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iPhone XS Hands On: XS Max Feels 'Shockingly' Light, Killer Features are Depth of Field Slider in Photos and Dual SIM
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yeah, and did I get this right that China gets real dual SIM, and the rest of the world get's a 1 physical SIM and one eSIM?, … WTF! Now we need to import it form China?
They talked about how much faster the new CPU's are, and the increases are pretty in line with what they've been for the past few years (which is to say, relatively small).
I'm not sure how. It weighs more than the 8 plus which weighs more than the 7 plus.
Someone is a little desperate to be invited to the next event.
Someone is a little desperate to be invited to the next event.
Sorry, but these names sound like sanitary napkins. But I'm glad to hear they feel shockingly light.
iPhone XS Max
6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in
208 grams
iPhone 8 Plus
6.28 x 3.07 x 0.32 in
202 grams
(sorry about the mix of imperial and metric ...)
So the Verge wrote this:
Huh?
Granted, with handheld devices, small differences can make an impact, but the difference is:
0.08 x 0.02 x 0.02
So only 0.5mm width and thickness difference, and the most notable difference is the length, at about 2mm shorter (which kind of doesn't affect the in hand ergonomics ...[?])
I mean, I _suppose_ the overall experience is pretty different, but it sounded like the comment was mostly about the form factor.
6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in
208 grams
iPhone 8 Plus
6.28 x 3.07 x 0.32 in
202 grams
(sorry about the mix of imperial and metric ...)
So the Verge wrote this:
Huh?
Granted, with handheld devices, small differences can make an impact, but the difference is:
0.08 x 0.02 x 0.02
So only 0.5mm width and thickness difference, and the most notable difference is the length, at about 2mm shorter (which kind of doesn't affect the in hand ergonomics ...[?])
I mean, I _suppose_ the overall experience is pretty different, but it sounded like the comment was mostly about the form factor.
It is like this every time they come out with a "S" model. The reviewers are hemming and hawing about "minor" feature upgrades.
I don't want to buy a new phone every year. I am still using a 7 Plus so people like me going to the XS Max this will be a huge improvement. If you have a 8 or X maybe wait till next year unless you really need or want some of these new features.
Personally the 7 Plus is still a fine phone for what I do/need. I could even see myself holding out for another year.
I don't want to buy a new phone every year. I am still using a 7 Plus so people like me going to the XS Max this will be a huge improvement. If you have a 8 or X maybe wait till next year unless you really need or want some of these new features.
Personally the 7 Plus is still a fine phone for what I do/need. I could even see myself holding out for another year.
Compared to carrying around a brick, it is a lot lighter. If that isn't a selling point, what is?
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Will the depth of field slider be available on the iPhone X? Anyone figure that out? Does it only work on new A12 phones? I'm thinking about the Xr, but if the original X gets this feature via an update, I can just get the X now. Would prefer a slightly smaller phone anyway.
EDIT: Confirmed on Apple, no depth of field for iPhone X, and no Smart HDR either. Xr has both. Well then...
EDIT: Confirmed on Apple, no depth of field for iPhone X, and no Smart HDR either. Xr has both. Well then...
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Well that's a creative way of making it sounds as bad as possible. It's also the same PPI as the iPhone 8 (not the plus).
Looks like the iPhone X proved it was a green light to notch every phone. You are becoming a vocal minority...the rest of us love FaceID's features.
XS and XS Max video
Compared to carrying around a brick, it is a lot lighter. If that isn't a selling point, what is?
No, no, no it just seems lighter because his wallet is now empty...
And the iPhone 4 had a tiny 3.5" screen...
The question is, who cares about ppi? Does the screen look good? iPhone 8 had a 326 ppi and it looked great. At some point, your eyes can't see the difference at a normal distance anyway.
If you want spec bragging rights, get an Android.
No, iPhone 4S featured Siri, which the 4 lacked. iPhone 5S featured Touch ID. There have generally been substantial new features on S years.
Um the original iPhone X is no longer being sold. And I’d love to ask who ever wrote this what upgrades exactly they were expecting. Tech writers complain about boring but then never say what wouldn’t be boring. Even if Apple upped the resolution to 4K these tech writers would still be complaining. Sheesh.
I think all the other S versions had bigger upgrades though. I believe Touch ID, Hey Siri, 3D Touch were all S versions. There is always a big processor jump and this was no exception. But the A chip is already so powerful for a device that is mainly given only light low intensity work, that speed seems unnecessary.
In my opinion the S models were the more exiting ones. Due to lack of design change we were getting milstone fautures, Apple could focus on technology rather than looks. At the moment I can’t see any feauture that will convince me to change my X to Xs. Especially it’s not even year since I bought it as they start selling them November.
I’m curious what feature people wanted that isn’t there. The smartphone is a mature product. Aside from chip technology and camera improvements what else is there really. 4K on a small screen like this is just spec whoring and foldable screens seem like a gimmick.
