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Hands-On With Apple's New 6.5-Inch iPhone XS Max
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So one might say you have... man hands?
What QI charger do you recommend? I was just looking at the Morphie Charger Stream pad+.
Doesn't landscape mode need to be turned on for the Plus models? It used to be that way when first introed.
Perhaps it's not turned on for the Max model out of the box? Dunno. I thought I read that it does have landscape mode.
Edit: so it's just the home screen that isn't landscape but otherwise it has landscape??? This is so confusing! I bet it's because of the bloody notch.
Edit Edit: And because no home button.
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Or you can halfway know apple devices and make the screen lower with a gesture. Size isn’t a problem.
[doublepost=1537575036][/doublepost]I’m training myself to learn these gestures. The screen feels tall and the view is crisp and sharp.
The secure enclave is also faster but I agree. Those two changes make it faster but I didn't notice apple call it face id 2.
After the 8plus and going to the X I have to disagree. I am much happier with the smaller form factor [and I dont have small hands]. It all depends what you do with your phone - yes a lot of video makes the Max the better purchase, but stating it is the one to buy is not really good advice.
I suggest people in the market look at their phone usage rather than thinking bigger is better.
Have you tried it in person? I have and I can confirm that it does feel light! It didn’t feel heavier than my X.
Yes, that's one of the drawbacks of the new OLED screen. Off-axis colours get washed out. This is not a problem with the Apple LCDs.
However, the iPhone 8 has a lower ppi, which can be noticed by some with an eye for it.
OTOH, the iPhone 8 Plus has both super wide viewing angles (since it's LCD) and high pixel density.
I would love to have this phone, but it doesn't seem worth upgrading to from a 7+ that runs great, especially on iOS 12.
iPhone XS has better LTE speeds because both the iPhone XS and XS Max come with a new modem that supports 4x4 MIMO antennas for better speeds, coverage and reliability in dead zones.
Also, the new iPhone XS support QAM and LAA that help achieve faster LTE speeds. The iPhone X, in comparison, supports 2x2 MIMO resulting in poorer download speeds.
The iPhone XR did not get the same modems as the XS, so speeds are comparable to the X.
Also, the new iPhone XS support QAM and LAA that help achieve faster LTE speeds. The iPhone X, in comparison, supports 2x2 MIMO resulting in poorer download speeds.
The iPhone XR did not get the same modems as the XS, so speeds are comparable to the X.
...and that's why i traded in a 8+. Otherwise I would have kept it. Ticks off all of the T-Mobile specs currently available.
Mine is fine, just checked. I have list of results. Reboot your phone perhaps that will fix
I had a 6 Plus, 6S Plus and 7 Plus before getting the X last year. I do have to say even though the screen is 'larger' it was slimmer than my old Plus models, and as a result there was less edge to edge room to read emails and web pages and the keyboard felt cramped.
I checked out the XS Max today at a store just for fun and immediately comparing it to my X I liked the wider screen reminiscent of my Plus phones and the less cramped keyboard, but I do agree that while that big 6.5" display will be nice to read on and view on, reaching the top, especially for notifications and control center won't be as nice. As the S edition this year is one of the least impressive S year releases aside from the Max addition, I felt like staying with my X was the good move. Certainly a year from now, I will likely consider next year's Max but I'm not sure I want to go back to putting that bigger phone in my pocket.
I checked out the XS Max today at a store just for fun and immediately comparing it to my X I liked the wider screen reminiscent of my Plus phones and the less cramped keyboard, but I do agree that while that big 6.5" display will be nice to read on and view on, reaching the top, especially for notifications and control center won't be as nice. As the S edition this year is one of the least impressive S year releases aside from the Max addition, I felt like staying with my X was the good move. Certainly a year from now, I will likely consider next year's Max but I'm not sure I want to go back to putting that bigger phone in my pocket.
You're saying the OLED screen sucks compared to LCD? lol.
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It is no way like "instant" unlocking like when touchID got a major upgrade. Plus, Apple would've shown it off like they did when touch ID was instant.
Yeah, It's not noticeably faster. Still a ways to go before the efficiency matches the fingerprint scanner.