Parameters iPhone 6 plus. Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices

Apple has managed to set a really huge number of trends, releasing small and neat devices, but the fashion for large screens eventually reached it. Initially, Apple for some reason refused to create large smartphones, explaining this behavior by the fact that compactness is very important.

Meanwhile, manufacturers from other companies provided users with devices with large (sometimes even too large) screens, which they really liked. As a result, Apple decided to remove this gap and introduced two models to the market at once: the iPhone 6 Plus. Judging by the attachment of the second model, it is not difficult to guess that it has additional functionality compared to the usual model.

Before proceeding to the description of the characteristics of the iPhone 6 Plus, we note that the device differs from the iPhone 6 minimally: the Apple iPhone 6 Plus received additional optical stabilization of the camera, a more capacious battery, became a little thicker and heavier. Well, the most important difference is the screen, which has become 0.8 inches larger (the iPhone 6 has a 4.7 screen, and the Plus model has a 5.5).

And according to the already established tradition, the new iPhone 6 Plus, although it is the flagship, is still inferior in technical characteristics to the flagships on Android. iPhone 6 Plus boasts a 128 GB version, but practice shows that most users have enough with a head and 64 GB of the device. So, let's move on to describing the technical characteristics of the device.

Screen - the head of the device

Apple iPhone 6 Plus received an IPS-matrix (maximum measured speed up to 519 cd / m2) with an HD resolution of 1920 × 1080, with a dot density of 401 pixels per inch (the younger version has a density per inch of 326 pixels). The viewing angles can be called maximum, but, in any case, they are no worse than those of modern Super AMOLED displays. Color reproduction remains natural even with strong display deflection. In the sun, the picture remains quite readable.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus has an automatic brightness correction function. which works really to the point and very quickly. Using maximum brightness is not recommended because it will strain your eyes a lot.

In general, there is nothing to find fault with the screen, but at the moment there are still problems with the optimization of applications: some of them may stretch the application, there may be "graininess" or pixelation. This cannot be considered a disadvantage, because over time, all optimization problems will be eliminated by the developers.

Photo and Video Shooting

As always, Apple isn't chasing a lot of pixels. So, the iPhone 6 Plus received an 8 MP camera with flash that supports the phase focusing system (it is absent on the iPhone 6). This system shows pretty good results, but the LG G3 with its laser focusing is clearly ahead of the "apple". The device can take pictures with a maximum resolution of 3264 × 2448 pixels.

Actually, it is simply impossible to notice the difference between the cameras of the two flagships from Apple, or it simply does not exist. In any case, we did not notice any difference. The camera interface itself is made in a minimalist style with a minimum of settings. This is very convenient: you do not have to adjust while shooting - the process of photographing is carried out instantly, while automatically choosing the best settings for shooting.

The maximum video recording resolution is 1920 × 1080 dots at 30 or 60 fps. If the shooting resolution is reduced, then it will be possible to achieve a frame rate of 120 or even 240 fps. There is a slow motion function, which turns on at a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, but not higher. At the same time, we noticed a significant deterioration in light sensitivity, but with this kind of shooting it is natural.
The front camera of the iPhone 6 Plus is capable of recording HD video at 30 fps using a 1.2 MP module.

Interfaces

IPhone 6+ supports all common interfaces, including NFC (can only work with Apple Pay). It is worth highlighting Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth with A2DP support and GPS with Glonass support. However, Apple's own maps are not the best, it is recommended to use Google Maps.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus supports up to 20 bands of the LTE network, but it is still unknown when Russians will be able to fully use this network. To work with the device, you need to install a nano-sim format SIM card, and to install it you will need to use a special key.

Battery

We already wrote above that the Apple iPhone 6 Plus received a large battery and it really is - its volume is 2915 mAh. Considering that this smartphone has only minor differences from the iPhone 6, we wondered how much longer the battery could last on the plus model. In fact, the difference turned out to be insignificant: the Apple iPhone 6 Plus lasted 7 hours and 30 minutes while viewing HD video, while the younger version lasted 6 hours and 40 minutes. Whether this difference is big or not - decide for yourself, but we expected a larger gap.

