Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus is bigger and better than ever. It’s been so popular, that sales of the phone have been booming in China. But is the iPhone 6 Plus a better choice than the iPhone 6 or the iPad Mini 3? If you have been interested in purchasing Apple’s new iPhone, this will review will help you out.
The iPhone 6 Plus is known for its larger display panel. It’s actually one of the first “phablets” and large phones that the manufacturer has ever produced. The iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5 in Full HD panel, which makes it smaller than the Nexus 6. The Nexus 6 has a 6-inch display, although it’s around the same size as the iPhone 6 Plus.
The mobile market is now demanding larger phones, and Apple has listened. Apple released two handsets: the iPhone 6, for the traditional user; and the iPhone 6 Plus, for those who want something bigger. The iPhone 6 Plus has an impressive battery performance, according to Know Your Mobile .
Both of Apple’s handsets have been selling in large numbers around the world. An AppleInsider recently reported the numbers.
“In a research note from well-connected KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple’s latest iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models led a charge to 73 million overall unit sales for the quarter ending December. The analyst estimates the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 to hit more than 42 million, while the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 ‘phablet’ contributed with just over 16 million unit sales.”
The iPhone 6 Plus is obviously taller and slimmer than the iPhone 6. There’s also a significant weight difference with the 6 Plus. Some users would say that the phone is too thin. But if you happen to like handsets that are thinner than usual, then the iPhone 6 Plus will satisfy you.
Speaking of size, the iPhone 6 Plus does feel like the iPad Mini. According to GizMag , the iPad Mini 3 is 27 percent taller and 73 percent wider than the iPhone 6 Plus. The Plus measures 5 percent thinner, though neither of the devices comes close to the razor-thin iPad Air 2. The iPhone 6 Plus is also 48 percent lighter than the Mini 3.
Both the 6 Plus and Mini 3 use IPS display panels, have Apple’s Touch ID fingerprint sensor, similar storage options, and the same RAM. The 6 Plus has an advantage when it comes to having a newer generation of chip. The A7 chip in the iPad Mini 3 made good for most users, but the iPhone’s A8 will be better optimized for running bloated apps and for gaming.
Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus with a contract costs $100 less than the iPad Mini 3. Of course, the iPhone 6 is obviously cheaper than both devices. If you buy the iPhone at retail, it will cost you a hefty $750. The deciding factor is size and performance. If you want something that acts like a phone, but is similar to a tablet, then the iPhone 6 Plus is up your alley.
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