I agree, if you have to have the latest then get it. But if you're on 2 year contract it is probably better to wait and check out next year's
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6S Plus worth upgrading from a 6 Plus
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The speed difference is huge. Bouncing between devices during setup confirmed just how slow the 6+ was.
It's hilarious how people swear blind that the 5S is faster than the i5 despite impossible to see improvements and yet people claim the 6S Plus to be an incremental and relatively pointless upgrade on the 6+. It strikes me that those who think the 6+ is fine and has zero issues are probably going to consider the 6S+ to be an unworthy upgrade. If your 6+ is fine for your needs then of course there is no need to upgrade. If you hate your 6+ due to performance problems then absolutely the 6S+ fixes these.
It is worth the upgrade. If you can afford it. I loved my 6+. I did not have those problems that some are talking about. My 6+ was not slow or lagging. I enjoy the new features. Like 3D Touch and Live Photos. I got my iPhone at 2:00pm Friday. Drove 2 hours to a wedding. I didn't have much time to play with it. When I got there and started taking pictures. Zooming in for closer video and pics I noticed the difference. The Live Photos feature maybe a gimmick to some but I love it. My wife , mother, and others were impressed by the software/hardware. I forgot my DSL at home because I was in a rush. The iPhone 6s+ handle the job well. I'm thinking about upgrading my wife's 6 because she likes my 6s+ so much.
Since I installed 9.1 beta 2 on my 6+, that effectively quelled my urge to buy a 6+s. Safari has been so good, compared to iOS 8. No Safari crashes on iOS 9, compared to 8's daily crashes.
I may change my mind, but at this point there's no compelling reason to upgrade based on my daily needs.
What add blocker did you install ?
Upgrading for the speed will not be a great idea. It's faster but not like going from a 4s to 6. The best reason to upgrade is for the camera and 3D Touch functions or gestures. That's what is actually quicker. When you get use to it.
Purify is the ad blocker, first one that came up when I searched the app store (it's 99 cents.) Heard them talking about them on Macbreak Weekly and how Safari flies once you block ads. It only works if you have ios9 installed. For me, speed would be half the reason to upgrade. 3D Touch is the other reason but I feel like it won't be that useful for another few months when most apps support it. I came close to going down to the Apple Store and impulse buying a 6S+ but called and they don't have any 64GB SG VZW. I think it's a no-brainer to upgrade if you have anything other than a 6/6+.
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I never had a 6 Plus, it sounds like it did have some performance issues.
However, I can say that going from a regular 6 to the 6S Plus, you don't even feel a performance increase for normal tasks.
However, I can say that going from a regular 6 to the 6S Plus, you don't even feel a performance increase for normal tasks.
Your response almost mirrors mine. I was a little disappointed at the performance of the 6+ on iOS 9 especially. With the upgraded intervals, the 6S + is amazing!
I came from a 6 plus to ps plus, so far I find it much more snappier, i.e. faster on everything. unlocking with fingerprint is super quick. It is much faster with everything and pages on safari do not reload as much. It is a little bit heavier and is noticeable. I am very happy I upgraded. The new perks are a bonus and I am digging live pictures so far.
Yes for sure it was worth for me. Coming from iPhone 6 Plus and already noticing many benefits. Actually I even went ahead and posted a reviews on a few sites like Revieowl etc to make people on the fence to make right move! Here is an example: http://revieowl.com/?c=read&id=126
Are you saying that the iPad Air 2 lags as occasionally as the 6 Plus? I think you just lost some credibility here. I have the 6 Plus, 6S Plus and the iPad Air 2. The 6 Plus is like a generation behind the iPad Air 2. In fact, the 6 Plus shares some similarity with the iPad Air (1). Both are great devices hindered with the lack of RAM with the 64 bit CPU and high resolution.
The RAM alone is worth the upgrade. There are other examples in my day-to-day use where that 1GB RAM becomes a real bottleneck. (I jailbreak every single iOS device I own).
The 4K video, live photos, the upgraded cameras and processor, 3D touch, sweet but if it still had 1GB RAM I'd pass.
The 4K video, live photos, the upgraded cameras and processor, 3D touch, sweet but if it still had 1GB RAM I'd pass.
I went from a 128GB 6+ to a 128GB 6s+.
For me the camera alone made the decision easy. Having a 1 year old, I put a lot of importance on the camera. It takes really beautiful pictures.
The 2GB RAM and ultra-fast touch ID were the icing on the cake. Both are very noticeable, but personally I wouldn't have updated if not for the camera.
For me the camera alone made the decision easy. Having a 1 year old, I put a lot of importance on the camera. It takes really beautiful pictures.
The 2GB RAM and ultra-fast touch ID were the icing on the cake. Both are very noticeable, but personally I wouldn't have updated if not for the camera.
Yes, if you can sell the old one. I got $450 for my $299 iPhone 6. So, basically a free upgrade with a little bit extra in my pocket.
I have a "$399" 6 Plus 64GB in pristine condition. I imagine it is worth some good money.
I looked today on CL and saw that too. Thanks.
I figure I can get $600 for it now. It is flawless with a good case and a year of AppleCare Plus remaining.
It will cost me $330 over the next year to own the 64GB 6S Plus ($510 for the payments minus the $180 in Mobile Share savings for having a $25/month phone instead of $40/month).
Then next year I can buy out my Next 12 for $340 and still sell my 6S Plus for good money again.
So I make $600 less $330 less $340. That's $70 cost to me before I sell next year. My net profit on the 6S Plus will be more than my 6 Plus would be selling it at 2 years old.
I definitely see a performance increase in page loads in Safari. Not sure what speed your connection maxed out at but our internet goes to 150 Mbps so it's fast and I've always wondered if it's been limited to either the iPhone or the speed that the Safari can load, but it's definitely faster.
I went to the Apple store today and tried a 6S+. It definitely feels faster than my 6+ just jumping around and loading apps. I'm a sucker for super fast phones and the 6S+ is definitely fast. I've decided to buy a 64GB SG Verizon 6S+ when they get them in stock.
Personally this is the first year I'm sitting out and not upgrading.
Currently have a Plus and couldn't be happier.
Had an interesting situation though where I broke my Plus at the end of August and did an AT&T insurance claim. Was sent a brand new iPhone so I've got the best of both worlds. I don't have to throw money or a minor upgrade and I've got a brand new iPhone in my hands that should easily last me until the 7.
Currently have a Plus and couldn't be happier.
Had an interesting situation though where I broke my Plus at the end of August and did an AT&T insurance claim. Was sent a brand new iPhone so I've got the best of both worlds. I don't have to throw money or a minor upgrade and I've got a brand new iPhone in my hands that should easily last me until the 7.