Its not comfortable in any pocket. Yes it fits, but that's not a plus (pun intended).
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Now I am in doubt: 6 Plus -> 4.7" 6S --- OR 6 Plus -> 6S Plus
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Its not comfortable in any pocket. Yes it fits, but that's not a plus (pun intended).
Yes, there is so much to like about the 6 Plus and 6S Plus... but its dimensions are a bit too big.
Who knows. Maybe this is what I should do: try the 4.7" iPhone 6s. If it disappoints me, I'll return it and get the 6S Plus.
You both are not making it easier, haha! So many different opinions.
I've still got a few days left and I'm still not sure what to do, but I feel like I am still gravitating a bit to the 4.7" iPhone as it is much more portable and pocketable.
Are you walking around with it often in your pocket? How big of a concern is that? For me, I get up, go to work, come home, sleep, repeat. It's in my pocket for brief amounts of time. And it's really not that bad. To be able to have that gorgeous screen and all the other benefits outweighs a bit of heft in my pocket.
Well for many they phone can be lying around an office waiting to be stolen. Its in my pocket most of the time. I do not walk around with it in my hand. Thats not the purpose of a phone and that's all I want.
6S. I debated the 6S/6S+ for a while but ultimately one hand operation won out over battery life, 1080p, OIS, and ergonomics/phablet functions.
Battery life - I’m used to my 5S lasting a day so the 6S will be fine since I’ll gain a few extra hours thanks to the 6 form factor in addition to iOS9 optimizations and low power mode. 6S+ is much better due to the physical size, no doubt about that!
1080p - Very good, but honestly after using both the 6 and 6+, the 6+ did have a sharper looking screen but not by much. I did not like how the 6+ downsampled and that the A8 chugged at times. I know the A9 + 2GB of ram will hopefully rectify the performance issues, it was not a dealbreaker/downgrade when coming back to the 6 display. I also think that the 6S will outperform the 6S+ due to the 750p resolution vs 1080p downsampled. The display also is nicer in general compared to the 5S.
OIS - Nice to have, but then I realized that all 4.7” phones on the market don’t have OIS and only the bigger phones do. I’ll live without it and my pictures/videos looked great when I had the 5S.
Ergonomics - It is just not comfortable holding the 6+/6S+ in one hand, coming from someone who has small hands. I talk on the phone a lot and the phone stretches my band to the point where it is awkward to hold. In addition, I value one-hand operation and being able to reach the entire display using 3D touch in one hand is really nice for me.
Phablet - The concept of having a 6S+ being my all-in-one device (iPad and iPhone) was very appealing but ultimately it is let down by ergonomics and the general lack of usability for me. The 6S+ uses landscape rotation a lot like an iPad but I *always* have had portrait orientation locked on my previous iPhones so it defeats the purpose of the two pane/landscape view for me. I don’t see many apps taking advantage of the bigger display and if they do, the portrait aspect/one-hand operation trumps the value of the 6S+ bigger screen. I hated the landscape keyboard too but that’s a minor complaint. Also putting the 6+/6S+ in my pocket, in my car's armrest, and general portability were not very good but were just about perfect with the 6/6S.
TLDR: 6S over the 6S+ because of one-hand operation, portability, and being able to use the screen/3D Touch with one hand.
Battery life - I’m used to my 5S lasting a day so the 6S will be fine since I’ll gain a few extra hours thanks to the 6 form factor in addition to iOS9 optimizations and low power mode. 6S+ is much better due to the physical size, no doubt about that!
1080p - Very good, but honestly after using both the 6 and 6+, the 6+ did have a sharper looking screen but not by much. I did not like how the 6+ downsampled and that the A8 chugged at times. I know the A9 + 2GB of ram will hopefully rectify the performance issues, it was not a dealbreaker/downgrade when coming back to the 6 display. I also think that the 6S will outperform the 6S+ due to the 750p resolution vs 1080p downsampled. The display also is nicer in general compared to the 5S.