Demonstration of the declared characteristics

It was pleasantly surprised that the manufacturer did not lie about the number of hours of listening to music in player mode. Apple assured that the device will be able to function up to 80 hours in this mode, and this really turned out to be true. You can check it yourself if you have already purchased this device. But in games, the battery melts before our eyes: in about an hour of operation, the average toy “ate” about 25% of the charge, and this cannot but be upsetting.

To summarize, the installed battery is standard for flagship devices and does not really stand out. With light workload, your phone will be able to hold out for about a day.

Performance

Finally, we got to the most important characteristics - hardware. Apple iPhone 6 runs on a 64-bit A8 processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz. There is also an M8 motion coprocessor. The PowerVR GX6450 chip is responsible for the video, and the amount of RAM is 1 GB. These characteristics may upset apple lovers a little, because the flagships on Android are already capable of four- and eight-core processors with a frequency exceeding 2 GHz and a volume of 2-3 GB of RAM.

But synthetic tests have shown that everything is very “rosy”. So, 3DMark gave the sixth iPhone "Plus" 17,780 points, GeekBench 3 - 2913, and AnTuTu - 54756. True, AnTuTu worked only at a resolution of 1136 × 640, like the 6th iPhone, which slightly distorts the information received.

Built-in memory

Apple iPhone 6 can be found in three memory sizes - 16, 64 and 128 GB. There is no 32GB version, so you shouldn't look for it. The slot for memory cards does not exist for the iPhone 6 "plus" either, so immediately think when buying how much memory you may need. In addition to the main memory, the buyer is provided with 5 GB of iCloud cloud space for free, which can be expanded for an additional fee by 20, 200 and 500 GB.

Conclusion and some features

Works Apple iPhone 6 Plus under iOS 8, no update required. Instead of the usual USB connector, this device uses a Lightning connector. To download data to your device, you need iTunes, which rightfully causes great dissatisfaction on the part of some users.

Such a model, most likely, will not cling to the soul of conservative iPhone lovers, because Apple has repeatedly stated that the compactness of their products is one of the key advantages of the company. But the release of Apple iPhone 6 Plus sent this advantage to the "dustbin of history."

In general, the device turned out to be quite solid, has a good filling and work performance. There is also a truly innovative payment system Apple Pay (in Russia it is not yet possible to use it), which works via NFC and a Touch ID sensor, which is a fingerprint scanner. The latter, by the way, is made really soundly and works normally at the first touch, unlike similar sensors on Samsung's flagship devices.

The iPhone 6 plus smartphone showed both positive and some negative aspects during the test. And let's start with the positive ones, namely, let's talk about the matrix, which perfectly reproduces the color gamut and has large viewing angles. By the way, the device is ideal in size and will be comfortable to hold in your hands, and the number of thought-out decisions for all occasions is certainly attractive. But 1 GB of RAM negates many advantages, therefore, multitasking should be forgotten. Another drawback is the battery capacity, which, however, lasts for the whole day, but with minimal use. Cameras, relatively good value. In general, for calls and inactive use of social networks Apple iPhone 6 Plus, we recommend that the device copes with these tasks, albeit with some difficulties

Apple iPhone 6 Plus: features and price

OS iOS 8;
Screen 5.5 inches;
Permission 1920 × 1080
Camera 8 megapixels;
Frontal 1.2 megapixels;
CPU Apple A8, 1400 MHz 2 cores;
Built-in memory 64 GB;
RAM 1 GB;
Battery There is;
Price About 26,000 rubles

Apple iPhone 6 Plus: reviews

- High quality matrix of ideal size;

- The battery can withstand a standard working day;

- Although outdated, but with optical stabilization, the camera. Quite bearable for social networks;

- Frankly speaking, little RAM;

- Although the case is metal, it is made of soft aluminum, which bends easily and this must be taken into account;

- But you will have to say goodbye to multitasking due to weak hardware;

- Will fit well in your hands;

- The presence of a headphone jack;

- There is a health application;

- Fast work with both Wi-Fi networks and 4G;

- There are both positive and negative reviews;

- Nice design;

- Updating the operating system;

- Nice sound from the speaker;

- Thoughtful synchronization with apple products;

- A large selection of accessories for the model, which is typical for a different pocket;

- The case will be scratched;

- Of the minuses, it is also worth highlighting the front camera;

- Under heavy load, the smartphone starts to heat up a little;

Conclusion

In the process of reviewing the Apple iPhone 6 Plus, both some pros and some cons were noticed. However, there were a little more pluses. In general, for show-off and as a dialer, the smartphone plays itself out one hundred percent, especially if we compare this model with modern ones, so we will recommend the device for a detailed and close acquaintance.

