Apple iPhone 6 Plus review: Following the curve

30 September 2014
Apple caved to market pressure and created a phablet. This may sound as blasphemy but it’s not the first time Cupertino is seen reacting to rivals getting too confident, too aggressive – too close for comfort. The first iPad mini had to respond back in...

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  • AnonD-156365
  • 0sY
  • 30 Sep 2014

lariser, 30 Sep 2014You forgot to include OnePlus One in the rivals' section or... morethey forgot to mention many of the flagship devices...why.... good question...

and this up-scaling thingy is also funny

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    • AnonD-142922
    • mx9
    • 30 Sep 2014

    Huawei Ascend Mate7 all the way !

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      • Anonymous
      • kkx
      • 30 Sep 2014

      Though I do have to say. Welcome to real battery life and 1080p. Congratulations iPhone users.

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        • Anonymous
        • kkx
        • 30 Sep 2014

        Get ready for hundred of comments of apple followers defending this scam to death about how it's better in every way and some messiah of sorts.

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          • AnonD-312097
          • 3a%
          • 30 Sep 2014

          Why on earth would CRApple think Android users would defect over to use this outdated spec'd iPhone when we have a far superior feature set in both hardware and software, we are not brainwashed by the pretty looks of Apple devices like the iSheeple are.

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            • Anonymous
            • J5P
            • 30 Sep 2014

            "The protruding camera is not up to Apple's perfectionism, but practically a non-issue if you use a case.", why pay this much for this aluminium design if it needs to be hidden i a cheap plastic... case?

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              • DeDeTe
              • 0cJ
              • 30 Sep 2014

              Techmad, 30 Sep 2014Interesting thought there. However I will have to disagree ... moreFair point. I had actually taken a few shots with the G2, but not with the G3, so I guess I am guilty of going based on what others say :(

              I did consider getting the LG, as I normally like LGs, but went with the Xperia instead. I did look at a number of shots taken with the LG3 online and it seemed as if the processing was rather heavy in lower light. At least it seemed heavier than the Xperia, and I ended up going with the Sony.

              The iPhone 6+ definitely has a significantly better picture quality than the Sony, when viewed on a big screen.

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                • AnonD-175158
                • QJq
                • 30 Sep 2014

                The best phone! I had it since day 1 and it's amazing!

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                  • lariser
                  • a0u
                  • 30 Sep 2014

                  You forgot to include OnePlus One in the rivals' section or you may thought that limited availability is enough reason not to mention at all. Anyway, if the above is not the case I do not understand how a brilliant phablet like OnePlus One with so great implementation and feature is not enough to compare. At least, the fraction of cost and comparative functionality give a lot extra points.

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                    • Techmad
                    • Q18
                    • 30 Sep 2014

                    [deleted post]Interesting thought there. However I will have to disagree to your sentiments. G3 has on par image quality with the Iphone 6+ I own a G3 and know someone who just got a 6+. They're both really good imaging devices. I would love to hear your constructive criticism if it holds true in reality.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • mRf
                      • 30 Sep 2014

                      You forgot to add ''it bends'' in main disadvantages.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • nTL
                        • 30 Sep 2014

                        Every thing is great exept the bending issue.

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                          • rails
                          • uWE
                          • 30 Sep 2014

                          So this is one of the best smartphone/phablet in the market then, Camera is great, Performance is steller, Display is awesome, iBend don't bother me much, It's very tempting, but so is Note 4(which is tempting for its extreme specs, only TouchWiz is in the way). Yea its very pricy at the moment its price is about 1200USD. interested in 64GB version and lets give iOS(iPhone) a try then ;)

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                            • thecalmcritic
                            • tVr
                            • 30 Sep 2014

                            Main disadvantages:
                            1. Hard to use single-handedly, unimpressive screen to body ratio (6" Androids fit in the same footprint)

                            2. No microSD slot

                            3.Pricey memory upgrades, 32GB version should be standard
                            for such an expensive phone

                            4. No user-replaceable battery

                            5. Protruding camera lens makes the phone wobble if you don't have a case on

                            6. Camera is still merely 8MP four years in a row (granted, it's getting better every with every new generation)

                            7. No 4K video and video sound is still mono

                            8. No enhanced resistance to liquids or dust

                            9. NFC functionality limited to Apple Pay

                            10. Rather pricey for a flagship (without carrier subsidies) that misses some of the extras of the competition, such as stereo speakers, wireless charging, an infrared port, or FM radio

                            11. May be prone to bending that may also cause permanent deformity.

                            FTFY... and fwiw that's a way way too long of a cons' list no matter how much markdown you can get for its expected RRP. If you're one of those who can afford and want the top end 6 Plus 128Gb do yourself a favor just don't. Wait it out for some Note 4 specials to go on and get the base MBA 11 2014 while you're at it yeah it's that expensive unlocked, you can easily get a decent phone + subnotebook in 1 go!

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                              • AnonD-237024
                              • sXR
                              • 30 Sep 2014

                              inb4 Android VS Apple wars

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                                • Dave
                                • 3G@
                                • 30 Sep 2014

                                Just wait till the 2nd or 3rd version. Apple will have smaller bezels and one that doesn't bend.

                                  Great device as always from Apple.

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                                    • AnonD-296054
                                    • u{J
                                    • 30 Sep 2014

                                    I heard a few saying that it has a new bending feature. Is it true?

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                                      • AnonD-43588
                                      • nC1
                                      • 30 Sep 2014

                                      actually this phone is not bad, good battery and the best performance, but problem that its too expensive.

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                                        • benboy
                                        • n5R
                                        • 30 Sep 2014

                                        Disappointed !
                                        Next nexus devices are the future.