Apple iPhone X- Buy or wait

Red Bread · 12-28-2017, 12:07 PM

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They should have Touch ID by putting the touch sensor on the back and then work on integrating the touch sensor in the screen so you can touch anywhere to authenticate.

This would be an absolutely optimal scenario that as of right now, no one can get right.... I think Face iD is still the worst feature of the phone... no matter how anyone spins it, its far from perfect... you have to have the phone in front of you to open it, looking at it from the side etc etc... will not work. This is a serious fault imho.

Can you give me a scenario where you'd want to open your phone but not be looking at it? Upskirts are the only thing I'm coming up with.

ASAP · 12-28-2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

They should have Touch ID by putting the touch sensor on the back and then work on integrating the touch sensor in the screen so you can touch anywhere to authenticate.

This would be an absolutely optimal scenario that as of right now, no one can get right.... I think Face iD is still the worst feature of the phone... no matter how anyone spins it, its far from perfect... you have to have the phone in front of you to open it, looking at it from the side etc etc... will not work. This is a serious fault imho.

Can you give me a scenario where you'd want to open your phone but not be looking at it? Upskirts are the only thing I'm coming up with.

Virtually every daily scenario... laying down in bed, the phone laying on a desk... perhaps even when driving (bad example) but you get it...

dreamingat30fps · 12-28-2017, 12:14 PM

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Virtually every daily scenario... laying down in bed, the phone laying on a desk... perhaps even when driving (bad example) but you get it...

Yup I do it all the time

dreamingat30fps · 12-28-2017, 12:15 PM

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They should have Touch ID by putting the touch sensor on the back and then work on integrating the touch sensor in the screen so you can touch anywhere to authenticate.

This is what I thought they were working towards when they made the haptic home button.

uniqueMR · 12-28-2017, 12:54 PM

iPhone X rocks. One of the best phones on market.
User of X since Nov 3rd. No Complaints. No issues.

Emjaydc · 12-29-2017, 05:57 AM

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OK, so I need to upgrade my iPhone...how is faceID working for my fellow ninjas out there?

FaceID works well most of the time for me. Sometimes it takes me a couple of tries. Especially when I just wake up. Might have to re-do the setup.

jdr78569 · 01-03-2018, 10:31 AM

Debating between 64GB and 256? I have a 64GB iPhone 6 and not even close to half. any reason why I should go with a 256?

DSB335d · 01-03-2018, 10:38 AM

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Debating between 64GB and 256? I have a 64GB iPhone 6 and not even close to half. any reason why I should go with a 256?

Easier to sell it when you're ready to buy your next phone

jdr78569 · 01-03-2018, 10:43 AM

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Easier to sell it when you're ready to buy your next phone

I meant as in what size iPhone X to go with, would there be a reason to get the 256GB iPhone x if my current iPhone 6 isn't near the 64GB of memory.

bimmer456 · 01-03-2018, 10:53 AM

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Easier to sell it when you're ready to buy your next phone

I meant as in what size iPhone X to go with, would there be a reason to get the 256GB iPhone x if my current iPhone 6 isn't near the 64GB of memory.

Yes the 256 GB model is also faster. The memory has faster read and write speeds.

jdr78569 · 01-03-2018, 10:54 AM

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Yes the 256 GB model is also faster. The memory has faster read and write speeds.

Haven't heard that one, have links or numbers?

bimmer456 · 01-03-2018, 11:05 AM

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Yes the 256 GB model is also faster. The memory has faster read and write speeds.

Haven't heard that one, have links or numbers?

Should have numbers there as well. The difference may not be much in actual usage depends on what you're doing and what apps you use.

jdr78569 · 01-03-2018, 11:15 AM

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Should have numbers there as well. The difference may not be much in actual usage depends on what you're doing and what apps you use.

Wow read is almost or about doubled. write isn't crazy bad but most of the time we read. Thanks! now I might get the 256, ive read nothing but good things about it on here. Other than the slight face recognition part.

Obioban · 01-03-2018, 11:36 AM

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Debating between 64GB and 256? I have a 64GB iPhone 6 and not even close to half. any reason why I should go with a 256?

I'd base it on how much 4k 60fps you plan to shoot. That stuff takes a TON of space, very fast.

jdr78569 · 01-03-2018, 11:38 AM

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I'd base it on how much 4k 60fps you plan to shoot. That stuff takes a TON of space, very fast.

lol yeah cant say I have done so or plan too.

Obioban · 01-03-2018, 09:43 PM

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Should have numbers there as well. The difference may not be much in actual usage depends on what you're doing and what apps you use.

As someone with the faster version (256gb), I doubt this difference will ever be even slightly a hint of noticable outside of running benchmarks.

bimmer456 · 01-04-2018, 01:18 AM

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Wow read is almost or about doubled. write isn't crazy bad but most of the time we read. Thanks! now I might get the 256, ive read nothing but good things about it on here. Other than the slight face recognition part.

Actually if you watch the video at the bottom it says the scores are swapped so it is the write speed that is almost double.

bimmer456 · 01-05-2018, 02:49 AM

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Should have numbers there as well. The difference may not be much in actual usage depends on what you're doing and what apps you use.

As someone with the faster version (256gb), I doubt this difference will ever be even slightly a hint of noticable outside of running benchmarks.

There was a video with the iPhone 7 large capacity vs the smallest one on CNET with Brian Tong that showed a significant difference for certain tasks that weren't necessarily uncommon for the everyday user. Might be worth checking out.

hongsc · 01-12-2018, 12:34 PM

Bought a SIM free model and I’m happy with it. Face ID is great, using apps are faster, UI is faster overall compared to using Touch ID. Bought the 256gb because it’s only $150 more. Sold my factory unlocked iPhone 6 Plus for $300.

jdr78569 · 01-12-2018, 06:39 PM

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Bought a SIM free model and I’m happy with it. Face ID is great, using apps are faster, UI is faster overall compared to using Touch ID. Bought the 256gb because it’s only $150 more. Sold my factory unlocked iPhone 6 Plus for $300.

Yeah I sold out and bought the unlocked 256GB one. I like it so far, my unlocked 6 looks brand new after pulling it out of the case lol. Debating to sell it, I did buy Apple care as well.

bimmer456 · 01-12-2018, 07:07 PM

Wait for the iPhone xi plus.

jdr78569 · 01-12-2018, 07:09 PM

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Wait for the iPhone xi plus.

Dang going to be a lot of screen lol. I've always liked the size of the 6 and it now being full screen is awesome. XL I'd have to always use 2 hands to avoid fear of dropping lol

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