Pros:

  • Brand;
  • Operating system;
  • Front camera;
  • Availability of 3.5 jack for headphones;
  • Appearance;

Minuses:

  • Frankly, weak hardware and little RAM;
  • The quality of the case is no good;
  • Weak capacity of the battery, which is typical, the battery is not removable;
  • Some flaws;

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General characteristics

A type

Determining the type of device (phone or smartphone?) Is quite simple. If you need a simple and inexpensive device for calls and SMS, it is recommended to opt for a telephone. A smartphone is more expensive, but it offers a wide variety of options: games, videos, the Internet, thousands of programs for all occasions. However, its battery life is significantly shorter than that of a simple phone.

smartphone Operating system (at the beginning of sales) iOS 8 Body type classic Body material aluminum Office mechanical buttons Number of SIM-cards 1 SIM card type

In modern smartphones, not only ordinary SIM cards can be used, but also their more compact versions of micro SIM and nano SIM. eSIM is a SIM card integrated into the phone. It takes up almost no space and does not require a separate tray for installation. ESIM is not yet supported in Russia. Glossary of terms by category Mobile phones

 nano SIM Weight 172 g Dimensions (WxHxT) 77.8x158.1x7.1 mm

Screen

Screen type color IPS, touch Touch screen type multitouch, capacitive Diagonal 5.5 inches. Image size 1920x1080 Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 401 Aspect ratio 16:9 Automatic screen rotation there is

Multimedia capabilities

Number of main (rear) cameras 1 Main (rear) camera resolution 8 megapixels Aperture of the main (rear) camera F / 2.20 Rear flash Main (rear) camera functions autofocus, optical stabilization Face recognition Video recording there is Max. video resolution 1920x1080 Max. video frame rate 60 fps Geo Tagging yes Front-camera yes, 1.2 MP Audio MP3, AAC, WAV Headphone jack 3.5 mm

Connection

Standard GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. 4, VoLTE Support for LTE bands bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 Interfaces

Almost all modern smartphones have Wi-Fi and USB interfaces. Bluetooth and IRDA are less common. Wi-Fi is used to connect to the internet. USB is used to connect the phone to a computer. Many phones also have Bluetooth. It is used to connect wireless headphones, to connect the phone to wireless speakers, and to transfer files. A smartphone equipped with an IRDA interface can be used as a universal remote control.

 Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, NFC Satellite navigation

Built-in GPS and GLONASS modules allow you to determine the coordinates of the phone using signals from satellites. In the absence of GPS, a modern smartphone can determine its own location using signals from the base stations of a cellular operator. However, finding coordinates based on signals from satellites is usually much more accurate.

 GPS / GLONASS A-GPS system is

Memory and processor

CPU

In modern phones and smartphones, special processors are usually used - SoC (System on Chip, system on a chip), in which, in addition to the processor itself, there is a graphics core, a memory controller, an input-output device controller, etc. Therefore, the processor largely determines the set of functions and device performance - a glossary of terms by category Mobile Phones

 Apple A8, 1400 MHz Number of processor cores 2 PowerVR GX6450 video processor Built-in memory 16 GB RAM size 1 GB

Nutrition

Battery type Li-Ion Non-removable battery Talk time 24 h Standby time 384 h Music listening time 80 h Charging connector type Lightning

Other functions

Speakerphone (built-in speaker) there is Office voice dialing, voice control Flight mode has Sensors illumination, proximity, gyroscope, compass, barometer, fingerprint reading There is a flashlight

Additional Information

Peculiarities available in three colors: silver, gold, gray; slow motion mode - 240 frames per second; connector - Lightning; mobile payment system Pay; 64-bit A8 processor + M8 coprocessor Date of announcement 2014-09-09

Before buying, check with the seller for specifications and configuration.

