iPhone X vs 8 Plus - Real world differences after 1 week By AppleInsider

I've been using my phone 10 since it launched about a week ago and in this video I'm, going to compare it to my iPhone 8 plus. This isn't a full comparison, and I'm not going to go over every new detail for that click. The card above to check out our full review, video or use the link in the description to read our super detailed written review. I want to get away from the spec sheets and benchmarks and just talk about the user experience. Was it worth switching over? What really surprised me and what have been disappointed with one of the biggest changes is obviously the display and I have to admit. I was a bit disappointed at first I'm, not talking about the brightness colors or contrast which are all fantastic.

My disappointments came from the size, even though the iPhone 10 is rated at five point. Eight inches compared to 5.5 inches on knife, 1/8, plus the actual surface area of the display, is slightly smaller and that's if you're, using the full display. The difference is definitely noticeable after use the 10 for a bit if you're in an app that hasn't been updated or watching a video without the annoying notch. Getting in the way, you'll be viewing a four point. Nine six inch display so very close to the regular iPhone, eight four point, seven inches, which explains why the display feels so small.

This may not be a big deal to everyone, but I love, large, high-quality displays, in fact, I didn't even buy an iPhone until the iPhone 6 plus was released since the screens were, in my opinion, too small. After a week abuse a few more apps have been updated to make use of the full display, and I've gotten more used to the phone itself. So, honestly, now I don't really mind it. Yes, I do miss the larger display at times, but after using the iPhone, 8 plus again I realize that it much rather have the narrower display for day-to-day use. That fits so well in the hand, especially if Apple does a few software tweaks for video.

With that said, let's move to the notch honestly I'm, not a fan, but I have to deal with it as both a content creator and one who watches a ton of videos I have to say that the notch does not disappear. For me. What's even worse is a full screen. Crop Apple and Google only give us one option view a smaller screen which is in the end of the world, or go full screen and deal with the ugly cut out and cutting off heads the director of filmmaker or content creator who made the video watching likely framed that video in a specific way and with the crop you're losing a part of that. This is an easy software fix I love to be able to adjust the zoom when going from full screen to avoid that notch, but get a larger display or at least be able to adjust the video vertically.

For those that view a lot of sixteens by nine content, the iPhone eight plus, is still the king, with a noticeably larger display and no cutouts to deal with all of that. Out of the way touch, ID is dead, yes face it, he has limitations at times it's slower than touch ID and I have had to enter my password manually more often than the before, but it's well worth it most of the time. It's quick enough that I don't even notice it and being able to log into secure apps automatically and use the Safari autofill without having to move my hands or even think about it is glorious. We have a video on that which you can check out by clicking the card above after a week. There's no way I'd want to go back to using touch ID.

The convenience is too great and the few limitations it has will be improved over time. The sensor array also provides for incredible facial tracking for things like an emoji, which I've only used a few times and selfie portrait mode. The latter hasn't been optimized yet and is experiencing similar issues like too much blur and messy edges that we got when the rear facing portrait mode launched, so I'm, avoiding it for now. Now, let's talk about the other big change we have because of the removal of touch ID. The gestures swiping up has become the new normal, but isn't really any better than using the home button.

On the other hand, I really like the quick, app switcher at the bottom of the screen. As someone who multitasks, often this has been amazing, and I still get a bit excited every time. I swipe the wraps. With that sad, the regular app switcher has taken a big step backwards. Not only does it take longer to open, and it sometimes requires a few tries.

If you do too quick, you don't have to hold down the app until a minus icon shows up to close it once again. If you don't hold down long enough and swipe up you'll have to redo the process. Some say that Apple wants to stop people from habitually closing apps, but there are certain apps like navigation, music or YouTube. Where is much faster to double tap the home button and swipe up to close then go into the app stop. What it's doing and then have it annoyingly auto resumed when you get into a car or connect to a Bluetooth device.

Apple I could deal with the drag up and hold to go into the app switcher, but at least let us quickly swipe up to close the app. My other complaint is a control center. Unlike the iPhone 8, where you swipe up from the bottom to access. Now you have to swipe down from the top right, which is much less comfortable. Swiping up from the bottom right would be easier, or at least let us swipe down along the right side of the display.

I understand that Apple doesn't want to confuse you since swiping up is the new home button, but we now have three swipes down commands from the top middle or left. We get notifications on the right hand, side we get control center and anywhere below that for Siri search. Yes, you can enable a reach ability for yet another swipe down gesture, but that makes it a two-step process to get into control center. Overall, the iPhone eights familiar commands are more efficient and the best new gesture. The quick app switching can be easily added to older iPhones.

The last notable change I want to touch on is the telephoto camera. It's slightly faster and now features optical image. Stabilization and the difference is huge for handheld videos. We now have much smoother footage in for photos. The iPhone can now use slower, shutter speeds, resulting in a lot less noise and the ability to use portrait mode and darker environments.

Those are really the biggest changes that I noticed. Yes, the only display has amazing contrast and is brighter, but I have one A+ has arguably the best LCD in the phone, so the difference isn't huge. The speakers are now more balanced, but the eights are also one of the best in the market. Most of the internals are also identical, so the performance is on par both being excellent. Battery life is similar in both feature wireless charging, so as a worth, switching to the iPhone 10 for me, yeah, but I'm, a techie and also a bit addicted to having the latest and greatest the display and the notch is a downgrade for video.

But the dual stabilization is a big upgrade and that matters since I take a lot of portrait mode photos and video. And lastly, after getting used to the smaller size, the 8 plus feels unwieldy, if you're contemplating upgrading to the iPhone 10 but are okay with the size of your phone and watch. A lot of video I'd say: stick it out. Another year sure face ID is awesome, but if you can wait, we should see some good improvements and tweaks with the second-generation versions of everything that is new this year. If you enjoy this video like it and hit that subscribe, button also check out a price guide, which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals and Apple products updated daily, be sure to follow us on social media, and we'll see you in the next video.

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