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I’m torn. . . iPhone X or 8 Plus
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Do you NEED a new phone?
I’m still plenty happy with my 6s plus. If I can’t get the X with a reasonable wait (few weeks at most) I’ll keeo it for a third year.
I’m already laying way more than I feel the phone should cost, partially due to what I’m used to paying for phones, and partially due to my phone working perfectly fine still.
Truth be told a lot of my wants are aesthetic. I think the days of the forehead and chin bezels are behind us. I see too much wasted space here.
I’m still plenty happy with my 6s plus. If I can’t get the X with a reasonable wait (few weeks at most) I’ll keeo it for a third year.
I’m already laying way more than I feel the phone should cost, partially due to what I’m used to paying for phones, and partially due to my phone working perfectly fine still.
Truth be told a lot of my wants are aesthetic. I think the days of the forehead and chin bezels are behind us. I see too much wasted space here.
They can tout the A11 as a "powerhouse" all the want, I have my reservations about its longevity pushing as many pixels as on the X. I fear it may be like the 6 Plus, slow and cruddy with release iOS, even worse as we move on.
Honestly, with the track record of this current Apple, I expect a lot of teething issues with the iPhone X as they transition to the new tech.
Honestly, with the track record of this current Apple, I expect a lot of teething issues with the iPhone X as they transition to the new tech.
Well. You could have an iPhone 8 today. You could have an iPhone X next March. 
I think that's natural partially though with First generation products that will experience imperfections, but become more refined as they mature with technology.
The A11 is a powerhouse. It’s faster than the A10X and that has no problems pushing the iPad screen at 120Hz. My 8 Plus flies along.
I may have missed it in the comments thus far, but one deciding feature for me is the OIS on The telephoto lens on the X. I take a lot of pictures with my iPhone and this will certainly help a lot.
It is inferior in design and specs, and even more so for those of us who don’t have every Samsung flagship device of 2017!!
Oh and you won’t have put the X and 8 Plus ‘side by side’ unless you went to Apples launch event.
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You basically need to try both for yourself and not ask on here, because no one on this forum will have seen let alone used an iPhone X yet, you need to try the screen sizes out and have in the back of your mind that next year we’ll most likely see an X Plus, so I’m guessing like the Pixel 2 XL. Bigger screen size, modern design.
I’ve gone over and over devices in my head but will wait and try the X for myself before deciding what to do.
I went with iPhone 8 Plus.
Two main reasons. First, mostly the same internal specs. Perfected form factor with mature technology. Second, much like Touch ID at first, the Face ID will need refinements and will dramatically improve in the next generation.
Plus, I am not a fan of the notch.
Two main reasons. First, mostly the same internal specs. Perfected form factor with mature technology. Second, much like Touch ID at first, the Face ID will need refinements and will dramatically improve in the next generation.
Plus, I am not a fan of the notch.
I was all about the X until I did more research and ended up with the 8 plus. I'm coming from a 7 Plus, yes it's an incremental upgrade but I'm enjoying the phone.
My main reasons is the X screen isn't that much larger than the 8 plus and I think next year we'll see an X similar in size to the current 8 plus, which I'd be more interested in.
I do have a hard time justifying the price tag on the X. The software experience is essentially the same on the 8 and the X, and the hardware specs are very similar. There are some things on the X I'm not thrilled with in terms of software and usability.
I have been thinking of getting a Note 8... But that's a discussion for another forum
My main reasons is the X screen isn't that much larger than the 8 plus and I think next year we'll see an X similar in size to the current 8 plus, which I'd be more interested in.
I do have a hard time justifying the price tag on the X. The software experience is essentially the same on the 8 and the X, and the hardware specs are very similar. There are some things on the X I'm not thrilled with in terms of software and usability.
I have been thinking of getting a Note 8... But that's a discussion for another forum
Pick none of the above.
I agree with this guy:
https://tenmillionflies.com/689/you-dont-need-an-iphone-8.html
It has the better camera in the smaller form factor. That is my entire dilemma.
I may just stick with my straight 6 until the Xs.
I may just stick with my straight 6 until the Xs.
but i am curious what the comparison between the 8 plus and x are since i am looking for a larger screen.
i keep dark wallpapers on my 6s plus now to improve the battery life.
I have a plus model (I think it's a 6? ). Anyway, it's BIG. I don't like it all that much, as although it fits in pockets, and is 'sort of ok' that way, it could be better.
I'm thinkin (no idea until I have it), that the X just might be in the Goldilocks zone (or close). Or at least that's what they are attempting. So inspite of the Lockness Notch, and maybe some other crap, it's worth a go.
I'm thinkin (no idea until I have it), that the X just might be in the Goldilocks zone (or close). Or at least that's what they are attempting. So inspite of the Lockness Notch, and maybe some other crap, it's worth a go.
Dark wallpapers on your 6s plus don’t improve battery life. LCD’s are backlit and use the same amount of power wether it’s a white pixel or black.
that i didnt know it was just a carryover from my samsung days. thank you for the correction and information!
If your having a hard time why not just buy the X and try it. If you like it you can keep it. If not you could always return it for a iPhone 8 since those are readily available.
That's what I suggested. You have 14 days to try the phone and see if you like it. Which I think is more than enough time to at least find out if you're comfortable with it or not.