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Is it okay if I buy a 6 instead of 6s?

To be honest, other than loading a few high end games faster, the extra RAM doesn't make much of a difference in day to day operation. Really depends on the user.
 
bodonnell202 said:
Like a poster above mentioned when you say you have issues with memory, is it that you are running out of storage space for photos, music, etc.? Can you get away with 64 GB? Honestly if you plan to keep it for a few years the 6 is getting up there in age and while the A8 chip in the 6 is still plenty snappy for everyday tasks I have a feeling that with 1 GB of ram being the new minimum amount of ram supported in iOS 10 the iPhone 6's 1 GB of ram is going to make it feel pokey sooner than you would hope. Just my opinion.
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Running iOS 10 beta on my iPhone 6 it's super smooth.
 
My wife's 6 with ios 8 has the same speed and responsiveness compared to my 6s ios 9. At some occasions, 6/ios 8 even snappier than 6s/ios9.
 
I would choose the 6s over the 6 just for one reason- 2GB of RAM, So, I would recommend to buy a 6s.
 
Skika said:
I find this really hard to believe
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More details. iPhone 6 is using 8.3 jailbroken, while iPhone 6s use 9.0.2 jailbroken. The responsiveness is on par for both. For some, i.e. Spotlight on 8.3 is snappier than in 9.0.2, for some others (obviously) 6s is faster than 6.
 
Fatima95 said:
Hey guys,

I currently own a Samsung Galaxy S6, and I've been encountering a few issues with it, especially in regards to memory. I want to buy my first iPhone now, but I'm in a pretty tight budget and can't afford anything too pricey. There is a significant difference between the prices of the 6 and 6s, so I figured I can just buy the 6 but with 128GB, since I always face issues with memory. Is that a bad idea? I know the phone is almost two years old. Please let me know your thoughts as you know way more about iPhones than I do. Thanks!
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128GB is storage not memory! 6S is much better then the 6!
 
Yes it's okay. It's your money, not mine lol.

Jk. I'd go with the 6 over 6s. Why? Design design design.
 
I don't know. iPhone 6 does not seems cheap to me, certainly not for one who with tight budget.

64GB iPhone 6 costs over 650 brand new. 650 does not seems to me particular cheap. Again, I don't know about OP's budget.

At this point of time, iPhone 6 is almost 2 years old phone. Base on Apple's history, iPhone gets slower after 2nd upgrade. I won't hold my breath for iOS 10 on iPhone 6. And I think iOS would be finally update to iPhone 6.

If screen is not issue, SE would be much better choice than 6. 64GB iPhone SE cost much lesser than iPhone 6.

I don't know the point of iPhone 6 anymore. If Apple wants to provide large screen iPhone for people who is on budget, 650 certainly not cut it. (16GB costs over 700 here in Canada, even worse choice).

P.S. You cannot get 128GB iPhone 6 anymore. Unless you go with used. If OP wants brand new one, then iPhone 6S is only choice.
 
If money is an issue or you’re not willing to spend the premium price of the 6s, i would get the SE (more future prof), unless bigger screens more important for you, then get the 6.

This “1GB RAM limitation” everyone here talking about NOT apply on everybody! its all about the way you using your phone and your needs… some people still rocking 4s iPhones with no problems.

PS - These days the phones are so strong for day to day use, that there are no reason to upgrade every year...
 
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I was on a two year upgrade cycle always getting the S model on outright purchase. When the 6 was launched i got a launch day six and broke my habit of the two year upgrade because I wanted a larger phone. I am still using the six and have no plans to upgrade to the seven. It does everything I want, for me the size is ideal and it is certainly not slow.

I don't see myself upgrading unless this breaks or there is some new Technology that I feel I must have.

This is not a financial decision I could easily afford a new model but I suspect this is one of the reasons smart phone sales are no longer rising. Why upgrade, if there is no perceived advantage and you are happy with what you have.

The six is a great phone.
 
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128GB is storage not memory! 6S is much better then the 6!
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True, people that don't understand use the term 'memory' synonymously with storage; even though that is not the case. It used to bug me a lot more than it does now, but it is nice to know there are more people than I thought who knew what memory is actually supposed to refer to.

To OP, even though your first post was in the middle of June, and you may have made a decision already, I would not get a 6 unless you can score a fantastic deal on one. Also, there is no way to buy a new 128GB version from Apple as they no longer sell those, so you'd have to go secondhand. Now, if you were to buy a 6s, Apple does sell 128GB versions of those.
 
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Go for the iPhone SE, unless you really don't want the smaller screen. The iPhone 6 is still plenty powerful, but obviously won't last you as long as 6s would.
 
One thing about iPhones is that they operate efficiently even when a few generations behind. How one views the speed of their iPhone is completely different than another persons view of theirs.

I had an iPhone 5s and when I purchased an 6s Plus I didnt notice anything too different comparing their speed and use of apps. Some people might notice a big difference, some might notice minor improvements and some might not notice anything at all.

Some people are still using iPhone 4s's as their use of calling, etc (used as an Obama Phone Alternative)
 
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