I read an article yesterday about the 7s and 7s Plus. It seems they will also have wireless charging, the same processor as the 8 and will retain the LCD screen. Sounds perfect to me. I'll pass on the 8 with its AMOLED screen. Never cared for them really.
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- 08-30-2017, 08:22 AMphlamethrowreGetting 7s Plus instead of 8
- 08-30-2017, 08:34 AMtimee80Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
Hopefully the 7s plus come in at a much more favourable price because of the demand for the 8. Would be nice
- 08-30-2017, 09:19 AMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I think the s models will be priced like the 7 and 7+. I also think they will outsell the 8.
- 08-30-2017, 01:06 PMtcuprofRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
They will surely be easier to get at launch.
- 08-30-2017, 01:42 PMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
IKR! The 8 may actually take the pressure of the s models and make this the easiest iPhone season ever!!
- 08-30-2017, 02:06 PMksassyRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
Seems like it'll be the easier price tag to swallow
- 08-30-2017, 02:38 PMcwbcpaRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I have been saying that there is a better chance of me grabbing a 7s Plus than an 8/Pro. I think it will be worth waiting until next year to let Apple work out the issues that are bound arise with new(to them) tech.
- 08-30-2017, 02:43 PMzucchiniknobRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
When the new models come out, they usually discount older models. I hope to find a good price on last year's 7 plus as a replacement for my 5s instead of getting the new 7s or 8.
- 08-30-2017, 03:07 PMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I agree. I think the 8 will be buggy.
- 08-30-2017, 04:16 PManon(4697585)Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I’m hoping to get two of the 7S plus for me and my (then) wife.
As much as I’d love the 8 I think for us they will be too expensive and far more than what we need. We don’t even need wireless charging, that’ll just be a bonus - 08-30-2017, 04:36 PMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8You don't think you need wireless charging until after you've had it a while.
- 08-30-2017, 05:01 PMmavsguy842Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
Since I'm already used to the size of the 7 Plus I could easily continue to deal with the bezels and overall size, especially if the 8/Pro is very difficult to find. For me, wireless charging would be the one thing that if it were exclusive to the 8/Pro that would force my hand.
- 08-30-2017, 05:18 PMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I wonder how big the battery will be in the 8.
- 08-31-2017, 12:11 AMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I’m actually very excited for the 8.
[emoji4] - 08-31-2017, 12:16 AMSherry_BRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Agreed. I have my heart set on the 7s+, so hopefully the price point will be up my alley.
- 08-31-2017, 09:48 AMcwbcpaRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I'm very excited for the 8 as well. At a minimum, I will give it some time to see how it shakes out. I'm leaning towards the 7s this year though and going for the premium flagship next year. It will be interesting to see how the line up develops after this years transition.
- 08-31-2017, 01:20 PMDEman19901Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
The 7S+ is not an option for due to it's size. There's absolutely not reason for a phone with a 5.5"screen to be that big.So it can only be the iPhone 8 or whatever they decide to call it for me.
- 08-31-2017, 03:33 PMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I agree that the 7+ is a little on the large side for a 5.5" screen but don't buy into all the no bezel hype. I have a Samsung S8+ and I wouldn't mind a little more bezel on the sides.
Ideally Apple should reduce all 4 bezels by half. That would be perfect IMO. - 08-31-2017, 03:35 PMDEman19901Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Agreed, I am just trying to deal with the lesser of two evils.
- 08-31-2017, 05:00 PMCladsterRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I have a nice Belkin iPhone/watch dock so not interested in wireless charging at all, i like my phone vertical when charging i imagine apples charger will be flat.
So 7S will be same size as 7 for cases?
Think I am over plus size phones so will either keep my 7 for now and see how the 8 goes. Maybe. - 08-31-2017, 08:06 PMcwbcpaRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I feel the same way. I really liked my S8+. Great phone and I enjoyed the form factor, but there are a lot of times when I appreciate a little more bezel.
- 08-31-2017, 08:16 PMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8And a flat screen!! I'm not a fan of the curved screens.
- 08-31-2017, 08:25 PMcwbcpaRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Agreed. I could do without the curved screen.
