I have both and I don't see how those ugly glass pieces on the top and bottom are better than those rather subtle antenna lines on the 6. always hated those random white pieces on a silver middle part. at least it's all in one color now. but that's just me
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The iPhone 6 is ugly
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There needs to be more choices in the poll. I like it but don't love it or hate it. It is a bit too thin and that hurts my hand when I hold it. But if you put a case on it, it is fine.
I don't mind the antenna bands except on the gold since they used the white rubber instead of gold rubber.
And I think the white fronts look cheap, but the black front is fine. Although I wish the Space Grey were darker. Actually I wish it were black.
So all in all, I like it but it could be improved.
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I don't mind the antenna bands except on the gold since they used the white rubber instead of gold rubber.
And I think the white fronts look cheap, but the black front is fine. Although I wish the Space Grey were darker. Actually I wish it were black.
So all in all, I like it but it could be improved.
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The gold one is not all one color due to the ugly white rubber antenna bands.
I like it. It's not my favourite iphone design but it is attractive. The silver and the gold are beautiful. The space grey I'm still coming to terms with lol it's better than the original and 3G design.
and I got the gold because the white goes well with the white front. it becomes like "one" and also looks nice with the gold. glad it's not grey lines. tastes are obviously different
space grey and silver have darker grey antennas lines that aren't the same as the front. didn't like that at allBased on what I've read, medium-format camera taken of the real products whose images are eventually converted into renders for consistency in colors, etc. The final images are essentially renders and no longer true photos of the real products.
Some people thought the iPhone 5 was ugly too. Same for the iPhone 4.
As to the 6/6+, my vote is 'couldn't care less'. I don't buy the iPhone for its looks, I buy it for its functionality. Mine always go right into a case and I never see the back of the phone again until I switch cases or trade them in. To me it's just a phone, not an objet d'art.
As to the 6/6+, my vote is 'couldn't care less'. I don't buy the iPhone for its looks, I buy it for its functionality. Mine always go right into a case and I never see the back of the phone again until I switch cases or trade them in. To me it's just a phone, not an objet d'art.
Not going to vote as I would need a "like it but they have had better"
I had the iPhone 5 black/slate as my first iPhone and then made the jump to 6 Plus. I like it although it is quite big.
I think the 5S is the best looking, in black the contract between the black glass panels and the space grey aluminium on the back really looks good!
I had the iPhone 5 black/slate as my first iPhone and then made the jump to 6 Plus. I like it although it is quite big.
I think the 5S is the best looking, in black the contract between the black glass panels and the space grey aluminium on the back really looks good!
I'd rank the phones like this:
iPhone 5S/5
iPhone 4/4S
iPhone 6/6+
iPhone 3G/3GS
Original iPhone
iPhone 5S/5
iPhone 4/4S
iPhone 6/6+
iPhone 3G/3GS
Original iPhone
I think the 6 looks amazing and feels amazing . love the tapered edges, and how the edge of the glass display slopes off, it looks really good espcially with the space gray model and the black front, the edges like morph off into the side....always dreamt of a iphone that is as thin as a ipod touch and is like a iPod touch esque and this is it.
I think the thick white antenna lines on the 6 and the protruding camera are hellish.
I'll put up with them when the times comes to upgrade from my 5s to the 6s, but I prefer the 4/4s/5/5s chassis style.
I actually think the iPhone 6 from the back looks like a HTC One with those big thick lines.
I'll put up with them when the times comes to upgrade from my 5s to the 6s, but I prefer the 4/4s/5/5s chassis style.
I actually think the iPhone 6 from the back looks like a HTC One with those big thick lines.
I really don't think it's ugly. I feel the 5/5s is a nicer and "classier", more solid design but no, my 6 is perfectly acceptable to me.
The pictures don't really do the iPhone 6 complete justice, the feeling is a wee different when you actually see it in person. The camera sticks out only a couple of millimetres and the antenna lines are a lot less thinner than you might presume. I think the antenna lines give the space-grey iPhone 6 a very futuristic design. It may sound a bit silly and I can't really explain it otherwise, but it reminds me of Star Trek ships a bit. That being said, I don't have the same feeling with the silver or gold finishes, but then again, I never liked those anyway.
The camera is really an unfortunate design decision, but I can't say that it bothers me that much. It actually gives me a bit more sense for the camera, because it is easier to feel it when you're taking a photo sideways and aren't immediately sure on which side it is (I often forget). Previously you would more easily touch the lens, whereas now you can feel the edge of the camera without touching it. It's also a bit easier to clean, because you wipe more easily around it. Overall the polished aluminium feel just beats the glass of the iPhone 4 and the curved edges give it a very pleasant one-handed feeling (really good for swiping) that makes the iPhone 4 very chunky and hard-edged in comparison.
The camera is really an unfortunate design decision, but I can't say that it bothers me that much. It actually gives me a bit more sense for the camera, because it is easier to feel it when you're taking a photo sideways and aren't immediately sure on which side it is (I often forget). Previously you would more easily touch the lens, whereas now you can feel the edge of the camera without touching it. It's also a bit easier to clean, because you wipe more easily around it. Overall the polished aluminium feel just beats the glass of the iPhone 4 and the curved edges give it a very pleasant one-handed feeling (really good for swiping) that makes the iPhone 4 very chunky and hard-edged in comparison.
Its interesting to see how Apple has started to evolve after the death of Jobs in regards to product design. I do wonder if Jobs had more say in the company than he was credited for in regards to industrial design and influence.
I also wonder if Apple purposely used extra bezel on their phones to be able to buy in smaller screens as a cost saving measure. The same way that crisp/chips manufacturers often package their goods in in larger than needed bags, and fill the remaining space with air.
I also wonder if Apple purposely used extra bezel on their phones to be able to buy in smaller screens as a cost saving measure. The same way that crisp/chips manufacturers often package their goods in in larger than needed bags, and fill the remaining space with air.
I've always thought the fuss over antenna lines was over hyped to be honest. They just look like an acceptable part of the design to me and its a nice way of splitting up the metal on the back of the device. The iPhone has strips on the back. The Note/S5 has plastic faux leather. The G3 has brushed plastic etc etc. physically they will appeal to different people yet they are all great phones.
I don't mind the antenna lines because I have my phone in a case and besides, the 6+ has WAY better reception than my old iPhone 5. I dislike the protruding camera though, oh and the curved sides because screen protectors don't fit correctly.
The phone would be gorgeous if it wasn't for those ugly ass bands. Two bands straight across would have looked fine.
Agreed. The gear equivalent of plasticized perfect-looking fashion model photos.