Specifications iPhone 6 Plus. And outside is beauty

Phablets are a fairly promising direction in the smartphone industry, which has been developing for over 4 years. It all started with the Galaxy Note. It was this generation that popularized phablets. In addition, Note has become the top-selling line in the segment of these devices. In general, only 5 percent of the market is allocated to phablets. So far, this share is very insignificant, but the trend towards development is still observed.

Plus is one such device. The characteristics of this device will be discussed in this article. The creation of the phablet is unambiguously explained by some "lag" Apple in the matter of screen sizes. Now there is a real race between smartphone manufacturers. They are trying to create a device that will have a huge screen diagonal, high-quality color reproduction, but at the same time the dimensions of the device will be reduced to the minimum required values.

If Apple has participated in this race over the past 5 years, it is definitely passive. It is worth remembering that their devices had a diagonal of 3.5 inches. Okay, iPhone 5 is 4 inches, but the experienced eye can clearly see that the screen is the same 3.5-inch, just elongated in height.

The flagships produced in the last 2 years, almost all had a screen, the diagonal of which was close to 5 inches. This means that in this regard, Apple was clearly losing to its competitors. Users of the company's devices have repeatedly stated in surveys that they need large diagonals. Almost a third of those surveyed were even ready to overpay a significant amount for a new model.

Some users buy iPhone because of its image to show that they have the means to use top-end, branded products. They usually do not pay attention to what technical characteristics the device has. They may decide to purchase a new iPhone 6 Plus. Their characteristics will not interest them again, they will buy the device only because of the brand and the conversations that go about it. Although a more likely option with an ordinary iPhone 6.

Another category is people who value speed and efficiency in Apple products, rather than showiness. Rational reasons may vary for these users. Some talk about design and ease of use, some talk about performance. However, the fact remains: the iPhone 6 Plus, the characteristics of which will be given below, will be released to the general public and will be in sufficient demand in the smartphone market.

Equipment

The delivery set is rather modest. It includes the phone itself, a charging unit with a USB-type cable, a wired headset, operating instructions, and a clip for changing SIM cards. The charging unit has the following characteristics: the operating voltage is 5V, and the operating current is 1A.

Design

The appearance of the sixth model is, in principle, identical to the iPhone 5. The design is quite attractive. The device looks very organic. But some users immediately note that the device looks like they took the 5th model and just stretched it.

Yes, maybe there is something in this stretching. But even so, the design still does not lose its attractiveness, and the body is made of high-tech materials. The screen is covered. It, in turn, closer to the edges, seems to begin to slide off. The developers took advantage of such an interesting move to hide the black bezel. That is, it seems to the user that the screen has no frames.

Pros and cons

If we talk about the material from which the case is made, it is aluminum. There are 3 color options: dark gray, silver and gold. The back panel contains plastic inserts. Their purpose is to ensure the operation of the antennas.

What are the weaknesses of the iPhone 7 Plus design? The characteristic suggests that the hardware case can be bent if you have strong enough fingers. The same result can be obtained in the case of carrying the phone in your pocket, if there are massive items there.

Fans of even views are outraged by the fact that the camera protrudes above the plane of the rear panel. However, this cannot be called a significant drawback, although there is still something in this. The camera, by the way, has an LED flash. Users can use it as a flashlight if needed.

Looking at the edges

The left side contains a switch that will allow you to change the sound modes. It should be noted that the lever is firmly fixed, it does not dangle. On the right side there is a power button, that is, turning the device on and off. It has been relocated from the top, making the iPhone 6 Plus identical to the Galaxy S in terms of the controls it uses. This was done because it is much more difficult to reach the power button of such a large device than to the button located on

Dimensions

The dimensions of the phone in all three dimensions are as follows: length is 158.1 mm, width - 77.8 mm, and thickness - 7.1 mm. The weight of the smartphone is estimated at 172 grams. Well, the device cannot be called small. We can say that the dimensions of the 6 Plus, the design characteristics of which were described earlier, are similar to similar devices, the screen diagonal of which is 6 inches.

Neither the width nor the thickness of the smartphone plays a special role. It is still hardly possible to work with the device with one hand, it is designed for two-handed operation.

The company understood that working with two hands at once would become more inconvenient for users. That is why the double tap technology was developed. None of the company's devices had this technology before. When you double tap, the screen goes down. Thus, you can select the required application. The icons located in the menu can be scrolled horizontally.

