uhh... because I wanted to give it a chance before knocking it. Better than to experience it than not experience it at all before making a post on here right? I knew it wouldn't be a perfect fit and wanted to see what a 1080p native would look on the X compared to my 7+.
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iPhone X Returning my iPhone X today
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uhh... because I wanted to give it a chance before knocking it. Better than to experience it than not experience it at all before making a post on here right? I knew it wouldn't be a perfect fit and wanted to see what a 1080p native would look on the X compared to my 7+.
Based on the number of wannabe resellers on Craigslist and eBay, there should be a bunch of unsold scalper returns starting around 11/17.
I got my X on Friday.
It's going back. Everything on the phone is awesome, but I can't deal with the reduced text size. I realize you can make it bigger, but not everything scales right. My eyes just aren't what they used to be and I find myself straining to read my phone.
I have to admit that the notch and rounded corners also drive me nuts. I realize that most people have gotten over that, but it's just not working for me. It's not a deal breaker, but since the text suffers because of the reduction in width, the phone is going back anyway.
It's going back. Everything on the phone is awesome, but I can't deal with the reduced text size. I realize you can make it bigger, but not everything scales right. My eyes just aren't what they used to be and I find myself straining to read my phone.
I have to admit that the notch and rounded corners also drive me nuts. I realize that most people have gotten over that, but it's just not working for me. It's not a deal breaker, but since the text suffers because of the reduction in width, the phone is going back anyway.
Trying to get FaceID to work while my phone is mounted in my car has infuriated me. That is the LAST place I need my phone to be less than reliable.
Since you refuse to acknowledge anything about resolution and aspect ratios here is a quick run down to give you an idea. Has nothing to do with 1920x1080 that your referring to as 1080p. The iPhone X has no issues displaying 1080p content. You just don’t like the Aspect Ratio. http://mashable.com/2017/11/06/how-...eens-fit-apple-iphone-x-super-retina-display/
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Get an Apple Watch or start training Siri.
again, read the thread. I know the iPhone X have no issues displaying 1080p content, when did I say it did? All I said was displaying it native on a 1125 resolution screen looks small and I'm not a fan of the borders, and definitely not a fan when zoomed in to fill in the edge to edge screen because it's cropped too much. I don't know how else to dumb it down for you.
Whoa, that was pretty condescending, patronizing . You’re speaking to him as if he’s three...
Sounds like the guy who needs the coddling is the one complaining about how the iPhone 7+ hurt his wrists. LOL
With autobrightness on?
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Snap, although I still have my x and going to pop in store at the weekend to compare with floor models.
Hi,
I started out with iPhone 3g and have been really loving every upgrade until the X: 4s, 5s, 6s+
I upgraded from the 6s+ to the X and was really excited about the X but do not like:
- the device is too tall and just not wide enough. Every time I pick up my 6s+ to read I feel the .7 cm or so difference to be very noticeable.
- faceid is good but touchid(with multiple impressions of same finger) works just fine. had some issues in bright sunlight with faceid but in general it works well enough.
- the new portrait photo modes and fake bokeh and very gimmicky.
- people are raving about the OLED. I have made a lot of side by side comparisons of photos but do not notice a big difference.
- the 6s+ has not slowed down with ios 11 as have older iphones. It is still very usable. The X does not open such apps as Downcast blazingly faster. Web pages and safari do not open blazingly faster.
I do not like the swipe up to go home. I am using assistive touch home button placed on the bottom right of the screen.
And finally, the price tag. I can afford it but at this point I think I will return and wait for the next gen.
Are you returning your X?
I started out with iPhone 3g and have been really loving every upgrade until the X: 4s, 5s, 6s+
I upgraded from the 6s+ to the X and was really excited about the X but do not like:
- the device is too tall and just not wide enough. Every time I pick up my 6s+ to read I feel the .7 cm or so difference to be very noticeable.
- faceid is good but touchid(with multiple impressions of same finger) works just fine. had some issues in bright sunlight with faceid but in general it works well enough.
- the new portrait photo modes and fake bokeh and very gimmicky.
- people are raving about the OLED. I have made a lot of side by side comparisons of photos but do not notice a big difference.
- the 6s+ has not slowed down with ios 11 as have older iphones. It is still very usable. The X does not open such apps as Downcast blazingly faster. Web pages and safari do not open blazingly faster.
I do not like the swipe up to go home. I am using assistive touch home button placed on the bottom right of the screen.
And finally, the price tag. I can afford it but at this point I think I will return and wait for the next gen.
Are you returning your X?
There are plenty of threads who think similarly as you. You should ask them. You would find it interesting in what they have to say.
And to answer your question: I don't know.
And to answer your question: I don't know.
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I’m considering returning mine and getting the iPhone 8.
Coming from an iPhone 7, the X just feels so big and heavy for me. The weight is distracting, and stretching/adjusting my grip just to get to control center or my notification screen is really annoying. Face ID is good, but Touch ID is easier for me.
