Iphone 6 or 6-Plus?

linkinpark875 · 12-09-2014, 15:38

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I just can't decide so I'm getting both.

The 5.5 will be my day phone, work phone, productivity.
The 4.7 will be my social phone, weekend phone, leisure time.

I think it's either or for both people. I own an Ipod touch though as it's useful when my battery goes low.

I expect Apple to bring out a 4.7" Ipod touch so people might have more choice.

Erlang · 12-09-2014, 20:33

Well, having voted for a iPhone6 then after reviewing my options once tariffs announced I went out today and upgraded too an ...

iPhone 5S

Dan Sette · 12-09-2014, 20:43

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Originally Posted by DevonBloke

In fact, here is my new Crunchy Nut iPhone 6+ !!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bq5qefo96t...06%2B.jpg?dl=0
I think it will be fine. My hands aren't especially big.
Still going down to Plymouth to the Drake's Circus Apple store on the 19th to check them out first though.

I really don't think I'll get the 6+. But would like to see the design of all of them.

See you at Drake's Circus,

russellelly · 12-09-2014, 20:56

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Originally Posted by DevonBloke

In fact, here is my new Crunchy Nut iPhone 6+ !!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bq5qefo96t...06%2B.jpg?dl=0

Amazing.

Quote:

Well, having voted for a iPhone6 then after reviewing my options once tariffs announced I went out today and upgraded too an ...

iPhone 5S

I'm on a 4S now, I think if I were upgrading I'd be very tempted to do the same. However, I think I'll hold onto the 4S another year (I guess this'll likely be its last major iOS update). ~£500 is a lot to splash out, and I'm still relatively happy with my trusty 4S.

whoever,hey · 12-09-2014, 21:48

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Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

Anyone run with a 5 inch phone in a arm band? 5S for me is just right size wise for doing that, can't imagine what it would be like with a 6+..

Why would you run with a phone when you can wear an Apple Watch?

russellelly · 12-09-2014, 22:13

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Originally Posted by whoever,hey

Why would you run with a phone when you can wear an Apple Watch?

Not sure if that comment is sarcastic or not? The watch uses the phone's GPS, so if you want to track your workout you'll need to take the phone too.

alan1302 · 12-09-2014, 23:45

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Originally Posted by whoever,hey

Why would you run with a phone when you can wear an Apple Watch?

And the obvious answer would be not everyone can or wants to pay for both

neil402003 · 13-09-2014, 06:46

£539 for a non 1080p screen..Don't think I will be ditching my Nexus 5 for it.

linkinpark875 · 13-09-2014, 10:59

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Originally Posted by neil402003

£539 for a non 1080p screen..Don't think I will be ditching my Nexus 5 for it.

Nice try.

The 6 plus is 1080p anybody who is bothered about numbers would go for that. Experts say there would be very little different between them anyway.

No doubt we will be getting told this better screen business for years to come with curves glass and flexible displays.

Would much prefer if they worked on other areas of the phone and improve them.

nockie3 · 13-09-2014, 11:12

I currently have a Nexus 5 and have done since launch (ditched my iPhone 5 for it).
I cannot wait for my iPhone 6 to arrive next Friday.
The Nexus is good for the price, but is not for me. The camera is awful. I think the iPhone 5 gave a far superior experience in every way.

Roll on next Friday

welwynrose · 13-09-2014, 11:55

I'll probably get the 6 rather than the 6+ as the 6+ seems a little large for me

calico_pie · 13-09-2014, 12:00

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Originally Posted by neil402003

£539 for a non 1080p screen..Don't think I will be ditching my Nexus 5 for it.

If you happen to watch a lot of HD video on your phone, fair enough.

But other than that, and maybe some high end games, what actual advantage is there in a phone display being 1080p?

marlman · 13-09-2014, 12:01

I've decided on the 6 for this year I will try and get hands on a 6+ later to see if I like it or not.

If i like it I will go for the 6s + next year!

whoever,hey · 13-09-2014, 13:39

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Originally Posted by calico_pie

If you happen to watch a lot of HD video on your phone, fair enough.

But other than that, and maybe some high end games, what actual advantage is there in a phone display being 1080p?

Viewing photos?

