I wouldn't think so, but it really depends on if Apple were able to fix the light bleed issues they were experiencing with the new LCD. I expect high demand, but maybe it'll all even out in the end. You should be fine.
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iPhone XR Will the iphone Xr sell out really fast?
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It'll be their top selling phone by miles this year, but with as many color options as there are, I doubt it sells out. It will most likely just be a constant seller.
I don’t know about selling out but I would think it’s almost certain it’ll be the most sort after device released this year due to its new form factor and price.
EVERYTHING depends on Apple's inventory. The number of skew number is large with different colors and different memory/carriers.
Much depends on how many they have to sell. Preorders will be interesting
Much depends on how many they have to sell. Preorders will be interesting
Not sure how that relates to the XR but I have no idea? The XR is more in line with an iPhone 7 or 8 whereas the 5C was a repackaged iPhone 5 and perhaps had more in common with the SE.
I think it's going to be very interesting to see how the Xr launch affects stock of the XS.
I personally know 6 people who are waiting for the Xr to launch to see if they are going to buy the Xr or XS.
I can see certain colours and size combinations being more popular than others and selling out.
Here in Canada you can get the 256GB Xr with apple care for $1,438 CAD. XS in 256 GB with apple care is $1,838. So a $400 difference between the two overall (assuming you are going to get apple care).
I personally know 6 people who are waiting for the Xr to launch to see if they are going to buy the Xr or XS.
I can see certain colours and size combinations being more popular than others and selling out.
Here in Canada you can get the 256GB Xr with apple care for $1,438 CAD. XS in 256 GB with apple care is $1,838. So a $400 difference between the two overall (assuming you are going to get apple care).
Is the situation with the modem the same as in the XS, meaning one modem works for all of a particular region? If so, will carrier branding be that important if I’m paying in full up front and just going to stick my existing Sim in? They don’t show an unlocked model right off like they did for XS/Max. At least not when I last looked.
That will be the saving grace of the Xr if it it's not plagued with Xs issues otherwise people will snatch up the X.
Whether the phone will sell out quickly or not depends more on Apple's supply chain and accumulated inventory. Apple pushed the release date by a month, which might satisfy the initial demand.
But my feeling is that XR will certainly sell out very quickly after the initial preorder date.
I also wouldn't underestimate Plus-sized iPhone users who does not value telephoto lens while wanting a smaller sized phone with a larger display. For them, XR is $50 cheaper.
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But my feeling is that XR will certainly sell out very quickly after the initial preorder date.
XR costs $50 more than last year's iPhone 8, while offering better camera, significantly larger edge-to-edge screen, Face ID, etc.
I also wouldn't underestimate Plus-sized iPhone users who does not value telephoto lens while wanting a smaller sized phone with a larger display. For them, XR is $50 cheaper.
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XR has iPhone 8 style antenna design, and FCC test results show similar performance as iPhone 8.
I personally felt the 8+ was a much better deal and to be honest 3mm on the width and 8mm on the height is not significant enough to make a difference in terms of size for me. They are both big phones and the specs of the 8+ were enough of a draw combined with the extended wait for the XR.
XR is not a small phone by any stretch of imagination. But about a tenth of an inch reduction in width and a third in height could make a good deal of difference to some folks. And you are getting larger overall display area than 8 Plus, which is also a plus.
As an XS user (my wife wants to get XR), I think the wide angle camera is just phenomenal, particularly smart HDR. If you value photography and low light video (and don't need telephoto lens), I think spending $50 over 8 Plus is a great upgrade.
iPhone XR next to XS Max (which is almost identical in size to 8 Plus):
XR is not a small phone by any stretch of imagination. But about a tenth of an inch reduction in width and a third in height could make a good deal of difference to some folks. And you are getting larger overall display area than 8 Plus, which is also a plus.
As an XS user (my wife wants to get XR), I think the wide angle camera is just phenomenal, particularly smart HDR. If you value photography and low light video (and don't need telephoto lens), I think spending $50 over 8 Plus is a great upgrade.
iPhone XR next to XS Max (which is almost identical in size to 8 Plus):
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Are you sure that's an XR and an XS Max? I thought the XR had bigger bezels?
TBO I'm more than happy with the XS battery. My 6S that had 96% battery capacity would last me until about noon on a typical day before I needed to plug it in (15-20% left). Now I'm usually still over 80% with the same amount of usage.
I don't think the answer is "Maybe". I don't know man, it might sell, possibly. I mean, perhaps it might. It conceivably could, but then again, it might not. Such a possibility is conceivable, but there are caveats that could lead to a direction in which it might not be.
Yes, the photo is from Anandtech's hands-on coverage from Apple's iPhone event last month.
Here's another photo that shows all 3 new phones.
At the end of the day we all buy what we like and for me the extra £50 wasn’t worth it. This is why these handsets will appeal to different people. The telephoto lens has come in very useful for me, especially as an engineer who does a fair bit of product testing, the zoom has been great.XR is not a small phone by any stretch of imagination. But about a tenth of an inch reduction in width and a third in height could make a good deal of difference to some folks. And you are getting larger overall display area than 8 Plus, which is also a plus.
As an XS user (my wife wants to get XR), I think the wide angle camera is just phenomenal, particularly smart HDR. If you value photography and low light video (and don't need telephoto lens), I think spending $50 over 8 Plus is a great upgrade.
iPhone XR next to XS Max (which is almost identical in size to 8 Plus):
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The physical size of these devices was clear to me when I said the 8+ is 3mm wider and 8mm taller as this is stated by Apple. To me that’s insignificant in terms of portability as both devices are large.
The positive of having a choice of devices is everybody gets the best device in their opinion. In terms of judging specs I was happy to consider the pros and cons and the 8+ came out in top for me.
Right. If 2x telephoto camera is important, nothing can dissuade you to choose one without it.
But at the same time, I am frustrated by folks saying XR is a rip off as it clearly offers a superior value over last year’s line up.
Yes, the photo is from Anandtech's hands-on coverage from Apple's iPhone event last month.
Here's another photo that shows all 3 new phones.
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There's no XR in that photo.
I wouldn’t say it’s a rip off but it’s still an expensive phone and doesn’t offer enough over last years line up to some people to warrant £50 more. It’s a good phone and I expect to to be the best selling new phone over the next 12 months.