unless you're using an app with a dark mode or a large portion of the screen is pitch black for some reason.

"Currently, OLED displays are more power efficient than LCDs for Average Pictures Levels of 65 percent or less, and LCDs are more power efficient for Average Picture Levels above 65 percent."

Educate yourself: http://www.displaymate.com/iPhoneX_ShootOut_1a.htm

In two places he states OLEDs are more power efficient. Where I quoted and also for mixed content.
So no to your question

 

[Suckfest 9001]

In two places he states OLEDs are more power efficient. Where I quoted and also for mixed content.
So no to your question

He clarifies that that only applies to a certain limit of content on the screen. Let's not cherrypick our facts

 

[DestinyWonder]

This is false.

Actually, as an engineer myself, I know for a fact you are wrong. So just to be sure before I posted, I had to double check. And here you go. OLED uses more power than LCD.

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/led-lcd-vs-oled/

Energy consumption
Winner: LED LCD
Runner-up: OLED
OLED's energy consumption is directly related to screen brightness. The brighter the screen, the more power it draws. It even varies with content. A dark movie will require less power than a hockey game or ski competition.

The energy consumption of LCD only varies depending on the backlight setting. The lower the backlight, the lower the power consumption. A basic LED LCD with its backlight set low will draw less power than OLED.

The only way to make OLED more energy-efficient is to reduce its brightness, but since that reduces its contrast ratio as well, it's not ideal. So we'll give this category to LCD, even though it's fairly close and neither uses much power. Depending on size, settings, and how much you watch it (of course) it's around $20 to $30 a year to run a modern TV.

Here's what you need to know about TV power consumption for more info.