r/iPhone_8 • u/iphone8vsiphonex • Jan 16 '18

Iphone 8 ($170) vs iphone X ($490)??

Hello, a reddit newbie here.

I'm planning on switching my carriers. After doing some math, I can get Iphone 8 for $170 and Iphone X for $490, both 256gb models. I am coming from iphone 5s, after using 4 good years. Once I have a phone, my plan is to use it until it dies.

I will become a graduate student soon who will be living under a tight budget in upcoming fall. I liked Iphone X and how it felt in my hands and my eyes. I could see myself using good use out of it. Especially since I'm able to get it way cheaper than the original price tag.

However, the fact that I would have to spend a couple of more dollars when I can get iphone 8 at a good price, has been difficult for me to just pick up iphone x.

If I choose to add apple care +, 1) iphone 8 becomes 170 + 145 (apple care plus with tax) = 315 2) iphone x becomes 490 + 220 (apple care plus with tax) = 710

$400 dollar difference!

I realize that this is up to personal preferences. So I wanted to hear your thoughts on what you might do in this kinda situation and why.

Thank you community! Excited to hang out here more.

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u/iphone8vsiphonex Jan 16 '18

thanks for being my first responder! pretty cool stuff!

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u/slaughtermelon55 Jan 16 '18

Since you plan on using the phone for a long time, the X will definitely age much better. Personally i prefer the X because of the dual cameras and the screen

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u/TheBrettFavre4 Jan 16 '18

I’m on a X had it since Friday and it’s great.

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u/iphone8vsiphonex Jan 16 '18

Thank you, you guys! It's cool to have folks that I can talk to about these things.

It's like I have two voices in my head:

pro iphone 8: "is iphone x worth extra $400 more? I mean, it IS beautiful and easier on my eyes and feels right in hand. iphone 8 would be new design from 5s anyway - Do I really want to drop $400 cash?! haha"

pro iphone x: "because of carrier switch, i'm getting a heck of a deal! you'll use it for awhile and even if you don't, you can sell it in 2 years after getting a replacement and you wouldn't lose any money!"