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Would you upgrade
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Well I use iTunes match for all my music, so I have damn near 18gb left on my phone. Not really burning up a lot of storage. I'm just afraid that if I do get a 16gb phone, I will need more.
I would upgrade but get the 32gb unless you don't use much space. A plus is definitely a much bigger upgrade but a 6 is ok too. A 64gb 6 shouldn't be very hard to find. Use idevicechecker.com
The iPhone 6 is not a worthy upgrade from a 5.
You won't notice a real difference in speed or size.
The Plus is a worthy upgrade, but you mentioned it is too big for you.
Wait for the @s" or the 7.
You won't notice a real difference in speed or size.
The Plus is a worthy upgrade, but you mentioned it is too big for you.
Wait for the @s" or the 7.
That'd put you at using around 9Gb out of 14GB available on a 16GB phone. While you probably would be fine for a while on a 16GB unit I think you're wise to be cautious about possible future needs.
You're absolutely right. I am not in desperate need of a new phone. I am surviving with my 5 right now. I think I am going to wait a while to see what the refresh on the 6/6+ is going to be.
Several of my friends couldn't update their 5 because of storage. They didn't have a lot of apps, but a lot of photos. If you are planning to take photos and text and stuff, don't by the 16GB. In a few years that thing will fill up quick.
I have the 5s and I'm waiting till APple fixes all the bugs. iOS 8 has a lot of bugs. If the 5s is acting up, I can imagine what the 6 is doing.
I have the 5s and I'm waiting till APple fixes all the bugs. iOS 8 has a lot of bugs. If the 5s is acting up, I can imagine what the 6 is doing.
This entirely depends on the individual.
There are plenty of people that have commented even coming off the 5S, they
are happier with the 6 (except for those who can't except a larger form factor).
The screen size difference is noticeable to many reviewing them. While the PPI is the same, the display contrast is quite a bit nicer on the 6 as well (1400:1 vs 800:1).
The camera is a marked improvement on the 6 as well, coming off a 5, as well as Touch ID.
To OP, I echo the others... as for size, I would wait to order the 64 GB model if possible.
16 GB goes fast unless you aren't storing much of anything on it.
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Would you upgrade
I went from a 5 to a 6 after having the 5 for two years.
The 6 feels, to me like a massive upgrade. It is definitely quicker but the thinness and screen size for day to day use is a huge difference for me so I can see the value in going from a 5 to 6.
I went from a 5 to a 6 after having the 5 for two years.
The 6 feels, to me like a massive upgrade. It is definitely quicker but the thinness and screen size for day to day use is a huge difference for me so I can see the value in going from a 5 to 6.
You couldn't pay me to use a 16gb anymore. Even 32gb was starting to push it for me, taking videos and downloading apps take up more space then ever.
I Disagree. I went from the five to the 4.7 iPhone six with 64 gigs I couldn't be happier. The difference in speed is the difference between night and day. And mainly the difference and battery life is the difference between night and day. My five lasted half a day my six has approximately 50% left when I plug it in every night. I no longer need the charger at work.
I always had 16gb until the 5s I got a 32gb. What a waste of $100 for me. I don't need all that space. I don't hoard lousy cell phone pics and old text messages on my phone. I listen to whatever is on the radio so no music is stored either. Some people have pictures and texts from 5 years ago on their phones!
I disagree. The 6 is a massive upgrade over my five. Larger screen, TouchID, Apple Pay, M8 coprocessor are the big ones for me. I'm sure it's faster but for daily use I don't notice a huge difference. The others though are big differences to me.
OP: I wouldn't get the 16GB, order a 64GB. Apps and OS upgrades are only going to get larger as time goes on. Apple. should feel ashamed by selling 16GB phones at this point.
I guess you don't play games either, there's tons of games that take up over 1gb in storage.
Really?
I have noticed a big difference after coming from a 5. The phone and screen is significantly bigger, to which it has taken quite a bit of getting used to. I know plenty of people who upgraded to the 6 from a 5 too and I don't think anybody has expressed the view there is not much difference. Obviously this is a subjective viewpoint but I think better advice to the OP would be to try the device out before they commit, because there is clearly a big difference of opinion on this matter and in experience your view is unusual.
Larger form factor, touch ID, faster processor, better screen contrast, improved camera, and a better deal on storage are all reasons I can see to upgrade. I would not consider the 16GB option though as it quickly fills up even if you think it won't.
I went from a 5S to the 6 and I am very happy with the upgrade. The screen is sharper and larger and the phone is faster
Has a better camera
And has NFC for Apple Pay
Has a better camera
And has NFC for Apple Pay
Checked the local apple store this morning, and low and behold, they have a 64gb i6. I'm gonna give it a shot. I'm sure I won't be disappointed with the upgrade. I liked the 6+, but it was just a bit too large for what I use it for. Can't wait to open my new toy in a few hours.