My wife has the 6+ and loves it, I tried it out and didn't like the size so I went with the 6. For me, it's the sweet spot, and I love it. It felt right to me ergonomically, and I wasn't too concerned with the battery life, because I keep external battery chargers handy if I need a charge while I'm out and about.
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Anyone trade their 6+ back in for a 6?
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I had the plus for about a month and couldn't get used to the non portability. I like rugged cases and the plus in a Tech21 Patriot case was like a brick. We have a 4 line family plan and all lines were eligible for upgrades. Our youngest son wanted a plus so I gave him my plus and upgraded a 6 on his line.
Huge difference with portability. Not that the plus didn't fit in my cargo pants but it was huge especially with a rugged case and not as comfortable as a 6 is. And when I used the Tech21 Patriot holster with the plus it was still too big and had to maneuver it when I sat down or bent down.
Was at the Apple Store recently and the rep said most do a trade for the plus for the 6 and a smaller % trade the 6 for a plus.
Huge difference with portability. Not that the plus didn't fit in my cargo pants but it was huge especially with a rugged case and not as comfortable as a 6 is. And when I used the Tech21 Patriot holster with the plus it was still too big and had to maneuver it when I sat down or bent down.
Was at the Apple Store recently and the rep said most do a trade for the plus for the 6 and a smaller % trade the 6 for a plus.
The iP6 is the happy medium between the 6+ and Iphone 5. 4.7 inches hits the sweet spot for me ergonomically. My wife got the 6+ first, so I had time with it and it was awkward to hold. Couldn't be happier with the screen size, it's perfect.
I have noticed more and more of the Plus lately in my travels. Like you folks have said how can you miss it?
The primary owners from what I have seen lately? Women! Maybe they want to be noticed?
The primary owners from what I have seen lately? Women! Maybe they want to be noticed?
I have made the decision to return the 6 plus tomorrow. I love it though. The screen is wonderful and the camera is too, and the battery life is a dream, but I just can't get comfortable carrying it around. It feels like a chore to do simple things on it, and if I hold it for a long time in one hand, my pinky starts getting sore.
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This is the one downside of having the smaller phone, but most of us are used to terrible battery life. I will say the 6 plus's battery life is a dream come true. I loved being able to go all day and use my phone heavily without worrying about it dying.
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This is the one downside of having the smaller phone, but most of us are used to terrible battery life. I will say the 6 plus's battery life is a dream come true. I loved being able to go all day and use my phone heavily without worrying about it dying.
Same here, i stream podcasts, use google maps to and from work 2 hr commute total ) use twitter/youtube/safari/reddit/30 min of phonecalls heavily during the day and still have 40% at 10pm. Truly amazing battery, didnt know how apple did it but hope they keep this trend up
I had a 6 for the first month after release and went to a 6+. After having the 6+ for about 4 months, I finally got tired of it and decided to go back to a 6.
The 6+ really is a great phone, but for me it came down to one-handed use. It was more important for me to comfortably use the phone one-handed than have a better battery and extra screen real estate.
If you prefer two-handed operation and value a better battery and screen, then the 6+ is definitely worth it.
The 6+ really is a great phone, but for me it came down to one-handed use. It was more important for me to comfortably use the phone one-handed than have a better battery and extra screen real estate.
If you prefer two-handed operation and value a better battery and screen, then the 6+ is definitely worth it.
6 to 6 plus?
I am sure there dozens of threads about this. I appreciate any advice.
So I have a 6 and I enjoy it and I always thought the plus was too big and just not usable as a normal phone. But a friend got one and I used it for an hour and it was actually nice plus the battery is a huge attraction.
How many of you have made the jump from 6 to 6 plus and stuck with it?
Any advice is welcomed. Again thanks.
I am sure there dozens of threads about this. I appreciate any advice.
So I have a 6 and I enjoy it and I always thought the plus was too big and just not usable as a normal phone. But a friend got one and I used it for an hour and it was actually nice plus the battery is a huge attraction.
How many of you have made the jump from 6 to 6 plus and stuck with it?
Any advice is welcomed. Again thanks.
The 6 plus is amazing. Battery life and that incredible screen. You will get used to the size very quickly. I wouldn't turn mine in for the 6 at all. It's your preference though. I love mine. The battery itself is a huge seller.
I deliberately pre-ordered both 6 and 6 Plus. They each have distinct advantages.
Yet if I could only have one I'd choose the 6 Plus in a flash without hesitation.
Yet if I could only have one I'd choose the 6 Plus in a flash without hesitation.
Had the same issue. After 5 months I felt the 6 was too small. Went to the Apple Store 3 times before I pulled the trigger.
I will never go back to a 6. The plus is amazing. I got used to it in about 3 days. Then picked up my 6 and was like EW !! It looked like a toy. Just not a fan of cases so my plus does not feel too big at all. I love it
Go get it use the 14 days and make a decision I'd said it will take u no more than 3 days lol
I will never go back to a 6. The plus is amazing. I got used to it in about 3 days. Then picked up my 6 and was like EW !! It looked like a toy. Just not a fan of cases so my plus does not feel too big at all. I love it
Go get it use the 14 days and make a decision I'd said it will take u no more than 3 days lol
Exactly how I feel. I traded my 6+ in mostly due to the 1-handed use thing.. and the fact that it felt like I had an iPad in my pocket. A 5" iphone would be perfect but I'm happy with the 4.7".
The dude at the Verizon store said he had quite a few people trade their 6+ in for a 6.
As far as the battery life... honestly I don't see much difference.
I saw a little difference, but nothing nearly like I thought I would. Either way, the difference is a moot point for me and for a lot of others. At the end of my work day, my 6 has between 45% and 65% left. I plug in while I'm commuting. When I get home from work I'm usually back above 90% anyway.
