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#233333 11-Apr-2018 16:58

Hi all

I'm currently running an iPhone 7 which I love. I'm starting a new job in a few weeks and have the option of an 8 or an 8 plus. Seeing as I'm not actually paying the money for the phone, I was thinking I might try the 8 plus but I'm a little cautious about it's size.

What are your experiences with the plus size phones? Any buyers remorse? Do you drop it more than you would a smaller phone? How is it in your pocket? I generally don't run with my phone so that's not an issue for me.

Whatever I get, it will be the sole phone I run and I'll be doing something with my 7 (probably selling it, but one of my kids may inherit it).

Thanks for your thoughts.

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#1994375 11-Apr-2018 17:09

I always found the Plus a little too big for my pockets, depending on how tight your pants/jeans are. For that reason, I'd end up holding the phone like a purse instead of putting it in my pocket, which was annoying sometimes.

Sitting with it in my pocket was especially annoying as it would either try to escape or dig into my leg/thigh.

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#1994377 11-Apr-2018 17:16

I didn't like the plus either - won't fit in pocket, too big and clumsy, kept dropping it.

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#1994390 11-Apr-2018 18:04

I'm the opposite. I went big and I could never go back. I just prefer the larger size and more screen space.

It's a tough one to answer because everyone's experiences and opinions will be different.

Can you go into a shop somewhere and play with a Plus for a bit and see what you think? Or would you have the option of choosing the Plus once you start then switching to the smaller version if you don't like it?

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#1994399 11-Apr-2018 18:30

I recently upgraded my 11yo daughter from a 6s to a 8+ and she has had no issue dealing with the bigger size...

If you like the idea of a larger screen trust me you will make it work and never look back or regret

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#1994405 11-Apr-2018 19:09

Personally I'd wait till the the end of this year if you can because the move from 7 to 8 or X is a modest upgrade where as at least with the next version it'll be more sizeable step forward particularly if the rumours regarding the next version will be the move to the iPhone X design becoming the mainstream iPhone device.

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#1994412 11-Apr-2018 19:52

I bought a 6S+ two and a half years ago and have since upgraded to an 8+.

Initially I thought that fitting it in a pocket would be problematic, but I've found that it's actually fine. The smaller iPhones now took tiny to me in comparison to the plus versions, so I would never go back.

My advice would be to look at the physical dimensions on Apple's spec sheet, find an object of similar volume, and see if it fits your pockets comfortably. Keep in mind that iPhones are quite heavy relative to their volume - you don't want your pants falling down!

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#1994415 11-Apr-2018 20:07

I went from a 6S to a 7+ last year and absolutely love the bigger screen estate. So much so that it’s essentially my ‘core’ device for 90% of what I do, and I’ve also given up reading paper books entirely. Between Kindle app and Libby, I read at least 15-30 books a month and love having my whole library in my pocket all the time.

The smaller 6S just made for constant page flicks and screen adjustments to be able to read comfortably, and even websites are just so much more accessible.

I highly recommend the Plus sized phones myself 😉

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#1994738 12-Apr-2018 11:44

Thanks all. I just put an order in for the plus. I'm still not entirely convinced. While I do like the screen, it's a little unbalanced when holding it in one hand. I've one of the standard Apple cases on my 7 which i find quite grippy so I'll get one of those for the 8+. It seems to fit well in my jeans pockets. I haven't tried it with my suit so hopefully it fits fine there. Hopefully this is a good choice.

If it was entirely up to me, I would have kept my 7 and got a new phone (through work) when the new ones come out but a free phone is a free phone :).

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#1994777 12-Apr-2018 12:29

I went from a 6 to 6sPlus (work phone) and yes found the extra screen space the best thing.

Used both phones with a wallet style case and the Plus fits notes in fully without having to scrunch them up (yep, still carry cash)

Fits in my back or front pocket reasonably okay, but as its a large phone with a big case it is sometimes heavy. Have ditched most of my cards now that most shops will scan from the iPhone (using Stocard app for this).

When out walking I just hold the phone and no longer notice it.

Reachability (double tap the home button) works okay, but dont really use it these days as have just placed my commonly used apps at the bottom of the screen. Have also gotten used to two hands with the phone so dont really notice it.

Hoping to upgrade to the 8Plus or X later this year, depending on what work allows.

Have fun:-)

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#1994853 12-Apr-2018 13:37

Benjip:

I always found the Plus a little too big for my pockets, depending on how tight your pants/jeans are. For that reason, I'd end up holding the phone like a purse instead of putting it in my pocket, which was annoying sometimes.

Sitting with it in my pocket was especially annoying as it would either try to escape or dig into my leg/thigh.

Reminds me of one of my favourite "yo momma so fat..." jokes. I hope nobody is offended: "Yo momma so fat, when she sat on her iPhone she turned it into an iPad" !!!

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#1994856 12-Apr-2018 13:49

Wade:

I recently upgraded my 11yo daughter from a 6s to a 8+ and she has had no issue dealing with the bigger size...

If you like the idea of a larger screen trust me you will make it work and never look back or regret

My 13yo daughter now wants to leave us and be adopted by you! Poor petal having to make do with a crappy Nokia windows8 phone!

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#1994865 12-Apr-2018 13:58

kryptonjohn:

Wade:

I recently upgraded my 11yo daughter from a 6s to a 8+ and she has had no issue dealing with the bigger size...

If you like the idea of a larger screen trust me you will make it work and never look back or regret

My 13yo daughter now wants to leave us and be adopted by you! Poor petal having to make do with a crappy Nokia windows8 phone!

At my current job, one of my colleagues was given a 4s as his work phone. I used to mock him with the fact that my kids (4 and 7) have my wife and I's old 5s's. He didn't like it very much

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#1994867 12-Apr-2018 13:59

Jeez, what did he get for a car, a Trabant? LOL.

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#1994910 12-Apr-2018 14:50

I prefer the smaller size of the X but it still has the big screen.

I had an iPhone 7 Plus before and did find it a pain sometimes.

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#1994991 12-Apr-2018 17:00

I like the smaller iphone SE size myself, and apparently there could be a new one coming out soon. I suspect it could be more iphone X like. I don't like a large phones in my pocket, and I like being able to use it one handed, without getting OOS stretching the thumb across the screen.

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