Without a doubt, Apple ranks first in the production of the most aesthetically beautiful and, first of all, quality products. Having been on the electronics market since 1976, they still captivate the hearts of people with their unrivaled design and functionality, not forgetting about the ergonomics of the product. Thanks to the fact that the company produces quality products in step with innovative technologies, they were able to become flagships in electronics, earning themselves an unrivaled reputation.

One of the most popular smartphones of our time, which is produced by Apple, is the iPhone. And the most popular iPhone is the iPhone 6 plus. It is so popular because of its sophisticated design and innovative interior.

About iPhone 6 plus

This line is designed for fans of wide screens and slim bodies. There have also been significant changes in the design of the phone, it is already significantly different from the "five".

The set for the iPhone 6 includes:


Characteristic

Unlike the more standard iPhone 6, the Plus version is more suitable for shooting and photography. The impressive dimensions do not interfere with the ease of use at all, but rather, on the contrary, make it more convenient. Many users, having switched to such dimensions, said that there is no longer any desire to return to the previous standard dimensions and the phone is quite comfortable.

Such a phone is designed for a large brush, but after a couple of days of use, people with a small brush noted that it is very convenient and easy to get used to. The main materials from which it is made are aluminum alloy and glass. The use of such materials in the phone case provides that if you are clumsy enough you will need to purchase a cover so that you do not accidentally drop it while using the phone.

Design

The iPhone 6 Plus comes in four colors: Space Gray, Rose Gold, Gold, and Silver, with a choice of colors upon purchase. The volume keys are located on the sides, which are quite high, but it is quite convenient. The rounded shape, material, dimensions and quality make this smartphone individual and unrivaled.

On the back of the phone there is an image of the company logo and two stripes that function as antennas - all this is laconically intertwined with the design. The camera on the back of the smartphone protrudes slightly, but when using the case, the camera will stay in place. By placing the phone on a horizontal surface and pressing it, you will not feel any hesitation or wobbling. This iPhone has been made perfect.

Phone dimensions

The dimensions of this model are significantly desperate from the standard "six" and even more so from the "five". This model is not a standard product from Apple, previously the company announced that it produces smartphones that are convenient to use with one hand, but now they have released the first widescreen phone that will be used with two hands. 6 Plus has the following case dimensions:

  • diagonal 5.5 cm;
  • length - 15.81 centimeters;
  • width, namely the horizontal side of the smartphone in its standard position - 7.78 cm or 3.06 inches;
  • thickness - 7.1 mm or 0.2 inches;
  • phone weight - 172 g;
  • the volume calculated using the data provided by the company by the manufacturer is 87.73 cubic centimeters.

Battery

Compared to previous versions, this iPhone received a fairly large battery, the capacity of which is equal to 2915 mAh. Basically, all modern flagships have lithium-ion and lithium-polymer-ion batteries, the same smartphone uses a lithium-polymer battery (Li-polymer), which holds more charge than the previous one and is non-removable, like on all models.

With such a battery, you can talk in 2G mode - 24 hours, and leave it in the background for 384 hours (16 days). Watching video in HD-quality, the phone will run out only after 7 hours and 30 minutes, and listening to music in the player when it is in the background, its performance will be lost only after 80 hours. True, while playing games, the smartphone will lose its charge much faster.

Screen

The screen created by the company is almost perfect. The iPhone 6 has an IPS matrix that has a maximum speed of up to 519 cd / m2. The phone also has an HD screen resolution of 1920 x 1080, with a dot density of 401 pixels per inch. Also, this screen has such viewing angles that you can call them maximum - even with the greatest tilt of the smartphone, the color rendition does not change. Thanks to this, the screen resolution can be called top-end in comparison with other phones.

Also, the Apple iPhone 6 Plus has an automatic screen brightness adjustment, so even on the brightest day, you can easily use the device. This device uses 24-bit color transmission, so the maximum number of shades that can be displayed on the screen - 16,777,216 - is a fairly large figure. Another undoubted advantage is the screen's scratch resistance. The display itself has an area - 68.02% of the area of ​​the entire phone, dimensions of 6.85cm x 12.18cm, respectively, and a diagonal of 5.5 inches.

