iPhone 6/ 6 Plus impressions

Impressions and Thoughts

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were announced last week and will be available to those on the 19th of September 

This is the first time that Apple has released two different sizes to choose from. Previously this had not been done.  But let's get on with the specifications of the two iPhones:

iPhone 6 Specs

• Dimensions 138.2 x 67.1 x 6.9 mm
• Weight: 128g
• Display : 4.7 inch LCD, 750 x 1334 pixels , 326 PPI
• Battery: 1800 mAh
• Processor: 64-bit A8
• Ram: 1gb
• Storage: 16gb / 64gb / 128gb
• Colour: Silver/ Gold / Space gray
• Data: LTE, HSPA+ etc
• Simcard: nanosim
• Camera: 8MP iSight Rear - 1.2mp front facing
• Sound: loudspeakers
• Platform: Apple IOS, IOS 8

iPhone 6 Plus Specs

• Dimensions 158 x 77.7 x 7.1 mm
• Weight: 172g
• Display : 5.5 inch LCD, 1080 x 1920 pixels , 401 ppi
• Battery: 2915 mAh
• Processor: 64-bit A8
• Ram: 1gb
• Storage: 16gb / 64gb / 128gb
• Colour: Silver/ Gold / Space gray
• Data: LTE, HSPA+ etc
• Simcard: nanosim
• Camera: 8MP iSight Rear  with OIS- 1.2mp front facing
• Sound: loudspeakers
• Platform: Apple IOS, IOS 8

Impressions

Generally the biggest change to iPhones has been on the outside and the size. The iPhone has become more rounded and now the colour or finish takes over the whole back instead of just the middle. The camera module actually protrudes out compared to the previous models. Now, this many not be a bother if you have a case on, but having a phone naked with a camera that protrudes out seems just a bit silly. This is the danger of making a phone slimmer and improving the camera at the same time. Although Apple seems adamant that the new camera is worth it. But just how well will this hold if you, like me, like to play your phone rear side down on hard surface. Time will only tell. I would suggest getting a case.

Now Apple fans have a dilemma with two different phone sizes a 4.7 inch and a 5.5 inch screen. Personally, 5.5 inch for me is way too big. The 4.7 inch is the perfect size which is the same as the HTC ONE M7. It's comfortable to be held with one hand and big enough to watch videos with. Now, the screen sizes aren't the only differences, but the resolution as well. The 6 Plus has a better resolution as well bigger battery, OIS on the camera and possibly a bigger RAM. Everything else between the two are the same. 

In my opinions the two difference are very minimal and with most people, it wouldn't be noticed. Although the battery has improved in both models, the iPhone 6 battery stats which were shown on the unveiling, showed minimal improvements. This is probably due to the bigger screen and the amount of power it needs. The iPhone 6 Plus however, has great battery life.

I thoroughly expected people to go for the iPhone 6 over the Plus, but it seems that the Plus is much more appealing to the fans. This is because most Apple fans always believed that their screen size were fine as it was and always secretly poked fun of Android users with how big some of their phones were. But it seems everyone wanted a bigger screen. I think the screen size change has put Apple right back in with its competitors and it is what they needed to do. Although this is the first step, this step will gain many new fans or returning customers to give the iPhone a try.

If you have an iPhone 4 or  4s this would be a great upgrade, however, if you have a 5S and maybe a 5, this upgrade will be minimal. Unless the screen size is a factor that you most desired then by all means, go for it!

Today Apple also announced that has sold or preordered 4 million iPhones 6/Plus in the first 24 hours. That is an incredible feat! It seems the screen size does play a big factor and many were waiting for it.

Edit: A lot of people seem to hate the new iPhone design, but I believe it is one of the better phone designs and much improved over the previous model. However, it definitely does not beat HTC when it comes to design.