However, it is not possible to scroll or scale the contents of the screen.

Display

We've previously covered all the goodies and design flaws of the iPhone 6 Plus. Specifications will be given later, but now we will try to understand the smartphone display.

The iPhone 6 version has a screen size of 4.7 inches. But the phablet has clearly succeeded in this regard: its diagonal is 5.5 inches. As you know, Apple's peculiarities are in optimizing applications for the screen geometry of a particular model. In the 6th version, no problems were observed with this, but I had to work on the iPhone 6 Plus. The technical specifications forced the developers to make certain trade-offs to ensure maximum optimization.

The 5th model, as you know, used an aspect ratio of 16: 9. And the last model with a 3: 2 ratio was the 4S. Optimization of applications was carried out for the 5th model, but with the release of the phablet, all of it, in fact, depreciated and lost its meaning. The fonts displayed with the old optimization were jagged. The developers had to work hard, and they probably did not regret that they stopped at this screen size. Otherwise, the volume of work would have increased even more. Perhaps it would be necessary to optimize absolutely all programs.

Nutrition

Lithium polymer batteries are found in many devices today, including the iPhone 6 Plus. The characteristics of the phone regarding autonomous operation are as follows: when working on the Internet (from a cellular network) it can withstand up to 12 hours, during calls - up to 1 day, in standby mode it works for 16 days, when working on the Internet (from a wireless network) it can withstand up to 12 hours. You can play music continuously for 80 hours, watch videos for 14 hours.

It is 2915 mAh. The device can be charged in a little over 3 hours. The above data are the maximum values \u200b\u200bstated by the manufacturer. In fact, the time of use may vary depending on the load of third-party applications, on the brightness of the screen and other parameters. But still, the characteristics of the energy efficiency of the phablet are at a high level.

iPhone 6 Plus: specifications, performance review, memory

The RAM size is 1 GB. In devices based on the "Android" operating system, identical to this model, the amount of RAM reaches 3 GB. At first glance, the difference is colossal, but we must not forget about the really cool optimization performed by Apple specialists. They make the hardware work at the same level as Android devices, while the RAM may be less. In addition, the operating time of the device is increased as a result of optimization.

The built-in memory for most models is just over 16 GB. 9 of them are allocated for the operation of the system. However, users for whom this size of internal memory is not enough can purchase the iPhone 6 Plus 128GB. The characteristics of the phone will remain the same, only the memory capacity will increase.

Dual cores running at 1.4GHz to ensure stable and smooth operation of the operating system. But with games the situation is a little worse.

iPhone 6 Plus: features, price

Currently, the price for this device is about 62 thousand rubles for the version with built-in 16 GB of memory. The iPhone 6 Plus, the characteristics of which were discussed in the article, are available for purchase with a lot of memory, but such a device will cost much more.

Among the models of the sixth iPhones, the variety is especially noticeable.

But how does the iPhone 6 differ from the 6s and 6 plus? What are the main similarities and what's new in the latest models?

To provide answers to the basic questions, it is necessary to consider in detail each addition.

Specifications

What are the advantages of iPhone 6s over 6

There are no changes in appearance at all. Unless there is an "S" on the back and a pink version is on sale.

In the 6s version, the edge charging connector also has a different color on different models.

There are no changes in the size of the screen, while the thickness of the device has changed, which affected the weight (an increase of 20 grams).

Due to the increased width, it is possible that the covers designed for the six will not fit on the new model.

But most users assure that small changes in parameters did not affect and the covers can be used the same.

The RAM is doubled.

Strong changes have taken place in the chamber. Now the front one allows you to take pictures with better quality using a 5 megapixel camera. The external camera has become 12 megapixels.

The body material has been changed. After the scandal that erupted around the "bending six", the manufacturer lost interest in such an experiment. iPhone 6s is made from more durable aluminum to prevent unwanted bending.

The processor used in the 6s also has 2 cores, but instead of the A8, there is the A9. Because of this, the frequency changes from 1400 to 1840 MHz.

With all this, in the newer version of the iPhone, designed for 16 GB, only 12 are available.

After purchasing the OS on 6 iOS 8, and on 6s iOS 9. But at present, representatives of the sixth era of iPhones come with version 9 or even 10 of the operating system.

When the processor was improved, the performance changed by about 20%. The operating time is the same, the difference is literally minutes.

