Would you buy an X Plus?

[shinji]

Nope, but I'd absolutely buy an SE-sized phone with the X's features.

 

[44267547]

Nope, but I'd absolutely buy an SE-sized phone with the X's features.

It's a nice thought, but that won't happen. Apple likely won't invest that type of technology into an entry-level iPhone that was intended as such and for India's commerce. Even so, if Apple updates the SE, it likely won't venture pass specifications of the iPhone 7.

 

[eyoungren]

People troll based on subjectivity all the time, it’s actually almost always how people troll on forums like these. However, I’m not saying you’re doing that.

I’m intrigued that it’s about aesthetics as opposed to functionality and the common “lay the phone flat on a table” argument. Personally I actually find the stainless steel rim around the protruding camera lens on the X to look very elegant, and I’m happy it allows for what will be the best camera system ever on an iPhone. I know you’ve said you don’t care much for camera quality, but many do (and it’s the most popular camera in the world) and they kind of have to cater to the majority.

It’s likely that this bump will never go away, as the result of it going away would either be a thicker phone or an inferior camera system, neither of which Apple is likely to implement. Could you not just throw a nice leather case on the device and pretend the camera was flush?

To the OP’s question: I will absolutely be buying the larger X (or XI I suppose) in 2018.

I'm different than a lot of typical Apple users I believe. I only purchase what I like and I was never originally an Apple user. I only converted in 2003 (although I used Macs on the job).

I came to iPhone because I liked the design of the 5. But apparently the 5/5s was an anamoly along the way to greater plans Apple had.

I've already skipped two iPhones because of aesthetics so when it's next time to upgrade (early 2018) I'll be looking at a different manufacturer.

I have no issues with the design of the iPhone other than the camera bump. I hated the antenna lines, but Apple did remove those. The front of the new phones are beautiful and the backs as well, other than my one issue.

But it's a big enough issue for me.

People tend to lay their phones face down. I tend to lay mine back down. People want to protect their screens by doing this (so is the argument I have heard), but I tend to think that putting your phone face down subjects the screen to any dust or foreign particles that may be present. Over time that ends up scratching your screen. If something is going to scratch, I'd rather it be the back.

As to cases, yes I could do what you suggest and that is often the suggestion to me. But I don't use cases and starting to use one now to hide what I feel is a design flaw is only going to reinforce that with me.

We shall see what happens in the future and if I come back or not.

It's unfortunate now as Apple has not sold anything since 2006-2007, other than the iPhone 5 that I've wanted. Hence my stable of ancient Macs/iPhones.

 

[Peter K.]

EY,

Just curious...no plans to pick up an SE?

 

[Kiimora]

Def, i’d gladly revert to the plus model

 

[geta]

Plus size X - no. Mini X (SE size) without camera bump - yes! special if it will have TouchID under the screen...

 

[ob81]

If they make the OS take advantage of the screen, of course. If not, I am tired of this big version little version of the same functionality. Not really intuitive if you think about it.

 

[pat500000]

x plus? and sim free? I'll jump in a heartbeat.

 

[Ralfi]

Not for me.

But I wonder how many voting yes also defacated on the X for its notch, yet aren't going to mind it on the larger model, should it come next year.

Oh well, at least they get their flagship phone back.
#status

 

[naturalstar]

Definitely. Lack of a large screen size is the reason I didn’t move to iPhone until the 6+ was introduced. I went with the 8 Plus this year. I was not moving backwards in terms of screen viewing size for the X. I’m hoping the rumors for a Plus size on the XI hold true.

 

[staggerlee41]

I've rationalized with myself before about how big is too big for a mobile phone. Having opted for an 8+ this year, I'm convinced more than ever that I don't want anything larger than this. The X is appealing to me in that the upgraded features of the 8+ are there, if not improved, and there is more real estate in a smaller form factor. The price did not appeal to me.

That said, it depends on the cost and the size of the next generation X model(s). Once I know more about that, I'll decide. For the next two years, i'll gladly enjoy the 8+. I'm not suggesting this is the right approach for anyone other than me. Buy what you like folks, lots of good choices this year.

 

[iScone]

Nope. The Plus is an unwieldy device. An X Plus would be so enormous it's not even a phone. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

 

[loybond]

Abso-mofo-inglutely I would pick that up

 

[Macalway]

X+ would be almost like a mini iPad. Considering i've bought every iPad......

 

[puppers27]

Maybe there would be a chance by gen 2-4 (if no notch).

iPhone X has way too small screen width for the price and if you are used to a plus.

Wont ever buy that notch phone. Yuck! Would even go as far as saying I would rather use a iPhone 6 or 6 Plus.

I agree. In fact I thought I wanted an X & bought one but I don’t like the size if it. Have gone back to my 6plus.

 

[eoblaed]

I still stand by my original posting this thread from months ago: I love my X and I cannot wait to get a Plus sized version of this device.

September can't come soon enough.

 

[Banglazed]

Nope, I wouldn’t since I believe the size of the current X is a better size for me and possible fit in my pocket.

 

[natandste]

No. The current x is perfect size screen for me and I've always used plus models

 

[tonybarnaby]

Nope. The Plus is an unwieldy device. An X Plus would be so enormous it's not even a phone. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

It would be the same form factor as the 8 plus, just without the bezels.
[doublepost=1530141306][/doublepost]I was the target audience for the x plus, but the 8 plus is just too good. I will pass on the x plus until it has band 71 or 5g.

 

[Teddysjam]

After using the note series for so long then coming over to the iPhone and using 6plus then 7plus i was like I’ll pass on X till they come out with a bigger model. But I bit the bullet traded in phone put some money down on the X at first it was small to me and I wasn’t sure but now I love the form factor of this phone no bezels all screen it’s like this is my sweet spot. Fits easily in pocket every now and then grab my daughters 8plus I’m like dang that thing is big I’ll pass on the X plus. But people that’s been waiting on this model to come out enjoy.