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IPhone X or 8?????

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September 19, 2018, 06:30 PM
Black92LX
IPhone X or 8?????
Time for new phones.

Have had the 8 for a year plus and it seems to work just dandy.
Switching providers and they are offering BOGO on both and are willing to give $280 each for the ones I have now. Also $200 just for switching. Total those up that is more than I paid for the 2 iPhones when I bought them.

Is the X worth it?? We take lots of pics and videos of the kids. Other than that stream music and surf the web.
Not much video watching outside the occasional YouTube.

Do you have to use the face unlock thing? Thumb unlock still an option?


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September 19, 2018, 06:46 PM
cslinger
I believe that if you want biometric unlock it is face or nothing.

You can, however, from what I have read disable it and use numerical code.

I cannot speak to the 8 or X as I am using a 7 I am more than happy with.


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September 19, 2018, 06:47 PM
ScreamingCockatoo
8.
That's what I'm getting. I want the fingerprint unlock.
The 10 doesn't have it.





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September 19, 2018, 06:56 PM
mrvmax
I love the Face ID on the X, I wouldn’t go back to fingerprint. I also like wireless charging, other than that I have zero complaints on the X.
September 19, 2018, 07:02 PM
StorminNormin
I went with the 8 Plus. The X doesn’t have a lot over the 8 beyond a little higher resolution screen and a little better camera. I prefer the thumbprint and home button.




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September 19, 2018, 07:04 PM
rockchalk06
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Originally posted by ScreamingCockatoo:
8.
That's what I'm getting. I want the fingerprint unlock.
The 10 doesn't have it.


This if you want the fingerprint scanner.

The X is a badass phone and I love mine. Got it at launch last year. I have zero plans to upgrade to the Xs. I missed the fingerprint scanner for about a week and occasionally when driving.
September 19, 2018, 07:14 PM
PowerSurge
Go with the X


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September 19, 2018, 07:16 PM
craigcpa
Xr.


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September 19, 2018, 07:20 PM
AH.74
The face reading feature is worth the cost incease. It’s excellent. Far better than the fingerprint reader.


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September 19, 2018, 07:32 PM
Black92LX
I really like the thumbprint.
Most are saying I won’t miss it.
What about when driving as someone mentioned how do you do it then?


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If we got each other, and that's all we have.
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You should know I'll be there for you!
September 19, 2018, 07:44 PM
FlyingScot
Got the X a year ago, have been really happy. I’ll go out on a limb and say face recognition works a lot better than fingerprint. Nice device, should be less $ with the new Xr, Xs just being released.





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September 19, 2018, 07:53 PM
wreckdiver
I have the X and would never go back. Face ID is phenomenal, even while driving. It only has to see your face briefly, much less time than entering a code.

I like the 10 much better than my 8+ because I can operate all keys with one hand, and still the screen seems just as big.


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September 19, 2018, 08:01 PM
sjtill
X. Big screen without big phone--but note quite heavy.
Would definitely not go back.


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September 19, 2018, 08:15 PM
2PAK
Xs Max is what I’ve ordered. Upgrading from a 6.
September 19, 2018, 08:32 PM
Prefontaine
quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:

What about when driving as someone mentioned how do you do it then?


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September 19, 2018, 08:35 PM
tatortodd
I have a 6 for work and an X for personal. Prior to purchasing the X, I used to love my 6 (had a 6 for personal and 6 for work). The Face ID is so much better than finger print, the X's edge to edge screen is like you have a plus in a normal size factor, camera in X is much better, and the X is lightning fast.



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September 19, 2018, 08:37 PM
tatortodd
quote:
Originally posted by Prefontaine:
quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:

What about when driving as someone mentioned how do you do it then?


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Don't finger fuck your phone while driving which is outlawed in 47 states and District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.



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September 19, 2018, 08:39 PM
limblessbiff
I had an 8 and have the X now. I miss the home button but I like the X quite a bit more, it’s a little different but I like it and the camera is much better, phone is a lot faster too
September 19, 2018, 08:59 PM
LBAR15
Upgraded from a 6S to an X about 6 months ago and it’s a great phone with a much better camera. Personally though, I hate Face ID and wish I could unlock it via fingerprint still. It’s annoying to have to be looking directly at the phone to open it and it’s slow IMO.


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September 19, 2018, 09:11 PM
delta 2
X is the way to go. Face ID works in the dark. It works with sunglasses too.


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