- 09-01-2017, 05:40 PMJude526Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
My phone charges quickly. I had wireless charging when I was on Samsung. My belkin charger is fat enough for me. My battery lasts all day. I charge while sleeping
- 09-02-2017, 05:17 AMEclipse2KRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I am the kind of consumer that always goes for the best technology available for the product in looking into. I bought an iPhone 6s and was completely happy with it and had no plans for an iPhone 7. However, a Verizon Black Friday deal offered me $650 trade in for my 6s so of course I got an iPhone 7 for almost no cost (who wouldn’t?). But in this case, as much as I like the designs shown for the iPhone 8, I just can’t do it. For once in my life now that I no longer use Android I have a phone that’s not completely bogged down or glitchy due to updates. I will probably upgrade to the 8s (or whatever the next one is) when the time comes but who knows. My iPhone 7 is in such great condition I could put it in a box, seal it and claim it’s new.
Time will tell. Bout time I let others beta test for me. I spent too much on an Xbox One X pre-order to buy a phone anyway, lol. - 09-02-2017, 07:30 AMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I read an article yesterday that said the phones we've been calling the 7s and 7s Plus are actually the 8 and 8 Plus. The one we've been calling the 8 is going to be called iPhone Edition.
- 09-02-2017, 08:40 AMItnStlnGetting 7s Plus instead of 8Years ago I stopped paying attention to names until apple announces them. I remember people were calling the 4s the 5, the 5s the 6, and the 6s the 7. So far I’ve just been calling it the 11th generation iPhone, much like I called the 7 the 10th generation iPhone until the name was announced.
- 09-02-2017, 11:27 AMPremium1Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Agree 100%. That is the reason I went with the 7 versus the plus. Would like the dual camera, the plus was just too unwieldy in hand for me with those huge bezels. Hence why I am leaning towards the 8 with a larger screen, dual cameras and small bezels.
- 09-02-2017, 01:07 PMJust_Me_DRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8If the price of the iPhone w/the AMOLED screen is price outside of what I’m willing to pay then i will definitely get an iPhone 7S, but I’m not in a hurry and I definitely won’t be staying up all night trying to get it on launch day. I’ll do what I always do - walk into an Apple Store or Verizon Store a couple of weeks later and buy it.
- 09-02-2017, 06:46 PMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Yep!
I wouldn’t mind it being caled the Edition or the Pro [emoji41] - 09-02-2017, 10:23 PMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8How bout iPhone Pro Edition
- 09-02-2017, 10:24 PMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
iPhone X makes sense too since it’s the 10 year anniversary.
- 09-02-2017, 11:10 PMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
iPhone X sounds cool and different
- 09-03-2017, 01:19 AMPedro HickenRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I disagree. Having had 3 plus size models now since the 6. I could never see myself going back to a smaller screen.
It makes the smaller iPhone looks like a fisherprice toy. - 09-03-2017, 01:23 AMTrustTheProcessRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
7s and 7s+ with Sept Pre-Order. Special Edition/8/Pro or whatever will be available in November. IMO
- 09-03-2017, 03:56 AMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I really hope that doesn’t happen... [emoji102]
- 09-03-2017, 04:33 AMDEman19901Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Obviously you are missing the whole point. I am referring to phone size and not screen size. I said that I will be getting the iPhone 8 or whatever it is called over the 7S Plus because the is too big for having a 5.5" screen. Now being the iPhone 8 is supposed to have a 5.8' screen, it is the 7S Plus that will have the smaller screen. It will be a bigger phone with a smaller screen...The iPhone 8 will make the Plus look like a fisherprice toy...SMH
- 09-03-2017, 04:37 AMEclipse2KRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I could never use the Plus phones because the size was far too big for the display size. Samsung S8+ feels great in the hand but the iPhone Plus models have always felt overly large due to the bezels IMO.
- 09-03-2017, 05:12 AMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8That’s where the new iPhone comes in [emoji4]
It’s about time for Apple to get rid of those bezels [emoji23] - 09-03-2017, 05:47 AMEclipse2KRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Exactly! Too bad I’m not dropping $1000+ this year because I just got my 7 on Black Friday and it’s being paid for by Verizon each month. Gotta hang onto it for another year to get the benefits of that! [emoji851]
- 09-03-2017, 05:49 AMTripleOneGetting 7s Plus instead of 8That’s totally cool [emoji1360]
The iPhone 7 is still a very powerful device. - 09-03-2017, 06:16 AMEclipse2KRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Definitely, this is the first time in a long time I’m keeping a phone beyond a year. It’s not difficult since the phones run properly and look brand new with the Speck Presidio Grip and Belkin Glass I have installed. :)
- 09-03-2017, 06:23 AMRob PhillipsRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I saw the same article and I’m not at all surprised if that’s what the product names truly end up being. The iPhone Edition title is smart marketing on Apple’s part. If they’re going to charge an unprecedented amount for a smartphone they’ll need to market it as a special edition device designed for top tier users. I just hope Apple is reasonable and learned its lesson from the Apple Watch Edition. Nobody wants an $18,000 gold plated iPhone. [emoji23]
- 09-03-2017, 06:26 AMRob PhillipsRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Absolutely. I’m okay with a little bit of bezel though. The near-bezelless (that’s a word now) design that has been shown in recent leaks is perfect IMO.