So why is it nearly perfect? The manufacturer has made every possible effort to produce the screen. But not all applications and games are designed for such a resolution, therefore, in non-optimized ones, there may be a problem of pixelation or "graininess" of the image.

Camera

The camera in the iPhone has always been one of the main advantages of this phone. Even in earlier phone models, the camera has always been one step ahead of its counterparts. This time, Apple did not change its habits and again released an advanced camera. iPhone 6 plus has two cameras - the main one and the front one. How many megapixels are in them and the characteristics of each of the two, we will tell you further.

Main camera

The main camera for the iPhone 6 plus also has excellent properties:

  • 8 megapixel camera with phase focusing system, which was not in the iPhone 6;
  • maximum image resolution - 3264 × 2448 pixels

Photo sensor and optics are one of the main components of the camera. The iPhone 6 Plus uses the Sony ISX014 Exmor RS photo sensor, which measures 0.24 inches with a pixel size of 0.001471mm, and the smaller the pixel, the better the resolution and image quality. Sensitivity or ISO determines the performance of the camera in low light conditions. ... This figure in this camera is 32 - 2000. This device also uses a dual LED flash.

Front-camera

The secondary or front camera has a CMOS photo sensor and an f2.2 aperture. With these parameters, the maximum image resolution will be 1.23 megapixels.

When shooting video with the main camera, the maximum video recording resolution will be 1920 × 1080 pixels at 30 or 60 fps; and when shooting with the front camera - 1280 x 720 when using no more than 30 frames per second. There is also a slow motion option.

Description and options of photo and video cameras

  • Self-timer;
  • Exposure compensation;
  • ISO setting;
  • Face recognition;
  • Touch focus;
  • Panoramic shooting;
  • Geographic tags;
  • HDR shooting;
  • Optical image stabilization;
  • Tracking autofocus;
  • Burst shooting;
  • Digital zoom.

Audio

This device has a built-in loudspeaker inside, and headphones are used instead of a microphone. For headphones, a standardized 3.5mm input is used over time. The formats supported by the iPhone 6 plus are MP3, WAV, MP4A, eAAC +, AAC, Apple Lossless. This line of smartphones does not have a radio.

Technical specifications

Finally, we will tell you about the most important thing for any phone - its "filling". Not many users are guided in this, but quite a lot depends on it. Here are the iPhone 6 plus and the technical specs of its internals.

Operating system

The software used by this system is either iOS 8 or iOS9. The current software version contains a user-friendly interface and many functional programs have been updated for comfortable use.

CPU

The operation of the iPhone 6 plus is carried out on a dual-core 64-bit A8 processor, the frequency of which is 1.4 GHz, as well as a Power VR GX 6450 graphics processor, which has four cores

Built-in and RAM

The sixth iPhone uses LPDDR3 RAM with 1GB of memory. The frequency of this RAM is from 1100 MHz to 1300 MHz, which will allow your applications to “fly”.

The built-in memory of this model is offered by several options when buying a phone, that is, you can choose the volume that suits you more - 16 gigabytes, 64 gigabytes, 128 gigabytes.

In addition to the memory that is inside your phone, the sixth iPhone is also equipped with another 5 GB of memory on the cloud, if it seems to someone that this space is not enough, you can expand it for an additional fee by 20, 200 and 500 GB

mobile connection

The phone uses Nano-Sim for one slot.

Other characteristics

Does the iPhone 6 pluse have any other additional features? Undoubtedly.

  • Location determination;
  • Wi-Fi;
  • Bluetooth 4.0;
  • USB 2.0;
  • Browser;
  • Proximity sensor;
  • Light sensor;
  • Fingerprint scanner;
  • Pedometer;
  • Barometer;
  • gyroscope;
  • Compass;
  • Accelerometer;

The iPhone 6 Plus is Apple's first phablet to find its consumer, despite its size and impressive price tag.

