Display – iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6 is bigger than the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6 Plus
is even larger than the iPhone 6. The Plus is not just the bigger, it comes
with higher resolution and more pixel density. iPhone 6 with 4.7-inch display,
has 1334 x 750 resolution and 326ppi density, while the Plus comes with 1920 x
1080 pixels resolution ad 401 ppi density.
Size and Weight – iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus
Dimensions wise, iPhone 6 measure at 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27
inches (138.1 x 67 x 6.9mm) and weighs at around 4.55 ounces (129g). On the
other hand, the larger iPhone 6 Plus weight at around 6.07 ounces (172g) with
6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 inches (158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1mm) measurements.
Despite the fact that iPhone 6 will be easier to use in one
hand than the 5.5-inch variant, still these new devices with bigger dimensions
will take some getting used to for the long term iPhone users.
Camera – iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus
Apple has never joined the megapixels race when it comes to
the camera in iPhone and has kept the same 8 megapixel as seen on the iPhone
5S, iPhone 5C/5 and iPhone 4s. Both of the new iPhone models come equipped with
8-megapixel lens, however, the iPhone 6 Plus has additional image
stabilization. Which is a great feature when you’re in a shaky position to
capture a picture or record a video.
Both phones get an upgraded ‘True Tone’ flash for more
realistic lighting, faster autofocus, faster face and smile detection, and
continuous autofocus in video recording. Both phones are capable of
capturing 1080p video at 30fps and 60fps as well as 720p video at
120-240fps in slo-mo.
Battery – iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus
Both iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 comes with stronger battery pack
when compared to the iPhone 5s. When battery time is to be compared of both
phones with the iPhone 5s, the iPhone 6 Plus is the winner as it packs huge
battery because of its larger housing. Here’s a chart of comparing battery
performance of the three iPhones.
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Bettery Life
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iPhone 6 Plus
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iPhone 6
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Talk Time
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Up to 24 h (3G)
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Up to 14 h (3G)
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Standby Time
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Up to 384 h
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Up to 250 h
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Internet Use (3G)
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Up to 12 h
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Up to 10 h
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Internet Use (LTE)
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Up to 12 h
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Up to 10 h
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Internet Use (Wi-Fi)
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Up to 12 h
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Up to 11 h
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Video Playback
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Up to 14 h
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Up to 11 h
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Audio Playback
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Up to 80 h
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Up to 50 h
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Landscape mode in iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6 Plus will make use of its larger real-estate
by offering an iPad-style landscape mode on some apps when the phone is
held horizontally. iPhone 6 users won’t be able to see any such feature.
Reachability Feature in iPhone 6 Plus
Sue to its larger size, iPhone 6 Plus is challenging to use
in one hand, but Apple has introduced a feature dubbed as “Reachability” in
iPhone 6 Plus to make it user friendly in one hand use. Reachability
feature swipes down the whole screen to make it easy to access the button on
the top of the screen.
Pricing & Availability
On a two year contract, iPhone 6 will cost you $199, $299
and $399 for 16GB, 64GB and 128GB models respectively. Meanwhile, apple is
charging a $100 premium on the iPhone 6 Plus. It’s available for $299,
$399, and $499 for 16GB, 64GB and 128GB models on a two years contract.
As far as the availability of the devices goes, both devices
will be launched on September 12 and Apple is aiming to make these two devices
available in 115 countries before the end of 2014.
