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Shadowbech

macrumors G3
Oct 18, 2011
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Best color IMO is Space Gray (But that's just me). I'd say go with his favorite color, but if it's neither, then stick to the one closest. I'd say probably go with Silver model as it's just the plain stainless steel which can be buffed out at a later time if there are scratches. Both Gold and Space Gray has PVD Coating and if those wears out or scratches on one spot, you can't buff out the scratches.
 
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alpi123

macrumors 68020
Jun 18, 2014
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Sorry aaskey but NOT gold! Apple has forgotten what gold looks like and sometimes they look pink!

To be safe get your husband the Space grey or Silver.
Really? I think with Xs they've perfected the gold color. Especially the stainless steel sides - pretty ****ing dope looking. The shimmering effect on the back glass of the gold Xs is cool too.
 

Shadowbech

macrumors G3
Oct 18, 2011
9,038
5,894
Sorry aaskey but NOT gold! Apple has forgotten what gold looks like and sometimes they look pink!

To be safe get your husband the Space grey or Silver.
I think they did fine on the side, but it's definitely the back of the phone that isn't perfected IMO.
 

myapple2019

Suspended
May 10, 2019
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I am planning to buy a new phone for my Husband.
The best way to know is to observe what your husband favorite color available on the current iPhone color offering. As his wife, I believe you know him pretty well about what color he likes.
 

cinnabun814

Suspended
Apr 2, 2018
111
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In my opinion space grey. I went silver this year for a change and while it’s very nice I regret it.
 

RoadWarrior56

macrumors 6502
Oct 18, 2014
251
496
Its a matter of taste. In my case I bought a gold XS phone and a forest green apple leather case. The dark green against the gold color metal on the bottom of the phone looks very nice.
 
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W1cH099

macrumors member
Jan 29, 2019
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I would say try a different color I've had both silver and space grey iPhone X so with my xs max I choose the gold and its amazing
 

maerz001

macrumors 68030
Nov 2, 2010
2,537
2,449
Take green or blue. Maybe just maybe u should have already got a clue what your husband prefers
 

Willywy

macrumors newbie
May 22, 2019
7
1
Is the color of the phone itself so important? After all, there are so many nice mobile phone cases~
 

VertPin

macrumors 6502a
Nov 12, 2015
960
1,071
Space Gray is the safest, and beat looking imo. I opted for a silver Xs and honestly I regret the color. It’s nice at first few glances but pretty obnoxious now lol. My brother has gold. It’s not our taste either.
 

ericwn

macrumors G5
Apr 24, 2016
12,121
10,912
I am planning to buy a new phone for my Husband.

Why would you not try to get his opinion- that’s what matters at the end, doesn’t it?

I personally prefer black over the other colours but tastes are different per individual.
 

jagolden

macrumors 68000
Feb 11, 2002
1,587
1,502
It staggers me to read some of these comments.
She clearly states she’s buying him an Xs. The colors are limited.
Many comments make it sound like she’s looking to buy and X R.
 
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