The speed of work is also increased. Loading applications, moving from one browser page to another, etc.

The advantages of the iPhone 6 Plus over 6

First of all, the difference in the sizes of these gadgets is striking. The iPhone has grown from the more familiar 4.7 inches to 5.5. At the same time, its weight increased by 50 grams.

However, the number of pixels per inch is also 326 ppi (unchanged from the iPhone 5).

Both phones use the A8 processor (dual core).

The megapixel count remains the same, but the aperture is improved. The face recognition function has also been improved. There is a five-element lens. This version introduces optical image stabilization for the first time.

There is no change in video recording, both the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus can shoot in slow motion at 120 and 240 frames per second. Both feature cinematic stabilization.

The front cameras of the phones are completely identical (1.2 megapixels).

The battery in the 6+ version is much more powerful, which is definitely a major improvement.

Thanks to the increased power, the iPhone 6 Plus can work up to 80 hours, while the usual "six" only 50. When talking on a 3G connection, the time goes 24 hours against 14 (respectively).

In standby mode, the newer version can last 384 hours (16 days), and the version older than 250 hours (about 10 days).

The price of smartphones is not very different. The difference is about 5000 rubles, while the price varies according to the size of the built-in memory.

Camera comparison

As for the cameras, you will hardly find any significant differences.

Two things to note: the iPhone 6 Plus's camera works slightly better with light and selfies are better.

In September 2014, Apple changed its own rules. Finally, the company has released a competitive product in the previously uncovered segment of smartphones with a large diagonal - phablets. All the closest competitors have long presented their vision of the "tablet phone" to the world. And in Cupertino, everyone was in no hurry, following Jobs's admonition that large smartphones in everyday use are extremely inconvenient, and sales of such devices would be a failure.

However, as time goes on, user preferences change. If earlier it was considered inconceivable to carry a five-inch "shovel" with you, and people looked askance at the ridiculous appearance of the owners of phablets - with a huge "pipe" at their ear. Now why not. After all, how much more pleasant it is to surf the net on a large display, play, watch movies and even type text.

Therefore, the release of the new flagship - iPhone 6 Plus caused a real sensation. Even “not fans” of Apple products drew attention to the new product with interest. As a result, the “six plus” captured almost 40% of the market. And "made" a significant share of the company's profits. What is hidden behind the shiny case? Consider the specifications of the 6 Plus.

CPU

First of all, the driving force of any smartphones is the processor. The sixes received a new improved single-chip chip called the A8. It is equipped with two cores and has a 64-bit architecture, clocked at 1.4 GHz. The use of an advanced 20nm process has resulted in a very compact chip, making it possible to reduce the thickness of the iPhone. It must be said that the company's engineers managed to achieve a significant increase in productivity, while simultaneously reducing energy costs for system maintenance. The powerful GX6650 PowerVR Series 6 XT six-core graphics chip also contributed to this. His "contribution" is especially noticeable during the launch of gaming applications, with detailed and voluminous graphics. The picture looks very impressive.

This is how the developer himself presented his achievements.
The improved M8 coprocessor, which is responsible for collecting and processing data coming from the built-in iPhone sensors, has significantly simplified the work of the main chip. He reads their indicators every second, and is ready to quickly respond to commands or issue a report on user activity.

Appearance

The "Apple" flagship has appeared in a new form factor. Here, a record for Apple display diagonal - 5.5 inches, and reduced thickness - 7.1 mm. Although such a combination causes difficulties with the strength of the grip - it is difficult for users with a small brush to hold it in their hands without fear of dropping it. But, various cases and covers save the situation.
IPhone 6 case Plus is made of durable and lightweight aluminum-titanium alloy. It looks great and works great. However, in order to provide the phone with unhindered access to the networks, plastic strips had to be made on the back. The design decision turned out to be very controversial, but in view of its necessity, one can be patient. Again, any cover will hide this.

Taking into account the shortcomings of previous models, the coating of which was erased after several months of use, the cases of the colored versions were anodized. After that, the iPhone becomes resistant to damage, scratches are less visible.
For greater convenience, the Power button has been moved from the top end to the side, otherwise reaching it while holding a smartphone in your hand is quite problematic. The volume keys have become more elongated and stylish. Despite the fact that they are slightly recessed into the body, they are still comfortable to operate, their movement is correct, with a characteristic click. The power connector format and audio output remained unchanged.

