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saintforlife

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http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/11/6135429/iphone-6-6-plus-which-one-to-buy

Based on talking to people in person and on social media networks, it seems that a lot of people are torn between the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus and are completely unsure of which one to buy. It appears that for most people, the biggest sticking point is that the 6 Plus could take better photos than its smaller sibling, thanks to its new optical image stabilization system. But the answer is simpler than many people are making it out to be.

By all accounts, it appears that everything else about the cameras in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are the same. According to Apple, they have the same resolution, same sensors, same focus system, same lens, same flash, and same new camera processing features. They also have the same video recording features, including slow-motion, 1080p recording, and something Apple calls "Cinematic Stabilization." But in the vast majority of still photography situations, these cameras are likely to produce the exact same results.
Do you want a really big phone and are you willing to live with the compromises that come with it? Great, you should get the iPhone 6 Plus. If you want a phone that will be easier to manage in one hand and will fit in your pants' pockets with ease, the iPhone 6 offers virtually everything the 6 Plus has in a smaller package.

It's as simple as that. Now comes the really hard question: what color do you want?


For size comparison:

http://osxdaily.com/2014/09/10/help-decide-iphone-6-to-buy-printable-guide/

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This didn't help me (and I doubt anyone) one bit. Everyone is aware that OIS is the only differentiating camera feature, however they failed to mention the battery life and resolution (and potentially 2GB RAM but understandably they didn't because we aren't sure).
 
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