So can 9-month pregnant women (bent, kneel, squat). The question is, how comfortable they are doing it, and how they look carrying a big with them all the time.
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Tried 6s Plus for a week...I give up!!!
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So can 9-month pregnant women (bent, kneel, squat). The question is, how comfortable they are doing it, and how they look carrying a big with them all the time.
I wouldn't compare having a big phone in my pocket with being 9 months pregnant. Again, exaggeration. You make it sound like carrying it around is this huge imposition -- and it's not.
The 6s, which is also a great iPhone, is a little easier for me to carry--but not much more so. The trade off to get a bigger/higher resolution screen and OIS is worth it for me.
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The 6+/6S+ is obviously not going to be as pocketable as the i6/6S, or align itself with one-handed use quite so easily. The bigger phone is for people who spend a lot more time using their device and appreciate the larger screen & extended battery life that comes with having a larger phone.
It baffles me that people buy the larger phone due to the battery life & OIS and not necessarily the screen size. You can't expect to have the battery life with no trade-offs. If you don't want the bigger screen and perhaps don't use your phone as a computer replacement device for the most part, then you don't need a phablet.
It baffles me that people buy the larger phone due to the battery life & OIS and not necessarily the screen size. You can't expect to have the battery life with no trade-offs. If you don't want the bigger screen and perhaps don't use your phone as a computer replacement device for the most part, then you don't need a phablet.
I'm upgrading from iPhone 6 to 6S+.
Main reason for this is that my smartphone usage has changed from using it as advanced cellphone to using it more like pocket computer. I need bigger screen for content and better battery life to get through day. Oh... And I need that 64Gb of storage, living with my current 16Gb iPhone is constant management to not run out of space.
Main reason for this is that my smartphone usage has changed from using it as advanced cellphone to using it more like pocket computer. I need bigger screen for content and better battery life to get through day. Oh... And I need that 64Gb of storage, living with my current 16Gb iPhone is constant management to not run out of space.
There are 2 reasons why 2 sizes exists: Apple wants to maximize sales & its failure to create a sized iphone 6 with a 5 inch screen.
If such sized iPhone 6 with a 5 inch screen (less border) should exist it would be the iPhone for everyone.
Yes and no. There will always be complaints. There are people that think the current 6S is too big, and some think the 6S+ is still not big enough.
I switched to 6s+. I like the size of the 6s better. I switched because google navigation uses a lot of battery.
With the 6s+ I won't have to worry about battery as much.
With the 6s+ I won't have to worry about battery as much.
The Plus is a large phone and there is no getting away from that. No amount of 'it fits in my pocket' or 'my wife is two foot tall and she can handle it one handed' is going to change the fact. I've tried a friends device and it was enough to convince me the size is a hinderance more than a help. Using it as an iPad it's lovely but I need to be able to use a phone one handed on occasion and when I am squatting down or even sitting at my desk, I don't want to be taking it out of my pocket all the time. It was uncomfortable in my pocket even if it just about squeezed in. That is too much of a compromise and is why I will only ever realistically consider the smaller offering.
When I bought the iPhone 6 I felt the trade offs to the Plus were rather insignificant. Bigger battery - I charge it every night and it's never been an issue. OIS - never had poor results filming or taking photographs. Better screen - really not bothered. You just need to weigh up what you prefer and the 6 won for me.
When I bought the iPhone 6 I felt the trade offs to the Plus were rather insignificant. Bigger battery - I charge it every night and it's never been an issue. OIS - never had poor results filming or taking photographs. Better screen - really not bothered. You just need to weigh up what you prefer and the 6 won for me.
They are probably more an American thing to be honest. I haven't seen mobile phones clipped to belts in the UK or when travelling around Europe in many years. I remember back in around 2000/01 when you would see Nokias on belt clips but those days are long gone. Different cultures have different fashion trends I suppose. The 6S Plus is a big phone to have on your belt anyway isn't it?
My 6s is coming this week. My company ordered it for me. I currently have the 6+ and really like it but I am anxious to go back to a more pocketable phone as my blood sugar sensor talks directly to my iPhone now which means I'm never without it when out and about. I'm a little concerned about battery life as the 6+ battery has been great, but we shall see.
Because not all of us wear dad jeans and sensible shoes or use fanny packs--nor do we want to.
Yep. My 6s Plus is naked and fits in my pockets just fine.
Your opinion. I don't want a device with a screen smaller than 5.5" and won't purchase one at any point in the future.
Coming from a 5S.. I initially thought the 6S+ was too big.. But, I read the posts here and figured I'd give it a shot.
I started using it and had mixed feelings.. loved the large screen, didn't love the heft associated with it.