Display

Without exaggeration, the most spectacular part of the iPhone 6 Plus is the screen. Bright, with rich colors, sensitive to response. Although, if you dig deeper, its characteristics are far from the best on the market. So its "fullness" is 1920 × 1080 pixels, with a density of 401 PPI. Quite not high parameters by modern standards. Most likely, this was done in order not to adapt all applications specifically for the new 6Plus matrix. In addition, visually no graininess is observed on the screen.

A good word deserves an excellent overview of the image on the display from any angle - the picture is practically not lost. Thanks to the oleophobic coating and anti-reflective layer, the screen surface is less dirty and does not fade in the bright sun.
Photos, videos and games are extremely realistic, as the LCD - matrix reproduces colors very accurately.
To facilitate access to the top lines of the main menu, a special function has been developed - Reachability. Double-tapping the Home button slides the top of the screen down, eliminating the need to reach or grip the iPhone with both hands.

You get used to the large display instantly, and after sitting tightly with it, the familiar 4-inch model seems to be a kind of ignoramus. So if you want both a tablet and a smartphone, the 6 Plus is the perfect compromise. Moreover, the usual comfortable keyboard is available in landscape positioning.
The rather wide bezels around the perimeter of the display are a little depressing - they are wider than in the same iPhone 6. The promised strength of the glass on the screen also did not pass the test of durability - without protective accessories it is scratched rather quickly, the oleophobic coating is erased. So if you want to extend the life of the display in its original form, get any protective device.

Memory volumes

And this time Apple did not expand the amount of RAM, the same one gigabyte. Even in the description of the characteristics of the iPhone 6 on the website, this point is modestly omitted. The company again got by with a vaunted optimization. According to the developers, the operating system is iOS 8 and with such parameters the hardware works great, and there is no need to expand RAM yet.

In general, the way it is. Even if several "heavy" applications are launched simultaneously, there are practically no system crashes and other "glitches". Something, but in terms of stability, the iPhone has no equal. In a sense, this is even their plus - to be able, with modest technical characteristics, not to be inferior in performance to the "stuffed" market leaders.

With regard to the built-in memory, there are three options: 16 GB (which was previously in the "five"), 64 and 128 GB. For phablets like the iPhone 6 Plus, taking a model with a capacity less than 64 GB is not advisable. You just have nowhere to store your media files.

The price difference between the models is one hundred dollars. It would be more profitable to buy a regular micro SD, but traditionally there is no possibility of increasing the capacity with external cards. The manufacturer explains this by the guaranteed stability of the smartphone with integrated memory. And if you put an unusable card, the overall impression - of the entire gadget as a whole - will be hopelessly ruined. By the way, realizing this, many competitors of the Cupertinians also gradually began to get rid of the slots for removable cards.

Camera

The camera has always been Apple's strong point, and the 6 Plus is no exception. Yes, it has the same 8 megapixel camera as in the previous model, with an aperture of f / 2.2. The main innovation is the introduction of smart FocusPixel technology with instant focusing, even in low light. Image stabilization has also been significantly improved. In the plus version of the sixes, it became optical. I was very impressed by the promotional video at the presentation of the iPhone 6 - with the shooting of a moving object - by a traveling operator. Those. both moved - and the image came out close to ideal, all shaking, noise and interference are leveled.
The function of "face recognition" has also improved in the general plan. The camera has proven itself well when shooting at night, the dual LED flash - TrueTone, covers the subject and does not distort its color gamut.

The front camera has not changed, its technical characteristics remain the same - 1.2 megapixels from 1280 × 960. Only an improved sensor has appeared. It's high time to tackle this "gap", the camera is frankly weak.

The 6Plus is also capable of recording HD-1080p video. The mode is supported at 30 and 60 frames / s. But slow motion is quite good - you can choose between 120 or 240 frames / s. The detail is excellent, all frames are clear and sharp.

Battery

Considering the considerable size of the screen, which consumes the lion's share of energy, the battery capacity is extremely important in phablets.

In the iPhone 6Plus, it is not so much - 2915 mAh, however, an economical processor, coupled with an energy efficient iOS8, significantly extend the battery life between charges.

Even with intensive use, the device will last up to two days without recharging. Not bad at all.
And subject to the use of various accessories, such as external batteries or battery cases, you can use the gadget twice as long.

