I had a Max, but was having reception issues mainly with Wifi, but I didn't want to chance it so I returned it. Where I work our IT department gave me an iPhone 8+, but after using the Max it has bugged me to not have one. So after getting a gift card for a couple of items to sent in to BrightStar I had right at $500 in gift cards. So, I figured I'd give it one more try. So far the display is just so freaking fantastic. While I have seen a bit of quirkiness with the LTE, though I can't say I've had major issues thus far. However, the 12.01 update certainly resolved the Wifi issue with the previous phone. So, I got another 14 days to play and see what Apple does. But with he reception even on Cellular that I have right now I can't imagine returning this one. Seems a lot of people do the Apple Upgrade Program too, I had considered it until I got my hands on these gift cards. From last Max to this Max the display is bit better in terms of it not being as warm, but also the battery life as I recall is on par if not a tad bit better than the iPhone 8+. Don't get me wrong the iPhone 8+ is a badass phone. It is now my back up just in case.