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iPhone XR Has anyone gotten rid of their XS Max for a XR? Considering doing so, but don’t want to regret it.
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That was an awesome video. He’s a pretty funny guy. He’s got a point. I went back and forth on whether to replace my 7 Plus with an XS or XR and after trying both out, I went with the XR. The differences were so minute I personally could not justify the cost upgrade vs the XS, let alone the XS Max. This guy is among now several YouTubers who have replaced their XS Max with the XR. All things bejng equal of course I would have taken the XS/XS Max, but all things aren’t equal.
I am in this camp. Returned my XS for the XR. Still very happy with the decision. For me (for me...) the XR is the better phone and it’s not related to $. I had the XS for longer than I will admit (out of respect for the Apple Manager that let me return it) so more than familiar with it. MY wife has had the X since launch.
XR is a bad@$$ phone.
XR is a bad@$$ phone.
If cost is the only issue for you, there is zero technical reason to move to an Xr.
To me the bezels are way bigger on the Xr
To me the bezels are way bigger on the Xr
It is a waste of time. You have your opinion. This thread as covered the differences. You stated there are none. I disagree. Both are opinions.
Let's see...
- terrible reception/wifi issues
- video shutters
- bad QC
- low quality screen/yellow tint/very bad viewing angles
and more. Sounds like "PERFECTION" to me... not
Some of this boils down to quality control and software issues.
I've had zero reception or wifi issues, or bad viewing angles on the XS Max.
My reception and call quality are noticeably better actually than my previous 6S+ with a Qualcomm modem even though those are supposedly better than the new phones that have Intel. I switched carriers though too, so I want to be honest about that (TMobile to Verizon).
So take your pick...pink shift (XR) or blue shift (XS); both phones can have an off axis shift, OLED has proven to have better viewing angles but most people stare at their phones only from a very limited angle anyway, it's not a TV.
The XR was noted to have "pink shift" by Nilay from The Verge. Some here think reviewers are sent different and more perfect units, but that can easily be proven to be incorrect.
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There is no pink shift with the XR.
I have seen pink shift with the X and XS and the XR is not even in the ballpark with this color shift. I have checked several XR and just checked mine again. EVERY phone will have a change in lighting and display based on viewing angles. The X/XS/XSM literally can go pink/yellow/blue from viewing in-hand to flat on a table.
Also, why do people talk about off-axis viewing? Who does this and those that do, how frequently? Who watches a 6” screen turned sideways?
Man if I can get a decent price on my xs max unlocked I would totally get the XR. But right now people aren’t willing to pay $1200 (my asking price) cash.
I sold my Max (it had a scratch) and got the XR. I was happier with the Max to be honest. I miss 3D Touch, OLED, telephoto camera and bigger screen/thiner bezels.
Hmmmm
maybe. I just got an iPad Pro so I don’t really need a super big phone lol. Ayiyiyi I need a life. 1st world problems right here. Raises hand.
Color shift is a non issue to me personally on either device, but some people seem to think that it's a justification to trash talk the OLED iPhones in favor of the XR, hence why I addressed that person in the quote above.
There's an example of this pink shift with a clip in the link below. A forum member brought it up as well here.
"The iPhone XR LCD definitely shifts a little pink and drops brightness quickly when you look at it off-axis, which often leads to a bit of a shimmery effect when you move the phone around".
Nilay also noted that there is more off-axis shifting going on with the XR than the 8 Plus:
"Apple told me the XR display should match previous iPhone LCDs in terms of performance, but side by side with an iPhone 8 Plus, the off-axis shifts are definitely more pronounced."
https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/23/18011306/apple-iphone-xr-review-camera-screen-battery-price
Exactly this. The Xr comes in great colors, has better low-light photography, and better battery life. The Xs Max has its own advantages. For me, the Xr is the better phone, period, because I happen to value its strengths, but options are a good thing.
I think the displays on the X line and XR are both great. For ME.. I prefer the characteristics of the LCD. I did not like editing photos and the temp of the image looking different based on how I held the phone.
[doublepost=1544820848][/doublepost]If the color shift on the OLEDs gets better I would consider the XSM. Great hardware.
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It is hard to find in print.. but I think it was Phil on stage explaining (at the time with the 7+) how Apple uses data from both the wide and zoom lenses when you take a normal non-zoomed picture. I personally don’t like this. I like one lens, one set of data for the image. Another selling point, for me, for the XR.
Sounds like the Max was a better fit for you. Are you planning to sell the XR to buy back a Max?
Maybe, in case I don’t get used to it. It’s kinda frustrating when you can’t take a portrait photo of your pet with bokeh or preview links when reading/browsing the web. However I don’t feel like spending several hundreds of euros again as I’d have to put an extra of 400€ on top of the XR resell value.
I honestly never even knew about preview links. I tried it on XS and it didn’t seem like something I would use. For ‘portrait’ pictures I use my Fuji.
Not sure if you heard of it but the Halide app is pretty good for taking portraits of pets and objects with the iPhone XR.
Can’t help with the preview links, hopefully apple adds that function to haptic touch.
Apple’s LCD’s are the best out there so I wouldn’t let the screen be a deciding factor. I would be more bothered about losing 3D touch.
I had the XS Max and loved everything about it, except carrying it around. It was just too big. I exchanged it for an XR and though it’s still larger than what I’m used to coming from an iPhone 7, I really like it. I’d like Apple to make an XS sized XR, but for the price, I’ve been satisfied.