Smartphone processor specifications can be confusing at first. They seem to be a couple of years behind their competitors, but this is only the first impression. The performance of the iPhone 6 Plus is excellent, both in daily use and in synthetic tests. In synthetic tests, it shows results on a par with Samsung Galaxy Alpha, Sony Xperia Z3, and others, getting somewhere more and somewhere less points, despite its formally modest filling.

The design of the case resembles the appearance of the iPhone 6 and, perhaps, not everyone will like it, in particular, due to the visually large bezel on top of the display, stripes on the back and a slightly protruding lens. As for the build quality, which was a lot of buzz, it is good for such a thin case. Let's just say that it is possible to bend the iPhone 6 Plus, but for this you will have to try very hard, and do it purposefully.

The display of the novelty received Full HD-resolution, which is typical for solutions with such a diagonal, and provides sufficient clarity. It has 5.5 inches at once, visually it is much larger than the 4.7-inch iPhone and is perceived rather like a "shortened" iPad Mini. At the same time, the screen boasts natural color rendition and almost maximum viewing angles. Watching high-definition movies on such a display and playing is a pleasure, however, it was created for this.

The battery life of the iPhone 6 Plus is much better than that of the "mainstream" iPhone 6 and is comparable to that of its direct competitors. However, we still expected better results. As for the camera, it got the ability to shoot video at a speed of 240 frames per second and an optical stabilization system. It can easily replace the inexpensive one for you when traveling and is suitable for casual passing shots.

It is a pity that many interesting innovations are still on the sidelines of the Russians, for example, Voice-over-LTE and the Apple Pay payment system, and with it the NFC chip.

On the one hand, if you have been waiting for a really big iPhone not just as a phone, but as a device for playing games, watching videos and working, and you do not have an iPad mini, then the iPhone 6 Plus is perfect for you. On the other hand, if you own a small "apple" tablet and last year's iPhone 5s, then in our opinion there is no point in purchasing an "intermediate" link. In addition, we would advise you to wait a little while Apple finally optimizes iOS 8 to work with the iPhone 6 Plus - at the moment, not all applications are ideally optimized for a large display and Full HD-resolution, but for Apple it is a matter of time.

Where can I buy

Dimensions and weight - 3.9

Apparently, Apple hasn't resisted the temptation to get its share of the phablet market, and as a result, we have a big iPhone 6 and a huge iPhone 6 Plus. Despite the difference, it would seem, only 0.8 inches (4.7 and 5.5), the iPhone 6 Plus seems to be just a huge "shovel" against the background of the "simple" iPhone 6. It is more like a small iPad mini, which, in general, and is reflected in the word "phablet". Such a smartphone will not fit into every pocket, but it will fit into any purse. Of course, there is no question of any convenience in using with one hand - not a single phablet is designed to be used with one hand, in any case, you will have to use both.

Dimensions iPhone 6 Plus - 158 × 77.8 × 7.1 mm, weight - 171 grams. If we compare the dimensions with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, then the Apple iPhone 6 Plus will be almost a centimeter taller, a little narrower, a millimeter thicker and slightly heavier. True, the Note 3 has a diagonal of 0.2 inches larger (5.7 versus 5.5). If you take the LG G3 and iPhone 6 Plus into your hands, it will become obvious that the iPhone needs not only a thin body for greater compactness, but also “throw off” the frames, or rather, make them from all sides. In our opinion, no modern smartphone has a bezel above the display visually so huge. The similar effect of the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 bezel on a larger iPhone seems even more noticeable.

Since the comparison with the iPhone 6 has gone, we note that in terms of design, the models do not differ: the 6 Plus looks like a stretched iPhone 6. Here the same arrangement of buttons, a rounded body, even the protective glass closer to the frame "becomes thinner" and smoothly goes into side frame, with the result that there is almost no gap between them. The body is made from a single piece of aluminum with plastic antenna slots on the back. Our opinion has not changed since the review of the iPhone 6 - the stripes and bulging lens look at least strange and not everyone will like it. As for the media explosion with the #bendgate tag, which we wrote about earlier, in everyday use (without intentions to specifically deform the device), the iPhone 6 Plus does not bend, and for its small thickness it is even durable. Like the iPhone 6, the 6 Plus has also passed the flexibility test by independent experts from ConsumerReports. However, we note one detail - the power and volume keys in the iPhone 6 Plus, which we bought for tests, "dangle" and move from side to side, which you would never expect from a smartphone with such a price tag.

iPhone 6 Plus is available in charcoal gray, silver, and gold.

