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iPhone 11 iPhone 8+ vs iPhone 11 - worth it?

Giuanniello

Giuanniello

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Oct 21, 2012
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I have the chance to switch from an 8+ (coming off a 7+ and didn't really see any improvement for my usage of the device) to an 11 but wondering what would eventually change for the better since, camera wise, I don't use it if not for snapshots (I use real camera and lenses when the need arises), memory wise I have 256GB and not even 100 used, don't play games or watch movies, basic use, text messages, phone calls bla bla bla, I like the fingerprint to unlock it, don't like the idea of face recognition, is switching worth even if at a very good price point?

Grazie
 
for your use it sounds like sticking with what you’ve got is a safe bet! the 8+ is still plenty fast & it’ll save you money.
 
I don’t think so. Not for your use case. I mean let’s all be honest here the iPhone today isn’t what the iPhone of yesteryear was. When the iPhone 6s was released you knew it was a much better device than the iPhone 6 before it. MUCH MUCH BETTER. Nowadays you could be on an iPhone 7 Plus and still be served well for a couple more years.

For your uses save your money and keep the 8+
 
Based on your use, it sounds like you would not see any benefit except a larger screen in approximately the same size body. Probably not worth it.
 
If I had the chance to do it at no cost, or very little cost, I probably would just for a bigger screen in a slightly smaller phone. It doesn’t seem like you need it, so I probably wouldn’t if it was gonna cost me much, but the 11 does have some perks over the 8+ if they matter to you (Face ID, the bigger screen, newer processor, a little more ram I think, and, even though you don’t need it, a better camera).

The 8+ is a great phone though, so if none of those things really matter to you, I’d skip the change.
 
ssledoux said:
If I had the chance to do it at no cost, or very little cost, I probably would just for a bigger screen in a slightly smaller phone. It doesn’t seem like you need it, so I probably wouldn’t if it was gonna cost me much, but the 11 does have some perks over the 8+ if they matter to you (Face ID, the bigger screen, newer processor, a little more ram I think, and, even though you don’t need it, a better camera).

The 8+ is a great phone though, so if none of those things really matter to you, I’d skip the change.
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Face ID isn't the end all be all, otherwise there wouldn't be so much clamoring for the 8SE 2.
 
I just switched from an 8 Plus to an 11 a few days ago. The only reason I did it was because I fancied a new iPhone and was in a position to be able to afford it.

The 11 is a great device but from what you say OP, the 8 Plus is more than capable for your needs.
 
You don’t need it for sure, and doesn’t even sound like you want it. 8 plus is great phone.
 
Any current iPhone can handle these requirements, hence no need to upgrade at all in my opinion.
 
I will figure next week based on the request for the switch, if it is low enough might go for it but feel no need to upgrade, my 8+ still lasts over a day of use (for the use I make of it).

Grazie
 
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