I'm getting ready to sell my 5s, having gone to the 6, and i took it out the box and man it looks good, holding it is awesome I can actually reach everywhere without shimmying my phone. The 6 feels like a big slab with a really really nice screen, and also the very smooth feeling of swiping from the edge. AHHH.
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anyone go from 5s to 6 back to 5s again?
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I've actually been considering this myself - I love the 6 to look at, but I'm just struggling with the size. I'm definitely a one handed user, and can't get used to two handed operation for some things. Doubt I will, considering the fuss I made to get the 6 
Remember when Apple Fanboys HATED the fact that Apple was coming out with a 4.7+ inch phone, and argued with people that wanted a 4.7+ inch phone?
I still think Apple should come out with a childs version (4") and make it different colors for them to enjoy.
Nevermind......... They came out with the 5C
.I had a HTC One for about 6 months before I bought my 5s. I loved the screen and the size was pretty much perfect, but the battery life and camera were terrible.
Truth be told, I compromised and came back to iOS for the better camera. Now I don't have to compromise.
I actually went from iPhone 5 > iPhone 6+ > iPhone 6 > iPhone 5. I'm now considering the 6's again but need some time to think it out. The 6+ was fun for about a week but I didn't care for the way it felt in my front pocket so I decided to return and try the 6. Within a day of use I felt like the 6 was a better fit but I also wasn't excited about it like the 6+. So that's going back and I'm on my trusty 5 again.
If you are concerned I say wait at least until the return period is over before selling your 5s. That way if things don't work out you can go back to it.
Im from a 5s to 6.
I wouldn't consider going back, just the battery alone is a done deal for me.
Now a single charge last me through one work day and i dont have to plug in to my computer mid-day anymore. I know that driving home with 20% left would still do just fine and be home intime to recharge. With 5s, i would be get panic leaving office or my house with 20% battery left. That thing drain too quick.
I wouldn't consider going back, just the battery alone is a done deal for me.
Now a single charge last me through one work day and i dont have to plug in to my computer mid-day anymore. I know that driving home with 20% left would still do just fine and be home intime to recharge. With 5s, i would be get panic leaving office or my house with 20% battery left. That thing drain too quick.
I've actually been considering this myself - I love the 6 to look at, but I'm just struggling with the size. I'm definitely a one handed user, and can't get used to two handed operation for some things. Doubt I will, considering the fuss I made to get the 6
Same. Miss using my 5 sometimes for this reason. 6 is great in many ways, but I definitely prefer the size of the 5.
This is exactly how i felt when i held my iPhone 5 one last time before selling it. My issue is the technology would not be as good if i went back, i want to use Apple Pay when it comes to the UK. If a 4" option is available on the next refresh with at least iPhone 6 tech in it i will be changing.
I was going to sell my 5s after getting my 6+ last night but cant get myself to do it. I love the design and it makes a great ipod with a great camera. Not worth it to me to sell it for 300 or less when the new ipods are the same price.
Also every place has wifi now so it works as an "internet communicator" lol
Also every place has wifi now so it works as an "internet communicator" lol
I tried both the iphone 6 and 6 huge out. About 2 minutes later, I nearly threw them at the wall. Been on my 5S with iOS 7.1.2 ever since.
I just recently did (Monday night in fact)
The 6 was terrific and the battery life & screen estate were amazing, but not for the price it cost me to get the phone.
I decided to sell it while the value is still relatively high and perhaps get this year's model when my contract renewal comes up, if it brings enough new features.
In the meantime, I have no issues using my 5 or 5S. Both run great with ios8 and the one handedness and ease of use is great. The only down side with the smaller size is that its not as easy to type in the text box accurately (smaller keys on keyboard)
But I don't see a notable hit performance wise, at least with what I use a phone for, so it was no real issue on my end from the 6 to 5S. I notice it with the 6 to 5 though, but 5 is still great for my needs.
The 6 was terrific and the battery life & screen estate were amazing, but not for the price it cost me to get the phone.
I decided to sell it while the value is still relatively high and perhaps get this year's model when my contract renewal comes up, if it brings enough new features.
In the meantime, I have no issues using my 5 or 5S. Both run great with ios8 and the one handedness and ease of use is great. The only down side with the smaller size is that its not as easy to type in the text box accurately (smaller keys on keyboard)
But I don't see a notable hit performance wise, at least with what I use a phone for, so it was no real issue on my end from the 6 to 5S. I notice it with the 6 to 5 though, but 5 is still great for my needs.
Exactly, and now people absolutely love it, hell, they even love the 6+
Shows off the sheep mentality those fanboys have.
Exactly, and now people absolutely love it, hell, they even love the 6+
Shows off the sheep mentality those fanboys have.
You're painting with an awfully broad brush there, mate. Not everyone hated the larger iPhones. But that's typical of the haters, i suppose. Carry on.
I also feel this, it feels almost claustrophobic and I can't understand how I typed without mistakes...
No way, the size of my 6+ is awesome. Took a little getting used to but I'm a fan. My friend has a 5S and it's comical how small the screen is now that I'm used to the 6+
Definitely not going back to my 5!
Definitely not going back to my 5!