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iPhone X iPhone X: which color/storage are you buying? [MERGED]
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I decided to keep the space gray after using the silver for a few hours. The polished edge bothered me too much.
got the SG version, but I found it scratched out of the box, revealing silver color under it.
Clearly I'll return it, but I won't buy that color anymore, it seems very easy to scratch.
I don't like the white back of the silver one, so it's a hard decision... let's say I have many weeks left to decide, since X's are over for some week...
Clearly I'll return it, but I won't buy that color anymore, it seems very easy to scratch.
I don't like the white back of the silver one, so it's a hard decision... let's say I have many weeks left to decide, since X's are over for some week...
No one can make that choice for you mate! Speak to one person and they'll say trade it, speak to another and they'll say keep the SG.
I was wondering the same but because both are so close in terms of 'niceness' I would probably trade for the silver then just be wondering if I should have kept the SG. Unless one actually just stands out more to you in terms of how much you like it then I'd personally stick to what you have.
I haven’t opened my SG for this ridiculous split as well.
Considerations:
Silver is nostalgic, and a tribute to iPhone's history.
Silver may become a nice collector's item - if you collect phones. But at the end 3-4years, they all become paperweights in your drawer or collector's box. Still, for some people, a thing that marks the 10th anniversary of a technological marvel, and is designed with all the best nostalgic elements into one great package is a nice artifact in history. In 50yrs time, they might hold same vintage status as the original Macintosh.
Silver is a triumph of form over function
It's beautiful, it's attention-grabbing, and highly impractical. That is, if you consider scratches on a glossy surface impractical. One can argue that it's just part of using/enjoying a nicely designed thing. And there's always the plethora of cases, if you want to keep it clean.
If you can ignore the scratches that will happen, the silver is deeply true to Apple's DNA. Impeccable design for high technology brought to the masses. I think this may be the most beautiful thing Apple has ever made.
Space Grey is understated beauty
Space Grey is for those who like a very clean, uniform, seamless looking design. This was first seen on iPhone 3G, and then again with iPhone 7 Jet Black. There's no denying the appeal of something that looks like a solid black monolith with insanely dense amount of tech crammed into it. Similar applies to the Silver, but the seamless black look makes it feel like you're holding a magical slab of solid rock. This is Neat.
Space Grey also has PVD coating, which offers some small degree of extra protection. Hardly worth mentioning, but I did notice much fewer scratches, if any, on the store SG display models.
Considerations:
Silver is nostalgic, and a tribute to iPhone's history.
Silver may become a nice collector's item - if you collect phones. But at the end 3-4years, they all become paperweights in your drawer or collector's box. Still, for some people, a thing that marks the 10th anniversary of a technological marvel, and is designed with all the best nostalgic elements into one great package is a nice artifact in history. In 50yrs time, they might hold same vintage status as the original Macintosh.
Silver is a triumph of form over function
It's beautiful, it's attention-grabbing, and highly impractical. That is, if you consider scratches on a glossy surface impractical. One can argue that it's just part of using/enjoying a nicely designed thing. And there's always the plethora of cases, if you want to keep it clean.
If you can ignore the scratches that will happen, the silver is deeply true to Apple's DNA. Impeccable design for high technology brought to the masses. I think this may be the most beautiful thing Apple has ever made.
Space Grey is understated beauty
Space Grey is for those who like a very clean, uniform, seamless looking design. This was first seen on iPhone 3G, and then again with iPhone 7 Jet Black. There's no denying the appeal of something that looks like a solid black monolith with insanely dense amount of tech crammed into it. Similar applies to the Silver, but the seamless black look makes it feel like you're holding a magical slab of solid rock. This is Neat.
Space Grey also has PVD coating, which offers some small degree of extra protection. Hardly worth mentioning, but I did notice much fewer scratches, if any, on the store SG display models.
Indeed mate, agree with all of that. Like said, I don't think you can go wrong with either of them. Just depends on what you feel like having, the more flamboyant white or the more solid and stealthy SG. Sometimes it just depends on your state of mind, I felt like something more solid and kind of deadly looking this time around this time around with the all black in the SG but if I previously had an all black model like on the iPhone 7 I think it was I probably would get the silver just to feel different this time around.
I think it looks lovely against the contrast of the screen as well, was watching this video and especially when side on, from about 6:40 time-wise with the white screen showing, against the black phone I think it looks really beautiful!
I am actually on the fence the opposite of you might return the Silver for SG. Although I said to myself going into the pre order I do not want another black phone it is starting to grow on me. Apple stores near me have both in stock so may just do my return today.
I have SG everything, even my Apple Watch is SG. I haven’t had a light colored phone since my 5. That was the only one.
Having the silver IPX is throwing me for a loop because I like it better than SG. It reminds me of my 3G and it looks so sleek and premium. I really couldn’t be happier.
Having the silver IPX is throwing me for a loop because I like it better than SG. It reminds me of my 3G and it looks so sleek and premium. I really couldn’t be happier.
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Okay, it’s not a easy to desigd. I was at store recently. The silver is gorgeous but it’s something special with space gray one. It feel’s more solid.
The best case would be to have the Silver and SG, then I can use the one that fits my day hehe
Have you seen it in person to determine how cheap it looks? I currently have the Silver and want to return it for a SG. I am one that is particular how their phone looks over time and can tell already this chrome band is going to look like hell after a few months use.
Got the SG, and during unboxing noticed a scratch revealing the chrome color under it...
Apart from the unlucky item I received, this pvd finishing seems cheap to me and very prone to show “silver” scratches during time.
Stainless steel band scratching isn't an issue. It can be easily polished out jsut like the watch. The Space Gray one cannot due to the coating.
Space Gray will show deeper scratches more because of the coating being scratched off, but swirl marks won't be visible. I had a Space Gray and am a die hard black iPhone type of guy (every single phone since the first one), but this year the silver one just has this vibe to it...
Space Gray will show deeper scratches more because of the coating being scratched off, but swirl marks won't be visible. I had a Space Gray and am a die hard black iPhone type of guy (every single phone since the first one), but this year the silver one just has this vibe to it...