iPhone 6(S)/Plus I bought a new iPhone 6 in 2018... am I crazy?
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tonybarnaby
macrumors 68020
Do you have a 14 day return window?
bopajuice
Suspended
I think you made a good move. I had problems with my 6 plus and ended up getting the 7 plus. Other than the headphone jack, there was not that much of a difference to me. I know people will start throwing out the specs and differences, but for my use which was basic browsing, texting, music, and an occasional video, it was plenty. I then went to an 8 plus, and again similar in look and feel, heck I even used the same case on my 8 that I had on my 7. The biggest difference for me between all these models was the 8 with it's wireless charging. That is a pretty cool feature. But again enough to spend hundreds more? No. I think you should fine with your 6 for a couple more years.
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Especially since it is almost automatic that you will get just as many "It's good" comments as you will "It's a waste of money" comments. So in essence, you will be no further along than when you first asked the question.
OP, as long as you got a good deal.
I think a 6s would have been well worth it over a 6 though. They’re a league apart in performance and features despite looking identical.
When you returned the SE for the 6, you returned a much more powerful phone wit a much faster cpu and gpu on a smaller more efficient process, with a much better rear camera that lasts much longer on a charge. And most importantly 2GB of newer more efficient ram. It also has an integrated motion co processor allowing you hands off features like “hey Siri” and raise to wake.
The 6s has about the same battery life as a 6 but has significantly more features, everything the SE has plus 3D Touch, second gen Touch ID, better wifi gps and cell band support, faster LTE support and much stronger build quality (stronger glass and 7000 series aluminum) and much better front facing camera (5mp vs 1.2 in 6)
If longevity is why you buy phones, I really do not think the 6 was a wise investment. The SE or 6s would have been (a much) safer choice. If you can return the 6 for either of those phones, I would do it.
The 6s lasts longer though
Battery size is more relative to chip efficiency and the A9 is more efficient
Watch any YouTube video about how these two devices perform on a battery test. iAppleBytes just released a new one that is pretty straightforward and solid.
Although it doesn’t reflect real world use, since it drains the battery, it reflects the efficiency. Real world they are about the same with a slight edge towards the 6s due to how much more efficient the A9 is (less power drawn watching videos, surfing net etc)
I think a 6s would have been well worth it over a 6 though. They’re a league apart in performance and features despite looking identical.
When you returned the SE for the 6, you returned a much more powerful phone wit a much faster cpu and gpu on a smaller more efficient process, with a much better rear camera that lasts much longer on a charge. And most importantly 2GB of newer more efficient ram. It also has an integrated motion co processor allowing you hands off features like “hey Siri” and raise to wake.
The 6s has about the same battery life as a 6 but has significantly more features, everything the SE has plus 3D Touch, second gen Touch ID, better wifi gps and cell band support, faster LTE support and much stronger build quality (stronger glass and 7000 series aluminum) and much better front facing camera (5mp vs 1.2 in 6)
If longevity is why you buy phones, I really do not think the 6 was a wise investment. The SE or 6s would have been (a much) safer choice. If you can return the 6 for either of those phones, I would do it.
The 6s lasts longer though
Battery size is more relative to chip efficiency and the A9 is more efficient
Watch any YouTube video about how these two devices perform on a battery test. iAppleBytes just released a new one that is pretty straightforward and solid.
Although it doesn’t reflect real world use, since it drains the battery, it reflects the efficiency. Real world they are about the same with a slight edge towards the 6s due to how much more efficient the A9 is (less power drawn watching videos, surfing net etc)
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Between this and the SE it depends on if you care more about the longevity/usability or the newer screen. Quite the difference performance wise. Coming from a 4s it's still an upgrade though.
If it's adequate for you though then it doesn't really matter.
I wouldn't say those things are necessarily better on the 6. They perform more quickly with the newer hardware so it's arguable. Browsing especially is affected by the lower amount of RAM. And in the event you use the back camera to Skype, the SE has the better camera as well.
If it's adequate for you though then it doesn't really matter.
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sean000
macrumors 68000
My wife still has an iPhone 6 and she is still perfectly happy with it. She uses it so lightly that the battery is even still in good shape. I upgraded to the iPhone X because I'm a much heavier iPhone user than she is. She uses her iPad 90% of the time, and her iPhone 10% of the time. I'm more 50/50 between my iPhone and iPad, and I use my iPhone for many things that she does not. All she needs her iPhone to do is to make phone calls, text messages, calendar, snap a decent photo or video, and occasionally she uses the maps or web browser. She hardly has any additional apps on her iPhone.
