Your XR or 6s?
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Would be worth waiting for that!
Sorry my XR.
Your XR or 6s?
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Would be worth waiting for that!
For 2019, I could see the XR2 getting a single camera update that along with software, doubles down on computational photography. I don’t think that the XR will ever have dual lens or more.
I could also see them focusing on shaving 1-2 mm off its depth (ie less thick) and the bezel. Other than this, I think that the body will be unchanged.
I couldn’t see them adding in anything more than the above. Not even the higher dpi LCD screens found in the Plus models. No-one complains about the XR screen and everyone loves the long battery life.
Faced with increased competition from the world of Android, I could see a phone like this starting at $50 less than the current XR.
I could also see the current XR hanging around at a lower price point, occupying the same price range as the 8 does now.
I think if you consider the competition in the global market, I would suggest it's extremely unlikely the 11R would stay with a single rear lens.
Apple is shedding market share by double digits in core markets such as western Europe and China. There's only one competitor gaining those percentage points. That competitor has sold triple rear lens products on the market for the past 12 months at the same price as the XR.
The iPhone 11 is expected to have better zoom (3x) and an ultrawide lens. This alone gives the 11R an opportunity to adopt a basic dual lens setup.
A really well argued point. I wonder then if we’ll also see the return to the Plus phones dpi then?
I think if you consider the competition in the global market, I would suggest it's extremely unlikely the 11R would stay with a single rear lens.
Apple is shedding market share by double digits in core markets such as western Europe and China. There's only one competitor gaining those percentage points. That competitor has sold triple rear lens products on the market for the past 12 months at the same price as the XR.
The iPhone 11 is expected to have better zoom (3x) and an ultrawide lens. This alone gives the 11R an opportunity to adopt a basic dual lens setup.
For 2019, I could see the XR2 getting a single camera update that along with software, doubles down on computational photography. I don’t think that the XR will ever have dual lens or more.
I could also see them focusing on shaving 1-2 mm off its depth (ie less thick) and the bezel. Other than this, I think that the body will be unchanged.
I couldn’t see them adding in anything more than the above. Not even the higher dpi LCD screens found in the Plus models. No-one complains about the XR screen and everyone loves the long battery life.
Faced with increased competition from the world of Android, I could see a phone like this starting at $50 less than the current XR.
I could also see the current XR hanging around at a lower price point, occupying the same price range as the 8 does now.
The current debacle with the XR, is only one thing, the price. I still believe $750.00 is generally on the high side for this phone (Even though it’s very akin to the XS with specs’) . Now, given trade in’s and promotions, it decreases the cost more for the consumer to upgrade.
Ultimately what I would like to see Apple do, is keep the 2018 iPhone XR in their lineup v.s. removing it with the introduction of the 2019 XR. By that method, it’s still allows a greater/wider price range option for the consumer to choose what they want to spend when upgrading. But the drawback being, is that if the 2018 XR remains in Apples line up alongside a 2019 XR, that’s direct competition with each other, which Apple likely wouldn’t want the 2018 XR to detract away from the 2019 XR Sales. [I suspect the 2018 XR remains discounted for 2019 with the introduction of the new iPhones.]
Why do so many of you say the average user when it comes to XR users? I’ve not been into Apple as long as some (first iPhone was the 5) but I’ve had every iPhone out since the 5 at some point and those who make it seem like there this huge and glaringly obvious difference always make me laugh. Apple anons are a different breed lol.i agree with this perspective more than earlier posts that apple will have to add new features to XR to compete with android.
XS/Max is meant to be the one competing with android for features; XR is meant to be a cheap phone everyone can afford, so price, not features, should be the main selling point. i believe average users couldnt be bothered by screen specs, although it will be easy for them to think that dual lens is better than single lens. nonetheless, iphone is sufficiently differentiated from android that they do not need to offer like-for-like features to compete. As such, i believe it is like what relentless said, the problem with XR is phone for average users but premium prices.
It is also just rumours, and dare I highlight rumours, that the new MAX will have triple lens. In any case, the rumour expects XS to have dual lens, so i doubt XR will match XS given their price difference. but this is all just guesswork (on my part as well).
in any case, i strongly believe the current trend will continue; we will have small non-gamechanging upgrades for the next generation iphones. so unless you need the latest and shiniest, you will find far better value buying the earlier generation iphones.
Why do so many of you say the average user when it comes to XR users? I’ve not been into Apple as long as some (first iPhone was the 5) but I’ve had every iPhone out since the 5 at some point and those who make it seem like there this huge and glaringly obvious difference always make me laugh. Apple anons are a different breed lol.
OP I’d say wait it out for Sept. You’ll have way more options to choose from.
i agree with this perspective more than earlier posts that apple will have to add new features to XR to compete with android.
XS/Max is meant to be the one competing with android for features; XR is meant to be a cheap phone everyone can afford, so price, not features, should be the main selling point. i believe average users couldnt be bothered by screen specs, although it will be easy for them to think that dual lens is better than single lens. nonetheless, iphone is sufficiently differentiated from android that they do not need to offer like-for-like features to compete. As such, i believe it is like what relentless said, the problem with XR is phone for average users but premium prices.
It is also just rumours, and dare I highlight rumours, that the new MAX will have triple lens. In any case, the rumour expects XS to have dual lens, so i doubt XR will match XS given their price difference. but this is all just guesswork (on my part as well).
in any case, i strongly believe the current trend will continue; we will have small non-gamechanging upgrades for the next generation iphones. so unless you need the latest and shiniest, you will find far better value buying the earlier generation iphones.