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iPhone XS Max I caved in: bought an iPhone XS Max

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I couldn't resist it when I saw it in the store. I had originally wanted the XR for the added screen size but seeing the S Max up close and personal, I went for it.

I got a 256GB model in gold. They had a half-price offer on a gel case if you bought the Max so I got this, too.

Now, what do I do with my X? I think I'll keep it as a backup device; I've only had it since January.
 
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I'd have bought one if they had just called it the iPhone Max. Alas they had to throw the Xs in front of it so I'm keeping my 8 Plus another year.

I just hope next year Apple doesn't go with "iPhone XI Super Duper Max II" or something.
 
DNichter said:
I kind of think I prefer the smaller model myself, but I will roll with the Max for a year and decide again next year. I am sure you will be happy with your purchase, the new form factor and gestures are the best part. Camera is amazing too.
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I'm on the fence this year with which phone to get, what is it about the X size you prefer over the Max? Just curious.
 
DevinNj said:
I'm on the fence this year with which phone to get, what is it about the X size you prefer over the Max? Just curious.
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It's just nicer to hold in the hand, easier to manage. I like the bigger screen of the Max, but I don't see it as that big of an advantage. Now that all features are equal, I am not sure I see the bigger screen as an advantage for myself. I'd try it out if you are interested though and give it a shot.
 
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I saw the max in person finally and it removed any sort of desire I had to purchase it. I had the plus models and grew to like them but with using the X for a year, I really prefer this size since it has quite a bit of screen space. The max just felt huge and didn't really show any extra content or offer much for all that extra heft.
 
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I also caved. Told myself the X would be my last upgrade for a while, hence I bought AppleCare+ with it as well, but Ive always like the Plus sized phones I had before it!

I keep my phones pristine though - always with cases etc - and I don't touch the accessories that come in the box. Hence the X will be placed back in its box and sold. Will be throwing in a case or two as well ;)
Hopefully the year of AppleCare+ will add some value too.....
 
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My wife and I happily watched the Xs announcement go by and both told ourselves that we would keep our 8+ phones.

Then we got the pre-approved upgrade iUP email. We both said we wouldn't upgrade as we filled that out … JUST in case. Then went to bed without setting our alarms for the Friday pre-release. Friday morning when we woke up at 6am, we wanted to see how much it would cost to upgrade (~$180 with tax + first month payment). We shocked ourselves by getting Xs MAX phones.

Considering these are MUCH more expensive... I'm definitely going to try to keep these for 2-3 years. I honestly would have been happy with the 8+. But it was too tempting. :)
 
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Shanghaichica said:
I caved in as well. Mine is coming tomorrow. Got the exact same model as you did. I was supposed to be holding out until December but it didn’t happen. I don’t know who I was kidding. But hey I lasted a few days.

I got my X in December last year.
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What contract you get? Didn’t have to wait for annual upgrade then?
 
DNichter said:
It's just nicer to hold in the hand, easier to manage. I like the bigger screen of the Max, but I don't see it as that big of an advantage. Now that all features are equal, I am not sure I see the bigger screen as an advantage for myself. I'd try it out if you are interested though and give it a shot.
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That's the problem with my 8+, I love the screen but it can be cumbersome at times. I've played with the XS and the XS Max, the Max screen is amazing, but it's a big phone.
 
DevinNj said:
That's the problem with my 8+, I love the screen but it can be cumbersome at times. I've played with the XS and the XS Max, the Max screen is amazing, but it's a big phone.
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Yea and while everything definitely has a bit more room to breathe, it doesn't really bring much over the Xs screen at this point. iOS 13 may change all that, but right now it's just a blown up Xs. I think I just prefer the smaller size myself, but it's only been a few days. I could change my tune over the next year.
 
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I was going to keep my 7+ another year but once AT&T did the BOGO deal I decided to upgrade. Don’t really like being more than a generation behind anyway.
 
The Game 161 said:
What contract you get? Didn’t have to wait for annual upgrade then?
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I couldn’t wait for the annual upgrade. 2 and a half months was too long. I had £700 left on my X to pay and I can sell my X for £560 so it was £140.

I ended up with £75 for 100GB of data. Last time I was paying £86 for 30GB of data.

Edit: I forgot I also get 30% discount because I work for the NHS so it’s about £53 but I have to do the application again.
 
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TravisPNW said:
I'd have bought one if they had just called it the iPhone Max. Alas they had to throw the Xs in front of it so I'm keeping my 8 Plus another year.

I just hope next year Apple doesn't go with "iPhone XI Super Duper Max II" or something.
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C'mon Travis, we all know the phones would sell if Apple called them iPhone Dogballz lol. There'd just be more threads about what a stupid name that is!
 
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Shanghaichica said:
I couldn’t wait for the annual upgrade. 2 and a half months was too long. I had £700 left on my X to pay and I can sell my X for £560 so it was £140.

I ended up with £75 for 100GB of data. Last time I was paying £86 for 30GB of data.

Edit: I forgot I also get 30% discount because I work for the NHS so it’s about £53 but I have to do the application again.
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That’s a pretty good deal...

Mine is £93 a month for same amount of data. On the new upgrade anytime deal
 
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Ifti said:
I also caved. Told myself the X would be my last upgrade for a while, hence I bought AppleCare+ with it as well, but Ive always like the Plus sized phones I had before it!

I keep my phones pristine though - always with cases etc - and I don't touch the accessories that come in the box. Hence the X will be placed back in its box and sold. Will be throwing in a case or two as well ;)
Hopefully the year of AppleCare+ will add some value too.....
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You could also get a refund for the 2 years of AppleCare that you won't use. I just recycled my 2016 MacBook Pro and got a nice refund for the remaining year + a few months.
 
The Max is better on my middle-aged eyes! Would I like it to be more pocketable/one-handed? Sure, but that kind of phone will not be available until foldable phones are a thing. For now, the larger, easier to read screen wins for me.

Oddly it seem like the glass/rails have much more grip than the original X.
 
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