The same reason Apple made a big deal of Retina?

jonmorris · 13-09-2014, 14:04

Photos and video is where the 2K screen on the G3 comes into its own. On images with a lot of fine detail, you CAN see more than on a 1080 display.

But for everything else, 530-odd PPI is madness and unnecessary. It doesn't really add any value to web browsing or using normal apps. LG's text sharpening also spoils things, but that's software and not a failing of the display itself.

4K on a home TV will work the same. For a lot of existing and upscaled content, you won't see any real difference but on newer content, and certainly things with text or high contrast, it's going to be amazing.

It would have been good for Apple to just use 1080 on both the iPhone 6 and 6 plus, and then also have the 'enhanced' apps in landscape mode for both. Easier for developers too.

Brian_Bourdon · 13-09-2014, 14:54

I believe the real reason behind the 6plus is the impact the bigger Android phones are
having on the iPad Mini rather than the iPhone itself.

Most people don't want to carry two devices for reading/watching and making calls etc and that's where the Android phones have been successful in finding that compromise.

If iPad apps run successfully on the bigger phone and Apple announce a 12' pro iPad for the business/creative sector (arguably a first step to combining Macbook/iPad in due course) then the writing is on the wall for the Mini. The 6+ is a way of maintaining the Mini users within iOS by offering a similar experience within the phone ecosystem.

Sirocco758 · 13-09-2014, 15:24

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Originally Posted by Erlang

Well, having voted for a iPhone6 then after reviewing my options once tariffs announced I went out today and upgraded too an ...

iPhone 5S

@Erlang WHY would you want an iPhone 5s??? Crikey I'm literally counting down the days until December until I can get rid of mine. HATE it so much now tbh.

Aren't you bothered about having an "Old" phone compared to the newer 6 and 6+? I sure am!!

Auntie Climax · 13-09-2014, 15:46

I printed off the template for the 6 Plus, and I've attached it to a piece of cardboard. I'm quite surprised to find that, despite it being much larger than my 5s, it doesn't in any way feel awkward. I'm actually quite liking how it feels in my hand. I hope I feel the same when I actually received the phone in about a months time.

calico_pie · 13-09-2014, 15:54

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Originally Posted by whoever,hey

Viewing photos?

The same reason Apple made a big deal of Retina?

I don't think its going to make a huge difference with photos.

Video, yes, because the native resolution of the content will be match the native resolution of the device.

But in terms of clarity of anything else, I'm not convinced there's going to be that much in it.

swordman · 13-09-2014, 16:13

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Originally Posted by Auntie Climax

I printed off the template for the 6 Plus, and I've attached it to a piece of cardboard. I'm quite surprised to find that, despite it being much larger than my 5s, it doesn't in any way feel awkward. I'm actually quite liking how it feels in my hand. I hope I feel the same when I actually received the phone in about a months time.

And it begins

Auntie Climax · 13-09-2014, 16:33

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Originally Posted by swordman

And it begins

What begins?

Shadowlands · 13-09-2014, 17:53

Got a 128gig gold 6 Plus from EE for £509 on a two year contract, unlimited calls and texts, 20gig data for £38 a month. I had the money for the handset, so why not? Don't quite know how long 20gig will last me, hopefully the month!

jonmorris · 13-09-2014, 18:29

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Originally Posted by Sirocco758

Aren't you bothered about having an "Old" phone compared to the newer 6 and 6+? I sure am!!

I wonder how many other people are upgrading just because they're scared that their peers will look down on them as poor or unsuccessful if they don't get an iPhone 6 on launch day?

Maybe having an old iPhone also means you're crap in bed? Damn, my last iPhone was the first 3G model!

linkinpark875 · 13-09-2014, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Sirocco758

@Erlang WHY would you want an iPhone 5s??? Crikey I'm literally counting down the days until December until I can get rid of mine. HATE it so much now tbh.

Aren't you bothered about having an "Old" phone compared to the newer 6 and 6+? I sure am!!

Lots of people buy last years phone once it's reduced. 5C will continue be popular too.

