Dear Forumer,
I would like to buy a flagship phone.
Help me choose either one.
Money is not a problem.
I prefer quality and long lasting phone.

I have the same dilemma as well. Note 8 looks absolutely gorgeous and it also has expandable storage. The iPhone X has an ugly notch but amazing speakers compared to the Note 8's mono speaker.

Galaxy Note 8 Pros:

- Simply gorgeous design
- Expendable Storage
- Beautiful screen
- S-pen (if you're even into it)
- Fast charging feature will be included out of the box just as all flagship Android phones.
- Touch ID still in place
- Great camera
- Good battery life
- Headphone jack
- Wireless Charging

Apple's iPhone X Pros:

- A Super AMOLED display at last
- The A11 Bionic chip rivals even that of a MacBook (basic).
- iOS is the definition of simplicity at it's finest
- Great dual speakers
- Face ID
- Animoji
- Fast charging
- Great camera
- Wireless Charging
- Constant software updates

Galaxy Note 8 cons:

- Crap mono speaker (quite a big deal for me)
- Non stock Android phones are infamous for bloatwares. You have to know how to turn them off manually or your phone will gradually slow down.
- Price. The note 8 isn't even 5% increase in performance in comparison to it's sisters the S8 and S8+. It's only a tiny bit larger than the S8+. You're basically paying 800 dollars more for an S-Pen and it's features.
- Crappy touch ID design and placement.

Apple's iPhone X cons:

- Disgusting looking notch. For a premium price phone, that's quite unacceptable in my opinion.
- iOS customization. iOS is clean and bloatware free but you're limited in customization as a trade off.
- Fast charging feature is not available out of the box. You have to buy their adapter separately or use your MacBook's if you already have one.
- Price. You're gonna fork out at least RM5000 for this device. That's not including the accessories that you will want to have like charger and phone protection.
- Lightning cable. Apple being Apple. Still too stubborn to switch the more mainstream and powerful cable (USB Type C) so they can milk out more sales from adapters.
- Face ID is still quite a young technology so it can be quite iffy. It failed to function during launch day which is pretty embarrassing for Apple.
- No headphone jack


TL;DR

My heart tells me I should get the Note 8 because it looks stunning AF but I'm not too sure if I want to pay 800 dollars more when S8+ is 90% of the same thing with crap speaker. My head tells me I should get the iPhone X because it's an iPhone. Everyone knows an iPhone has a good resale value, not to mention it's A11 Bionic chip is freaking 2 generations ahead of the most powerful Android processors of today.

My advice to you is.... if money truly isn't an issue to you and you want longevity, get the iPhone X. To this day Apple still provides iOS support for the iPhone 4S. Don't like iOS or frustrated with Face ID? Sell the X and get the Note 8, or go for the Pixel XL 2 for pure Android experience.

Just my two cents.

This post has been edited by Reverence: Oct 8 2017, 06:22 AM

Huawei Mate 10/Pro or Mi Mix 2 128/256GB already good for me.

Even I got that much of money to buy them.
I won't buy any of them.

Pretty sure TS is looking for help to choose a flagship phone.
There is nothing wrong wanting to purchase the best of the Galaxy series or iPhone.

I apologize in advance for saying this, but if you wish to discourage TS from purchasing one of these phones, at least offer an alternative or two. Otherwise it just sounds bitter. :/

A vote to Galaxy Note 8 here.

note 8 feature much reliable than iphone X
why?

1. pen
2. multi screen
3. unlock finger print (no need use power button to unlock your device) = you no longer need to use button for device
4. battery
5. screen reso

It's all about Android or iOS. Which ecosystem do you prefer more? If you pick Android, Note 8 is probably the best Android phone now. If iOS, then it's iPhone X.

Apple = Pavilion
Android = Pasar Malam
The ball is with you.

since money is not a problem just get both...so you can use iphone monday wednesday and friday and note 8 on tuesday thursday saturday..sunday use both...

get android is u r richfaq and get iphone if u r cheapskate which worry about resell value..richfaq care no value....just like car..luxury= no resell value, wan resell value get toyota or honda instead..haha

This post has been edited by tbsalan: Oct 11 2017, 02:33 PM

There are idiots here who are justifying IPX because of second hand value?

If you are so hard up on resale value why are you even considering IPX? Or even Apple by any standard? All manufacturers are rolling out new phones every year, by next year your phone will be the old gen. The stupid notch might be gone next year, but your Apple will raise the price to RM7k just for fun. What resale value are you talking about?

HI if want to buy 3 units of Samsung Note 8. Where can get best price and offer?

haha...well said

iPhone better RV and less lag

Android will lag after sometime

money not a problem then just get both la.

The iPhone X is as flagship as it gets. Just read about this new Apple phone on The Star today and at RM5,899 for the high-spec model, I presume it is currently the most expensive phone in Malaysia? Not too sure what is so special about the phone to cost close to RM6k. I thought flagship phones costing RM3k+ is already quite premium but this new iPhone X surely takes the cake at almost double the price.

http://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2...ey-arent-cheap/

Have u heard, The (S)Pen is mightier than the sword?

go for N 8. you wont regret it

Just depends on your needs. Note8 come with Spen which is very useful for your daily task.

I prefer quality and long lasting phone.

There you have it. IphoneX.

^ agreed. i had iphone 5 and 6 both 2-3 years still function well