Screen - 4.6

If in the iPhone 6 the resolution was simply "stretched" to keep the pixel density of the iPhone 5s (326 ppi), then in this case Apple went a little further, and the 5.5-inch phablet received Full HD-resolution (1920 × 1080 ) with a pixel density of 401 ppi. Why, in this case, did not "stretch" the resolution and leave 326 pixels per inch? That's right, for watching videos in Full HD, and the display does an excellent job with this task.

The screen received an oleophobic coating and a protective glass - fingerprints on the display, of course, remain, but not on a tragic scale. Matrix type - IPS, maximum measured brightness - up to 519 cd / m2. Viewing angles can be called almost maximum, at least not worse than Super AMOLED displays. The color rendition is close to natural, when the display deviates, the colors do not shift, and the image remains readable in the sun. The maximum brightness will strain your eyes, so it's better to turn on auto brightness. Note that the function works promptly and quite correctly. As a rule, all phablets receive Full HD resolution, or even higher, although, in our opinion, Full HD will already be enough for such a diagonal.

The display on the iPhone 6 Plus is good for multimedia, but there are minor flaws. At least at the moment, not all applications are optimized for the new display: in many cases, the image is simply stretched, for example, when starting Asphalt 8, picture grain and pixelation appear. The problem will likely be resolved in the near future, but for now, you won't be able to take full advantage of the big iPhone 6.

Cameras - 4.6

Apple is not in the pixel race. The smartphone uses an 8 MP camera with a flash, although, it would be more correct to say, with a backlight. The maximum photo resolution is 3264 × 2448 pixels. Thanks to the phase focusing system, the smartphone focuses quite quickly, but, as our tests have shown, the laser focus on the LG G3 is still faster. A nice addition to the big iPhone 6 is the optical stabilization system, which is not available on the "regular" six, by the way, this is the only difference between the cameras of the two iPhone 6. We did not manage to notice any significant difference from shooting due to optical stabilization - iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, and 5s shoot about the same.

The camera interface is simple, there are almost no customization options. You don't have to think and adjust when shooting - everything happens automatically. Considering that the camera does a good job on its own, this can be called a plus.

The maximum resolution for video recording is 1920 × 1080 pixels, the recording speed at the maximum resolution is 30 or 60 fps. The smartphone has the ability to shoot records at a speed of 120, and even 240 fps. There is a function of slow-motion video shooting, but the resolution drops to 1280 × 720 pixels and the light sensitivity deteriorates noticeably, which is logical, since the camera has less time to "catch" light. It is worth mentioning separately about the light for slow-motion shooting on the iPhone 6: you will not always be able to shoot indoors at 240 fps - everything will depend on the frequency of fluctuations in the brightness of the lamps and the depth of its modulation. In general, slow-motion scenes look impressive, you can shoot a large number of interesting videos and then watch them for a long time. The front camera of the iPhone 6 Plus hasn't undergone major changes, a 1.2-megapixel module with HD video recording at 30 fps.

Photos from the camera Apple iPhone 6 Plus - 4.6

Working with text - 5.0

The standard built-in keyboard of Apple iPhone 6 Plus is comfortable. In landscape mode, it got an extended view, which differs from the keyboard on the iPhone 6. Also, a number of icons on the left and right were added, in particular, the "copy" / "cut" / "paste" keys, exclamation and question marks. Switching between languages ​​is done by pressing one key. There are no functions for entering text using strokes ("Swype"), just as there is no markup of additional characters, that is, to enter numbers and symbols, you will need to switch to a special mode. However, iOS 8 introduces the ability to install third-party keyboards, if you wish, you can install a Swype-enabled keyboard to just see what it looks like on an iPhone. However, the main advantage of keyboards on all iPhones is the touchscreen of the iPhone 6, namely, responsiveness to pressing, accuracy and high speed of operation: characters are entered almost simultaneously with keystrokes. Another keyboard innovation in iOS 8 is word prediction. We checked - it works well, but so far it works only for the English layout.

