DO NOT Buy the iPhone X

[DiogoRibeiro]

Let's get this out of the way... DO NOT buy the iPhone X. That is, if all you want is a new smartphone. Because, as lots of other people pointed out, there are better choices out there that simply cost a lot less.

Lewis from UnboxTherapy said it all:

I spent some time with the iPhone X recently and I admit that the display is very impressive. That is, until you see the notch. I don't care how much people say and Apple claims it's a design feature, it's aesthetically unpleasing. But even that could be up for debate. What is not up for debate is that the notch hinders user experience. Plain and simple, it's bad design and unnaceptable to me.

I feel that even though Samsung's solutions to achieve a good body-to-screen ratio on the Galaxy S8 an Note 8 aren't as impressive, they work out better in the end.

The new gestures to navigate the UI on the iPhone X are... fine. They work and you kinda get used to them quickly. But they're still not as fast or intuitive. Having to swipe up on the screen every time you need to unlock your phone is just a little tedious. But hey, if you hit the power button on most Android phones that are not passcode-protected, it's the same gesture.

And iOS 11 is quirky and buggy as usual. It seems to me that Apple completely lost its way when designing the UI here. There are diverging patterns and similar actions produce different results. My main gripe is the Notifications shade. It was bad on iOS 10 and they managed to make it worse on iOS 11. You can't tell if it's the lock screen or the Notifications shade you're seeing, most of the time.

But even though you can buy a Samsung Galaxy S8 or a Google Pixel 2, similarly-sized phones (that have arguably better cameras) for a few hundred bucks less, or two of the excellent mid-range OnePlus 5T for the price of an iPhone X, it's still going to sell faster than Apple can make it. Because a purchase is not always rational and Apple is now a luxury brand. Like Rolls Royce, Prada or Rolex.

Which is a shame... I liked it better when it was a technology company.

[Unit1]

Hahaha, you tell me? I never had an iphone or any apple product, never even held one xD
Of course I don't buy an overpriced product. I am more clever than that.
Good on ya to link unbox therapy here ;D I saw that video. Good review.
Hell, quite some phones (in 2015) outperform the iphones (7). and in some cases in certain ways even the iphone X but right now they brought up a bit of competition. A shot in their feet was that notch thingy but hey, apple fans don't care because they are apple fans, right?

[DiogoRibeiro]

Yeah, the fans are always going to stick with whatever Apple throws at them. To be fair, that's how every fandom works. :)

[Unit1]

Hahaha probably 😆
Buuut you know? What apple fans do is none of my business. It's just not for me to spend twice as much for the same hardware and approximately similar material quality. Besides many smartphones beat the iphones already.

[Jonny317]

Such as?

[ghostqueen]

Don't gotta tell me twice. Samsung did it first, better, and cheaper.

[Jonny317]

Yawn

[ghostqueen]

@Jonny317 You should go take a nap if you're so exhausted.

[JudgmentDay]

I rather save that kind of money towards a new and better laptop instead. The ONLY way I will ever be willing to spend money on Apple products is if they ever finally announced they had make the decision to be part of the gaming industry and either make a new specialized line of gaming Macs either laptops or desktops, don't matter.

Or that they decide to create a new dedicated game console system to CHALLENGE Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, etc. AND begin to support all that Virtual Reality stuff. Until that day becomes a reality, I have decided to save my money towards other consumer electronics instead.

[DiogoRibeiro]

Back in the day (you weren't even born yet), Apple did try to venture into the gaming console market. It was one of the biggest flops in the company's history.

Check it out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Bandai_Pippin

[0112358]

I’m likely getting one as soon as they are in stock.

My whole family is completely wedded to iOS. I would need a huge incentive to move to android and that incentive doesn’t exist. Some of them require my help using iOS. There’s no chance in hell im going to support all of them on android.

So then it becomes which iPhone. The X beats the 8 for me. I was apprehensive about faceid but playing around has resolved that. I’m indifferent to the notch. The overall screen to size and the camera put it above the 8s to me. The fragility is a concern but at that price I will either get insurance through carrier or AppleCare (which I’ve had very good experiences with).

Are there people who buy iPhones for status? I guess? Nobody i know cares. The cost difference between them and top Samsung is inconsequential. Acting like phones are status items seems very odd to me.

I’ve heard good things about oneplus 5T. Seems great value.

[DiogoRibeiro]

I completely understand the ecosystem problem. I miss iMessage and FaceTime. They're the best things in iOS and Apple's ecosystem, hands down.

But where I live most people switched to WhatsApp for messages anyway, so not a big deal there. I was the first of my family to go from an iPhone to Android and now we're split 50/50.

