is anyone else out there concerned that the 'x' will feel awkwardly small after using plus models for years? I realize the screen is bigger but the real estate in which to navigate that screen in terms of physical space is much smaller. I'm almost wondering if this might not be a reason to grab the 8plus this year and hope for a plus variant of the x down the road. Thoughts?
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iPhone X iPhone x too small?
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The design is flawed. When in full screen, video is obscured by the notch.
If you want notchless viewing , you will have to reduce the video size.
If you want notchless viewing , you will have to reduce the video size.
Not from the renders I've seen. There's a thread about it somewhere
It's too small if you own a Plus.
It's too large if it's in Tim Cook's pocket.
It's too large if it's in Tim Cook's pocket.
According to what sorce? I’ve seen nothing but reports to the contrary in addition to the 161 threads covering this.
I'm more worried about the size of the X keyboard in portrait.
The iPhone X is only slightly wider than the standard iPhone 8 in portrait.
But it's A LOT narrower than the Plus models in portrait.
As a Plus owner... I've gotten used to the big keyboard.
The iPhone X is only slightly wider than the standard iPhone 8 in portrait.
But it's A LOT narrower than the Plus models in portrait.
As a Plus owner... I've gotten used to the big keyboard.
Shows that the actual usable screen isn't that much larger than a 4.7" iPhone once you factor in the notch and new home button.
http://modelessdesign.com/backdrop/260
http://modelessdesign.com/backdrop/260
The bigger version is coming next year. You’re supposed to buy this years then upgrade next year when they release the one you really wanted. You sound like a newb to apples eco system.
The iPhone X DOES NOT have bigger screen than the plus.
Read these tweets from someone who has seen the device. I think it's wrong that we are making these assumptions without seeing the device. I can't wait to switch from my Plus to the X.
https://twitter.com/rjonesy/status/919076388618911744
https://twitter.com/rjonesy/status/919076388618911744
So many still “blinded” by the notch.
Just can’t accept that it is fact.
Just can’t accept that it is fact.
Yeah will take a it to get used to but if I want a bigger screen. Will use my 10.5 pro
Ran an Xcode simulator and I get the feeling it will be cramped
You will get used to it. I did with the Samsung galaxy s8. But will you get used to The Notch? Maybe..
Which isn’t any different from the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem...
...or the whole android 10,000 phone per week ecosystem.
Everyone buys a new phone. Next year everyone’s new phone is no longer the top.
At least with Apple, that’s only once or twice a year. With android, it could be next week.
This guy is using the regular 7 of course it will look “GIANT”.. he’s also a tiny bit over enthusiastic
Yes the X will seem small. I recently went from a 7 plus to an s8. And even though s8's 5.8 screen is bigger than the iPhone 7 plus's 5.5 screen it feels small.
I initially hated the iPhone x because of the notch. The size of it is another added reason to not get it.
Those coming from the regular 4.7 iphones will have no issues.
I initially hated the iPhone x because of the notch. The size of it is another added reason to not get it.
Those coming from the regular 4.7 iphones will have no issues.
I’m not too worried about losing some screen real estate as the phone will be easier to hold. Main reason I got my Plus was the better camera and bigger battery. If they add a better camera to the plus model next year vs the regular then I might need to go back to a Plus model 
Exactly.! If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. It’s as simple as that.
The X is the same size as the non plus model in terms of width.
I’m not too worried about losing some screen real estate as the phone will be easier to hold. Main reason I got my Plus was the better camera and bigger battery. If they add a better camera to the plus model next year vs the regular then I might need to go back to a Plus model
X will not be easier to hold. Have you handled a bezel less device before? It’s a usability nightmare. Unless the touch rejection has been coded in well enough within iOS, it will be really difficult to manipulate.
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But it does have side 'bezels' just enough that your palm/fingers shouldn't touch the screen when holding it.
The Samsung s8 has issues because it has no buffer zone at all.
[doublepost=1507990435][/doublepost]I'm looking forward to the new form factor, I have always found the Plus to be too big for one handed use, and too big for most pockets.
The X seems to me to be the best of both worlds, large screen, but small enough to handle easily.
I think you guys are right. Definitely don’t get the X, it’s screen is way too small.
My opinion has nothing to do with wanting to get you out of the way when I order mine.
My opinion has nothing to do with wanting to get you out of the way when I order mine.