iPhone X Really impressed with the X

[DNichter]

Yup, definitely agree. It's easily the biggest/best change to the iPhone we have had since 2007 and Apple really nailed it. The gestures and large screen in a smaller package are my favorite parts.

 

[EdMan]

Yup, definitely agree. It's easily the biggest/best change to the iPhone we have had since 2007 and Apple really nailed it. The gestures and large screen in a smaller package are my favorite parts.

I used to read your praises for the X and think "Man this guy just says no wrong about this phone". Lol!!! Now that I own it myself I almost look forward to hearing you chime in. It is a great phone. Best iPhone I've owned and I've owned just about all of them.

 

[DNichter]

I used to read your praises for the X and think "Man this guy just says no wrong about this phone". Lol!!! Now that I own it myself I almost look forward to hearing you chime in. It is a great phone. Best iPhone I've owned and I've owned just about all of them.

Thanks! Appreciate it. It’s tough to get an honest review because there was so much negative press about the phone, but I tried to give my honest thoughts about it.

 

[nyy13251]

Mine is being delivered tomorrow! Well... My dad ordered them through Verizon and he is shipping me mine. Had some issues ordering it so he had to ship them both to him. I am hoping to get it over the weekend.... Now I need to figure out which case I want! Something that doesn't make the phone bulky, but protects it!

 

[sean000]

Had it for 2 weeks now and still look forward to using it.

I think the display is superb, the size is perfect and Face ID is so much better than I thought it would be. The best thing about it however? I have to say just how fluid it is. I know we all complain about IOS 11, but I have to say that this phone is lightening fast and I couldn’t imagine it being any more responsive than it already is. Coming from an iPhone 7, even though it’s only one generation old it feels sluggish in comparison. Maybe it’s the just the chip inside, making even unoptimised software feel fast.

Went for the 64GB for two reasons, 1. This version only cost me £400 thanks to a friend selling me one, but 2. I checked the storage on my 7 and even though I had 128GB after over a year I only used 25GB.

Anyway just wanted to post something positive, and FYI, the notch doesn’t bother me at all. Forget it’s there most of the time.

“Fluid” is a good way to describe it. I go between my iPhone X and 9.7 inch iPad Pro throughout the day. The home button on the iPad just feels clunky to me now. I prefer how easy it is to move around the X. I also prefer FaceID to TouchID. The X feels very fast and convenient. It’s a tad taller than my old 6, so I’m using reachability more, but it’s still easy for me to operate with one hand. I don’t really have any issues with iOS 11 myself. Yes, my old iPhone 6 got throttled, but I was going to upgrade to the X anyway, so I didn’t have to live with that for long.

As a photographer my favorite part of the X is the dual camera. I’ve wanted dual cameras for a long time, but didn’t want a Plus sized iPhone. It won’t replace my Olympus or Nikon gear for many types of shots, but it’s fantastic to have such a capable and pocketable alternative.
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I've used the X far more than any other iPhone I've had (all of them since the 3GS). Where I used to grab my iPad Pro 10.5 to look something up or have a quick browse etc., I'll now use my X. It's a huge pleasure to use and I'm seriously considering passing my iPad on to someone else in the family.

I still prefer the iPad for many things, but I wish it had FaceID and a home bar instead of home button. Even as it currently exists, I feel like iOS works seamlessly for me between iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch ( don’t own a Mac, but I’m sure it also fits into the ecosystem quite well). I’ve been carrying portable computing devices since the Palm III, and I’m still amazed at how far we’ve come in 20 years. It feels a bit like the iPhone is the heart of that ecosystem, and the watch and iPad are merely extensions with different sized displays optimized for different types of interactions.

 

[john123]

My concerns were the following:

1. Loosing the home button and having to use gestures
2. Unlocking the phone when flat on a desk or coffee table
3. faceID
4. The notch - not really a concern - more of a I don't know if I will like it over time type thing

What I knew I liked about the X:

1. The form factor. A much larger screen in about the same physical size as the 8
2. OLED screen. I prefer them over LCD
3. Unique look

In store play time really did nothing to squash any of my concerns and I was not ready to plop down 1K on a phone I was not sure of so I bought the 8. As I got close to my my 2 week point of no return period with the 8 I again wobbled over the X. I decided to make the swap as the only way to know was with actual hands on time outside of a store where I'd have in hands time to evaluate it. You can't really test faceID in store and since they are locked down to a security cable it's hard to get an overall grasp on overall usage of it.

