Other UK iPhone (2018) XS/XS Max/XR Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread

[johnyslats]

Didn't expect to see the thread so soon tbh. Good to see a few familiar names from last year's thread. Leaning towards not upgrading this year but after last years 8 Plus/X indecision who the hell knows?

Looks like Music Magpie are currently offering up the trade best price outside of eBay and also worth noting that the previously tried and tested 'EXTRA5' isn't working at envirofone. Not sure if permanent or temporary, I thought this was actually always in place.

Anyway...Will see what happens in the coming weeks. May/may not be along for the ride but will follow the thread either way as it never fails to entertain

 

[WRXiceman]

Last year I bought the iPhone 8 on release, then missed the dual camera system so sold it a month later and bought the iPhone 8 Plus, then remembered I hated the size so sold that and bought the iPhone X

Hoping this year I'll settle on my first choice.

 

[Jinjin]

Didn't expect to see the thread so soon tbh. Good to see a few familiar names from last year's thread. Leaning towards not upgrading this year but after last years 8 Plus/X indecision who the hell knows?

Looks like Music Magpie are currently offering up the trade best price outside of eBay and also worth noting that the previously tried and tested 'EXTRA5' isn't working at envirofone. Not sure if permanent or temporary, I thought this was actually always in place.

Anyway...Will see what happens in the coming weeks. May/may not be along for the ride but will follow the thread either way as it never fails to entertain

Yes, started early this year! Been a little quiet on the rumour front so far but we’ll have the keynote invitations out this week so that will peak the interest levels

 

[WRXiceman]

Yes, started early this year! Been a little quiet on the rumour front so far but we’ll have the keynote invitations out this week so that will peak the interest levels

I'm going for the Friday 31st on the invites going out.

 

[The Game 161]

So think event on the 12th September?

 

[johnyslats]

So think event on the 12th September?

Almost certainly

 

[The Game 161]

November will be most expensive month for me

2nd November order iPhone X plus with my annual upgrade
No doubt order air power, series 4 and iPad Pro with Face ID
18th November propose to my girlfriend on her birthday

Busy month lol

 

[Jinjin]

November will be most expensive month for me

2nd November order iPhone X plus with my annual upgrade
No doubt order air power, series 4 and iPad Pro with Face ID
18th November propose to my girlfriend on her birthday

Busy month lol

Let’s hope she doesn’t read these forums!

 

[The Game 161]

Let’s hope she doesn’t read these forums!

She has zero interest in tech and isn’t an Apple fan lol

 

[johnyslats]

November will be most expensive month for me

2nd November order iPhone X plus with my annual upgrade
No doubt order air power, series 4 and iPad Pro with Face ID
18th November propose to my girlfriend on her birthday

Busy month lol

What no new AirPods? jk... that's going to be some haul! You'll feel like a kid at Christmas!

 

[The Game 161]

What no new AirPods? jk... that's going to be some haul! You'll feel like a kid at Christmas!

Forgot about the air pods case lol

Guessing we won’t see new air pods yet just the case.

 

[numberfour]

Can you pre-order and select in store pickup? Can't deal with ups and failed delivery attempts

 

[StuMcBill]

Can you pre-order and select in store pickup? Can't deal with ups and failed delivery attempts

Yep, easy to do that at order time.

Stewart

 

[applepie2100]

I'm seriously considering whether to go from my current iPhone 8 Plus to the current iPhone X (I'm looking for something a touch smaller) and let the "S" year pass.

I'm getting the impression that for the 5.8" IPX the most we'll see change is the CPU and minor camera improvements.

Thoughts?

 

[StuMcBill]

I'm seriously considering whether to go from my current iPhone 8 Plus to the current iPhone X (I'm looking for something a touch smaller) and let the "S" year pass.

I'm getting the impression that for the 5.8" IPX the most we'll see change is the CPU and minor camera improvements.

Thoughts?

My initial thought is why would get the current X vs the new X?

 

[Dino F]

My initial thought is why would get the current X vs the new X?

....because it’s smaller.

I’m in the same boat - currently have the 8 Plus and really don’t want anything bigger. The current X size is the perfect size so if this year’s phones are any bigger, I’ll be going with the current X model.

 

[applepie2100]

....because it’s smaller.

I’m in the same boat - currently have the 8 Plus and really don’t want anything bigger. The current X size is the perfect size so if this year’s phones are any bigger, I’ll be going with the current X model.

For me the current X is definitely a better size too. It's a nice trade between phone size and screen real estate. There is no way of knowing exactly what Apple will announce but my feeling is that the current X might turn out to be the best for me.

 

[StuMcBill]

For me the current X is definitely a better size too. It's a nice trade between phone size and screen real estate. There is no way of knowing exactly what Apple will announce but my feeling is that the current X might turn out to be the best for me.

Oh, I thought the X and the Xs - for want of a better name, were going to be the same size?

 

[blaugrana69]

Oh, I thought the X and the Xs - for want of a better name, were going to be the same size?

They are but it’s generally assumed there’s also going to be a XS “Plus” with a 6.5 inch screen compared to 5.8 inch X. Then there’s the 6.1 LCD phone, who knows what they intend calling that.

 

[Jinjin]

My initial thought is why would get the current X vs the new X?

For me being on IUP makes it a no brainer. If the cost price comes down so would the monthly payment if I carry on the new handset on IUP. Even if it’s the same price, my monthly cost doesn’t change so taking the upgrade works both ways

 

[Dino F]

Oh, I thought the X and the Xs - for want of a better name, were going to be the same size?

...you see, thats the thing - all the info and 'leaks' we have so far are just that - rumors! Nobody knows for sure what Apple will announce next month!!!

 

[Jinjin]

The rumour mill has been proven to be pretty much accurate based on the last 4 years or so worth of leaks. With a supply chain do vast it’s near on impossible to stop information from disseminating out.

Seems set that the ‘Xs’ will be the current X with the A12 and better camera, the ‘Xs+’ supersizes that into a 6.5” form and the LCD ‘iPhone 9’ will be late

Pretty boring really but expected as it’s not a ‘supercycle’ year as such

 

[FFR]

The rumour mill has been proven to be pretty much accurate based on the last 4 years or so worth of leaks. With a supply chain do vast it’s near on impossible to stop information from disseminating out.

Seems set that the ‘Xs’ will be the current X with the A12 and better camera, the ‘Xs+’ supersizes that into a 6.5” form and the LCD ‘iPhone 9’ will be late

Pretty boring really but expected as it’s not a ‘supercycle’ year as such

Hope everyone finds the iPhone Xplus boring....so preorders can be peaceful for once.

 

[The Game 161]

Hope everyone finds the iPhone Xplus boring....so preorders can be peaceful for once.

Bet the plus sales out quick

 

[FFR]

Bet the plus sales out quick

Every year.