- 09-03-2017, 07:25 AMJust_Me_DGetting 7s Plus instead of 8I wouldn’t be too sure about that....[emoji41]....Somebody somewhere would indeed buy it! I’m sure of it...🤣
- 09-03-2017, 07:47 AMRob PhillipsRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Oh I wish I had so much money that I didn’t know what to do with it. [emoji23]
They’d sell a few but definitely not at the scale Apple wants, hence the Apple Watch Edition that never got any updates after the first gen was released. - 09-03-2017, 07:52 AMJust_Me_DRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Oh yeah, no doubt about it. [emoji41]
- 09-03-2017, 11:15 AMItnStlnRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Agreed!
- 09-03-2017, 11:27 AMPremium1Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I think they are all going to launch at the same time.
- 09-03-2017, 02:42 PMRob PhillipsRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Agreed. I think the “Edition” model will be in short supply though.
- 09-03-2017, 04:47 PMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8That’s good to hear!
[emoji16] - 09-03-2017, 04:48 PMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Yeap!
I’m sure that within the next 2-3 years we’ll be seeing a bezelless iPhone. - 09-03-2017, 04:51 PMRob PhillipsRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Perhaps, but not if it interferes with user experience by making our devices impossible to hold without messing with things. At least not from Apple.
- 09-03-2017, 04:53 PMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Correct [emoji16][emoji1360]
- 09-04-2017, 12:38 PMMizWylieRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I bet I could preorder the anniversary edition of the iPhone and not have to worry about getting it until next spring. [emoji23]
- 09-05-2017, 01:06 PMcamaroz1985Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
The Edition name is silly to me. What edition? Limited, 10th anniversary, ?????
I would like it to be called Pro, but I don't think the name is going to make people buy it or not. - 09-05-2017, 01:39 PMLedsteplinGetting 7s Plus instead of 8Not necessarily. Total screen size, yes. But many rumors say the "iPhone 8" screen will have a usable functioning "app" screen of around 5.15", with a total screen size of 5.8". We'll find out next week. Got these from an app developer.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e53d175af7.png - 09-05-2017, 05:28 PMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8That looks REALLY GOOD! [emoji41]
- 09-05-2017, 07:10 PMLedsteplinRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8So does this. Most likely closer to the real deal.
- 09-06-2017, 02:22 AMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8[emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]
- 09-06-2017, 04:49 AMEclipse2KRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Geez that looks great.
- 09-06-2017, 05:41 PMJude526Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I love larger phones. Have 7+. Awesome
- 09-06-2017, 09:47 PMGarzRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I love large screens but not large phones. Can't wait for the new 5.8" iPhone in a much smaller body.
- 09-07-2017, 02:54 AMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I can’t wait either!
The smaller form factor is going to be [emoji1360] - 09-07-2017, 05:32 AMEclipse2KRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Dannnngggg it!!!
I had a feeling this would happen. The iPhone 8 is looking amazing and I told myself I don’t need it so I won’t buy it. The renders are making me want it but I know I can’t do it because it’s senseless to waste money and lose the $379.12 Verizon is paying on my phone over the next 14 months.
Here’s the plan. No one posts about the iPhone 8 and we act like it doesn’t exist. K? Thanks!
[emoji57] - 09-07-2017, 06:29 AMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8If you want it, then go for it ;)
- 09-07-2017, 07:21 AMEclipse2KRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Quiet you. Don’t give me any ideas. [emoji36][emoji1]
- 09-07-2017, 10:48 AMSpencerdlGetting 7s Plus instead of 8
If I do decide to get the latest, greatest iPhone it will be the top of the line. I guess will call it the "Nameless" one for now...LOL
- 09-07-2017, 11:56 AMItnStlnRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Agreed. I’m tired of people speculating on the name of the next iPhone. I get that all day with customers. Does anyone remember that the 4s was called the 5 before it was released, as the 5s was called the 6 and the 6s called the 7.
