Interesting!..indeed, however, there’s nothing there design-wise that’s making me crave for a new iPhone. Couple that with nothing more than a very stable iOS 12, I’m definitely leaning toward keeping my iPhone X.
The selling point for me is the 6.5” display in basically the same footprint as existing Plus models. My final decision is going to be in the details. Uncle Timmy has his work cut out for him this year when it comes to getting me to upgrade. He’s going to need to really sell me on why I should love something else more than my iPhone X.
I look at it this way. If I still need to make monthly payments on a year old phone, I might as well do it on a newer model. If I wait until next year, I’m still going to have a monthly payment again so I’ll might as well just trade it in and pay on a newer one. My days of paying outright are over with phones being $1000 and I have to buy 2 every fall. My wife always wants the latest and greatest too.
How much are they paying you to make me upgrade!?!?
Interesting, but I wonder what price the iPhone 10 Plus will be! lol
Industry Insiders “whoever they may” be are predicting the 6.1” model will have the highest margins because of the LCD screen, lack of 3D Touch, and front facing camera allowing for FaceID but without other expensive “selfie” features. Because of this it will allow for a price drop in the XS and XS Plus (if that’s their actual names). I’ve heard the following as starting prices:
6.1” iPhone: $699.99
5.8” iPhone XS: $849.00
6.5” iPhone XS: $1000.00
Essentially the volume of 6.1” phones sold should allow for an X to come down from last year and a Plus to start at $1000. That said if you want/need the bigger storage the Plus could be as much as $1200.00
I am guessing it is only a matter of time before Apple ropes me in.
However, I have an iPhone 8+ in my drawer (ready for a yearly upgrade), and do not miss using it, due to the size. I got used to the iPhone X size really quickly (one handed use). So, it will be even more interesting, if I decide to buy a larger iPhone...
Interesting!..indeed, however, there’s nothing there design-wise that’s making me crave for a new iPhone. Couple that with nothing more than a very stable iOS 12, I’m definitely leaning toward keeping my iPhone X.
I look at it this way. If I still need to make monthly payments on a year old phone, I might as well do it on a newer model. If I wait until next year, I’m still going to have a monthly payment again so I’ll might as well just trade it in and pay on a newer one. My days of paying outright are over with phones being $1000 and I have to buy 2 every fall. My wife always wants the latest and greatest too.
That 6.5" prototype gave me carpal tunnel just looking at it.
That 6.5" prototype gave me carpal tunnel just looking at it.