Ois in low light does actually help quite a bit in cropping espcially, but other then low light and slightly smoother videos, same thing
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Thank God I got the 6 Plus
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Ois in low light does actually help quite a bit in cropping espcially, but other then low light and slightly smoother videos, same thing
For video it's exactly the same thing. OIS isn't active during video, it's right on apple's site. If you think you've seen a difference it's a placebo.
Im pretty sure I have seen multple video comparisons online of OIS in action vs the 6 and it being a bit smoother
http://www.dxomark.com/Phones/Apple-iPhone-6-and-6-Plus-review-Bigger-and-better.-Apple-set-gold-standard-for-smartphone-image-quality
DxOmark states that the reason why the Plus got one less point in the video score was due to OIS artifacts in the video, Im actually pretty sure the Plus is the first smartphone to use OIS for video but please correct me if I am wrong
I bought the same phone you did. I'm happy you didn't have issues. Plenty of others beg to differ. No reason to be snarky. Enjoy your phone.
By the way, if you want to run some kag tests, there are plenty of threads about it. I haven't seen a single person come back and say truthfully they didn't see a spot of kag anywhere. There are even YouTube videos on the matter.
Thank God I got the 6 Plus
I totally agree!! I sold my 5 to my sister. A few days ago when we were together I asked to hold her 5 and to my amazement the phone felt so tiny!! I asked if it was the same phone that I sold her. It felt like I was holding a 4
My 6plus is so comfortable to handle and my God the battery life is amazing!!!
I totally agree!! I sold my 5 to my sister. A few days ago when we were together I asked to hold her 5 and to my amazement the phone felt so tiny!! I asked if it was the same phone that I sold her. It felt like I was holding a 4
My 6plus is so comfortable to handle and my God the battery life is amazing!!!No lag at all for me on my Plus, I have reduce motion on and also reduce transparency and it is absolutely buttery smooth all the time, even when rotating with keyboard, spotlight keyboard is buttery smooth when rotating, everything is buttery with Reduce Motion & Reduce transparency on(I like the fade animation from Reduce Motion and I also like the darker notification center from Reduce Transparency
You're confusing digital video stabilization with OIS. The 6/6+ features Cinematic Video Stabilization, which is basically enhanced digital video stabilization compared to that found in the 5s. The videos you saw were of those comparing the 6/6+ vs the 5s.
If you've removed those two things, I don't doubt you have a smooth experience. I just don't feel I should have to disable features on an os running in the top of the line device from apple which even demands a $100 premium over its smaller counterpart.
But I'm not trying to get into an argument or even much of a discussion about lag here. There are plenty of threads for that. I simply wanted to share my experience. Overall in happy that I got the plus based on screen size alone. If this was an android device from Samsung I might not even notice the issue. I've just gotten used to every single apple device not requiring any tweaking to run wonderfully out of the box. My mom's 5s runs ios 8.1 smoother, overall, than does my 6 plus.
The 6 is selling well because the demand is higher for it. 5.5" devices are always going to have a market, albeit a smaller one.
I have tried the Plus and it's not just a case of getting used to the size. No amount of determination is going to make it fit in my jeans pocket any easier or stretch my fingers so it's easier to hold, or enable me to use it one handed while holding my baby. It's suits a lot of people but it isn't going to satisfy everybody. Let's not forget we have all had the same opportunities to buy these devices, I had the choice of either one and chose the one best suited for me. The size of the Plus for me overshadowed any slight improvements it has in features, so it's not such a big deal.
Agreed. But I wonder if the numbers will start to even out when the 6+ stock is readily available.
I get between 20 and 24 hours between charges on my iPhone 6. I have only had to charge at work one time because I got battery drain from s bad app.
No, it's not. According to polls right here on MR, the demand is 50:50 for the 6 vs. 6+. According to polls out in the real world (i.e., outside of MR), I believe the demand is 60:40, but someone can correct me if I'm off.
The amount of brain power people spend on 6 vs 6 Plus is baffling. Who cares if the numbers even out? Why does it matter to anyone not directly impacted by it?
I believe all you have to do to move from ATT to T-Mobile is switch SIM cards. They are exactly the same phones.
The demand is even. It's 50-50. This isn't like the 5s vs 5c where one is much more superior than the other
What ever happened to "different strokes for different folks?" The better phone is the one that suits your needs better at the time. We are fortunate to have choices and I'm glad Apple gave us that.
