Remember the good old days when it was just Android users and iPhone users trying to prove that owning a particular phone made them better than other people? Now it's iPhone users and other iPhone users.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
I feel bad for the 8 and 8 Plus owners
- Thread starter Kendo
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
DakotaGuy
macrumors 601
I don’t feel sorry for anyone because of something they chose to purchase. Heck I get a hard time around here because I have an S8+, but I’ll tell you it’s one hell of a good phone. All I’m saying is I can understand why the 8 won’t get much love going forward and will be pretty forgotten around here.
Do you think Tim Cook is carrying an 8 or an X? If I had a million dollars to bet (I don’t...lol) but if I did I’d place it on him carrying an X. Now does that matter to you? Probably not. Does it matter to me? Nope. However there is a pretty large group of Apple customers that do purchase the phone brand or style and this group wouldn’t give an 8 a second look.
There just isn’t much interest in the 8 around here anymore. Go look at the iPhone forum. I don’t see any discussion except in threads like this about it. It’s a good device, but totally forgotten and overshadowed by the X.
I don't see the point of the pity towards anyone. We all choose the devices we can afford or that we want. Not everyone wants the X.
Oyukis
macrumors newbie
^Exactly, I never asked for an unfinished product, and the 8 is as much of a beast as the X.
staggerlee41
macrumors 65816
I don't feel bad for anyone who purchased a phone they're happy with and is working well for them. Who I feel bad for are those with problems with their devices and those who have to chastise anyone for their choice in device. Seriously, grow up.
This is all true but I don't understand why it matters. To me, it's like you're explaining that water is wet. Of course the 8 is overshadowed by the X. And if Apple announced that the "Xs" is coming out in January there'd be no discussion about this X in 6 weeks. People will always obsess over the newest shiniest thing. 9 months from now there will be multiple threads about the best way to sell your X to get money for the next new thing.
Last edited:
DakotaGuy
macrumors 601
Oh we’ll see a lot of threads like this over the next year. With a mix of Some X owners that want you to know they’ve got the best and some 8 owners that are secretly jealous they don’t have the X it’ll be ugly at times.
Obviously you don’t care and neither do I, but you just know this is going to happen. 🙂
x-evil-x
macrumors 603
Im glad you didn't upgrade to the 8's honestly I would of kept the 6S over that model. no point to upgrade a 6s to an 8 also if you dont feel like it. The x is a different story.
[doublepost=1509753627][/doublepost]
I dont really care how I type on here. This isn't a class. I type fast and get on with my day. Dont focus on little details on a forum board. I could care less about my grammar on here
ReallyBigFeet
macrumors 68030
MacNut
macrumors Core
So? Who cares what it looks like, if the form factor works don't mess with it.
The-Real-Deal82
macrumors P6
I’m not due to upgrade yet and I can’t justify the X. I probably would go for the 8 due to it being an identical contract price to what I’m paying. The fact it looks very similar to the 7 doesn’t bother me really. I went from a 6 to a 6S and they were absolutely identical.
I can’t imagine why this should matter to anyone.
x-evil-x
macrumors 603
I liked the jump from my 6+ to the 7+ but I couldn’t do it for a 3rd time with basically no changes with the 8’s. I wanted something different. The plus size models have always felt huge to me but I lived with it.
naturalstar
macrumors 68030
If I didn’t know better, I’d start profiling a lot of X owners as having some real, deep-seated, self-esteem issues. Fortunately, I do know better.
Nevertheless, this “my phone is better than your phone” is getting really, really tiresome. Like little kids on the school playground. Maybe there are more MR members still sitting in their parents’ basement than I originally thought. I’m happy for X owners without feeling one iota of regret over my 8 Plus purchase. Enjoy your phone, but your (false) pity is misplaced. Put your energy into growing up instead.
Nevertheless, this “my phone is better than your phone” is getting really, really tiresome. Like little kids on the school playground. Maybe there are more MR members still sitting in their parents’ basement than I originally thought. I’m happy for X owners without feeling one iota of regret over my 8 Plus purchase. Enjoy your phone, but your (false) pity is misplaced. Put your energy into growing up instead.
So I purchased an iPhone 8 this week because I don’t think I’ll like Face ID, but I must say that I’m feeling the X pressure. Why oh why didn’t Apple include Touch ID as well? I will probably stop by the store and see if I like it. Still have some time to the return the 8.
ReallyBigFeet
macrumors 68030
Because once you’ve spent a day with Face ID and realize how easily it adds value to the experience you’ll realize how often wet/sweaty/dirty/gloved thumbs have been a bane to Touch ID.
Some people need to get off their high horse. I got the 8 plus last week and will get the new X next year. I’m pretty much missing FaceID. But I get a fully realized mature model. My 6 plus was slow. I don’t have to wait for my fave apps to get updated. I have more important things to do with my time.And a 65” OLED beats a 5.7 any day
Face ID is great, but I think you're exaggerating slightly with Touch ID being that problematic. Yes, it can be affected by those factors, but it's fairly accurate in reliability for what it's worth. I myself have had very little issues (If any) with Touch ID since it's inception. But I understand everyone's situation varies.
DougFNJ
macrumors 65832
You realize you are talking about 2 phones with 2 rounded rectangular slabs of glass and metal in between right? It’s not a status symbol, it’s a phone. Go to the average person and start talking about your phone representing your status in society and you will find a lot of strange looks going your way. But you may be a little too focused on your status to notice. Or maybe you might be focusing your attention and eyes to unlock your phone while that average person unlocks it with his fingerprint to take a quick glance at pocket level laughing at you adjusting your viewing habits to unlock your phone.
Come back down to earth, there are much greater things going on in life than basing who you are by how much you paid for your phone.
I'm coming from a 6+ as well 16GB I never upgraded to iOS 11 first of all I never had any storage space left.. my order wont arrive until maybe the 14th or the 21th I'm not really all that excited to be honest.. but I work at UPS so maybe the craziness of any iphone release kills any type of happy mood.
jbachandouris
macrumors 603
I actually have both. I purchased the 8 Plus with no intention of buying the X. I was reminded by the wife that my daughter needs a phone, so I decided that my wife or daughter would get the 8 Plus and I would get the X.
Sorry to say, at the end of the day, it's just a phone. I'm not overly impressed by the X at all. Not returning it, but it's not as great as some may think it is. Maybe the X2 will be more impressive.
Sorry to say, at the end of the day, it's just a phone. I'm not overly impressed by the X at all. Not returning it, but it's not as great as some may think it is. Maybe the X2 will be more impressive.