iPhone 6 Plus: A 5.5 inch Phablet (Review)

The great iPhone 6 Plus


The new iPhone is coming with larger iPhone 6 Plus. Apple has two devices presented at this year's keynote. While the simple iPhone 6 model with 4.7-inch screen still belongs to the smartphone category, Apple engages now on the phablet market with the iPhone 6 Plus. At 5.5 inches, the iPhone 6 plus is almost a mini iPad with phone function and fits in with the trend of mega-smartphones. Was Apple's entry into the XXL-market is a wise step?

iPhone 6 Plus: Revised design


In terms of hardware, the iPhone 6 plus is impressive. Apple has revised the design language of its smartphone. Instead of hard edges, everything is now curvy - including the display edge. Thus, the iPhone 6 Plus approaches the design of the iPod touch and the iPad AirThe device is at just 7.1 millimeters thin so that the camera does not completely fit into the case: It projects slightly out from the back. Plus: Official photos of Apple's new smartphone

iPhone 6 Plus: More value for larger display


With the 5.5-inch display, the iPhone 6 Plus stands apart from its smaller siblings. The screen has a resolution of Full HD resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. With a contrast ratio of 1300: 1, the iPhone offers 6 Plus a good value. It is, however slightly lower than the 1400: 1 of the smaller iPhone 6Nevertheless, the two new flagships do more than its predecessor. According to Apple's specifications the new Apple A8 processor offers up to 20 percent more performance. Also with improved battery life - iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be the iPhone with the best battery life despite larger displays and increased computing power.


iPhone 6 Plus: VoLTE


The new antenna supports up to 20 different LTE frequencies and enables faster browsing than ever before. With the new technique, known as VoLTE calls should be possible over LTE, which offer a much better voice quality than calls on the previous radio technology. Not just about surfing faster with the VoLTE. Also it is up to three times faster than its predecessors when connected to WiFi.

iPhone 6 Plus: Camera

It remains at a resolution of 8 megapixels, but with improved details. Thanks to the new image sensor with a faster focusing and an improved digital image stabilization. Here the 6 plus can score, because the iPhone 6 Plus has an optical image stabilization(OIS). iPhone 6 records video with up to 60 frames per second in Full HD. There is also a slow-motion function which when enabled adds up to 240 images per second. The front camera also has a new sensor and will capture up to 80 percent more light. In addition, Apple donated the "FaceTime Camera", a so-called burst function, with which it quickly takes many pictures one after the other - for example, for the perfect Selfie.


iPhone 6 Plus: NFC allows Apple Pay


By installing an NFC chip (Near Field Communication) one can use the iPhone as a mobile payment system.Apple has introduced for its own payment service called Pay Apple. In cooperation with a number of credit card and large companies such as Nike, Subway, McDonald's & Co. the NFC chip in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus enables cashless payments through a simple tap on the fingerprint sensor.



iPhone 6 Plus benefits


Especially lovers of games or movies should prefer the iPhone 6 Plus - because the 5.5 inches has more space for content. Also, the mobile work about the Office and writing e-mails can be done better on the larger display. In order to keep the usual pixel density, the iPhone offers 6 Plus a higher resolution, which the user will benefit around the movie experience.

Playwithtech-assessment: Apple iPhone 6 Plus


verdict: While 4.7 inches still appear handy, the iPhone can be described 6 Plus with 5.5-inch display as a real crusher. The design looks classy, ​​but the rear camera slightly irritated. The revised lens stands out a few millimeters from the casing. Overall, the iPhone 6 Plus is very good in the hand and is pleasantly light. The new storage option (128 gigabyte) is just the thing for music, video and photo junkies. NFC opens up the chance at cashless payments.