Edited/Re-Posted First Impression Review
The new iPhone 6 is beautiful - reminiscent of the original iPhone with its curves. The screen is beautiful. The colors pop out I now understand why Samsung users have been mocking Apple iPhone users.
First impression after using the phone, honestly, I don't like the size. I went with the iPhone 6 instead of the 6 Plus because I knew I didn't want this huge brick. I wanted something smaller, light and will easily fit my shirt or lab coat pocket. I was hoping the iPhone 6 would fit my hands just fine.
I'm 5'10", size 10.5 shoes with medium sized hands and this size phone feels a bit large. With one hand, I can easily turn on the phone, put in my password and generally have ok control over the device but I can't reach all four corners of the screen comfortably. I'm right handed, and with my right thumb, I am unable to reach the distant left corner. The case I purchased adds a bit more width to the phone. Without the case on, I can reach the distant left corner, but not comfortably. The size of the iPhone 5 is perfect for me. People with bigger hands will like the size of the 6. I don't know if anyone can comfortably use the 6 Plus with one hand. Maybe Yao Ming can.
The power button is perfect where it is. Its easily accessible with the thumb. If it had been on the upper top right corner as in previous generations, it would have been difficult for me to power the device down with one hand. Likewise, the location of the volume buttons and vibration switch are perfect.
I'm not really into screen real estate size as I don't do a lot on my phone except use it as a phone, organizer, a few medical applications, music, audiobooks, browsing the web, bimmerpost app and take some pictures/videos of the kids. For more serious pictures, I use my DSLR.
Having the better camera is useful so that feature is a plus. I'm sure it will take better videos than my DSLR.
I love having 128gb. I just put on my phone all the playlists I want with plenty of room to spare. I'll have all the music I want during my work outs. The larger size will make it much more difficult to use this thing at the gym. When I work out, I just put my phone in my pocket. Having this bigger phone in my pocket won't be as comfortable. Even if I get some type of case to clip it onto my shorts, this thing is too big.
For me, a phone the same size as the 5s with a faster processor, improved camera, new rounded case design would've been perfect. I was able to comfortably hold it in my hand and reach all parts of the screen with my thumb. If I'm too uncomfortable with this thing during daily use, I'll discourage my wife from getting the 6 Plus, give this to my wife and I'll go buy the 5s. The wife takes care of the kids so the improved camera will be more useful for her.
