Anyone upgrading from their 7 Plus to 8/8+/X?

[cwbcpa]

I commented on this post back on the 12th that I had no intention of getting any of the new iPhones as I was happy with my 7 Plus. I still think the 7 Plus is a great phone, but I decided to pass it on to someone else and I picked up the 8 Plus yesterday. I have watched and read "expert" after "expert" shoot this phone down for what could be considered obvious reasons. In my opinion the iPhone 8 Plus is the culmination of the last 10 years of iPhones. It is a fantastic phone in pretty much every way. I used the Note 8 for about 10 days because I have had every one of them and couldn't resist at least trying it. The Note is an amazing phone, but for someone in the Apple ecosystem like I seem to be these days, it wasn't going to work for me personally. I have tried the S8+ and now the Note 8 and while both are amazing and have the latest design, I still enjoy the feel and design that Apple has stuck with for the last 4 years. I think the iPhone X is a beta phone and that is just not something I am willing to test for a device that plays such an important role in my day to day activities. For that reason I will enjoy the 8 Plus and all of the internals and features that really matter to me from the iPhone X.

 

[ItnStln]

I think the iPhone X is a beta phone and that is just not something I am willing to test for a device that plays such an important role in my day to day activities. For that reason I will enjoy the 8 Plus and all of the internals and features that really matter to me from the iPhone X.

Well said sir

 

[Lee_Bo]

I'm keeping my 7 Plus a while longer for a couple of reasons. First, the new iPhones will not work with T-mobile's new 600mhz band IF it ever launches in my area, and since signal inside a building is horrible, that's one of the things I was hoping for. The other issue is I have the 128 gig version 7 Plus with a lot of songs and movies on it totaling about 80 gigs, so the 64 gig iPhone is out which only leaves the 256 gig version. So that means either $949 for the 8 Plus or $1149 for the X. Since I'm not a big fan of the X, that leaves $949 for the 8 Plus. To maintain my $30 monthly payment so my bill won't change, that's $229.99 down. That's $229.99 I can use toward a new Tamron 600mm lens for one of my cameras, so I'm content with the 7 Plus a while longer.

 

[bamf-hacker]

I test phones for my company, so I get all the new ones. I just went from the 7 plus to 8 plus and already have the X on order through my vendor.

 

[MizWylie]

I test phones for my company, so I get all the new ones. I just went from the 7 plus to 8 plus and already have the X on order through my vendor.

How do I get this job? How are you feeling about the 8 Plus?

 

[bamf-hacker]

How do I get this job? How are you feeling about the 8 Plus?

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The 8 plus is nice. if you are coming from a 7 plus then its not a big jump. Anything lower than that though it is a great device upgrade. Wireless charging is nice and the camera is great. I will use this one until the X comes in and as long as I can get used to the FaceID this will be my backup.

 

[TLD1]

I’ve had every single iPhone since the original...and for the first time ever I’m skipping an upgrade. In my opinion there is no reason to switch from my perfectly fine iPhone 7+ to the 8 or 8+...or perhaps even the “X”. I’m not a frequent photographer, will never play a game on my phone...nor will I show off the new sleek glass back body plate, since I’ll always use a leather Apple case. For what I need my phone to do every day, and all day...my 7+ does it greatly without one complaint, lag or failure!

The only advantage of trading up to the X would be a faster processor and a bigger screen. But, neither are necessary...to me.

 

[clouds0222]

I’ve had every single iPhone since the original...and for the first time ever I’m skipping an upgrade. In my opinion there is no reason to switch from my perfectly fine iPhone 7+ to the 8 or 8+...or perhaps even the “X”. I’m not a frequent photographer, will never play a game on my phone...nor will I show off the new sleek glass back body plate, since I’ll always use a leather Apple case. For what I need my phone to do every day, and all day...my 7+ does it greatly without one complaint, lag or failure!

The only advantage of trading up to the X would be a faster processor and a bigger screen. But, neither are necessary...to me.

I tried the 8 Plus for about 8 or 9 days, (14 day return period with my carrier) and I decided to return it and keep using my (paid for!) 7 Plus for another year at least. The 8 Plus was great, but not a big jump from the 7 Plus as others have stated. At least not for me it wasn't.

 

[chezm]

I tried the 8 Plus for about 8 or 9 days, (14 day return period with my carrier) and I decided to return it and keep using my (paid for!) 7 Plus for another year at least. The 8 Plus was great, but not a big jump from the 7 Plus as others have stated. At least not for me it wasn't.

It just makes most sense, to me, to wait for X2

 

[sq018]

I am using iphone 7 plus but I will definitely upgrade to iphone X. Just love the face ID feature!

 

[Jude526]

I was planning on getting the 8+ after paying off my Series3 Watch. But I have a serious medical issue and will keep my 7+ awhile longer. I am on medical leave as of today and surgery on Wed. So spending on hold. I played with the 8+. Shame on me. Lol. Eventually. But first things first. The X is not doing it for me and the price tag is ridiculous. I love Touch ID.
I am with my iPhone . I want the 8+. Don’t need it. I really need to concentrate on me right now. Lots of prayers please

 

[Evilguppy]

Not me: my 7 Plus works great, I need to control my finances and the specks don’t impress me enough to upgrade at this time. Maybe next year. Or I might just buy another 7 Plus if mine fails.

 

[travis4380]

I loved my first iPhone being the 7+ so I took the plunge and got the X. Still have to send the 7+ back.

 

[TripleOne]

I can never go back to the 7 Plus.
I LOVE the X.
And I have a feeling I might get the bigger 6.4” X next year.

 

[KingBuick]

Next year at a minimum I will get the 8 Plus, 5.8” 9, 6.3” 9 Plus, or Galaxy S9 Plus.

 

[flyinion]

Yep upgraded my 7+ yesterday on iUP. The 7+ will be getting mailed back to Apple next week when the return kit arrives. I already like the size better. Yeah the screen is not quite as big overall as the Plus but it's bigger than a 7/8 in the same size body almost which is exactly what I was after.

 

[KarmelVixen]

Yes, I’m upgrading from a 128gb 7 plus to the 256gb iPhone X.

 

[Infinite7154]

I got my X on Friday. Returned it yesterday. Too slim. A couple of my main apps didn't use full screen(HBO Go, YouTube, Home Run Battle 2) Not impressive enough to justify the $1150 price tag.

 

[chezm]

After 8 and X have been out with reviews, I made the right choice to get the 7+ in May. I’m very happy with my iPhone and no rush to get the new ones.

 

[Just_Me_D]

I can’t say that I “upgraded” from my iPhone 8. I simply went out and purchased an iPhone X. Now I have both devices. There’ll be times when I take out the SIM from my iPhone X and insert it into the iPhone 8 for a while.