I don’t know about y’all, but I’m not paying $1,500+ for a triple camera cellphone to take pictures of my cat.
The 256GB XS Max is the most I will pay for the next X Max. If this year’s is more, I will gladly pay for last year’s model.
I don’t know about y’all, but I’m not paying $1,500+ for a triple camera cellphone to take pictures of my cat.
If you have an X, the XS is a giant waste of money. If you don't care about cameras what is the point in upgrading from an X. The form factor, screen and perceivable speed of the XS are identical to the X. And the only reason to get an XR would be to have a larger screen for less money.
The X will still be a great phone for many years. The 2018 phones are very much for those of us who had 2, 3, 4 , 5 year old phones and wanted an upgrade. Yearly upgrades just seem silly the last couple of years.
I’m guessing the 2019 model phones will come in at a very close price point to the 2018 phones. I don’t think Apple will reduce the price nor do I think there will be a meaningful increment given the recent hoopla over pricing.I have the X and skipped last year’s XS Max. I will be upgrading this year to whatever X Max launch, but only if it’s the same price as the 256GB 2018 version. If it’s more I’ll just buy last year’s model. Don’t get me wrong, I love my X and it’s still fast as the day I got it 14 months ago, but I want a bigger screen.
My theory for 2019 is they will be differentiating the smaller and larger OLED models to better distribute the pricing, and will also reduce the pricing on some models as it is undeniably an issue in this current market. Not all models though, because they’re stubborn. My guess is as follows:
iPhone 11 Max - $1100 - OLED, stainless steel, improved Face ID, thinner due to removal of 3D Touch and touch layer integrated into OLED panel, 3 cameras for most superior camera (low light, VR and zoom), A13 and 6GB of RAM, Fast charger in the box
iPhone 11 - $900 - OLED, stainless steel, improved Face ID, thinner due to removal of 3D Touch and touch layer integrated into OLED panel, 2 cameras (some upgrades to the XS), Reduced price to make it more affordable/attainable, A13 and 4GB of RAM
iPhone 11R - $700 - LCD and aluminium, same body, iPhone XS camera, Reduced price to match entry level price of iPhone 8 from a few years ago, A13 and 4GB of RAM
An issue with the current lineup is most of the models are over $1000 and premium, and people don’t understand enough about the models to differentiate or justify the price. It’s moved from plastic vs aluminium, and big vs small, and now I think it’ll be cameras and screen tech. And this can also be summarised quite simply for the majority of the market:
- OLED with 3 cameras = most premium
- OLED with 2 cameras = premium
- LCD with 2 cameras = least premium
Then for 2020, I believe a redesign is in order, including a smaller notch or punch-hole design once the sensors are embedded behind the display. With this I hope they bring back the iPhone 5/iPad Pro style flat sides with matte stainless steel and OLED across the whole lineup. Maybe at this time they will also introduce a 5.2" R variant to there is the smaller and larger for both the entry level and premium ranges. 5.4/6.1 and 5.8/6.5
One worded posts will be removed. Hence the additional explanations.Um, 10 words.
You are a data point having just as much weight as me being another data point.Niche concern.
There's a two word response for you. Honestly I've never noticed latency on my AirPods.
What, no mention of the 5C yet? Guess it's my turn.
Please release a "5C" form factor iPhone with all the latest bells and whistles*.
Thanks.
*bells and whistles includes audio jack
I’m guessing the 2019 model phones will come in at a very close price point to the 2018 phones. I don’t think Apple will reduce the price nor do I think there will be a meaningful increment given the recent hoopla over pricing.
I’m guessing the 2019 model phones will come in at a very close price point to the 2018 phones. I don’t think Apple will reduce the price nor do I think there will be a meaningful increment given the recent hoopla over pricing.
[doublepost=1547760371][/doublepost]I had to replace my 6+ last year with the 8+. Not a significant upgrade.That's the smart move right there. I should have been doing this years ago but I don't have the discipline and I always get the urge to have the latest and greatest. Luckily this only happens to me with phones and laptops (and lately not so much since I use my macbook less and less) and not everything in my life![]()