I've only had it for a week and a half but I am very happy with my decision. What I knew I liked about the X (posted above) holds true. My concerns about X were unjustified for the most part. I do have a few minor complaints but they could be addressed via software fixes.

A relook at my concerns list from above:

1. I do not miss the home button one bit and gestures are fluid and intuitive. Took me about a day to adjust to them and now I don't think I could ever go back to a home button having iPhone.
2. Not really doable unless I move over the phone, slightly raise it, or have it semi upright in a desk stand. I've adapted and this is no longer and issue for me.
3. faceID great works for me in all instances. Day, night, with glasses, with sunglasses, ect. I rarely have a failure to unlock.
4. I don't even notice the notch anymore for the most part when using the phone. It does add a unique look to the phone though and I actually dig it.

Minor gripes:

1. Unlocking from lock screen. When faceID notices my ugly mug I'd prefer it unlock right to the home screen without a need to swipe up. Apple could add a toggle to allow users to set this. Or they could have it do this if there are no unread notifications. I'd prefer a setting but either would work for me.
2. Closing / clearing open apps is a pain. Once at the app list, I'd prefer the ability to just swipe up to dismiss. On the X, you need to tap and hold before you can swipe up and clear them. It's a pain and I still find myself doing the old way quite often which then causes me to have to go back and try again.

Overall I am very, very happy with the X. It has a few things I do not like but they are minor and could be fixed via software / firmware updates in the future. In store time play time is a waste with X and you won't get a true feeling for it until you get some serious in hands usage. I'd say anyone on the fence needs to roll the dice and try it as long as they are willing to eat a return / restocking fee if they are not happy with it. To me it was worth a possible restocking fee to give it a run.

Hope that helps.

That was wonderfully helpful and detailed. Thank you so much for taking the time. I appreciate it!

 

[pete480]

I’ve had my X for 10 hours now and don’t miss the home button on my 6+ at all. I don’t think I’d go back to a “home button phone”. I am leaning towards giving this to my wife and getting the “X plus” when it comes out though.

 

[boltjames]

I have had mine since launch day and it is by far, the best iPhone I have ever had.

I'll take it one step further:

I believe that the iPhone X is the greatest consumer electronics product ever created.

If you think to the launches of the Radio, Record player, TV, VCR, CD player, DVD player, personal computer, GPS, and on and on, is there anything more impactful and meaningful in our lives than the iPhone? Nope. And the X is the greatest iPhone ever made. Therefore the iPhone X is the greatest consumer electronics product ever created.

 

[44267547]

I’ve had my X for 10 hours now and don’t miss the home button on my 6+ at all. I don’t think I’d go back to a “home button phone”. I am leaning towards giving this to my wife and getting the “X plus” when it comes out though.

That’s what I’m looking forward to is the X Plus. The 5.8 size is still rather small for me, perhaps it’s the perception of the iPhone X being more narrow and longer, but I still prefer to have a larger display as rumored with the 6.5 X Plus possibly coming in fall 2018.

 

[pete480]

That’s what I’m looking forward to is the X Plus. The 5.8 size is still rather small for me, perhaps it’s the perception of the iPhone X being more narrow and longer, but I still prefer to have a larger display as rumored with the 6.5 X Plus possibly coming in fall 2018.

I guess I’m just used to the size of my 6+. The X is exactly what I’ve wanted from Apple, but I’ll definitely get the bigger one when it comes out.

 

[TrueBlou]

Oh no, no, no. Not another “I’m happy” post.

Don’t you know you’ll just get people telling you why you’re wrong and the X is a pile of arse gravy

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. I love mine too. Shhhhhhh

 

[Damon2]

Had it for 2 weeks now and still look forward to using it.

I think the display is superb, the size is perfect and Face ID is so much better than I thought it would be. The best thing about it however? I have to say just how fluid it is. I know we all complain about IOS 11, but I have to say that this phone is lightening fast and I couldn’t imagine it being any more responsive than it already is. Coming from an iPhone 7, even though it’s only one generation old it feels sluggish in comparison. Maybe it’s the just the chip inside, making even unoptimised software feel fast.

Went for the 64GB for two reasons, 1. This version only cost me £400 thanks to a friend selling me one, but 2. I checked the storage on my 7 and even though I had 128GB after over a year I only used 25GB.

Anyway just wanted to post something positive, and FYI, the notch doesn’t bother me at all. Forget it’s there most of the time.

Does your friend have any more iPhone X's, £400?? Thats a steal.