CrAkD
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In real world it's vastly different between 6+ and 6. My girlfriend has a 6 she comes nowhere near my battery life and I use mine a lot more with my watch and running an online business.
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Anyone switching their screen sizes? (6 -> 6s)
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In real world it's vastly different between 6+ and 6. My girlfriend has a 6 she comes nowhere near my battery life and I use mine a lot more with my watch and running an online business.
It is what I'm doing despite the fact that my vision isn't great. I haven't been using anything more than a 4.7" android smartphone and have avoided my Plus the last two weeks just to see if I can make do with the screen. Hasn't really been a big problem, the benefit of the smaller size portability is winning me over. Hated the lump in my pocket to tell the truth with the Plus.
joshwithachance
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CrAkD
macrumors 68040
Right now I'm on a 6+ and have both a 6S and 6S+ coming. So its just a matter of which I'm keeping and which the wife gets.
I've used both the 6 and 6+. What it comes down to is performance (the 6 is noticeably less laggy than the 6+), one-handed usability, battery (the 6+ gets me a day while the 6 would require an external battery every day), screen (the 6+ has a noticeably sharper screen), and thermals (6+ runs cooler than the 6). Both have quite large tradeoffs between each other, so a test drive on both is probably the best option.
I've used both the 6 and 6+. What it comes down to is performance (the 6 is noticeably less laggy than the 6+), one-handed usability, battery (the 6+ gets me a day while the 6 would require an external battery every day), screen (the 6+ has a noticeably sharper screen), and thermals (6+ runs cooler than the 6). Both have quite large tradeoffs between each other, so a test drive on both is probably the best option.
Well. That's why.... And those I believe are belong "screen off" apps, where the 6+'s advantage lies
Madonepro
macrumors 68000
6 -> 6S+
Last year ordered a 6+ space grey to upgrade my 5S Gold, it was way to big a jump, and so returned it, and got a 6 silver. Have ordered a 6S+ Silver, as it doesn't seem such a big upgrade this time, and my old eyes will thank me for it. Luckily had an issue with my 6 a few weeks back, and it was replaced under warranty.
Last year ordered a 6+ space grey to upgrade my 5S Gold, it was way to big a jump, and so returned it, and got a 6 silver. Have ordered a 6S+ Silver, as it doesn't seem such a big upgrade this time, and my old eyes will thank me for it. Luckily had an issue with my 6 a few weeks back, and it was replaced under warranty.
MuGeN PoWeR
macrumors 68040
6 to 6 plus. I couldn't decide last year and ultimately decided that during the S year, getting the bigger screen would feel like s bigger upgrade.
You
you are doing something wrong. My 6 Plus that I have been using for a few weeks kills my 6 which I used for almost a year.
oneals2focus
macrumors regular
6 --> 6s+
Reasons:
*Battery, i had a mophie pack on my 6 and the extra hour or two battery life should mean i no longer need one.
*College, i upgraded my iPad mini to an air 2, but sometimes just need to quickly look at a few things in my online college books so the screen size will be nice for that.
* Because why not. I originally got the 6 because i felt the 6+ was to big. Now that i have the watch, i pull my phone out of my pocket less for checking emails and texts, so i think ill be good. I have rather large hands, it was more of why would i want to deal with that huge phone all the time.
Reasons:
*Battery, i had a mophie pack on my 6 and the extra hour or two battery life should mean i no longer need one.
*College, i upgraded my iPad mini to an air 2, but sometimes just need to quickly look at a few things in my online college books so the screen size will be nice for that.
* Because why not. I originally got the 6 because i felt the 6+ was to big. Now that i have the watch, i pull my phone out of my pocket less for checking emails and texts, so i think ill be good. I have rather large hands, it was more of why would i want to deal with that huge phone all the time.
iTom17
macrumors 6502a
Although I have been thinking about going larger, but decided not to actually do that. The bigger display would be great, but carrying it with me will be a disaster then. Sometimes I already find trouble getting my iPhone 6 into my pocket. xD
No, I'm staying with the 4.7-inch model. It's totally fine to me. And after all, it is a €100 cheaper as well. 😛
No, I'm staying with the 4.7-inch model. It's totally fine to me. And after all, it is a €100 cheaper as well. 😛
Romf
macrumors 6502
Trying the switch from 6 to 6S+ although I'm keeping the option to return in within 14days.
I think the 6 is a perfect size/portability ratio, but whenever I see/use a 6+ I'm craving for the bigger screen.
Although I am not watching anything (series or movies) on my phone I just love the big screen.
So it will be just down to if it doesn't bother me in my pockets in everyday life - and I guess to know that, you need to give it a try in your everyday routine.
I think the 6 is a perfect size/portability ratio, but whenever I see/use a 6+ I'm craving for the bigger screen.
Although I am not watching anything (series or movies) on my phone I just love the big screen.
So it will be just down to if it doesn't bother me in my pockets in everyday life - and I guess to know that, you need to give it a try in your everyday routine.
Going from 6+ to 6s. It was just too massive. When hiking it gets annoying so I usually put it in my bag. When running I have to have a belt. When at the gym its too awkward, so I used my old nano. It's just too much. I did enjoy it and will miss the screen size at times, but I think I will be happier with something more managable.
6+ to 6s. I am tired of this brick in my pocket. Since I now need glasses for either size iPhone, I'd rather have a pocket phone. My rMB provides me with everything else I need on the go.
And watch what happens after folks actually get theirs, it will be like last year with threads all over the place about the Plus being too big and the 6s being too small.
For me to go from a Plus to the 6s Plus while I obviously understand the benefits of the newer Plus iPhones, after dealing with the prior Plus and its size it is "been there and done that". 6s all the way!
Kinda confused. You going to plus or s?
That why I posted this thread. After living one year with your iPhone, how you feel about it.