In contrast to numerous leaks and rumors, Apple finally revealed its two new thinner, bigger and faster smartphones — iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus — and a new smart-watch called the Apple Watch. Apple has finally entered into Big Screen segment by launching a 4.7 and 5.5 inch version of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus respectively.
Apple has removed its 32 GB version in iPhone 6, which will now come in 16, 64 and 128 GB. The unlocked version of iPhone 6 starts at $649 while cost of iPhone 6 Plus starts at $749.
Apple iPhone 6 Features
Display
Apple iPhone 6 delivers a dual domain pixel and high contrast for better picture quality. Screen size of Apple iPhone 6 Plus is quite bigger than that of iPhone 6. There is no difference in display technology used in both the models. Resolution and pixel density is higher in iPhone 6 Plus as compared to iPhone 6 model. Apple iPhone 6 has a display of 326 ppi same as iPhone 5s, while the iPhone 6 Plus offers full HD 1920 by 1080 pixels with 401ppi. There are also some changes in IOS apps on both the models due to change in screen size but users can learn the new features by visiting websites like applevox.com.
Design
iPhone 6: curved aluminium, gold or light/dark silver, 6.8mm
iPhone 6 Plus: curved aluminium, gold or light/dark silver 7.1mm
Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the thinnest smartphones with 6.8 and 7.1 mm excluding Chinese Gionee’s Elife S5.5 which has a thickness of 5.5mm. Thickness combined with a curve looks quite good and gives a feel of having a worthy product. The glass front of the iPhone 6 curves around the side, and each model features an anodized aluminum back.
Camera
There is not much change in camera and is still 8MP with True Tone flash, 1.5 micron pixels, f/2.2 aperture and an all-new sensor. The camera has a phase detection auto focus, which will provide faster auto-focus while taking pictures. This will result in better picture quality and performance in low light.
Processor
iPhone 6: Apple A8 64-bit
iPhone 6 Plus: Apple A8 64-bit
Apple has introduced a new generation of processors called A8. Processors are same for both the phones having a a dual-core (reported) 1.4GHz 64-bit CPU. A8 chips are smaller than A7 and will deliver over 25% more performance than A7, with 50% more energy efficiency.
iPhone 6 will carry same battery life as was with iPhone 5S. iPhone 6 Plus will have more battery life due to much larger battery.