I had the 6+ and it was too big of a jump size wise from the 5 so the 6 is working out better for me now. If the 6 starts feeling small to me after a few months I may move to a 6+. By then the apps will all be updated to take advantage of it.
I had the 6+ and it was too big of a jump size wise from the 5 so the 6 is working out better for me now. If the 6 starts feeling small to me after a few months I may move to a 6+. By then the apps will all be updated to take advantage of it.
This exactly. I had the note 2 for 2 years and got sick of not being able to put the phone in my dress pocket. Yes I do have a purse, a lot of them actually but sometimes I just want to carry a small purse and the damn note 2 just wouldn't fit.
While I appreciate the screen size, pocketability is more important for me now. And I can even use the phone with one hand, bonus!
Yea the same people who told me note 2 was too big are now getting the plus. Well, I could never understand!
iPhone owners arguing with each other over which one is better? Come on guys, let's stick to our mutual enemy, android users!
I think they're both great phones. I personally chose the 6 Plus because I wanted that 1080p display and I love a big phone. I have very long fingers so I can use it one handed just fine.
I just love that all these manufacturers are competing with each other to make the best phone possible, which is why we have all these great choices. Android, Apple, Windows, whatever floats your boat.
I think they're both great phones. I personally chose the 6 Plus because I wanted that 1080p display and I love a big phone. I have very long fingers so I can use it one handed just fine.
I just love that all these manufacturers are competing with each other to make the best phone possible, which is why we have all these great choices. Android, Apple, Windows, whatever floats your boat.
I too am very happy with the plus. Before it arrived, I was following many discussions about the issues (bending, lagging, etc). I have had the phone for a week and have not had these issues; knock on wood.
Maybe I'm getting older and becoming less OCD, but it's just another phone for me. The screen is much bigger and easier to use. The battery life is wonderful. I don't have to use a Mophie battery case anymore like I did with the 5.
I do have a UAG case in my plus. I think it's a nice balance between protection and added size/weight.
I do have to adjust my usage habit with the larger phone. For example, having the phone with me at the gym working out feels weird with such a large device. Also, there is no way I can go running while holding the phone in my hand. I have solved both changes with a flipbelt.
So as a new iPhone 6 plus user, I'm a happy customer. I do wish it didn't cost an arm and a leg. I paid full price.
Maybe I'm getting older and becoming less OCD, but it's just another phone for me. The screen is much bigger and easier to use. The battery life is wonderful. I don't have to use a Mophie battery case anymore like I did with the 5.
I do have a UAG case in my plus. I think it's a nice balance between protection and added size/weight.
I do have to adjust my usage habit with the larger phone. For example, having the phone with me at the gym working out feels weird with such a large device. Also, there is no way I can go running while holding the phone in my hand. I have solved both changes with a flipbelt.
So as a new iPhone 6 plus user, I'm a happy customer. I do wish it didn't cost an arm and a leg. I paid full price.
I've had the 6+ for more than a month now and am enjoying it. The larger size makes me less inclined to reach for my iPad all the time since I can read much easier on this larger screen. The apps for the 6+ need to get more like the iPad versions. Glad I didn't get the smaller one. For me the size issue was only whether it still fits in my pants pocket, which it does. So I'm satisfied. Obviously this is as big as phones will ever get unless they come up with roll-up screens like the devices they used in Red Planet. But Apple was smart to have a smaller version for those who prefer that. Making the most customers happy means more sales.
I'm still torn between the 6 or the 6+. I really would like something in between, like a 5" screen. 6+ is nice and fits in my pocket, not sure if I would like to go that big. Decisions
In my part of the world I have only seen 4 iPhone 6 plus's in the wild but vastly more standard 6's. That might be down to the limited supply chain or preference.
Those arent even really features, I actually prefer the faster fade animation of going in and out of apps from Reduce Motion, and I dont quite frankly really care about transparent windows in iOS, (control center transparent, etc, big deal for that I dont really care about that)
Its not nessacerily disabling any features at all actually, it is just changing the look of the OS ever so slightly , thats all, no features or functions of the phone get disabled at all
You should try Reduce Motion and Reduced Transparency, it really does make it buttery smooth though(and I happen to prefer these two options on anyway because I like the fade animation Reduce motion gives better then the stock animation when going in and out of apps, and also I like the darker notification center with Reduced transparency, the keyboard is also darker in some applications which I actually like too