If you didn't own an iPhone and were deciding between the 7 and 8 which one would you buy ? is the 8 worth the extra 50 bucks ?
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Is the 8 worth the extra $50
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Why is the iPhone 7 crappy? Seems to me that it's very similar to the iPhone 8 with a few exceptions, but overall most seem pleased with the 7.
It's the phone that I've had the most issues with since 2010, terrible blurry camera (on both i7 I had) and it crashes a lot more often than any other iPhone I have
Yes, finally the CPU is fast enough for all those Facebook and selfie photos
Why?
What do you use a phone for that the A11 is needed. The A10 was touted as a beast last year, wasn't it?
Yes the A10 was the beast last year and this year the new beast is the A11. Truth of the matter is that the processor gets better and better every year. We may not use the maximum power if it but it's still better to have the latest and greatest so it can withstand longer upgrade cycles.
Given the power of the current ARM processors apple is churning out, you really think that an OS upgrade will be so bad on the 7 but not the 8?
I'm not saying the 8 is not worth the cost, but I was asking the member why he thinks he needs that much processing power on a phone. I think people are coming at this sideways thinking they need the latest and greatest processors and its really more marketing and conditioning.
Consider the iPad Pro, it uses the A10x (which I own), and its a beast, and to think that it will not run an OS upgrade that the iPhone 8 can, is ludicrous. The tablet is crazy fast.
Finally consider this, the clear majority of people tend to upgrade every other year or every 3 years, and there's no way Apple will have an upgrade in the works that will run like a dog on the 7 but not the 8.
That thinking of getting the fastest processors dates back when people were buying home computers and the leap of innovation between generations, of software were much larger and there was an expectation that people were holding onto their computers for > 3 years.
How do you figure it's only a $50 difference?
I just checked, it's a $150 difference at the lowest storage tier, and a $200 difference at the highest storage tier.
This is what I expected.
7 at the new 6S price point, 8 a a price point between the current 7 and 8 and the X higher than the current 8 price but lower than it actually turned out.
Agreed, but those people contemplating the purchase of the iPhone 7 or 8, today will most likely not even own the phone when that day comes. They'll be on the iPhone XIII or V or whatever model is out when that day arrives.
For $50 it’s a no brainer if the same storage. Get the higher end model. Unfortunately, the difference is way more than $50 for entry level because Apple spec’d different storage options.
However, are you talking about the 7 128 GB ($649) top end model vs 8 entry level ($699)? If so, then that’s a harder question to answer. A lot of people might find 64 GB constraining while 128 GB provides more breathing room. 64 GB is totally fine for my wife though, esp. with the space savings from HEVC. You’ll have to decide how much space you need.
However, are you talking about the 7 128 GB ($649) top end model vs 8 entry level ($699)? If so, then that’s a harder question to answer. A lot of people might find 64 GB constraining while 128 GB provides more breathing room. 64 GB is totally fine for my wife though, esp. with the space savings from HEVC. You’ll have to decide how much space you need.
If I get the 7 I will get 128 because it doesn't have 64. If I get the 8 I would just get the 64. So the difference In Price is 50 bucks
I think it is a bit a more than 50$ as the Apple price is higher than the street price for the the 7.
But even for 50$ I don’t know what to choose.
I had the 7 on launch day an hat problems with it as it was broken (1-2 hours battery, very hot). The most funny part was the not working Geniusbar diagnosis which showed the date was 1970. They told me I would heavy use the phone and I would start using it everyday from 4am in the morning - no exchange, I returned it.
But is the camera and A11 outweighing the double storage and price from 7? I’m really looks forward to the first reviews on the 22.
But even for 50$ I don’t know what to choose.
I had the 7 on launch day an hat problems with it as it was broken (1-2 hours battery, very hot). The most funny part was the not working Geniusbar diagnosis which showed the date was 1970. They told me I would heavy use the phone and I would start using it everyday from 4am in the morning - no exchange, I returned it.
But is the camera and A11 outweighing the double storage and price from 7? I’m really looks forward to the first reviews on the 22.
The question he asked is:
7 with 128gb vs 8 with 64gb
And the 256gb ist nothing everyone can or wants afford.
Very legit question in my eyes!
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