OIS - Nice to have, but then I realized that all 4.7” phones on the market don’t have OIS and only the bigger phones do. I’ll live without it and my pictures/videos looked great when I had the 5S.
Ergonomics - It is just not comfortable holding the 6+/6S+ in one hand, coming from someone who has small hands. I talk on the phone a lot and the phone stretches my band to the point where it is awkward to hold. In addition, I value one-hand operation and being able to reach the entire display using 3D touch in one hand is really nice for me.
Phablet - The concept of having a 6S+ being my all-in-one device (iPad and iPhone) was very appealing but ultimately it is let down by ergonomics and the general lack of usability for me. The 6S+ uses landscape rotation a lot like an iPad but I *always* have had portrait orientation locked on my previous iPhones so it defeats the purpose of the two pane/landscape view for me. I don’t see many apps taking advantage of the bigger display and if they do, the portrait aspect/one-hand operation trumps the value of the 6S+ bigger screen. I hated the landscape keyboard too but that’s a minor complaint. Also putting the 6+/6S+ in my pocket, in my car's armrest, and general portability were not very good but were just about perfect with the 6/6S.
TLDR: 6S over the 6S+ because of one-hand operation, portability, and being able to use the screen/3D Touch with one hand.
Exactly !!Im baffled why the jogging with the + is such a hard concept for everybody.. they make arm bands for them
Going from a Space Grey iPhone 6 64GB to a Rose Gold 6S Plus 64GB. (Probable delay until Saturday thanks to the Pope).
This is the first time I'm reading about a lag on the 6 Plus when compared to the regular 6. What is this exactly? Anyone have links or validation that I can read through?
I just recently got rid of my iPad Mini and regular iPad to sort of unload the amount of tech lying around my house.
Thought I could use the 6S Plus as a replacement to my 6 and the iPad Mini.
But I am a little concerned about this supposed "lag" on the 6 Plus (the original Plus and potentially the 6S Plus).
This is the first time I'm reading about a lag on the 6 Plus when compared to the regular 6. What is this exactly? Anyone have links or validation that I can read through?
I just recently got rid of my iPad Mini and regular iPad to sort of unload the amount of tech lying around my house.
Thought I could use the 6S Plus as a replacement to my 6 and the iPad Mini. But I am a little concerned about this supposed "lag" on the 6 Plus (the original Plus and potentially the 6S Plus).
same here...had the 6+ for about 7 month then I recently traded it with a 6 and I been real happy but I wish the 6 was 5'
Ive gone round and round. And round and round. I ordered the 6S despite wanting the plus. It's not so much the physical size, it is big but I can deal with it. It's that in no way can I use in one handed comfortably. I so wish they'd use a better "reachability" that solved the problem as opposed to what they offer now that is just a clunky short cut to me. The droid one hand mode is WAY better and could be great on the 6+.
Based on reviews and Geekbench scores, the 6s Plus sounds like the iPad Air 2 in a smaller package. The Air 2 is incredibly powerful, and the 6s Plus will also be incredibly powerful. I think many if not all of the complaints about the 6 Plus lag will disappear with the 6s Plus.
I've got a 6s Plus pre-ordered and I can't wait to get my hands on it. Is it too big for every one-handed application? Yes, but I'm willing to put up with that for all the benefits I get out of it.
I've got a 6s Plus pre-ordered and I can't wait to get my hands on it. Is it too big for every one-handed application? Yes, but I'm willing to put up with that for all the benefits I get out of it.
Awesome! Thanks. Yeah. I've never heard of a lag so I was a little perturbed when I read statements around "lag" vs the regular 6, etc. in this thread. Just wanted some actual validation.
If you get the 6S....a month from now you'll be...
All jokes aside. I placed an order for the 6S+ but some how the good ole folks at T-Mobile put down a regular 6S that I just realized today when I got the email stating it was shipped. I have a 6+ now and initially I was kind of pissed. However, I said to myself, I said self...myself said huh....why not try out the 6S. If I dislike it, just return and carry on with my 6+. I'll wait a few months when I can walk in and buy.
