God, so many misguided comments about obsolescence. I have a 6 and it runs FINE.
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Other am I crazy for buying a iphone 8?
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Misguided? I use 5S and it runs very similarly to iPhone 6 - precisely because of the same amount of RAM.
I'm keeping my 8. This is the last model you can use the smart battery case on and I bought extra smart battery cases as spares. To me, long battery life is most important.
I understand that. What I’m implying is that if you are going to splurge on an Apple product, at least get something with Face ID and a full screen. You will regret it if you get an 8.
I’m in a similar boat as the OP, having a 6s. I really could use a larger screen and was tempted to buy a 7 Plus last year. That would have satisfied my frugal heart, but the Plus seemed too large from my front pocket, usually chinos. The XR seems almost perfect, especially having the 128GB option. It’s a little smaller than the 6/7/8 Plus and has a larger display.
But if the size of the 8 works for you, then by all means get one and don’t look back. It’s an excellent phone that will last for several years.
But if the size of the 8 works for you, then by all means get one and don’t look back. It’s an excellent phone that will last for several years.
After careful thought I have decided the most important spec for me is size. So it's the 8 for me. Thanks everyone for the feedback!
Two weeks ago I purchased a Product Red 8 and one week ago I traded in that one for an X.
I was upgrading my 5 and didn't see much difference in the user experience with the 8. I love, love, love the X though.
I bought iPhone 8 Red today for the missis, and last week I bought a second iPhone SE for myself. Now I have two SE's, one private, one for work.
We're not interested in Apple iSled King-size phones. A Phone has to be small, and 4.7" is the biggest we'd take.
So, now we're covered for the next 4-5 years. By 2020 Apple has relesed iPhone BoomBoX, a carry on your shoulder - phone. But at 2022 Apple will release 4.5" phones again, this time as a mega expensive collectible. If Android is still the only other option, then it'll be this iPhone Retro for me.
We're not interested in Apple iSled King-size phones. A Phone has to be small, and 4.7" is the biggest we'd take.
So, now we're covered for the next 4-5 years. By 2020 Apple has relesed iPhone BoomBoX, a carry on your shoulder - phone. But at 2022 Apple will release 4.5" phones again, this time as a mega expensive collectible. If Android is still the only other option, then it'll be this iPhone Retro for me.
I am a happy owner of the iPhone 8 after selling my 2 months old iPhone X last week to get one. 
I upgraded from a 7 to an 8+ a couple of days ago. The XS was out of my price range, and the 8+has a better camera and screen resolution than the XR will have and $50 cheaper. Was a no brainer for me.
I am a happy owner of the iPhone 8 after selling my 2 months old iPhone X last week to get one.
That’s an interesting transition. Most do not go backwards in the sense of the iPhone 8. I’m assuming you really liked touch ID and the form factor, depending on the size of the 4.7 or 5.5.
That’s right. The Face ID is the only reason I downgraded. I tried to give myself two months to adapt but simply could not achieve the success rate that I expect in unlocking my personal phone. Touch ID works for me almost 100% of the time. There are many things I love about the X including the display and I am pretty used to the new gesture but I am tortured by the Face ID not being reliable enough for my usage. That said, I understand the Face ID for the new generation of iPhone X will be much better.
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I did the same exact thing. Wanted the Product Red version of the 8+ so I traded in my iPhone X.
iPhone 8 is the last one of the old design. So it just feels old on hand. And you're not getting a big discount there because it's a rather new phone. If you care about the size, I don't think the X/XS/XR are that much bigger than a small 8? I feel that the X design is actually smaller in general size but very big in terms of screen. It's the best of both worlds. I strongly suggest you to wait for the XR.
Less than 0.2 inches difference in height and width. With big difference in screen size and screen quality. Interesting choice about "size" to me.
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It is really a pity that portrait mode is not enabled for iPhone 8. Though that can be achieved by a single lens phone like iPhone Xr. I am sure A11 is powerful enough for all the processing required to achieve that.
I went from a 3 yo 6s to an 8, because the notch is an abominable design and I can more comfortably one-hand that form factor, with the control center being reachable from the bottom without the need for the reachability nonsense.
The 8 is a blast to use.
The 8 is a blast to use.
As stated earlier, the X is only .2 inches longer and wider than the 6-8. In what universe is that much bigger? It's slightly larger. The Xr is moderately larger at less than .5 inches wider and longer. I'm not sure people care much about the weight difference when you're talking about a couple of ounces although maybe some do.
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