According to the test results, Apple claims that you can talk on the phone for a day without interruption, or hang in standby mode for more than two weeks. The entire charge will be used up for watching videos or Internet pages within 14-16 hours. And the music can be played without turning off for three days.

In such an intensive rhythm of use, the potential battery charge “burns out” within one and a half to two years. Although, many factors affect the lifespan: from the proximity of the cell tower, the frequency of use and the number of charges, to the ambient temperature. And then either you have to change the gadget, or take it to a service center, because it is not removable.

Branded "things"

Apple has always had a reputation for brilliant marketing. To pamper fans of the brand with various "bells and whistles" is a sacred matter. So, a unique in its kind, a fingerprint scanner - Touch ID, which appeared in the 5 S, in the "sixes" has been modified, and now functions without interruptions - from a light touch of the owner's fingers.
Based on it, the company has developed its own contactless payment technology - ApplePay. The service is provided by a software-limited NFC chip, with an extremely small range of up to 20 cm. So far, it is used for payments, but it can be used for other operations as well.

This world must have gone crazy. Why else would the smartphone manufacturers rush to increase the size of these devices? All the charm of mobile gadgets, and we are talking about mobile gadgets, in their compactness, lightness, and mobility. But the voice of reason drowns in the cheers of shovel lovers.

The last bastion of common sense, Apple, also fell with the launch of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus phablet. It is a phablet, although it is believed that they start at six inches. But enough of the bad news, let's dig inside.

And inside she has a neon

Compared to its smaller brother, almost everything is the same. 64-bit six-core A8 processor with 1.4 GHz, which is low for modern smartphones. It is assisted by the M8 running coprocessor. Apple claims the A8 is a quarter faster than its previous version, the A7, and this is true, but this advantage is achieved not so much by increasing the frequency as by optimizing internal processes.

The apple phablet cannot boast of RAM, it, like the representatives of the previous generation, is only 1 GB. Not enough, especially when compared with competitors who offer models with three to four gigabytes of RAM on board. Earlier, Apple compensated for the small amount of RAM by carefully optimizing the software shell, sharpening it for specific hardware. However, the world of applications does not stand still, and now, in 2015, 1 GB of RAM is not enough. I am glad that Cupertino understands this and the next model, the iPhone 6s will already be equipped with two gigabytes of RAM. But it will only be released in September.

The battery, compared to the iPhone 6, has become much "thicker" - 2915 mAh versus 1810 mAh, which is not surprising: the main battery drain in a smartphone is the screen, and in the iPhone 6 Plus the screen is much larger. It's funny that Apple engineers overdid it a bit and the phablet works even a little longer than the 4.7-inch iPhone 6.

As for the amount of usable memory, Tim Cook's company remains true to tradition - no microSD. There is no way to expand the memory capacity of the device. Only what is already there, and this is 16, 64 or 128 GB.

Another difference between a plus six and a non-plus six is \u200b\u200bthe presence of an automatic stabilizer in the camera. The camera, in turn, is at the level of 8 megapixels, autofocus, True Tone flash, five-lens lens and other joys of the Instagrammer. Let's have a look at the outside of the phablet.

And outside - beauty!

The appearance of the new iPhone can cause a fit of nostalgia for a devoted iPhoneophile who owned an iPhone 2G. The same aluminum body, the same smoothed corners, in general, everything new is a well-forgotten old and, in this case, it's not bad.

The most important and interesting thing about this device is its screen. The 5.5-inch retina HD display looks great. It differs from its younger brother not only in size, but also in resolution. In the iPhone 6 Plus, the screen resolution has grown to 1920 × 1080 pixels, that is, up to 401 pixels per inch against 326 in the iPhone 6. The contrast of the screen, oddly enough, has been slightly reduced - to 1300: 1. All in all, the screen makes an impression, to the credit of Apple's engineers.

Total

To take or not to take? If you have a habit of really big phones, if you plan not to carry it in your pants pocket, if you want to watch FullHD video on your smartphone, then take it. The iPhone 6 Plus does just that right. Its main drawback is the small amount of RAM. So far, this does not affect the owners of the phablet, but who knows what will happen next. And yes, it's big!

IPhone 6 Plus Specifications

We present to your attention the Apple iPhone 6 Plus review with the utmost attention to detail. Let's consider the main characteristics, recall the configuration, consider the design, compare the dimensions with previous smartphones, evaluate the performance, see how they shoot, and much more.