I'm really happy that I upgraded from the iPhone 6 to the iPhone X, but my wife was not impressed. To her the iPhone X just seems heavy (and it is very heavy compared to the 6). So there are plenty of folks who are perfectly happy with the iPhone 6. It just depends on what your needs are. As long as you got a good deal on it you should be fine for at least a while. My concern would be that you might find iOS 12 to be significantly slower than iOS 11. You don't have to upgrade to iOS 12, but you might want to. If you can get a really good bargain on the iPhone 6 (as in way cheaper than a 6s), it does what you need, and you're okay with the possibility of needing to upgrade in another year or two, why not?
I'm really happy that I upgraded from the iPhone 6 to the iPhone X, but my wife was not impressed. To her the iPhone X just seems heavy (and it is very heavy compared to the 6). So there are plenty of folks who are perfectly happy with the iPhone 6. It just depends on what your needs are. As long as you got a good deal on it you should be fine for at least a while. My concern would be that you might find iOS 12 to be significantly slower than iOS 11. You don't have to upgrade to iOS 12, but you might want to. If you can get a really good bargain on the iPhone 6 (as in way cheaper than a 6s), it does what you need, and you're okay with the possibility of needing to upgrade in another year or two, why not?
Although I agree with you in many respects, sometimes you have those are not very tech oriented like some of us are in here with feedback, comments or suggestions, and some don’t have anybody else to turn to for purchasing decisions. I do think there are some very knowledgeable forum members in here who have good feedback. I personally don’t have any other tech enthusiast I can seek advice or questions with purchases, which I would likely use Macrumors as my source if needed.
Something else I want to Note, Apple products are so expensive, I think you have consumers who really want to make the best possible decision with their money, because they know they have a limited amount of time before they can make the exchange or return. And they would rather find out other varying opinions from those who are more involved in the tech industry.
eyoungren
macrumors Nehalem
I agree with your statements.
But here's the thing. I'd buy this much more if people came into the forums asking this question BEFORE making a purchase.
Asking after a purchase has been made says to me that OP is only looking for others to agree. If they then argue that they made the right choice when someone offers a counterpoint then that's just confirmation.
If you're seeking advice for a purchase based on facts you don't have but others do, that's one thing. Asking an opinion after you've made the choice is simply asking for reassurance about the choice you made - it's not inviting dissenting opinion. If it was, then why make the choice first and ask later?
As I've said before, I don't make my choices and then ask others if I'm nuts. I ask others who have experience/knowledge if a particular choice is nuts before I make it.
Just my opinion on this.
When somebody makes an expensive purchase after the fact, they contemplate the amount of money they spent and then there is the nagging regret feeling, which now the buyer is not sure if they made the proper decision or not, hence leading to asking others thoughts because they don’t have anyone else to turn to. That’s after the fact of the Purchase, I don’t necessarily think it’s abnormal and nor does it mean its a bad decison, it’s just a lack of confidence because they’re not necessarily sure if they made the best possible decision because of ignorance about the product, tech in general or from my original point, Apple products are simply expensive (With a limited return period against them).
I only say this, because I have read enough threads on this entire forum where it’s usually some are not prone with tech experience, but some Do seek Validation with their purchasing decisions, but I think we all have at some point in this life, rather be online or in person.
eyoungren
macrumors Nehalem
Then I have to say either I am in a minority (which would not be the first time) or I just have never run across anyone asking me after the fact.
And if that does put me in a minority then I have to question the herd mentality of shoot first and ask questions later. It's been my life experience that when I do that the person I end up hitting is myself.
EightyTwenty
macrumors 6502a
Should I consult with my priest?
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What’s the point in asking others online what their point is? Nobody asked you to participate in the thread. If it doesn’t interest you, just scroll past it.
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15 days.
Today, it is the perfect phone for me. Maybe wish it was slightly smaller (4.5”), but otherwise perfect. My main concern is how it will age.
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You clearly created a thread in an online public forum asking for other's peoples opinions about your purchase based on your buying power and choice
"I bought a new iPhone 6 in 2018... am I crazy?"
Besides you are asking if you "are crazy" when you tell us in your own thread that you are happy with your purchase and it does everything you need to do, so what's the point?
