Pros/Cons of Black/White iPhone 6

[kmj2318]

I've had black iPhones, but since I got a white one, I can never go back to a black one, and I've tried.

White
- Looks better on iOS
- Less distracting. I know people think the opposite, but the black is always black, the white takes the lighting of the environment. Even when it's light out, the black is deep, and sticks out way too much. This is the main reason I don't like Black fronts.
- Less noticeable fingerprints

Black
- Looks better when the screen is off. Apple knows this, it's why the promo shots have the flower wallpaper, to not show where the screen edges are.
- Safe if you're insecure about gender/sexuality.

 

[Zxxv]

I'm still having trouble deciding whether I should get black/white. The only part that matters to me is the front panel, since I will be using a case. I've owned 2 black iPhone's and no white ones, so I was thinking I might go white this time around but I'm just not sure.

Please offer your advice!

I thought black would blend in more for me but white does. Maybe its cause I'm used to looking at things on white paper all my life. I had two black iPhones before and it didn't really seem like id bought anything new so this time I went white and it adds to the whole I bought something different feeling.

 

[kinster]

I've had black iPhones, but since I got a white one, I can never go back to a black one, and I've tried.

White
- Looks better on iOS
- Less distracting. I know people think the opposite, but the black is always black, the white takes the lighting of the environment. Even when it's light out, the black is deep, and sticks out way too much. This is the main reason I don't like Black fronts.
- Less noticeable fingerprints

Black
- Looks better when the screen is off. Apple knows this, it's why the promo shots have the flower wallpaper, to not show where the screen edges are.
- Safe if you're insecure about gender/sexuality.

Pretty biased summary. You forgot about the dirt in white shows up more too and the camera.

I went from black iPhones to white 3GS then black 4 to white 4S. Sexuality has nothing to do with it, it's just preference. Also curves don't show up as much on the white than on the black screen, and the camera and top speaker appearance on white.

All nice colours, that's why it's hard to make a choice.

 

[andrewtm]

I've got a 6+ white/silver reserved for an exchange for my space grey. But I'm having second thoughts nows because the space grey looks seamless. Also, you can't see much of the curves on the white.

Here's mine alongside the silver/white 6.

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It does look seamless but I feel like it's a nice change if you've had a black iPhone before. My last 2 were black and the space grey just didn't seem like that much of an upgrade. The white looks nicer inside of cases IMO

 

[kinster]

It does look seamless but I feel like it's a nice change if you've had a black iPhone before. My last 2 were black and the space grey just didn't seem like that much of an upgrade. The white looks nicer inside of cases IMO

Agree with you about the white being nice in cases though. I've been switching between the iterations with a white 3GS and white 4S, but had the black since the 5. I think white/silver is nice on the 6, but 6 Plus suits the black front.

It is hard choice but whatever you choose you'll be happy.

 

[taedouni]

Black iPhone 4, white 4s, black 5, SG 5s, and now silver 6+. Black looks great but white face is finger print clean and is easier to see in daytime. Plus the silver will show less scratches. I'm happy that I went with silver this time around, especially since I'll be using this phone for a full two years.

 

[skywalkerr69]

I vote black, I agree with everyone on that it's easier on the eyes when playing games and watching movies. It kind of has that dark theater setting to it. I have had all black iPhones and never noticed a more noticeable amount of fingerprints. Although, I do clean my phone regularly.

 

[Daredevilr]

I'm still having trouble deciding whether I should get black/white. The only part that matters to me is the front panel, since I will be using a case. I've owned 2 black iPhone's and no white ones, so I was thinking I might go white this time around but I'm just not sure.

Please offer your advice!

I actually prefer black iPhones. White ones are beautiful but the black ones are just elegant and classy. When you turn off the phone, it’s seen as a full black screen, making the screen look bigger than it actually is. It’s your choice but I really like black iPhones

 

[puma1552]

I actually prefer black iPhones. White ones are beautiful but the black ones are just elegant and classy. When you turn off the phone, it’s seen as a full black screen, making the screen look bigger than it actually is. It’s your choice but I really like black iPhones

Well let's certainly hope that he figured it out, over four years ago when the question was asked.