I'd have to disagree. I used the S6 for a couple of days and that Amoled strait up hurts your eyes with extended use. Sure the resolution is nice, but the color reproduction is terrible.
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I'd have to disagree. I used the S6 for a couple of days and that Amoled strait up hurts your eyes with extended use. Sure the resolution is nice, but the color reproduction is terrible.
The color reproduction on the Note 4 and S6 panels is better than the iPhone 6/6+
You personal preference may be different but from all technical tests, the Samsung panels are better at true color reproduction.
Here is Displaymate's analysis of the Note 4's panel. (S6 is rated the same).
http://www.displaymate.com/Galaxy_Note4_ShootOut_1.htm
http://www.displaymate.com/Galaxy_S6_ShootOut_1.htm
If they hurt your eyes, try turning down the brightness.
I never run mine at more that 60%
EDIT: Here is the iPhone's display analysis.
http://www.displaymate.com/iPhone6_ShootOut.htm
Personal preference I guess. I find the viewing angles and the whites to be better on iPhone 6 plus.
This does depend on what display mode the S6 was set in... the Basic mode is actually perfect, but for some reason Samsung ships them with Adaptive mode enabled.
This tends to over saturate the colors and make the whites have a blue-ish tint.
Loving the 6 Plus.
The large screen and battery was definitely worth the sacrifice of being able to use the phone easily with one hand.
Definitely happy I was patient and didn't cave in and got a 6 simply because 6+ was in such short supply.
Put it in my front pocket everyday, still perfectly straight. So bendgate = complete BS as far as I'm concerned.
Can't kill the battery of this thing. On my old iPhone 5 I'd be running out of battery by noon. With the 6 Plus, even purposely killing the battery is a chore. I usually have 30-50% left by the end of the day.
The large screen and battery was definitely worth the sacrifice of being able to use the phone easily with one hand.
Definitely happy I was patient and didn't cave in and got a 6 simply because 6+ was in such short supply.
Put it in my front pocket everyday, still perfectly straight. So bendgate = complete BS as far as I'm concerned.
Can't kill the battery of this thing. On my old iPhone 5 I'd be running out of battery by noon. With the 6 Plus, even purposely killing the battery is a chore. I usually have 30-50% left by the end of the day.
I've had the Plus since launch day, thought it was pretty big at first but after a few days I loved it. Just picked up a 6 and used it for less than an hour, taking it back to Apple and happy as ever with my Plus! The screen is just so beautiful and the battery life is amazing.
I was a reluctant 6 Plus buyer. I was loathe to give up all the one-handed use I'd cherished for so long with all my previous iPhones. I bought it for two primary reasons:
OIS. I take virtually all the family photos, and these days, almost all of those are taken with a phone. A large percentage of them are also taken in low light conditions. This is one feature that is not on the 6 and I want to give my camera every opportunity to take the best pics possible. This one feature made the 6 Plus my first choice.
To try it out. I knew the larger screen of the Plus would yield benefits -- not necessarily from extra real-estate to put more gadgets and doo-dads, but just having more data on the screen at the same time. I do a lot of email and web browsing, so I was interested in this aspect of things. If I purchased the standard 6, I'd never know if the 6 Plus would've been workable. It'd always be a 'what if'. If I purchased the 6 Plus and couldn't stand it, I could move down the the 6 and be satisfied. But if I purchased the Plus and liked it... then I'd have that extra win.
I got it the day they were launched. It took me a few days to get used to the Plus and I had to make some concessions with how I held it and used it (many things I can no longer do one handed, but some things I still can).
I love my Plus. The extra screen real-estate was a game changer for me. It is so much easier to read tech-infused emails on the larger screen, webpages are much easier to navigate, and I just really enjoy all that extra space. It more than makes up for the reduction in single-handed use.
Oh, and the battery kicks the pants off the 6's battery. My daughter has a 6 and the difference is significant.
(edit: I will be getting whatever Plus size version that comes out this year, guaranteed)
Haha yeah I can't really see how the 6 Plus digs into someone's stomach from sitting down in their front pocket. Your pants sit on your waist and with the phone in your pocket it has to sit against your leg below your waist when sitting, unless there are some new style of jeans I'm not aware of. Even in my fitted jeans it doesn't dig into the stomach. It's noticeable that it's there when I sit, but that's about it.
However until now, Apple watch will not work without iPhone. So a smaller phone would be better for carrying out. I will never try to buy an Apple watch if it cannot work without iPhone.
Samsung's new screens are actually fantastic, it's a shame about their software or I'd actually buy an S6 or a Note 4 over a 6+. I have a 6+ and it's the next best thing in screen quality.
Samsung screens + iOS + Apple/HTC's hardware design = best smartphone for me. One can dream.
Samsung screens + iOS + Apple/HTC's hardware design = best smartphone for me. One can dream.
