Review on Apple IPhone 8 Plus by Agata Sikora ᠌

Name: Apple IPhone 8 Plus
Item: Apple IPhone 8 Plus
Rating: 3

March 03, 2023

Quite good, but I expected more from it.

With the iPhone 4s, I have exclusively used Apple goods; the "Apple ecosystem" as a whole is incredibly useful to me, what with having multiple iOS and MacOS devices, being able to share music wirelessly via AirPlay, etc.
It's not about the money now (February 2022) since the price of the 8 Plus has dropped. Considering the aforementioned scenario, if you don't already own any Apple items, I would suggest researching Android phones with an IPS screen, a standard vibrating alarm, a universal 3.5-inch headphone port, and an easy-to-navigate menu.

Pros

The iPhone 8 Plus has a great screen for my needs, which include light phone use, IM, and a lot of reading on the go (IPS-matrix and 401 ppi resolution). With small fonts, especially italics, the typical figure eight already has a grainy appearance (resolution 326 ppi). As the new xs and xs Max used a PWM-enabled AMOLED screen, I rejected them right away (it starts to flicker at low brightness, which is critical for me - I read mostly in the evening in semi-darkness). Details can be found in the reviews on ixbt, so head there to read up. XR is also out of the question because, although having an IPS matrix, the screen resolution is lesser (326 ppi) compared to the 8 plus, and the screen is thinner, making it uncomfortable to read on. When compared to the iPhone 6 Plus (which was upgraded to iOS 10 and given a brake device, so it's nice that it didn't upgrade any further), the iPhone 8 Plus has a faster app launch time (iBooks, instant messengers). A tvOS profile from Apple has been installed on the 8 Plus, bringing the software version up to 11.3.1, which safeguards the device from future ates and ensures that the device's performance will be stable moving forward (after the artificial slowdown of phones, I no longer play ates with Apple). I believe that, for the best possible experience, iPhones should be kept on their original firmware at this time. I'm not interested in the new firmware's emojis or whatever else is there for no reason other than to increase speed. Googling "block iPhone ate, install tvOS profile" yields relevant results for our investigation. It has a battery life of a couple of days, and the camera is adequate for me, even though I use a 6 Plus. TouchID can be used quickly and easily regardless of how you hold your phone, making it superior to FaceID in speed and convenience. Superior build quality, sleek look (which some may find morally outmoded, but I buy a phone for myself and not to impress others with). I haven't had any problems or reboots, but that's to be expected with a smartphone these days.

Cons

The iPhone 8 Plus has a number of drawbacks that many competitors don't have, so I don't see the value in getting it if you don't already own other Apple ecosystem components (computers, speakers, watches, etc.). (1) The 3.5 mm headphone jack is missing, demonstrating that Apple's avarice knows no bounds. Two sets of headphones, one for the computer and one for the phone, have joined my table clutter. The second issue is that there is no regular vibrating alert. After the iPhone 6s line, Apple switched out the regular electric motor for a more unique Taptic Engine (an electromagnet with a moving winding, in simple terms). So, only when the phone is put vertically on the table's long side will it vibrate regularly. In the office, I regularly missed calls while the phone was on vibration mode and resting 20 cm from my hand since the vibration was so weak when it was horizontal on the table. Just try it out for yourself, and you'll see what I mean. When compared to the iPhone 5 and 6 plus, the pocket vibration is noticeably worse on this model. Also, the new vibration actuator is significantly larger and heavier (details are available on YouTube for the inquisitive) and the phone now weighs over 200 grams! The reasoning behind Apple's decision here was beyond me. The newest versions of the operating system are quite inconvenient. No longer can you disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth by navigating to the Settings > Connections > Settings > Advanced > Networking > Network Settings. You'll have to go into the configurations menu to accomplish this. This is far more easily accomplished on any low-end Android device. 4. Poor system optimization, bizarre as it may sound; minor jams (freezes) occur occasionally while scrolling through the settings menu and the notes. I agree that this is not terribly important, but it wasn't like this on the 4s at all; in fact, there are times when I wish I still had it. However, I had to donate it to the museum because otherwise it would be impossible to demonstrate that the first iPhones were superior. Amazon's app for the iPhone 8 Plus has a similar scrolling lag, however considering the slow native menus, it seems understandable.