The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus share a lot of the same features, from the rounded aluminum design to the fast new A8 processor, Focus Pixel camera and Apple Pay functionality for replacing your wallet. But now that I’ve spent hands-on time with both phones, I’m gravitating toward theiPhone 6 Plus.
Don’t get me wrong, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 is gorgeous, sporting a dazzling Retina HD display (1334 x 750 pixels) that looks bright and crisp. But I kept wanting to pick up the Plus, which offers a sharper 1920 x 1080-pixel screen, as well as unique benefits like a dual pane mode in various apps. Plus, only the Plus offers optical image stabilization in the 8-MP camera.
The biggest surprise is how thin and light both iPhone 6 devices feel. The iPhone 6 measures 0.27 inches thin and the Plus 0.28 inches. The iPhone 6 Plus is lighter than the Galaxy Note 4 (6.07 vs 6.2 ounces), and I like how the power button is easy to reach on the right side. If you prefer a more one-hand friendly device, the 4.7-ounce iPhone 6 is the way to go.
To test the new 8-MP camera on the iPhone 6, I fired off a quick shot in the hands-on area following the press event. The room was dark, and yet the iPhone 6 was still able to capture a detailed shot. No fuzziness here.
I didn’t have a chance to check out the A8 processor, but based on a quick demo it seems as though the iPhone 6 will be able to offer much better graphics performance than its predecessor. I also look forward to testing out Apple Pay in the real world to see how seamless it really is.
Overall, both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus look like a very strong one-two punch for Apple. For my money, I’d rather pick the bigger and more capable iPhone 6 Plus, but I wish Apple included more than 16GB of memory for $299. (You’ll need to step up to $399 for 64GB). Happier with something more compact? Pick up the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, but I’d spend $299 for 64GB.
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