Face ID is great for the majority I would assume and clearly is the future for Apple devices. I prefer Touch ID whether others considerate it inferior or archaic. I have both the 8 Plus and the Max. I have had to use my passcode more on the XS Max in the past month then I have in the past two years on the my 8 Plus. Sure, that comment will cause some to want to rush in and scream exaggeration/hyperbole...but it is not. I use my phone differently than others and I admit that. As I sit here typing on a computer while looking at the monitor, my Max sits around 7 inches off to the side on my desk. Even though I have Require Attention for Face ID turned off, If I tap to go into it for something, say a password or something else, face ID cannot detect me. Could I pick up my phone and hold it in front of my face? Could I lean over so that it can detect me? Sure. But with Touch ID, a less than a second finger rest and I am in. This situation happens in bed, when sitting at tables, etc. I don't like to always have to pick up my phone to use it. Doesn't make my situation any 'better' or 'worse' than anyone else's. Just different.
I am glad that Face ID works so well for so many. I absolutely do not hate it or feel it is inferior to Touch ID in any way. But conversely, I feel the same about Touch ID. As it works better for me in more instances. If I decide to continue with the Max as my daily driver, obviously I will make the necessary adjustments in my usage. Hell I remember the days when I didn't use a passcode because I found it to be annoying so I am grateful we have alternate ways of protection whether it be TID or FID.
I am glad that Face ID works so well for so many. I absolutely do not hate it or feel it is inferior to Touch ID in any way. But conversely, I feel the same about Touch ID. As it works better for me in more instances. If I decide to continue with the Max as my daily driver, obviously I will make the necessary adjustments in my usage. Hell I remember the days when I didn't use a passcode because I found it to be annoying so I am grateful we have alternate ways of protection whether it be TID or FID.