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iPhone 8/Plus 3 Months in - How do you Like your 8/8+?

I have just sold my X on eBay after ongoing issues with the screen flicker/PWM and not liking the overall weight. Bought a non-plus 8 and love it. Its light, small and wireless charging like the X is a boon. I don't care for all the 'features' of the X over the 8 and the notch annoyed me.

How are people getting on with the 8/+ without a case? How tough is this phone? I would prefer not to bother with one.
 
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gr4z said:
I have just sold my X on eBay after ongoing issues with the screen flicker/PWM and not liking the overall weight. Bought a non-plus 8 and love it. Its light, small and wireless charging like the X is a boon. I don't care for all the 'features' of the X over the 8 and the notch annoyed me.

How are people getting on with the 8/+ without a case? How tough is this phone? I would prefer not to bother with one.
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I bough this case for my 8, I really like it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KH1C6TY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
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Still very satisfied with my 8+. Works like I want it to, is very comfortable in my hand, easy to see and use. Good battery life and great photos!
 
Love my iPhone 8+. it's super responsive and snappy. Fits in my hand perfect. Can't say enough good things about it. iPhone X is overpriced crap!

Also I'd like to note that the 8+ is the first plus iPhone I've owned.
 
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Had them all, except the 6.

I downsized from a 7 plus to an 8 and couldn’t be happier.

Really wanted to give the X a chance but the price and mixed reviews turned me away.

EDIT: the one thing I miss a little is the portrait mode.
 
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antisomnic said:
Love my iPhone 8+. it's super responsive and snappy. Fits in my hand perfect. Can't say enough good things about it. iPhone X is overpriced crap!

Also I'd like to note that the 8+ is the first plus iPhone I've owned.
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The 8 Plus is the first plus phone I’ve owned as well. There are some days it can be a bit bulky, but maybe that’s because I have an OtterBox Commuter case on it? Oh and the speaker crackling issue, but besides that’s it’s a beast phone! Battery life is the best part!
 
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Love the 8 Plus & 8. Amazing phones.

I really dislike the speaker clipping issue. With that solved it’s damn near-perfect phone.
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True man. 8Plus is an amazing phone but sadly with the pop sound issue with the speaker. Very disappointing.
 
Love the 8 Plus. I updated from a 6s Plus which was perfect. The reason I got the 8 Plus is because it was 33% cheaper than new and in mint condition and had AppleCare+. The battery life is astonishingly good. Even better than my 6S Plus.
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gr4z said:
I have just sold my X on eBay after ongoing issues with the screen flicker/PWM and not liking the overall weight. Bought a non-plus 8 and love it. Its light, small and wireless charging like the X is a boon. I don't care for all the 'features' of the X over the 8 and the notch annoyed me.

How are people getting on with the 8/+ without a case? How tough is this phone? I would prefer not to bother with one.
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You Make a solid point about the iPhone X and the weight. What the glass back, stainless bands and adding the internal wireless charging components, it does feel like I heavy phone in the hand, but it’s comfortable.
 
With moderate use, I can easily get 2 days of battery life from my 8+. The battery is astounding and is the biggest reason why I opted for a Plus instead of the X. Getting the same cameras, processor etc as the X but at a lower price is a good deal imo. Speaking of the cameras, I am constantly amazed by how far phone cameras have come. It’s so easy to take some seriously great pictures with an iPhone which has always been a huge plus to me.

I was thinking about selling my 8+ to my girlfriend in favour of a X, but the 8+ is definitely staying in my pocket for a good while. I’ll may switch next year if Apple releases a X+.
 
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I've already replied, I'm sure, but I love my 8 - it feels a very compact phone. I have it on my nightstand for podcasts, music, a little browsing alarms, reminders etc. Probably overkill having an X too, but this combo suits me fine: The X as a daily driver and the 8 beside my bed.
 
I’ve done the 8 and 8 Plus. The size of the 8 is glorious. The battery life and screen vs the 8 Plus isn’t. Not only is 8 screen smaller but if you watch a lot of video the 750 really starts to stand out.

If size is key and not much video consumption the 8 is the ticket. I also think the camera on the & is slight more consistent as it doesn’t have the second lens tossing in some risk.
 
I still love mine 8plus and few days ago my wife bought me a qi charger that works beautifully with the phone. If it wasn't the clicking around the front camera from time to time this would be my all time favorite iphone :D
 
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GomerBoy said:
That actually looks like a nice case...how much thickness does it add to the phone?
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Not very much, still a thin profile, slips easily into my pocket or jacket pocket, but feels like solid protection. This has probably been the best case I’ve owned, same goes for the phone.
 
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Not very much, still a thin profile, slips easily into my pocket or jacket pocket, but feels like solid protection. This has probably been the best case I’ve owned, same goes for the phone.
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Compared to an OtterBox Commuter case? Slimmer?
 
antisomnic said:
Love my iPhone 8+. it's super responsive and snappy. Fits in my hand perfect. Can't say enough good things about it. iPhone X is overpriced crap!

Also I'd like to note that the 8+ is the first plus iPhone I've owned.
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The X is $200 more than the 8+. It's a bit overpriced, but it's not THAT much more than the 8+. It's not like comparing a $250 xiaomi Android phone to a $900 Samsung.

The X is a hell of a phone, and anyone who says it's crap most likely has an agenda.

No touch id - Yeah, it's unfortunate but once the phone is on it's not that big of a deal

Overpriced - What's an extra $200 when you just spent $800

Notch - Anyone can get over it in a day, unless they WANT to see it and hate it


The X is a solid and revolutionary iPhone. I picked an 8+ over it because the X doesn't feel as nice in my hand and the keyboard is too small and narrow for me. To call it crap is kind of a joke to me.
 
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