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Which to get....6s or 6s plus?

  • 08-10-2015 07:09PM
    #1
    Domane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭


    I'm upgrading from my iphone 5 to the new model but can't decide which to get. They're both bigger than my current phone but would the plus be too big for carrying round in a jeans pocket, inside suit jacket pocket etc? My instincts say get the 6s but everyone I work with are getting bigger "phablet" type phones, ie 6plus or one of those android thingys as they are not only handier for work purposes but for watching movies/netflix on at home too.

    What do you think? I know its a personal choice but has anyone regretted getting a plus or should I just get the 6s which is bigger than my current phone anyway?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    I am going from a 6 to a 6s+ I got to try out my friends one its amazing honestly not a big as I thought


  • #3
    Idleater
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,176 ✭✭✭Idleater


    I'm tempted to switch to an iPhone from a HTC One (m7). The m7 has the same size screen (and pretty much dimensions) as the 6, and I have an iPad so I'm thinking just the 6. If I didn't have the iPad (or MBP) I'd consider the 6+.

    My reasons for considering a + is the better resolution screen (the m7 is 1080p) though in all honesty I'm not sure if the bigger size of the + is a realistic "fitted jeans" pocket accessory.

    That is my current logic, though I haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet. I'm also interested in any other opinions.


  • #4
    Domane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭Domane


    I've an ipad too but its over 3 years old at this point and in need of an upgrade as well. So I was thinking the plus could be its replacement albeit much smaller or else get the 6 and then a new ipad in 2016


  • #5
    medic087
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 212 ✭✭medic087


    Hi guys

    I bought an iPhone 6S just before christmas directly from apple and am currently suffering from some buyer remorse. I have until the 20th January to exchange the phone. I'm considering getting the 6S plus instead. How did people find the difference in size changing from a 6 or 5s to this model. Thanks


  • #6
    Blazer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,516 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    The jump from a 5/5s etc to a 6/6s is huge. But the jump from a 6/6s to the plus model doesn't feel that much bigger since you're already used to the size of the 6. I went with the 6 first and about a week later regretted it. Gave it to my missus and got the 6+ then and never regretted it.


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  • #7
    Idleater
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,176 ✭✭✭Idleater


    medic087 wrote: »
    Hi guys

    I bought an iPhone 6S just before christmas directly from apple and am currently suffering from some buyer remorse. I have until the 20th January to exchange the phone. I'm considering getting the 6S plus instead. How did people find the difference in size changing from a 6 or 5s to this model. Thanks
    As per my post above where I was considering the options, I have ended up with the 6s and really like the size, performance and experience. I tried both sizes in the shops and went with the smaller one.


  • #8
    jamesd
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    I went from a 6 to a 6s plus and love the size increase.


  • #9
    TimeToShine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,880 ✭✭✭TimeToShine


    Idleater wrote: »
    I'm tempted to switch to an iPhone from a HTC One (m7). The m7 has the same size screen (and pretty much dimensions) as the 6, and I have an iPad so I'm thinking just the 6. If I didn't have the iPad (or MBP) I'd consider the 6+.

    My reasons for considering a + is the better resolution screen (the m7 is 1080p) though in all honesty I'm not sure if the bigger size of the + is a realistic "fitted jeans" pocket accessory.

    That is my current logic, though I haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet. I'm also interested in any other opinions.
    I made this switch a month ago. The m7 served me well but it's time to move on! I got the 6s plus...my only advice is to get the 64 or 128, 16 is a joke.


  • #10
    Type 17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭Type 17


    I went for a 6 Plus and it's great - big enough to replace my (light) use of an iPad, and the optical image stabilisation on videos (6 Plus & 6S Plus models only) is really brilliant.

    The only caveat I'd have is if you have a need (or a habit of) to keep your phone in a rear or front trouser pocket - the Plus is a bit too big for that.
    It's suits me fine though, as I have a technical job, involving cargo-style work trousers with a perfect pocket on the side of my thigh (no bending), and for non-work time, it fits fine in an inside jacket pocket, or the pocket of a casual fleece.


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