I decided to swap out my 64GB 6S+ for a 128GB 6S+ and had to send my original phone back to Apple.
Instead of waiting the 2-3 weeks for my 128GB 6S+, I figured I'd give the 6S a try (since they seem readily available).. So.. I borrowed the wife's 6S for the afternoon.. Nope.
The 6s+ is where it's at for me.
I am now back to my old 5S for the interim.. The screen size feels SO small.. I use it as little as possible for anything other than phone calls or short emails.
Funny how that works.
I started using it and had mixed feelings.. loved the large screen, didn't love the heft associated with it.
I decided to swap out my 64GB 6S+ for a 128GB 6S+ and had to send my original phone back to Apple.
Instead of waiting the 2-3 weeks for my 128GB 6S+, I figured I'd give the 6S a try (since they seem readily available).. So.. I borrowed the wife's 6S for the afternoon.. Nope.
The 6s+ is where it's at for me.
I am now back to my old 5S for the interim.. The screen size feels SO small.. I use it as little as possible for anything other than phone calls or short emails.
Funny how that works.
It's too big for you. I personally wish it was bigger, like say 6" would be perfect.
i am impatiently waiting for the iPhone 7 hoping they will get rid of that redic bezel. the phone is unnecessarily huge. just look at the competition. they manage to fit a even bigger screen in a smaller package. i dont mind big phones if its "reasonable" and justified
FYI - I decided to stick with my 6s+.
I was having real issues with the bigger size, coming from the 5s, and was on the fence of returning it for an entire week. I really just wanted the camera OIS that they include in the Plus models.
But I'm adapting, and really enjoying the extra battery life that the Plus affords.
If the 7s (which would be my expected new 2 yearly phone) has OIS in both sized models, then I'll go back to the smaller of the two. In a heartbeat. I think. lol
I'm in Plus-land for 2 years now, and will probably be fine.
I was having real issues with the bigger size, coming from the 5s, and was on the fence of returning it for an entire week. I really just wanted the camera OIS that they include in the Plus models.
But I'm adapting, and really enjoying the extra battery life that the Plus affords.
If the 7s (which would be my expected new 2 yearly phone) has OIS in both sized models, then I'll go back to the smaller of the two. In a heartbeat. I think. lol
I'm in Plus-land for 2 years now, and will probably be fine.
Agree with this. My Z3 at 5.2" was just right in terms of screen size while still being pocketable and comfortable to handle. The z3 compact at 4.7" felt a bit small for me.
So now I've moved to iPhone, both sizes are a compromise. The 6s is a bit smaller than I'm already used to, but the 6s plus feels too big (especially with a case on)
I'm quite surprised that Apple decided to have quite such a large difference in size between the two
Stock is still a little scarce in the UK. I have until the 27th to decide so I'm contemplating buying a 6s now and swapping between the two and then returning one. Otherwise I'm worried that I'll switch to the 6s - regret it - and then not be able to get another 6+ quickly
So I bought a 6s Plus last week, but I just can't get used to the size. The phone is simply too big and clumsy in the hand.
>> I have used the iPad Mini as a phone and find it comfortable to use and the screen size great for my needs. The 6s Plus would be almost too small for me. Not sure why you are complaining, but perhaps your hand size is very small.
IMO, the 6s would be the perfect phone if it had a slightly bigger battery.
>> Now you are talking about a real problem. My iPhone 6 actually weighs over one pound because I have to constantly carry a heavy battery pack with me. Battery time is only three hours. So I would like to ask Apple to double the size of the battery or cut power usage by one half.
BTW - I'm no tech geek so take it easy on me.
>> Sorry, no mercy for small-handed wimps, even if you ask nicely.
>> I have used the iPad Mini as a phone and find it comfortable to use and the screen size great for my needs. The 6s Plus would be almost too small for me. Not sure why you are complaining, but perhaps your hand size is very small.
IMO, the 6s would be the perfect phone if it had a slightly bigger battery.
>> Now you are talking about a real problem. My iPhone 6 actually weighs over one pound because I have to constantly carry a heavy battery pack with me. Battery time is only three hours. So I would like to ask Apple to double the size of the battery or cut power usage by one half.
BTW - I'm no tech geek so take it easy on me.
>> Sorry, no mercy for small-handed wimps, even if you ask nicely.
Works great for me. I do have fairly large hands, but not freakishly so. I suppose it would be to big for people with small hands. I know the mrs think it's a tad bit too big.
If you're a one-handed user, why in the world did you ever buy the + in the first place? Anyone that buys something this expensive without first test driving it deserves what they get. There's always Gazelle you know!