[0112358]

When I say family I mean three kids on iPods using iMessage and family sharing. Wife on iOS. Parents use iOS and nothing but iMessage. In laws use nothing but iOS and iMessage. Sister uses iMessage. Literally every parent in a carpool I’m in has an iPhone and uses group iMessage. The majority of them don’t know any other message app. There are a couple parent spouses on Android in the carpool They’re just excluded from conversations and their iOS spouse speaks on their behalf.

I have friends using kik (I’ve used whatsapp and found it less convenient but can use it) but the vast majority of people I actually deal with are somehow all iOS.

If it got to a point where iOS phones -sucked- compared to android I’d consider switching. But I’d pretty much need to be wanting to buy three android phones plus multiple android tables plus begging a half dozen people to learn to use another app just for me. Sooooo not likely soon.

[think_logic85]

Lets be honest here, most of you guys use smartphone for anything but its basic function, which is to call.

Everyone is busy texting, browsing websites, taking pictures, installing social apps etc.

Everyone wants the bigger and better version of it, people take pride in knowing they have the newest trend in the market, some take pride in by showing they can afford a pricey device, some who can't afford it find a replacement of it and say "look same functions, even better and low in price".

I have an iPhone 6 Plus, it runs perfectly fine, it has been 3 years since I bought it and apple is already out with iPhone 7, 8 and X. They continuously do updates to slow down your fine, so at one point you really do end up buying a new one.

Bottom line here is, the purchasing power is always in your hands, the industry can only lul you into the fantasy as long as you allow them to.

[Being_a_good_Indian]

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[Ephemera1]

I'm not sure why everyone hates on the notch. I'm a fan of it, if I'm honest. Though Apple's implementation is pretty mediocre. Personally I stay away from their devices, I deal with phones on the daily on their devices are always a step behind. Though I noticed you mentioned the OnePlus 5T as a mid-range device, but it's far from that. The OnePlus 5T is one of the best phones on the market right now, the only thing mid-range is the price.

[TheIceCreamQueen]

I got a phone from @Ephemera1
Can confirm. He knows his stuff.

[DiogoRibeiro]

A fan of the notch? Why?

[Ephemera1]

I'm a developer too, and I can see a shit ton of uses for it. Plus I just like the look of it.

[DiogoRibeiro]

What type of uses would you have for the notch? I'm genuinely curious.

[OatsnWhey]

I saw that youtube video and the guy makes some great points. As an engineer, I can confidently say that this phone is not worth the price. Apple is generally known to overprice their products in the tech world. They provide a very simplistic and aesthetic interface that appeals to the general public whilst android requires more of a learning curve that most people aren't willing to grasp. Apple is also amazing at marketing their stuff. Android is superior in almost every way and you're getting it at a cheaper price.

[BigRayFromNC]

Very good post for sure.

As a matter of fact I know 4 different people who ran out and purchased this iPhone X and from what they told me it cost them over $1000.00 for it.

Ever since they have had them they have had nothing but problems and issues with it and regret they ever purchased it.

Fuck Apple as I can think of better things to do with $1000.00 for sure!!!

[Unit1]

5 hours of sex with prostitutes is more appealing to me than getting an iPhone X.

[BigRayFromNC]

@Unit1 I have to agree with you on that as I would rather get loaded and laid 5 times rather than purchasing a crappy IPhone X.

[DiogoRibeiro]

I wouldn't pay for sex, but USD 1000 is a good start towards a nice vacation somewhere. Or an amazing dinner in a fancy restaurant. I'd rather blow my money on experiences than on things. ;)

[Cosytoasty]

Any smartphone is good enough for most users these days, nevermind the flagships from companies. We're well beyond the point that a phone's spec matters and where it's value as a piece of jewelry is starting to matter.

The biggest new thing on a phone (that you can feel) this product cycle has been Razer's 120hz screen. Or perhaps LG V30's stunning audio output.

[DiogoRibeiro]

Right. I own a Moto Z Play. Outstanding battery life, decent 1080p OLED screen, nearly stock Android, can't complain.

The camera is average, but gets pictures that are good enough for sharing and remembering nice moments.

[ryancg]

I would say don't buy Apple products at all, they have never been worth the hefty price tag. When you buy an Apple product, you're paying for the name more than anything. Of course, this is common sense for anyone who knows anything about computers and other related tech.

[DiogoRibeiro]

I was a Mac user for a long time. When I bought my last MacBook Pro, I paid USD 1300 for it.

That, to me, was a fair price for the product's value. It's built very well, OS X (well, now it's called macOS) is solid and more stable than Windows 10 and all in all, I was able to use it longer than I used any of the PC notebooks I have owned.

