iPhone 6 vs 6 Plus, and bending

[Imory]

See, not sure what to do, I keep going back and forth between the two.

If I got the Plus, it would render my iPad 3 pretty much obsolete. I've only been using the iPad recently because I don't have a phone right now, and it's easier to grab that than go on my Mac.

And after having a N6, I know what it's like to have a 'phablet' in my pocket so that doesn't particularly bother me, just I'm going to have a decent case on it which will add bulk.

I like the fact the Plus as OIS, but I keep thinking if I buy the Plus, when whatever version of iOS comes out next, depending what it does, is it going to run terrible on the Plus, when the 6 handles it great because of the lower res screen.

Decisions...

The one difference that honestly creates a substantial difference between the two is the screen size. Which size do you prefer?

OIS is a negligible difference. The higher resolution will deliver a bit more detail (around 70 more ppi if I'm not mistaken). The biggest bonus is the increased battery life, but that's naturally because of its massive size.

Why would it run terrible? The difference performance-wise is hardly there unless we're talking about performance in games. Right now the stuttering/lag happens on both devices thanks iOS 8 being god awful. Take a look at Anandtechs benchmarks and you'll realise that the only thing it might bottleneck in might be 2-3 years ahead in really graphic intensive games, but I even doubt that since developers usually try to find a sweet spot to sell for as many devices as possible.

I'm well aware of the fact that the 6 Plus goes through a downsample, but if Apple really pull their **** together, then their future updates should improve performance for both devices.

Remember that any badly coded software can ruin or slow down state of the art hardware.

 

[T5BRICK]

See, not sure what to do, I keep going back and forth between the two.

If I got the Plus, it would render my iPad 3 pretty much obsolete. I've only been using the iPad recently because I don't have a phone right now, and it's easier to grab that than go on my Mac.

And after having a N6, I know what it's like to have a 'phablet' in my pocket so that doesn't particularly bother me, just I'm going to have a decent case on it which will add bulk.

I like the fact the Plus as OIS, but I keep thinking if I buy the Plus, when whatever version of iOS comes out next, depending what it does, is it going to run terrible on the Plus, when the 6 handles it great because of the lower res screen.

Decisions...

To be honest I'd be less concerned with iOS 9 than iOS 10. But then, you may be selling your phone and upgrading to something new by then anyway.

 

[viorelgn]

Dead wrong in the fact Consumer Reports scientific testing in laboratory conditions did conclude the iPhone Plus beat the iPhone 6 in their tests? Whatever, you will believe what you want regardless of what proof there is on you. Perhaps you are the one who’s dead wrong. But the proof remains, unless refuted. What proof is there that Apple quietly fixed the bend issue, if at all? I have not seen it. The metal reinforcements plates were already in the phone upon first release.

 

[Ta0jin]

My friend bent his iPhone 6 (not 6 plus) somehow while in an otterbox defender! He's rough with his tech and isn't careful with his phone, so as long as the OP takes care of his iPhone (6 or 6 plus) he should be straight..... No pun intended. Lol

 

[loveleelatina]

my 6 plus did bend...never made a thread didnt see the point. But like others at first I thought it would only bend if force was used and that wasnt the case at all. I actually have the reg 6 now and after having it happen to the plus I worry it will happen to the 6 as well...idk

 

[Max(IT)]

Hey guys. After having a bad experience with the Nexus 6, I've decided to move over to iPhone - makes sense with me having a Mac, Apple TV and iPad.

However, I could use some help.

Since having the N6, I'm used to the size of it, so the Plus would be fine for me, however, the form factor of the 6 is real nice, but I lose out on the better battery, OIS and obviously the screen.

The thing that deters me from getting the Plus is this whole bendgate thing. I mean, is it really an issue, and is it still an issue a few months on from launch? I mean I plan on using a case on it either way, but apparently it can still bend in a case? Is this the same with the 6?

Sorry if I'm bringing up a non-issue, I just want to make sure before I go ahead and buy one.

There is no bendgate. It was just a poor attempt to downplay the iPhone by some haters (maybe sponsored by some competitors).

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Can you sit down with the 6 Plus in your pocket without any issue?

I intend to get a case anyway, but in work, I have to keep my phone in my pocket/out of sight, or just leave it at home.

Also how common is it for iPhones to ARRIVE bent? I had a terrible time with my N6 and build quality issues, so don't want to go through that all over again.

I wouldn't sit on ANY thin smartphone......

 

[Max(IT)]

Well in that case...

Bigger screen, better battery, slightly better speakers (?) means the Plus...

Is there any performance differences between the 6 and the Plus? I mean, with the Plus powering the bigger screen?

Performance wise, the 6 is slightly faster than plus.

 

[T5BRICK]

What proof is there that Apple quietly fixed the bend issue, if at all? I have not seen it. The metal reinforcements plates were already in the phone upon first release.

Of course Apple didn't quietly fix the issue since there wasn't an actual problem to start with. All the consumer reports tests(and all the other tests) have shown is that if you try to bend a phone, it will bend. Also, water is wet and the sky is blue. None of these things should surprise anyone.

But like others at first I thought it would only bend if force was used and that wasnt the case at all.

Either the phone was bent when you purchased it, or some sort of force was used. The phone didn't bend itself.

 

[erickj]

iPhone 6 now or wait for update...

I've been really debating on buying the new iPhone 6. I'm on the 5 and it's starting to slow and battery is really bad. But we're only (general assumption) 7 months from a new iPhone update already. Prudent to just suck it up and keep using the iPhone 5 till the next update? Or upgrade now? I suppose it's a little bit of a want/need thing. I could swap the battery for $60 bucks and that would solve one problem.

 

[marty1990]

Performance wise, the 6 is slightly faster than plus.

Are the performance differences negligible or obvious?

Also, these people complaining about the iPhone 6 Plus bending, when they say putting it in their pocket and sitting on it, are they putting it in their BACK pocket then sitting on it???

I thought they meant putting it in their front pocket then sitting down with the phone in that pocket, in which case THAT sounds like an issue, but if it's their back pocket, and they're sitting on it, then what the heck, who does that?

 

[xraydoc]

Performance wise, the 6 is slightly faster than plus.

For some hi-res serious games perhaps (since the 6 Plus is pushing more pixels). For general use, they're statistically identical.

 

[Max(IT)]

Are the performance differences negligible or obvious?

Also, these people complaining about the iPhone 6 Plus bending, when they say putting it in their pocket and sitting on it, are they putting it in their BACK pocket then sitting on it???

I thought they meant putting it in their front pocket then sitting down with the phone in that pocket, in which case THAT sounds like an issue, but if it's their back pocket, and they're sitting on it, then what the heck, who does that?

Absolutely negligible, but there are some real picky people here.
I'm keeping my iPhone in the front pocket most of the times, and it doesn't bend.