Coming from an iPhone 7, the X just feels so big and heavy for me. The weight is distracting, and stretching/adjusting my grip just to get to control center or my notification screen is really annoying. Face ID is good, but Touch ID is easier for me.
You'll only have a year to wait, dude. If you love your older iPhone, stick to it and wait it out. As you said, phones constantly get upgraded and refined, and the X Plus next year will be no different.
Sorry to hear you didn't have the experience a lot of happy buyers are having.
Sorry to hear you didn't have the experience a lot of happy buyers are having.
I just returned mine and went back to my 6S+
Battery: X has a larger battery than a 8+ yet the battery doesn't last as long even though it supposedly has a more efficient screen. Multiple tests done on websites and user submitted battery stat screenshots show this. X= 7-8 hours use, any Plus model is 10-12+ hours.
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Screen: The screen, while looking good at a perfect angle. Changes colors if you're slightly off axis. My old LCD Plus looks better when side by side just sitting on my desk looking at the same content.
Also about the screen, looking at it for 4 days gave me a 4 day headache. My eyes were hurting and I could not focus. Switched to my Plus, problem is gone.
Screen Size: The screen makes you think that it's bigger, but it's just a trick. There is so much wasted space that in some cases the usable screen area is actually smaller than the 4.7" iPhone 8. Coming from a Plus model, it's a huge downgrade in screen real estate and that's a big sacrifice to make for a phone that doesn't offer anything new or better in comparison to a 8 Plus.
Face ID: This is where Apple tried to solve their own problem, rather than thinking about the consumer. They couldn't fit a fingerprint reader anywhere so they added in Face ID. While it did work surprisingly well and I never had a failure. I felt as though I was trying to work for the phone rather than the phone working for me. I found myself adjusting angles, holding it just right while laying in bed, can't use it on your desk without picking it up... It was not a replacement for Touch ID, which is faster and far more convenient.
UI/UX: The software sucks. Plain and simple. Whoever designed this and thought it was acceptable is an idiot who doesn't know anything about UI or UX. I can go into detail if you like, but just know it's a step backwards and more of a process do to simple things like closing an app or shutting the phone down.
I can probably think of a few more but I think those are the main points that effect most people. The rest is just nitpicking because I expect a fluid and sensible 60 FPS experience and Apple hasn't delivered that since iOS 6... and it's not because of the hardware we have.
Battery: X has a larger battery than a 8+ yet the battery doesn't last as long even though it supposedly has a more efficient screen. Multiple tests done on websites and user submitted battery stat screenshots show this. X= 7-8 hours use, any Plus model is 10-12+ hours.
https://image.prntscr.com/image/Ks1FqvpsRPafKbjyba4ICA.png
Screen: The screen, while looking good at a perfect angle. Changes colors if you're slightly off axis. My old LCD Plus looks better when side by side just sitting on my desk looking at the same content.
Also about the screen, looking at it for 4 days gave me a 4 day headache. My eyes were hurting and I could not focus. Switched to my Plus, problem is gone.
Screen Size: The screen makes you think that it's bigger, but it's just a trick. There is so much wasted space that in some cases the usable screen area is actually smaller than the 4.7" iPhone 8. Coming from a Plus model, it's a huge downgrade in screen real estate and that's a big sacrifice to make for a phone that doesn't offer anything new or better in comparison to a 8 Plus.
Face ID: This is where Apple tried to solve their own problem, rather than thinking about the consumer. They couldn't fit a fingerprint reader anywhere so they added in Face ID. While it did work surprisingly well and I never had a failure. I felt as though I was trying to work for the phone rather than the phone working for me. I found myself adjusting angles, holding it just right while laying in bed, can't use it on your desk without picking it up... It was not a replacement for Touch ID, which is faster and far more convenient.
UI/UX: The software sucks. Plain and simple. Whoever designed this and thought it was acceptable is an idiot who doesn't know anything about UI or UX. I can go into detail if you like, but just know it's a step backwards and more of a process do to simple things like closing an app or shutting the phone down.
I can probably think of a few more but I think those are the main points that effect most people. The rest is just nitpicking because I expect a fluid and sensible 60 FPS experience and Apple hasn't delivered that since iOS 6... and it's not because of the hardware we have.
Wonderful. Great to know. Thrilling even.
Have fun. Please for anyone else, just do it if you dont like it. Who cares why.
Have fun. Please for anyone else, just do it if you dont like it. Who cares why.
Already returned the Frankenstein X concept
6S+ is still a great phone.
8+ is a bad@$$ phone.
8+ is a bad@$$ phone.
Can get prorated refund of AC+ at anytime via AC Support. If you return within 14 days will get it refunded in the return transaction.
I had a 6 Plus, 6S Plus, and 7 Plus. While I like the wireless charging a lot, there aren't enough reasons for me to go to the 8 Plus. If I decide I prefer the wider 7 Plus over the X, I would go back to it, but I would not upgrade to the 8 Plus. However, the pre X iPhones do seem dated compared to the X. Full screen, Face ID, no home button, are all very modern. My only potential hangup that I am still evaluating is whether the X keyboard feels too narrow coming from three years of Plus.