Getting an 8+ -- Why not the X?

[Rob Phillips]

I am very nervous about that full screen on the X and how/if it will survive a drop. I am very careful with my tech, but I feel like I'd be paranoid about that screen. So I am waiting to see how it works out for folks.

I can’t really see how the iPhone X screen will be any better or worse than other current iPhone models. The bezel doesn’t really do anything to protect it.

 

[anon(427874)]

Hhhm, I'm looking at my 7+ and I do see your point. The X still makes me nervous.

 

[anon(27512)]

Both. I am getting a 8+ that I will use until the X comes out. Then I’ll probably give the 8+ to my mom.

 

[TripleOne]

I am very nervous about that full screen on the X and how/if it will survive a drop. I am very careful with my tech, but I feel like I'd be paranoid about that screen. So I am waiting to see how it works out for folks.

I will be upgrading to the 8+ because I joined the upgrade program last year. I will be using the Apple Leather case so I'm feeling that the glass back is somewhat protected.

Other reasons I hesitate:

1. I also don't think the X is quite baked. Face ID because can't get touchid to work?
2. It's likely that supplies will be purposely limited, so it feels like a field test of the new design concepts.

I'm just waiting for version 2. Still excited that Apple is making these leaps.

Get a tempered glass screen protector and it’ll protect your screen very well.

 

[LadiJae]

I'm not ready for face recognition...I like touch ID... I'll probably get the next version of the X next year tho...

 

[Craig]

• Not into the notch
• Not into facial recognition
• I think they need to do better on the OLED screen re: NIPS
• I think they will be sold out within seconds and hard to get
• Not worth the $200 more (after tax) and $200 Apple Care
• It's first generation, and I want to see the bugs gone
• I don't care about talking P@@P.

 

[ItnStln]

• Not into the notch
• Not into facial recognition
• I think they need to do better on the OLED screen re: NIPS
• I think they will be sold out within seconds and hard to get
• Not worth the $200 more (after tax) and $200 Apple Care
• It's first generation, and I want to see the bugs gone
• I don't care about talking P@@P.

This, especially the notch

 

[Just_Me_D]

I am just curious as to why some want the 8+ versus the X. I have no preference to either, personally, I am just more-so curious as to why others aren't going to the X.

I don’t want the Plus model iPhone this time around, but if I were in the market for one, I’d probably get it in lieu of the iPhone X because of the following:

1. Price
2. Wider screen
3. Fingerprint scanner

I’m still on the fence about getting an iPhone X because I’m interested in the edge to edge display.

 

[ItnStln]

3. Fingerprint scanner

I can go either way on the TouchID versus FaceID debate. For me the TouchID sensor gets dirty a lot and I have about a 70% success rate. I don't see FaceID having that same issue though.

 

[Just_Me_D]

I can go either way on the TouchID versus FaceID debate. For me the TouchID sensor gets dirty a lot and I have about a 70% success rate. I don't see FaceID having that same issue though.

On the surface, I would agree that FaceID may have a better success rate, with emphasis on “may”. It will be interesting to see how it plays out after people have gotten their iPhone X devices.

 

[TripleOne]

I can go either way on the TouchID versus FaceID debate. For me the TouchID sensor gets dirty a lot and I have about a 70% success rate. I don't see FaceID having that same issue though.

Oh really?
Touch ID on my 7 Plus always works.

 

[ItnStln]

On the surface, I would agree that FaceID may have a better success rate, with emphasis on “may”. It will be interesting to see how it plays out after people have gotten their iPhone X devices.

Agreed

 

[ItnStln]

Oh really?
Touch ID on my 7 Plus always works.

Yes, at best I have a 70% success rate.

 

[Craig]

Oh really?
Touch ID on my 7 Plus always works.

On my 7 if my hands are wet (like washing dishes and the phone rings) and even if I do a quick dry.. it does not always work.

 

[TripleOne]

On my 7 if my hands are wet (like washing dishes and the phone rings) and even if I do a quick dry.. it does not always work.

Ohh that’s normal.
It won’t work if your fingers are sweaty, oily, or wet.

 

[Craig]

Ohh that’s normal.
It won’t work if your fingers are sweaty, oily, or wet.

I don't disagree.. but when you said "it always works" those are the time for me when it does not. I am not surprised by that, but it's always been a hassle when the phone rings and I am doing dishes. Hey Siri can answer the call, and of course with the X even a wet face should open the phone.

 

[gvndeb60]

• Not into the notch
• Not into facial recognition
• I think they need to do better on the OLED screen re: NIPS
• I think they will be sold out within seconds and hard to get
• Not worth the $200 more (after tax) and $200 Apple Care
• It's first generation, and I want to see the bugs gone
• I don't care about talking P@@P.

I was with you until the end. I want talking p@@p!


*Also, I can't believe the word p o o p gets auto edited.

 

[Craig]

I was with you until the end. I want talking ****!

Always lose them at the end.. I just don't know when to quit ;-)

 

[anon(27512)]

I can't wait for the X. Been wanting a higher res OLED screen in an iPhone forever.

 

[TripleOne]

I can't wait for the X. Been wanting a higher res OLED screen in an iPhone forever.

Me too!
I wonder what’s it like on an iOS device.