Cannot compare bro... The apple ecosystem is far ahead of Android

Surprised to read about your problems with Pixel 2, since it had rave reviews. Anyways, it is the one phone I will never try as long as Google doesn't make it official here.

I'd probably go for a heavily discounted iPhone X now if I were you, but if you can wait, then why not wait and check out the Xs and Xr when it launches here.

In my previous comment, I included "any" phone that utilize these 2 main components, will pay a premium price. Even Iphone X is using Toshiba 64gb storage and they are expansive. You cannot imply iphone cheap hardware justifies the price. Iphone X example costs $370 and the OLED screen alone is 1/3 of the price $110.

So as a company who will support you for the next 5 years in OS update, buttery smooth in the end user experience, a must-optimized software development, a top notch CPU which beats others SD and exynos in better margin. Apple for sure will sell them in premium.
I wont bother buying an Iphone since I always sell them back after year a and get at minimum 70%-80% of the purchased value.

I purchased top flagship android phone (which currently Note 9) every single year and I changed my iphone every year.

IOS Update

Iphone 5S (9/2013) will get the IOS 12, while S7 Edge (6/2016) might not be getting android Pie

CPU

A11 beats SD 845 in every corner...imagine how A12 can do.

Touch

You will have 120hz touch input which the note 9 wont have

IOS smoothness

this is a bit subjective, but person who use both phone can experiences the differences

If you consider best for bucks, than iphone will be out this league, they are not meant for it.
If you consider long term use with years of support, then Iphone ftw.

Which means we should be getting it here very soon

I'm one of those waiting for the cheaper XR models.

Yup, the plan is to upgrade to the next iPhone flagship next year when I sign a new contract with maxis. Besides, I wanna test the phone's endurance - Apple claims it lasts 1.5 hours more than the 8 Plus, which should be very impressive!

Lol yesterday just bought my screen protector n spigen case..

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i guess those who wait for XR, better dont get during pre-order... wait for hands on demo unit.. and see with your own eyes.. are you ok with the low res...
probably yes... because 8plus was full HD screen, surely consume more battery...

Officially 4,299 for 64GB, 4,999 for 256GB now. Problem is also how long the stocks will be available before eventually selling out

Yeah, the higher the price of the phone, the more it depreciates in value. Also same for cars

I will wait until it stable otherwise got issue later lulz

Lesson learnt

The resolution is like 6, 6s, 7 or 8 326ppi. If one can accept that resolution, bigger screen with that price will be value for money, not to mention FaceID is huge different user experience. Please don't go and look at ppl's OLED iPhone screen then XR user will be ok.

XR going to be a hit as the price is merely US$50 more than 8 plus, it is a huge upgrade from 8 and not upgrade from 8 plus since the single camera, 326ppi mimic 4.7" iPhone rather than 5.5" 401ppi resolution and dual camera since 7+

Guys, a bit confused about the dual SIM feature.
They said that china getting a special edition with dual SIM tray. So what about the rest of the world?

Just one sim tray slot and the 2nd line needs to use esim?

Ever since I use FaceID I start hate touchID on my iPad Pro, felt so slow when the touch ID take sometime to detect my finger and it has to be clean and not wet. Base on your claim sound like X or XS suit your size.

But I am excited on XS Max as X width is smaller than plus size making bad for watching video or navigation. 6.5" is massive for screen viewing but the down side is weight, not one hand friendly and of course price.

Not too sure can or not 😒😒

Then maybe buy a HK set? Lots of people claim got no issues claiming warranty here, although I personally wouldn't risk it.
Same here, although moving to an Xr from your current X is also considered a downgrade

Shouldn't be too difficult,  I'm sure T&L will have it sooner rather than later... just keep your fingers crossed for Qoo10's RM400 vouchers

Scratch resistant glass 🤔🤔

How huh my new bought screen protector still pending ship out now 😭😭😭😭😭😭

it was only a  thought

The Guardian, not given early access to the new phones, will review them when they arrive in the post with normal punters’ pre-orders. But for now, this is what a privileged few thought of the to most expensive iPhones for 2018.

It is not defending the product or being protective of the iphone. But bringing up the some few hours of review and publish articles is just a preview thoughts . Not even a full review by the expertise and not even a real life review for few days. They are basically a mere review.