All jokes aside. I placed an order for the 6S+ but some how the good ole folks at T-Mobile put down a regular 6S that I just realized today when I got the email stating it was shipped. I have a 6+ now and initially I was kind of pissed. However, I said to myself, I said self...myself said huh....why not try out the 6S. If I dislike it, just return and carry on with my 6+. I'll wait a few months when I can walk in and buy.
The 6 Plus does have lag due mainly to lack of RAM. The 6s Plus doubles the RAM and has a more powerful processor.
The thing is that for most people, this lag isn't something you'll notice, even if it's there. The more you're trying to do on your phone at one time, the more likely you'll run into it. But if you've had a 6 Plus all this time and haven't noticed it, it's not like the phone is suddenly going to perform differently now that you know about it. And once you upgrade, there won't be any lag to notice anyway.
You'll be fine. If you notice any lag, you'll see it within the return period and can exchange it for a 6s. But with 2 GB of RAM and the A9 chip, I highly doubt you'll be unhappy.
FWIW, I'm in a similar situation. Went from iPhone 4 -> iPhone 5 -> iPhone 6+ and iPad 2 -> iPad mini 2. I decided soon after I got my 6+ to consolidate my tablet + phone into a single device and sold my iPad mini. At first it was great. But as I've reflected, I've realized that I've missed having an iPad/dedicated tablet over the last year.
Not to mention, I didn't realize how much I missed the ease of one-handed use until getting my hands on a 6 after using my 6+ for ~10 months.
I ultimately decided to go with the 6S over the 6S+ because *to me* (highly subjective), the + can be awkwardly big as a smartphone in many situations and too small to replace a dedicated tablet. The smartphone + tablet combo may seem so 2010 to some people over the notion of a phablet, but I'd rather have two devices doing what they're meant to be doing perfectly than one device doing everything in a less than ideal manner. 6S + iPad Air will be the winning combo, for me at least. Best of both worlds.
Not to mention, I didn't realize how much I missed the ease of one-handed use until getting my hands on a 6 after using my 6+ for ~10 months.
I ultimately decided to go with the 6S over the 6S+ because *to me* (highly subjective), the + can be awkwardly big as a smartphone in many situations and too small to replace a dedicated tablet. The smartphone + tablet combo may seem so 2010 to some people over the notion of a phablet, but I'd rather have two devices doing what they're meant to be doing perfectly than one device doing everything in a less than ideal manner. 6S + iPad Air will be the winning combo, for me at least. Best of both worlds.
I'm in exactly the same situation here. I have a 6+ since February and now I'm thinking about upgrading to a 6S. I've also been wondering which was the perfect combination for me (smartphone+tablet or phablet). I'm still undecided but I think I'll go for a 6S + iPad Air (old but still good) and wait for an upgraded Air in the future. Maybe someone here can help me in my decision. First all, I tried to understand what's most important for me between battery life, dimensions as well as other factors.
Dimension - for me it's fundamental. Since I got my 6+ I always used it one-handed. That's my habit and I'm just comfortable in using smartphones with one hand, maybe because I usually check things while I'm doing other stuff (e.g. checking the bus schedule while holding the shopping bags, etc). My hands are normal and I usually struggle in handling the 6+ with one hand only. It slipped few times. It's also uncomfortable having the 6+ in my front pocket of my jeans every time I sit or if I wear shorts or bermuda, I have the feeling it could slip off easily.
Battery - that is a really important thing for me, but I've different expectations now and I explain why. I've had only the iPhone 4S before so, when I bought the 6+, battery was my first concern. But after 8 months with the 6+ I realized that maybe the 6S could suit my habit.
I consider myself a moderate user. I've optimized my 6+ settings: 3G, WiFi and BT always on. Auto brightness on. Handsoff on. Background app refresh off. 1 mail in push and another fetch every hour. Location services off except for 3-4 apps: weather, maps, transit app and messages as I share my location sometimes. I use my 6+ while commuting and sometimes at night. 3 hours of music (only local, not streaming, over bluetooth earbuds), checking facebook and linkedin, 1 hour of surfing on safari or some travel app with locations off, few minutes to check maps or transit apps. During the rest of the day I use it mostly to check and reply emails, messages or whatsapp. No video or videogames as I use my iPad for that.
