Yeah but he had a Note 8, 5 months with a Note 8 shouldn't be a punishment.But one wait can be considered about 5 months and the other waiting periods (iPhone 2019, iPhone 2025, etc) are even longer. I would just go iPhone 2018 w/ the device that fits your needs, wants, and budget. Once you have that (LCD, OLED, OLED + sized phone), then you're set for at least 2-3 years.