- 09-07-2017, 12:53 PMGarzRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Didn’t you just buy your 7 plus?
- 09-07-2017, 05:24 PMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8Yes I did... [emoji1]
- 09-08-2017, 01:23 AMJude526Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
When I made the jump in Jan I was given a 529 trade in credit on my Note 5 for my 7+. I got a great deal. I am extremely happy and knowing the phone continues getting the updates I am content. If it wasn't then that would be the deal breaker for me. I don't need a new phone. I take really good care of my devices and it looks new. It performs great.
- 09-08-2017, 07:22 PMolliegrlRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
This is me too. 7s+ will most likely be my order. I personally don't see the point in wireless charging. It's not that much effort for me to plug something in.
- 09-08-2017, 08:19 PMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8There probably won't be a 7s or 7s Plus. Those models will be the 8 and 8 Plus. They will be like the 7 and 7 Plus but with glass backs and wireless charging. The device people are calling the 8 will be iPhone Edition or iPhone Pro.
- 09-08-2017, 08:21 PMolliegrlRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
Somehow the terminology doesn't change my choice.
My point still stands. - 09-08-2017, 08:35 PMphlamethrowreRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I agree with you on the Plus model, that’s my choice too. But it probably will have wireless charging and you will learn to love it. I have a Samsung S8+ and 2 wireless Fast Chargers that really make keeping the phone charged easy.
- 09-08-2017, 09:02 PMolliegrlRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
Sorry. That came out snottier than I wanted! Lmao.
- 09-09-2017, 08:17 AMTreesRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I'll wait to see what the various hardware/software features are for the supposed 7S/8. Assuming that the rumors about no TouchID with the 8, not sure if I like that. However, the more advanced iPhone may support more or have exclusive capabilities and features. Need to learn more from the upcoming official Apple announcement.
- 09-10-2017, 05:09 AMMaxSmartiesRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I think the price will be the same as iPhone 7 Plus, since the iPhone X will cost way more.
But maybe in a quite short time iPhone 8 Plus will be available at a lower price. - 09-14-2017, 02:44 PMSherry_BRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
I can't seem to make up my mind whether or not I want the 10 or the 8 Plus. Honestly, I'm not sure that I'm quite ready to give up using the fingerprint feature. I kinda like it. Also, at this time there is no option on the Apple site for an unlocked version of the 10 (there is for the 8). When it goes live if there is not an option to buy an unlocked 10, that will be the main reason I won't get it.
So that would leave me with trying to decide if I want the 7 Plus or the 8 Plus. What does the 8 offer over the 7? Here's what "I'm" looking at;
The 8 has -
- A11 Bionic Chip (7 has A10 Fusion Chip)
- Wireless charging, the 7 does not.
- 256GB option, the 7 does not.
- True Tone display, the 7 does not.
- Neural engine, the 7 does not.
- M11 motion coprocessor, (7 has M10)
- True Tone Flash with Slow Sync, the 7 does not have Slow Sync.
- Portrait Lighting, the 7 does not.
- 4K Video with 24fps and 60fps, the 7 does not (only 30fps).
- Bluetooth 5.0, the 7 does not.
- Galileo and QZSS (for cellular and wireless), the 7 does not.
- Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content, the 7 does not.
- Fast-charge capable (up to 50% charge in 30 minutes), the 7 does not.
Things that "I" don't care about;
Bezel. I just don't care about a bezel on a phone. TV yes, but big woop if it's on my phone.
Neural engine. Since the 8 has no Face ID or Animoji, the only use for this on the 8 would be for augmented reality which I care nothing about. - 09-14-2017, 06:56 PMTripleOneRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I personally think that the X is more worth it compared to the 8. It comes down to personal preference and I don’t think you can go wrong with either the 8 or the X.
- 09-14-2017, 09:01 PMSherry_BRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8I do agree, but I dunno if I'm ready to give up fingerprint id just yet. That and I'm waiting to see if there's an unlocked version. Without it being unlocked I have no use for it (I'm the happiest I've ever been with the current BYOP plan that I have).
- 09-17-2017, 03:22 PMbulls96Re: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8
What is the price difference and is it worth it?
- 09-17-2017, 04:27 PMJust_Me_DRe: Getting 7s Plus instead of 8The iPhone 8 starts at $699 whereas the iPhone X starts at $999 U.S. dollars. Whether it’s worth it depends on you.