The nerfs are not in areas that outweigh my dislike of the Plus size.
Id really need to hold it to determine if Id want the larger size. I dont care enough about edge to edge, the camera, face id, or the front-facing camera stuff to take the plunge on it this year. Next year, Ill go X or X-2. Im on the IUP, so I can wait. Its a great-looking phone, but, Ill be fine with the 8 while everyones beta testing face id, the new swipe gestures and the notch. I only care about the faster processor and in that area its the same as the 8.
Fair enough. I'm still rocking my iPhone 5. Woo! I might try hold out for another year for the same reasons of just waiting out the first gen tech of the X.