I was thinking to stick with my X for another year, but the new camera sounds tempting and the battery upgrade sounds ridiculously good. I get that it's not gonna be 4-5 hours more in real life, but even 2-3 hours would be mind blowing at this point.
I have a full-frame censor camera, so I'm into photography. Computational photography has gotten to crazy levels noways and in many cases can compete or even outdoes crop-factor or full-frame censor cameras (especially when it comes to HDR processing). That ultra-wide angle lens should come in handy among some other upgrades (faster aperture on the telephoto, night mode, etc.).
The new green color looks interesting. I've been a Space Gray person for a while, so I might switch this time around.
I'm not sure about this Intel modem though. It was the main reason why I skipped the XS cycle: the Intel modem was significantly worse than the Qualcomm in the 8 Plus and X that I tested, and then the XS as well based on all the reviews.
It does sound like they're using a different newer version this time around, but it remains to be seen if Intel managed to improve their issues in low-signal areas.
I might just get it to test drive it for 2 weeks and see how it goes.
I have a full-frame censor camera, so I'm into photography. Computational photography has gotten to crazy levels noways and in many cases can compete or even outdoes crop-factor or full-frame censor cameras (especially when it comes to HDR processing). That ultra-wide angle lens should come in handy among some other upgrades (faster aperture on the telephoto, night mode, etc.).
The new green color looks interesting. I've been a Space Gray person for a while, so I might switch this time around.
I'm not sure about this Intel modem though. It was the main reason why I skipped the XS cycle: the Intel modem was significantly worse than the Qualcomm in the 8 Plus and X that I tested, and then the XS as well based on all the reviews.
It does sound like they're using a different newer version this time around, but it remains to be seen if Intel managed to improve their issues in low-signal areas.
I might just get it to test drive it for 2 weeks and see how it goes.