Exactly what I said... "Of course the 6 is outdated in 2018 by a large margin, but if it works for you and you are happy with it, then you're not crazy..."
EightyTwenty
macrumors 6502a
You clearly created a thread in an online public forum asking for other's peoples opinions about your purchase based on your buying power and choice
You are free to participate in any thread you like. I’m just pointing out that you are not obligated to post in this one, so I don’t get the “What’s the point of this thread?” replies.
Anyway, thanks for the contribution.
saltd
macrumors 6502a
It will age poorly. Return that sucker before you’re stuck with it. That’d a good deal on craigslist for 75 bucks, but not at retail price.
Not trying to be a downer, but that model is close to EOL.
I post in every thread that I feel like it, just like this one, and I wasn't the only one who talked about "What's the point of this thread?".
You asked for an opinion and you got it. Welcome to the World I guess?
Have a nice day
tonybarnaby
macrumors 68020
1gb of ram is just too little.
ftaok
macrumors 603
You probably know this, but the iPhone6 was released in 2014. Sure, the 32GB version may not have been available until 2017, it's still basically the same phone as the one released in 2014.
You probably would be much better off with the 6S or even the 7. How much more were those phones compared to the 6?
EDIT - Are you sure you got the 6? I just looked at the wiki page and it's saying that Apple never made a 32GB version of the 6. Only the 6S.
EDIT2 - Nevermind. There's a blurb at the top talking about a 32GB model that came out later
This always seems to be a common mistake amongst the 'frugal' consumers. They will just buy whatever is absolute cheapest up front today and only see the dollar signs from that perspective - the outlay of cash TODAY.
Usually it manifests itself as someone trying to save $100 by buying a phone that's one year old, but are completely oblivious to the fact their phone is worth $100 less on the used market right off the bat when they go to resell it (usually even more so, every year a phone ages it takes that much more of a resale hit), or that they are just going to have to replace it that much sooner on the backend. At best, saving $100 today ends up being a wash.
But when you have someone like the OP, who pays $500-$600 for a 3.5 year old phone, it will basically be flat out unsellable on the used market at any point from today onwards, and it's going to be obsolete and unusable very, very soon (I give it 1.5-2 years, max), and then OP is out the entire $500-$600 and is going to have to pony up for another phone again.
Meanwhile I bought an 8 for $650, and have no doubts I can sell it for $350 or so in 2 years. Less loss, current technology. Win-win to just buy the newest phone you can afford.
My 6 was great in 2014, and it was still great in 2016 when I sold it for north of $300 (don't remember exactly but I got a good price for it). Had the phone 3.5 years before OP and lost less than what OP will lose on today's purchase.
Usually it manifests itself as someone trying to save $100 by buying a phone that's one year old, but are completely oblivious to the fact their phone is worth $100 less on the used market right off the bat when they go to resell it (usually even more so, every year a phone ages it takes that much more of a resale hit), or that they are just going to have to replace it that much sooner on the backend. At best, saving $100 today ends up being a wash.
But when you have someone like the OP, who pays $500-$600 for a 3.5 year old phone, it will basically be flat out unsellable on the used market at any point from today onwards, and it's going to be obsolete and unusable very, very soon (I give it 1.5-2 years, max), and then OP is out the entire $500-$600 and is going to have to pony up for another phone again.
Meanwhile I bought an 8 for $650, and have no doubts I can sell it for $350 or so in 2 years. Less loss, current technology. Win-win to just buy the newest phone you can afford.
My 6 was great in 2014, and it was still great in 2016 when I sold it for north of $300 (don't remember exactly but I got a good price for it). Had the phone 3.5 years before OP and lost less than what OP will lose on today's purchase.
I didn’t think you could still buy a 6 brand new until my friend bought another new discounted 6+ for virtually nothing thru Apple after his battery died. What’s the full price of a new 6 now?
Reno Raines
macrumors 65816
I will then join your group sir as I agree with you. I also like your analogy about ending up hitting yourself. I see that a lot in my line of work.
Shanghaichica
macrumors G5
You’ve had 3 years out of it. It’s not the same as buying it new today.
There are various sites online that you can purchase the iPhone 6 new, (which in other terms), is advocating that it’s “Like new” condition. (Replaced Battery, Display and casing).
ericwn
macrumors G5
You asked others to validate your tech equipment choices and now you cannot deal with the feedback well. consult who you want but be prepared that not everyone will tell you what you want to hear.
And yes, I would not have bought such an old device myself.