I end up a typical day of use with 70%-60% of battery. Recharging my smartphone every night is not a problem for me. Recharging it at 3 or 4pm, as I did with my 4S, is. I'm now trying to gather some information about iPhone 6 (or 6S) battery life. If it can end my typical day with 20-30% I will switch. Can anyone advice me about iPhone 6's battery life? What should I expect with my usage?
All in one device - I tried to use my 6+ as my only device, but for me it's not possible. I use a laptop at work for heavy tasks. I also have a personal blog, and iP 6+ display, even if it's big, it's not big enough to write long posts. I tried one and ended up making too many errors and always switched to my iPad with an external keyboard. I never used my iPhone 6+ in landscape mode to write email or messages, it's just most natural for me the portrait mode. I've also found the auto rotation a bit annoying so I disabled it.
That's it. After analyzing my user behavior I think that a smaller iPhone would be a better fit for me.
Has anyone have some suggestion about iPhone 6 battery life with an usage similar to mine?
P.S.
Apologies any error, I'm not a native english speaker.
Dimension - for me it's fundamental. Since I got my 6+ I always used it one-handed. That's my habit and I'm just comfortable in using smartphones with one hand, maybe because I usually check things while I'm doing other stuff (e.g. checking the bus schedule while holding the shopping bags, etc). My hands are normal and I usually struggle in handling the 6+ with one hand only. It slipped few times. It's also uncomfortable having the 6+ in my front pocket of my jeans every time I sit or if I wear shorts or bermuda, I have the feeling it could slip off easily.
Battery - that is a really important thing for me, but I've different expectations now and I explain why. I've had only the iPhone 4S before so, when I bought the 6+, battery was my first concern. But after 8 months with the 6+ I realized that maybe the 6S could suit my habit.
I consider myself a moderate user. I've optimized my 6+ settings: 3G, WiFi and BT always on. Auto brightness on. Handsoff on. Background app refresh off. 1 mail in push and another fetch every hour. Location services off except for 3-4 apps: weather, maps, transit app and messages as I share my location sometimes. I use my 6+ while commuting and sometimes at night. 3 hours of music (only local, not streaming, over bluetooth earbuds), checking facebook and linkedin, 1 hour of surfing on safari or some travel app with locations off, few minutes to check maps or transit apps. During the rest of the day I use it mostly to check and reply emails, messages or whatsapp. No video or videogames as I use my iPad for that.
I end up a typical day of use with 70%-60% of battery. Recharging my smartphone every night is not a problem for me. Recharging it at 3 or 4pm, as I did with my 4S, is. I'm now trying to gather some information about iPhone 6 (or 6S) battery life. If it can end my typical day with 20-30% I will switch. Can anyone advice me about iPhone 6's battery life? What should I expect with my usage?
All in one device - I tried to use my 6+ as my only device, but for me it's not possible. I use a laptop at work for heavy tasks. I also have a personal blog, and iP 6+ display, even if it's big, it's not big enough to write long posts. I tried one and ended up making too many errors and always switched to my iPad with an external keyboard. I never used my iPhone 6+ in landscape mode to write email or messages, it's just most natural for me the portrait mode. I've also found the auto rotation a bit annoying so I disabled it.
That's it. After analyzing my user behavior I think that a smaller iPhone would be a better fit for me.
Has anyone have some suggestion about iPhone 6 battery life with an usage similar to mine?
P.S.
Apologies any error, I'm not a native english speaker.
Battery life sells it for me. My 6 Plus lasts way longer than my 6 did. I would rather deal with my phone being a little too big than not getting through a day and some change using it all the time.
Currently using an iPhone 6 & Galaxy S6 & TBH it's only in things like watching videos that you really notice the greater resolution of the S6. I've seen a friends Plus & wasn't that convinced that the screen was noticeably shaper in most cases. The combination of size & weight is something of a negative for me handling wise with the Plus.