Let's start, by tradition, with the box. Outside of such a "wow-effect", which was caused by previous models, this box does not cause anything. The box is just white with a small gadget-like bulge on top. On the sides "apple" and the inscription iPhone. The reverse side of the box describes the model that is inside.

The iPhone 6 is available in three colors: space gray, silver, and gold. Regardless of the color of the phone, the boxes are exactly the same. In general, boring.

The first time you open the box, you will find a gadget wrapped in plastic and an envelope with some information, a warranty card, Apple stickers and a device that removes the SIM card. And at the very bottom of the box are the “Air phone” headphones, the power adapter and the “lighting” cable. In general, standard equipment.

Appearance

Let's start with buttons and connectors. On the left side there is a mute switch and a volume control button, which are made in an oblong-oval style.

The Power button, which was previously located at the top, has now moved to the right end. This is done so that it is convenient to reach it. There is a SIM card slot.

At the bottom there is a headphone jack “Air phone” for the “Lighting” cable and holes for speakers. There is a free space.

On the back of the phone is a camera, microphone and dual True ton flash that tries to make the lighting of photos in dark places more natural.

There are stripes in the back. On the gold and silver versions, users do not like them very much according to reviews. They look good on Space Gray.

On the front, in addition to a huge 5.5-inch display, there is a Home button, which hides a fingerprint sensor. On the same side, there is a front camera, earpiece, light and proximity sensor.

Dimensions

The technical characteristics will be compared with the iPhone 5. This phone has a thickness of 7.6 mm, while the iPhone 6 plus is half a millimeter less, that is, 7.1 mm. Weight - 112 and 172 grams, respectively.

The difference in thickness can be felt quite seriously. This model is much better in the hand. Thanks to the rounded corners, a difference of half a millimeter is noticeable. And the difference of 60 grams is not felt. And it is not noticeable, because the weight is distributed over a larger area of \u200b\u200bthe gadget. With 4 S, the difference is much greater.

6 plus fits well in jeans, does not interfere with the leg. The user does not experience any discomfort. But it can fall out of the shorts while running. Therefore, special covers are used that are attached to the hand.

The camera does not stick out very much. Somewhere by a millimeter, maybe a little less. But more interesting is the fact that when you put the iPhone on the table, it will not warp, but will lie almost evenly, only slightly tilted towards you, which is completely invisible to the eye.

Most likely, the fact is that the heavy components were placed in this particular part. Therefore, it does not outweigh to the left, but simply rests on the camera and the lower right edge.

In general, there are no downsides to this. Someone may not like the design only. The lens glass is sapphire, so there should be no scratches with long-term use.

Materials

The phone is made of aluminum, this premium material can bend if used carelessly. And this is completely normal. Therefore, you cannot carry it in your back pocket and sit on it. And so - everything is fine with adequate use. Apple will also replace your iPhone 6 plus with a new one if it is bent through no fault of yours.

Screen

Let's look at the characteristics of the iPhone 6 Plus in terms of the screen: 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, that is, Full HD. In fact, Full HD at this resolution is a lot, 401 ppi.

The photo shows the difference in picture quality. But a person does not notice this with the naked eye. But you will notice "lags". On the new Full HD, software is very difficult to optimize. The impressions from the display are positive.

The color scheme has changed. The picture looks colder and more natural. The brightness of the screen has increased, which helps during the day, in the light of the sun. At an angle, however, the colors are minimally distorted.

Touch ID sensor

The sensor of the new iPhones turned out to be even better than that of the iPhone 5. If earlier it occasionally could not recognize a finger, now this will happen even less often. The iPhone review for a week and a half did not work only once. And that finger held beer and was dirty.

The sensor is used to pay on the Web Store and iTunes, to access applications and pay via Apple Pay. But the latter is not yet available.

At the top of the device there is an NRC-chip, which is "sharpened" exclusively for paying for goods in specialized stores. You can pay by pre-added credit cards Master Card, Visa and American Express. Payment takes place almost instantly and you do not need to enter the PIN code of the card, only using Touch ID.

Applications

Most of them work not only in vertical, but also in horizontal mode and contain more information than a simple iPhone 6. The keyboard is also different, where there are additional keys.

Apps stretch to full screen and don't look so good. The keyboard also stretches and is inconvenient to type on. At the moment, there are 99% of them. And even Apple's own developers haven't updated them yet. But on the other hand, the optimized ones are done very well, with the appropriate fonts.

