iPhone 6 Plus: The Real World

[dantracht]

I've had every model iPhone, to me getting the new iPhone is my annual ritual. I stress until I have it, and then I read about it endlessly and chase these forums for a few weeks until I go back to my normal existence.

Call me an iSheep if you will.

That being said, here are my real world observations of the 6 Plus:

-It's beautiful, and I love the gold color, even though it looks more bronze to me.
-I miss the metal edges of the 4-5S models, though this one is easier to hold.
-The screen is fantastic, although I can't tell a difference between retina and retina HD.
-Geek benches, bench marks, park benches, whatever. They never seem any faster than the year before to me. Maybe it's so subtle I never notice it since I upgrade every year.
-The protruding lense does not bother me.
-So far the only picture I've taken with it is the omelet I had for breakfast this morning and it looks as good as my 5S camera.
-The best part of this upgrade? I was able to give my 5S to my son, who is beyond happy to upgrade from his 4S.

There ya go.

 

[Azzin]

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1783537/

 

[mjschabow]

Could you please share pictures of your omelette? I'm trying to decide what to do for breakfast. Thanks!

 

[dantracht]

Could you please share pictures of your omelette? I'm trying to decide what to do for breakfast. Thanks!

How do I add a picture here? I only see how to add a URL of an image.

 

[doasis23]

How do I add a picture here? I only see how to add a URL of an image.

Hit the paperclip.

 

[caesarp]

I've had every model iPhone, to me getting the new iPhone is my annual ritual. I stress until I have it, and then I read about it endlessly and chase these forums for a few weeks until I go back to my normal existence.

Call me an iSheep if you will.

That being said, here are my real world observations of the 6 Plus:

-It's beautiful, and I love the gold color, even though it looks more bronze to me.
-I miss the metal edges of the 4-5S models, though this one is easier to hold.
-The screen is fantastic, although I can't tell a difference between retina and retina HD.
-Geek benches, bench marks, park benches, whatever. They never seem any faster than the year before to me. Maybe it's so subtle I never notice it since I upgrade every year.
-The protruding lense does not bother me.
-So far the only picture I've taken with it is the omelet I had for breakfast this morning and it looks as good as my 5S camera.
-The best part of this upgrade? I was able to give my 5S to my son, who is beyond happy to upgrade from his 4S.

There ya go.

What about portability and pocket ability?

 

[dantracht]

Hit the paperclip.

Here ya go!

 

[dantracht]

What about portability and pocket ability?

Fits into my cargo shorts without issues, I will let you know how it fits into khakis tomorrow when I go to work. I don't forsee an issue.

Definitely takes a little getting used to in terms of needing 2 hands, but the double tap reachability and zoom screen options come in handy.

 

[Big Dawg 23]

What about portability and pocket ability?

As an owner of a Note 3, and ordered 6+ it's all pocket size dependent. Since I am 6FT with 2XL shorts and shorts pockets fit just fine. Now I have a few shirts with tiny pockets that it feels like my iPhone 5 will just fall out.

 

[sprungson]

What about portability and pocket ability?

You know what is funny? I've been having the problem of it being to light and I freak out that its not in my pocket because I can't feel it

 

[sprungson]

As an owner of a Note 3, and ordered 6+ it's all pocket size dependent. Since I am 6FT with 2XL shorts and shorts pockets fit just fine. Now I have a few shirts with tiny pockets that it feels like my iPhone 5 will just fall out.

Good point. I have a big problem with the phone size when my running shorts have no pockets.

 

[caesarp]

Fits into my cargo shorts without issues, I will let you know how it fits into khakis tomorrow when I go to work. I don't forsee an issue.

Definitely takes a little getting used to in terms of needing 2 hands, but the double tap reachability and zoom screen options come in handy.

2 hands is not an issue. I do 2 hands with my 5.

 

[MrGimper]

Went to a wedding anniversary this weekend. My Plus has been in the front pocket of loose-fit jeans, chinos and suit trousers for many many hours. Survived dancing, sitting for meals, drunken texting/facebook/selfies/emails etc etc. Absolutely no issue with the size at all, and it's in an apple leather case.