Prof-x · 13-09-2014, 20:34

May as well take a big leap from the 5s

6+ for me

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12-09-2014, 15:38	#51
linkinpark875 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24,424	Quote: Originally Posted by aurichie I just can't decide so I'm getting both. The 5.5 will be my day phone, work phone, productivity. The 4.7 will be my social phone, weekend phone, leisure time. I think it's either or for both people. I own an Ipod touch though as it's useful when my battery goes low. I expect Apple to bring out a 4.7" Ipod touch so people might have more choice.

12-09-2014, 20:33	#52
Erlang Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Was UK now EU Posts: 3,158	Well, having voted for a iPhone6 then after reviewing my options once tariffs announced I went out today and upgraded too an ... iPhone 5S

12-09-2014, 20:43	#53
Dan Sette Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall (at last!) Posts: 5,641	Quote: Originally Posted by DevonBloke In fact, here is my new Crunchy Nut iPhone 6+ !! https://www.dropbox.com/s/bq5qefo96t...06%2B.jpg?dl=0 I think it will be fine. My hands aren't especially big. Still going down to Plymouth to the Drake's Circus Apple store on the 19th to check them out first though. I really don't think I'll get the 6+. But would like to see the design of all of them. See you at Drake's Circus,

12-09-2014, 20:56	#54
russellelly Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,720	Quote: Originally Posted by DevonBloke In fact, here is my new Crunchy Nut iPhone 6+ !! https://www.dropbox.com/s/bq5qefo96t...06%2B.jpg?dl=0 Amazing. Quote: Well, having voted for a iPhone6 then after reviewing my options once tariffs announced I went out today and upgraded too an ... iPhone 5S I'm on a 4S now, I think if I were upgrading I'd be very tempted to do the same. However, I think I'll hold onto the 4S another year (I guess this'll likely be its last major iOS update). ~£500 is a lot to splash out, and I'm still relatively happy with my trusty 4S.

12-09-2014, 21:48	#55
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan Anyone run with a 5 inch phone in a arm band? 5S for me is just right size wise for doing that, can't imagine what it would be like with a 6+.. Why would you run with a phone when you can wear an Apple Watch?

12-09-2014, 22:13	#56
russellelly Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,720	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey Why would you run with a phone when you can wear an Apple Watch? Not sure if that comment is sarcastic or not? The watch uses the phone's GPS, so if you want to track your workout you'll need to take the phone too.

12-09-2014, 23:45	#57
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey Why would you run with a phone when you can wear an Apple Watch? And the obvious answer would be not everyone can or wants to pay for both

13-09-2014, 06:46	#58
neil402003 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 149	£539 for a non 1080p screen..Don't think I will be ditching my Nexus 5 for it.

13-09-2014, 10:59	#59
linkinpark875 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24,424	Quote: Originally Posted by neil402003 £539 for a non 1080p screen..Don't think I will be ditching my Nexus 5 for it. Nice try. The 6 plus is 1080p anybody who is bothered about numbers would go for that. Experts say there would be very little different between them anyway. No doubt we will be getting told this better screen business for years to come with curves glass and flexible displays. Would much prefer if they worked on other areas of the phone and improve them.

13-09-2014, 11:12	#60
nockie3 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,463	I currently have a Nexus 5 and have done since launch (ditched my iPhone 5 for it). I cannot wait for my iPhone 6 to arrive next Friday. The Nexus is good for the price, but is not for me. The camera is awful. I think the iPhone 5 gave a far superior experience in every way. Roll on next Friday

13-09-2014, 11:55	#61
welwynrose Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 29,549	I'll probably get the 6 rather than the 6+ as the 6+ seems a little large for me

13-09-2014, 12:00	#62
calico_pie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9,428	Quote: Originally Posted by neil402003 £539 for a non 1080p screen..Don't think I will be ditching my Nexus 5 for it. If you happen to watch a lot of HD video on your phone, fair enough. But other than that, and maybe some high end games, what actual advantage is there in a phone display being 1080p?

13-09-2014, 12:01	#63
marlman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newport S Wales Posts: 598	I've decided on the 6 for this year I will try and get hands on a 6+ later to see if I like it or not. If i like it I will go for the 6s + next year!

13-09-2014, 13:39	#64
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by calico_pie If you happen to watch a lot of HD video on your phone, fair enough. But other than that, and maybe some high end games, what actual advantage is there in a phone display being 1080p? Viewing photos? The same reason Apple made a big deal of Retina?