I must say, truly, I love a phone with larger display. First I can see more on larger display, second I can do more using larger display. Could anyone believe even when I use iPhone 4, I still type anything using both hands either in portrait mode or in landscape mode? Or, I could say, I am ready for two-hand use.
Surely, I have some cases requires me to use the phone in one hand, and 6 plus shows a great disadvantage comparing with 6 or older iPhone, however in order to use it better, I can have a little rest at somewhere safe, do things urgent on phone, put it back, and go.
I hate jeans, and now I don't want to put anything inside pockets on my daily sports wear. Instead, I have a small one-shoulder bag carrying anything not so big, including iPhone 6 plus, of course. So, size is not a problem. My small bag can even put an iPad Air 2 without any issue, amazing! (iPad Pro? maybe impossible, but I may choose surface pro instead of that thing)
When I surf the web in landscape mode, I can easily read most things displayed at screen. In portrait mode, sometimes my eye may feel really uncomfortable.
If iPhone 6s Plus has much better performance, I may consider selling the current one and buy a new iPhone 6s Plus if possible. But if it is not, at least so much (2x or more), I will use this phone until iPhone 8 or even 8s (Plus) announce.
All in all, this is just my own thought. But since I buy iPhone 6 Plus, my iPad mini now becomes the secondary display, not a regular iPad mini at all.
Surely, I have some cases requires me to use the phone in one hand, and 6 plus shows a great disadvantage comparing with 6 or older iPhone, however in order to use it better, I can have a little rest at somewhere safe, do things urgent on phone, put it back, and go.
I hate jeans, and now I don't want to put anything inside pockets on my daily sports wear. Instead, I have a small one-shoulder bag carrying anything not so big, including iPhone 6 plus, of course. So, size is not a problem. My small bag can even put an iPad Air 2 without any issue, amazing! (iPad Pro? maybe impossible, but I may choose surface pro instead of that thing)
When I surf the web in landscape mode, I can easily read most things displayed at screen. In portrait mode, sometimes my eye may feel really uncomfortable.
If iPhone 6s Plus has much better performance, I may consider selling the current one and buy a new iPhone 6s Plus if possible. But if it is not, at least so much (2x or more), I will use this phone until iPhone 8 or even 8s (Plus) announce.
All in all, this is just my own thought. But since I buy iPhone 6 Plus, my iPad mini now becomes the secondary display, not a regular iPad mini at all.
I just got the 6+, coming over from the Note 4. I couldn't see going down to the 6 after using the Note 4. The 6+ is only slightly longer than the Note. I have no problems with using it one handed, I am caseless, just using a skinomi full body skin with a tempered glass screen protector.
Depends on if you like over-saturation or not.
Interesting how quickly this turned more into of a Samsung/Android type of discussion.
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Its really apples and oranges. I have both the S6 and the 6plus, and both have absolutely beautiful screens to look at. A little different, but I honestly couldn't pick which one looks better. And both phones have some unique and awesome features that make them great. If it wasn't for the lag I personally experienced on my 6plus, it would be a near perfect phone (with the jailbreak enhancements).
The S6 just adds some awesome features out of the box that I've gotten used to really quick (the multitasking and back button, the ability to run dual apps at once with the press of one button, wireless charging, home screen widgets, and led notification light to name a few). I miss imessage, my visual voicemail, and the familiarity with ios apps (and my jailbreak shortcuts and tweaks) and several other things.
If Apple added a few of these hardware/software features, and a gig of ram, the next gen of iphones would be absolutely untouchable. I'd pay 2 hundred more a phone for those features that the galaxy has, in an iphone.
loving my 6+ without any regrets. other than its large footprint (i wish the top and bottom bezels were smaller) I have no issues with anything else (especially that large gorgeous display). its a bit of a pain with it in my front jean pockets, but my Apple Watch has alleviated that problem recently.
can't wait for the iPhone 7+ 16 months from now!
can't wait for the iPhone 7+ 16 months from now!
I originally got a 64GB Space Gray iPhone 6 Plus in September of last year. Without even really testing out the display models in a local store, I was really set on the 6 Plus for pre-order because I was really itching for a much larger screen for the iPhone. I loved the two years I got out of my iPhone 5, but I always felt typing was a bit inaccurate or uncomfortable with the screen only being 4 inches. OIS and even better battery life were just bonuses of getting the 6 Plus to me, the main point was to have a bigger display.
And oh boy did I make a huge mistake. I..........
Alas, I do enjoy my iPhone 6. It's the best iPhone I've ever used, and that says a lot with the 6 Plus being the worst iPhone I've ever used. Hopefullynext year with the new iPhones gives us three configurations. I might consider going back to the 4'' world.
