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New Dummy Video Compares iPhone 7s Plus to iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus
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How is it a mess or confusing? It's the same as it's always been up to now. iPhone SE, iPhone 7s, iPhone 7s Plus, whatever new phone is called... doubt it will be the 8. If it's the 8 it might as well be the X for 10th anniversary. I think it will have some slick name to separate it from the "traditional" iPhone naming convention.
I like Grubers comment:
"These phones are sporting entire new designs. If these [claims] are legit, there’s no way Apple is going to call these devices “7S”. I suspect Apple will use one of these sets of names:
"These phones are sporting entire new designs. If these [claims] are legit, there’s no way Apple is going to call these devices “7S”. I suspect Apple will use one of these sets of names:
- iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8 Pro; or
- iPhone, iPhone Plus, iPhone Pro
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Well all S models have looked identical to predecessors.... Also if the 7s and 7s+ are $650 and $750, but then the "8" starts at $1250.... That's nearly double the 7s starting price.
However, I agree that with the new model of leasing phones on the upgrade plan, the monthly price difference will likely be much easier to swallow.
Well for one, we really have no idea yet what they will be named. I imagine iPhone, iPhone Plus, and iPhone Pro. But we’ll see. Besides that, really not that hard to understand. 3 phones, 3 names. It’s really that hard for you? Maybe skip this one out then.
My SE continues to look like the best iPhone Apple have produced. Best looking. Best value.
The camera is the camera. Until that tech catches up with everything else it's going to bump out. The alternative is a thicker phone just to accommodate the camera -- not happening -- or a worse camera -- also not happening.
I'm not a fan of the bump but I'm use to it and it's worth it given the quality if iPhone 7 photos. Next gen will bump up even more. You put a case on and you really don't even realize the bump exists. Not a big deal at all. Worth the trade off 100%.
iOS could automatically make the top notification bar white on white models. Would look pretty cool actually.
You won't have any issue getting the 7s or 7s plus at launch... the 8? Good luck. That thing will be sold out for months.
Agreed, Rosso, agreed. It's the choice for people with normal-length thumbs. My 6 is approaching EOL and the only reason I'm waiting is that the SE will probably (hopefully) get a spec bump and, perhaps, maybe even a processor bump on 8 release day.
Yes, I kind of knew I would get that response as soon as I wrote it. Yes, there is an underlying logic. But it is clumsy to have two versions of any given number (i.e. 7 and 7s) and then two versions of each of those (i.e. plus and normal). Then in addition to that need a new number / name with the "8" or whatever at the same release point. It is not at all elegant. I suspect others will feel the same, and I imagine there are those at Apple who probably regret the way their nomenclature has evolved into this. You either see it, or you don't. I do. Just saying...
These dummies are ugly. I hope they are nothing more than case moulds or Chinese knock offs. Also the stainless steel band looks awful. Make a stainless steel that doesn't incur fingerprints and I'm there.
....and a bigger battery..?
Imagine that.
Wouldn't you prefer 2mm thicker phone, for a flush camera and a battery that lasts 2 or 3 days?!
I LOVE IT!!
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No way! I thought that it looked incredibly dated and and huge next to the beautiful lean iPhone Pro.
All the iPhone 8 front facia must be black regardless the color of the back, otherwise it will look hideous assuming the dummies are accurately depicting the final product design.
You mean how previous S versions looked like their previous counter part? Yep, those never sell. /s
Agreed, it makes no sense with small front bezels. This is what they did with 5C - all black fronts regardless of the back colour.
Agreed. Plus throw in everyone's hard on for this supposed "anniversary" edition... when has Apple successfully marketed anything as the 5, 10, 15 year anniversary of a device. No one cars about that, it sounds cheesy.
But the same categoris of people could also go for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus which will become cheaper still. So it all depends whether the new features of 7Ss will be good enough to pay an extra 100 or so. Promotion (a higher screen refresh rate) would be a handy addition, cannot think of anything else I miss at the moment.