13-09-2014, 14:04	#65
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Photos and video is where the 2K screen on the G3 comes into its own. On images with a lot of fine detail, you CAN see more than on a 1080 display. But for everything else, 530-odd PPI is madness and unnecessary. It doesn't really add any value to web browsing or using normal apps. LG's text sharpening also spoils things, but that's software and not a failing of the display itself. 4K on a home TV will work the same. For a lot of existing and upscaled content, you won't see any real difference but on newer content, and certainly things with text or high contrast, it's going to be amazing. It would have been good for Apple to just use 1080 on both the iPhone 6 and 6 plus, and then also have the 'enhanced' apps in landscape mode for both. Easier for developers too.

13-09-2014, 14:54	#66
Brian_Bourdon Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The American West Coast Posts: 315	I believe the real reason behind the 6plus is the impact the bigger Android phones are having on the iPad Mini rather than the iPhone itself. Most people don't want to carry two devices for reading/watching and making calls etc and that's where the Android phones have been successful in finding that compromise. If iPad apps run successfully on the bigger phone and Apple announce a 12' pro iPad for the business/creative sector (arguably a first step to combining Macbook/iPad in due course) then the writing is on the wall for the Mini. The 6+ is a way of maintaining the Mini users within iOS by offering a similar experience within the phone ecosystem.

13-09-2014, 15:24	#67
Sirocco758 Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 494	Quote: Originally Posted by Erlang Well, having voted for a iPhone6 then after reviewing my options once tariffs announced I went out today and upgraded too an ... iPhone 5S @Erlang WHY would you want an iPhone 5s??? Crikey I'm literally counting down the days until December until I can get rid of mine. HATE it so much now tbh. Aren't you bothered about having an "Old" phone compared to the newer 6 and 6+? I sure am!!

13-09-2014, 15:46	#68
Auntie Climax Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 873	I printed off the template for the 6 Plus, and I've attached it to a piece of cardboard. I'm quite surprised to find that, despite it being much larger than my 5s, it doesn't in any way feel awkward. I'm actually quite liking how it feels in my hand. I hope I feel the same when I actually received the phone in about a months time.

13-09-2014, 15:54	#69
calico_pie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9,428	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey Viewing photos? The same reason Apple made a big deal of Retina? I don't think its going to make a huge difference with photos. Video, yes, because the native resolution of the content will be match the native resolution of the device. But in terms of clarity of anything else, I'm not convinced there's going to be that much in it.

13-09-2014, 16:13	#70
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Quote: Originally Posted by Auntie Climax I printed off the template for the 6 Plus, and I've attached it to a piece of cardboard. I'm quite surprised to find that, despite it being much larger than my 5s, it doesn't in any way feel awkward. I'm actually quite liking how it feels in my hand. I hope I feel the same when I actually received the phone in about a months time. And it begins

13-09-2014, 16:33	#71
Auntie Climax Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 873	Quote: Originally Posted by swordman And it begins What begins?

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13-09-2014, 17:53	#72
Shadowlands Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The England Posts: 1,322	Got a 128gig gold 6 Plus from EE for £509 on a two year contract, unlimited calls and texts, 20gig data for £38 a month. I had the money for the handset, so why not? Don't quite know how long 20gig will last me, hopefully the month!

13-09-2014, 18:29	#73
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Quote: Originally Posted by Sirocco758 Aren't you bothered about having an "Old" phone compared to the newer 6 and 6+? I sure am!! I wonder how many other people are upgrading just because they're scared that their peers will look down on them as poor or unsuccessful if they don't get an iPhone 6 on launch day? Maybe having an old iPhone also means you're crap in bed? Damn, my last iPhone was the first 3G model!

13-09-2014, 19:15	#74
linkinpark875 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24,424	Quote: Originally Posted by Sirocco758 @Erlang WHY would you want an iPhone 5s??? Crikey I'm literally counting down the days until December until I can get rid of mine. HATE it so much now tbh. Aren't you bothered about having an "Old" phone compared to the newer 6 and 6+? I sure am!! Lots of people buy last years phone once it's reduced. 5C will continue be popular too.

13-09-2014, 20:34	#75
Prof-x Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 261	May as well take a big leap from the 5s 6+ for me