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scouser75

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Guys I need a new phone. Should I go for an iPhone X or 11? I don’t need anything to be specifically better on 1 ph
 
Cost not an issue, but I can get a second hand x for £500 or a brand new 11 for £600. But I’d rather have an overall better phone from the 2.
 
Arguably the 11 is better as X is two years old.

I'd get the brand new phone, better battery and processor. That's the 11.
 
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Personally I’d go with the 11. The screen is nicer on the X, but you get a processor which is two years’ newer on the 11, plus a better rear camera with Night Mode, longer battery life, and a better front facing camera. If you can cope with the LCD and bezels, I’d say it was a no brainer.

Also if the X is second hand, you might experience throttling much sooner than on the 11 due to the age of the battery. Does depend on how old the X in question is though.
 
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I upgraded from the X 256 to the 11 128. I’m happy. I love the bigger screen. Otherwise feels the same.
 
The 11 will have much better battery life, where as the X will have a nicer screen for media content but the 11 LCD is still a very good display. I’d go into an Apple store and have a play with an 11 before you decide.
 
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The thing about the display differences is that most people won’t even notice. So the screen issue is moot. I’d easily get the the 11 over the X since there’s really nothing better about the X at all.
 
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Thanks guys. You’ve made up my mind. 👍 An 11 in red it will be.
Great choice - I have the red 11 and it's a beauty:
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Right, prep work for when the phone arrives - as the phone looks so good, what’s the best clear ultra thin case? And screen protector please?
 
I went from X to 11
2 things before buying made me almost regret buying. The LCD display and the thicker bezels.

Been using it now since launch day after the first day i have not even noticed those 2 things anymore..

Display is GREAT, Camera awesome! Much much faster and battery wow!

No regrets at all
 
So is the phone bigger in size because of the bezels it’s is the actual screen itself slightly bigger?
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Oh and tips for clear case please too 👍
 
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