Settings

In the settings - messages, calendar, photos, camera and "Passbook". It allows you to add your boarding passes, movie tickets, coupons and club cards, which will be displayed even on the locked screen. Since version 8.1 - credit cards. The system has been operating since 2012 and is supported in many countries, including Russia.

There is an application "Health". It collects data on how long you walked, as well as data from third-party applications, which can be even more. You can enter observation dates. You can keep absolutely any statistics for yourself. Starting from the amount of sugar in the blood, etc.

Motion type M8 works great and captures your movements even better. What I didn't like was the work of the new gyroscope and accelerometer, which stuck up, and the phone had to be rotated twice to change the screen orientation. Before, everything worked like clockwork.

There are clocks and maps that still few people like. Video player, reminders. A kiosk where you can browse newspapers and magazines by subscription from the App Store. IBooks reader, notes.

Standard set "Weather". "Promotions", "Game Center", where you can compete on points in games with your friends. App Store for downloading apps and videos from third-party devices. "Face Tim" e for video and audio calls with other Apple equipment owners.

Calculator with normal functionality, "Podcasts", compass. Tips where you can learn new features. Contacts. Further - "Numbers" by Excell type. IMovie for video processing. "Pages" like Word. Keynote for creating Power Point-like presentations. Garage Band for creating music and mixing it. Dialer, Safari browser and Music application.

operating system

Consider the characteristics of the iPhone 6 Plus, in terms of operating systems. The system is not loaded. On the lock screen, you will see only the date, time, missed notifications and the camera button, touching which you can immediately take pictures.

On the desktop - all icons that you can place on an unlimited amount of space on the screen. Blocks 4 by 7, that is, 28 icons each.

By swiping down from the top, you access the notification center. In addition to weather, date, missed notifications, you can place widgets of various applications in it.

Swiping up from the bottom gives you access to the "Control Center", where you can use the various applications responsible for Wi Fi, do not disturb mode, orientation lock, volume control, music control, etc.

By swiping down from the center, you will access the search bar, which will search not only on the Internet, but also on the phone. For example, you can quickly jump to the desired track.

RAM - 1 Gigabyte. And this is quite enough, there are practically no "glitches". They start up very quickly. Pressing the Home button twice moves the screen down 50%.

Speaker

They got louder. And they have changed a lot in their sound. Previously, the sound was uniform. Now the sound is "empty" and the vocals are quieter than music. Solved by changing the equalizer settings. The sound in the headphones suffers the same.

In general, the sound is on a level. Although it used to be better.

Camera

What about the camera specs of the iPhone 6 Plus? In terms of the number of megapixels, it has become much better. This is noticeable not so much in the quality of shooting, but in other parameters. The quality was slightly tweaked. There was autofocus, "pixel focus". It works very quickly, almost instantly. The face recognition system has been improved.

Optical stabilization has appeared. Now the video is shot not at 30, but at 60 frames per second. And the picture looks much smoother. Better panoramas, smarter exposure. Shoots just great.

The front camera has a slightly improved sensor. The main improvement is shooting at night. It then receives 81% more light. The Auto HDR function is constantly working. Manual exposure adjustment.

Battery

The battery is here at 2915 milliamperes / hour. The capacity is twice that of 5 and 5 S. A smartphone usually does not sit down during a day of active use. According to passport data, it should work in a talk mode for up to a day. Up to 12 hours of LTI and internet. HD video plays for 14 hours. Music - up to 8-10 hours. In standby mode, this smartphone "lives" for 16 days, in contrast to a simple "six", which is completely discharged in 10 days.

Memory

In the specifications of the phone, the maximum memory capacity is 128 Gigabytes. There are 64 GB models and the minimum - 16 GB. Manufacturers have dropped the 32GB model this year. And now 64 GB sells for 32, and 128 for 64.

Why didn't they remove 16 Gigabytes instead of 32? Just 32 is enough for almost everyone. In this case, the device is used to its fullest. But 16 Gigabytes is very little. This volume is enough for a limited number of people who do not need games, and to listen to music almost exclusively online through various tuning services. The prices for the older models did not rise, but, on the contrary, decreased.

Price

In Europe, prices start at 799 euros. And the maximum 128GB model will cost 999 euros. In America, prices start at $ 749 and end at $ 949. In Russia, the only problem is the shortage. IPhones are snapping up very quickly.

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