Now that it's priced at USD 1800, I wouldn't buy one again. I own a Razer Blade Stealth that, apart from the trackpad and Windows, is almost as good as the basic MacBook Pro and costs half the price.

[midnightjojo]

I don't know why anyone who pays rent or a mortgage would spend a thousand dollars on a phone. I would never spend that much on a phone that costs more then the rent I pay every month. I own an android and really don't want or use apple products at all.

If you want to waste that kind of money then it's your money. For me I have other things I'd rather spend my money on.

[chnapo]

Don´t buy X if you don´t have money. If you want the best of best, no matter the cost, buy it. But it will offer you just a little bit more than phones for 600-700USD. If you are fan of android, then you may and may not be impressed by any iphone, including X.

[Jonny317]

I would only really compare the iPhone X to the Note 8 (or Note 9 now). if you want a true comparison, I would compare the iPhone 8 to the s8 and Pixel 2, and the iPhone 8 Plus to the Pixel 2XL and the s8 Plus (even thought the screen has less bezels on the s8, etc.). Bezel-free look aside, the overall quality between teh s* and the iPhoen X is nowhere near similar. That being said, the Note 8 or 9 are comparable in porice to the iPhone X, so it's a fair comparison.
That being said, I am very happy personally with my iPhone 8 (big forehead and chin included) and plan to hold on to it for years to come. I prefer small phones and I believe this is teh smallest it will be for some time.

[Anonymous]

It's only been the sheep buying Apple products for years anyway. It they want to buy an inferior product because they believe it shows they have higher class or something then let them. All I see is an idiot who was easily fooled into buying an over priced shitty phone.

[sp33d]

I ordered a 5T, cheaper and way superior. Never liked iPhones, limited functionality and outrageous price. The build quality is top notch, but it's not enough.

[DiogoRibeiro]

I think the price wasn't always outrageous. And there was point in the not so distant past when iOS really was more stable and useful than Android. Not anymore.

[COCOCHANEL]

this is what i needed to know.
saw an article in a men's magazine the other day stating the same thing and i hope to switch to samsung asap. i care about the camera most.

[DiogoRibeiro]

Even though the iPhone X camera is an improvement compared to the iPhone 8, most reviewers are saying that Samsung and Pixel's cameras are still slightly ahead.

I do believe that if you care a lot about video, maybe the iPhone could be a better choice. Not sure.

[OpenWine]

if you want a vivid camera go for the Pixel 2. if you are a photograph get the LG V30

[Anonymous]

I'll buy it if I want to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8_NmCUXyiU

[DiogoRibeiro]

That's all right. I promise I won't judge. ;)

[errorgoodnameunfound]

Although I hate Apple, I must say VERY well played m8 XD This made my night!

[SarahsSummer]

I have the x and don’t know what you’re referring to by “notification shade”

[DiogoRibeiro]

It's the screen you get when you swipe down from the top to see the notifications. ;)

[SarahsSummer]

I get the same scream saver image in the same “shade” as when I don’t check the notifications.
Are you possibly referring to their True Tone, which can basically correct white point and illumination based on your environment lighting in order to render the right kinds of white under any light source. ?

[DiogoRibeiro]

I mean the notifications screen really. It's how it's labeled in Android usually:

www.xda-developers.com/.../

Sorry for the tech jargon. :/

[SarahsSummer]

I’ve been using Apple phones since they first came out and only find they get more user friendly and intuitive. I’m still not sure what your issues with the notification screen are. I swipe down and all my notifications show up in order from m current to earlier as you scroll down. That’s get deeper into any particular notification just tap on it. Fred m the lock screen notifications will just come up as notification and the name of the app/news service, etc. but when I look st it, the facial recognition unlocks and shows the notification in detail. From settings you can adjust how you get the notifications to your liking. It seems like your biggest issue is that it’s just different than an androids setup.

[SarahsSummer]

*From. Not Fred. Lol.

[RolandCuthbert]

I gotta buy it. I have too many clients that use it.

[DiogoRibeiro]

Yeah, some times we just can't avoid it. As someone in tech, it would be interesting to have one available for testing and occasional use. But I don't have that much cash to spare. :)

[Internetusername]

I have the iPhone X and I really don’t have many complaints with it. The notch I’m fine with since I’d rather have a screen that goes to the edge than having no screen on the top corners. My only like true complaint is that for a phone that costs that much it should have quick charge charger in the box.

[Cccgala]

I wouldn't consider purchasing the iPhone X because it doesn't have the essentials that I prefer on a smartphone— no headphone jack and no fingerprint scanner.