Very interesting. I've been very interested in the 6+ but when moving from the 5S last fall, I chose to go with the 6. I assumed that I needed to let myself adjust to a bigger screen phone before making such a huge size jump and it's worked out well for me.I will probably jump to the 6S+ and try that next time now that I'm used to a bigger phone and have my iPhone 6 as backup.
I went from a 5s to a 6 Plus on release day and struggled for a week with it. I just found the jump in size too much. I swopped it out for a 6 and for me that was the perfect size....at the time. But a month ago I start thinking about the 6 plus again as I had got used to the size of the 6 and felt that it could be a little bigger and so I took a chance and bought another 6 plus and to be honest I find finding it much easier to live with then the first time round.
I still think it is cumbersome but the screen and battery are amazing.
It's about time that Appke caught up with the competition and reduced the bezzel. If they could introduce edge to edge technology then that 5.5" phone would be perfect
I still think it is cumbersome but the screen and battery are amazing.
It's about time that Appke caught up with the competition and reduced the bezzel. If they could introduce edge to edge technology then that 5.5" phone would be perfect
I've had my 6+ since launch day. Loved it then and still love it now. When this years launch comes around I'll be getting the bigger size again. It took very little time for the 6+ to feel just like a normal phone to me, now I don't even think of the size of it unless someone with a small phone comments on the size.
I've never had an issue with the whole too big to use thing, admittedly I've got hands like pit shovels, but I hold it the same way as I did my 5s before it and with only very occasional exceptions I can use it one handed just fine.
I bought the wife a regular 6 about week after I got my 6+ she loves it, being the dainty little person that she is. But whenever I have to use it, it feels so small and as for when I have to do something for my dad on his iPhone 4s, my god it feels like a Fisher Price my first smartphone.
I love the camera, the battery life, that oh so gorgeous screen, the way it feels in my hand and just the general usability of the thing.
It's not without its share of missed opportunities, the stingy amount of RAM for instance. But come the iPhone 6 Plus S, or whatever they decide to call it, I have no doubt they'll iron out the niggles. So I'm looking forward to my next "Big" iPhone as much as I love using the one I have.
I've never had an issue with the whole too big to use thing, admittedly I've got hands like pit shovels, but I hold it the same way as I did my 5s before it and with only very occasional exceptions I can use it one handed just fine.
I bought the wife a regular 6 about week after I got my 6+ she loves it, being the dainty little person that she is. But whenever I have to use it, it feels so small and as for when I have to do something for my dad on his iPhone 4s, my god it feels like a Fisher Price my first smartphone.
I love the camera, the battery life, that oh so gorgeous screen, the way it feels in my hand and just the general usability of the thing.
It's not without its share of missed opportunities, the stingy amount of RAM for instance. But come the iPhone 6 Plus S, or whatever they decide to call it, I have no doubt they'll iron out the niggles. So I'm looking forward to my next "Big" iPhone as much as I love using the one I have.
EDIT: Aaaaaaaaand I switched back. Someone offered me a straight trade for a 128GB SG 6 Plus. He was in the same predicament as me with the size so I took it, why not? Both great phones.
So I traded for a 128GB 6. It's been a week and I must say I love the feel and size especially with a Benks 0.2 and a Caudabe Veil. Feels right in my hand.....BUT.... the battery life is terrible. I miss the screen size, but not holding it (if that makes any sense). I miss the camera too. The 6 Plus always seemed more like a premium phone. But I'll take comfort of the 6 for now. We'll see if I change my mind again lol
So I traded for a 128GB 6. It's been a week and I must say I love the feel and size especially with a Benks 0.2 and a Caudabe Veil. Feels right in my hand.....BUT.... the battery life is terrible. I miss the screen size, but not holding it (if that makes any sense). I miss the camera too. The 6 Plus always seemed more like a premium phone. But I'll take comfort of the 6 for now. We'll see if I change my mind again lol
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I have a 6+. Whenever I use a normal 6 I'm finding I kinda prefer that size. I think I'll switch with the 6S (unless RAM is still 1GB, in which case I'll just go Android).
Ideally I'd have something in between the two sizes (5.0" would be perfect IMO).
Ideally I'd have something in between the two sizes (5.0" would be perfect IMO).
Have had my 6+ since launch, would trade it in for a 6 if I could but will just wait to see if the next one will have smaller bezels. Can't really answer calls or text without using both hands.
The 6 has more accessories compared to 6+. I'm very active and would be more comfortable with a 6 and life proof or mophie case.
Only reason i've kept my 6+ is because of better sounding speaker and battery life. Charge every 2 days sometimes 3 if i'm not active.
The 6 has more accessories compared to 6+. I'm very active and would be more comfortable with a 6 and life proof or mophie case.
Only reason i've kept my 6+ is because of better sounding speaker and battery life. Charge every 2 days sometimes 3 if i'm not active.