Internet - 5.0

The Safari browser on iPhone 6 Plus is fast as always. It has a separate "Reading" mode: the text of the page is enlarged and aligned to the width of the screen with the pictures inscribed in it. Anything that can distract is hidden "out of sight", for example, various menus and banners with advertisements. The mode is convenient for reading large texts, articles, news and so on. The disadvantage of the browser is the lack of multiple scaling of text with automatic fit to the width of the screen. But, as with many Android smartphones, there is one fixed size that you can scale the text to. Most likely, you will have to scroll the page left or right. The browser supports syncing with iCloud and the web version of the Safari browser.

Communications - 5.0

The iPhone 6 Plus smartphone is identical to the iPhone 6 in this regard - the phone supports almost all common wireless interfaces, even NFC, but only for its own payment system Apple Pay. The device has support for dual-band Wi-Fi with high-speed 802.11ac standard, Bluetooth with A2DP support, GPS with GLONASS support. You can download data quickly, navigation does not disappoint either, it's a pity that Apple's own maps, in our opinion, leave much to be desired.

The 6 Plus has the same innovations as the iPhone 6: Voice-over-LTE and the ability to make calls over Wi-Fi networks. The smartphone supports up to 20 LTE frequency bands. True, when the Russians will be able to take advantage of these fruits of technical thought is still unknown. iPhone 6 Plus works with Nano-SIM cards - to insert a card, you will need to use the key from the kit, or any paper clip to access the desired slot. As mentioned above, the iPhone 6 is equipped with an NFC chip, but it cannot “connect” and exchange data with other NFC smartphones.

In general, the capabilities of the iPhone 6 Plus interfaces are good, but Russian consumers do not yet have the opportunity to appreciate the merits of NFC or Voice-over-LTE.

Multimedia - 1.0

The operating system in Apple iPhone 6 Plus (iOS 8) is focused on buying movies and music through its own iTunes store. Any purchased movies and music albums iPhone 6 Plus will play without problems. In order to upload videos or music from your computer, you will have to use iTunes. iPhone 6 Plus supports a limited number of video and audio formats. Therefore, if you are going to often transfer data from your computer to your phone and vice versa, connecting your smartphone to your computer as a "flash drive" and exchange data through "Explorer", then Apple iPhone 6 Plus, perhaps, will be inconvenient for you. However, iTunes is easy to get used to when needed, but at least at first, having to use an intermediary when many smartphones do it directly can be annoying.

Battery - 4.0

The iPhone 6 Plus has a much larger battery than the iPhone 6 - 2915 mAh. Considering the same stuffing, equal opportunities and the only difference in the diagonal and pixel density of the displays, it was interesting to know what gain in autonomy the iPhone 6 Plus gets. There is a difference, but we would not rush to call it colossal. Judge for yourself, in HD-video mode at maximum brightness, the device was discharged in about 7 and a half hours versus 6 hours and 40 minutes for iPhone 6. Not much, although we expected it to be more. Apparently, a noticeable difference in both resolution and display size is making itself felt.

In the audio player mode, the display parameters are unimportant, so the smartphone's charge lasted for 79 hours. By the way, Apple promised 80 hours of battery life in player mode, and so it happened. Still, it's nice when the manufacturer doesn't cheat. However, in games, the battery charge simply melts before our eyes - just half an hour of racing consumed as much as 13% of the battery!

iPhone 6 Plus charged in three hours "with a tail". Overall, its battery should last most users for one business day. Between the "main" version and the 6 Plus there is not such a huge and dramatic difference in terms of autonomy, but if the iPhone 6 was significantly inferior to most competitors, then the 6 Plus battery life is already comparable to other premium smartphones.

Performance - 4.2

Both Apple iPhone 6s use a 64-bit dual-core A8 processor, clocked at up to 1.4GHz along with an M8 motion coprocessor. They have 1GB of RAM and a PowerVR GX6450 quad-core graphics accelerator. The new processor, according to the company, has become much faster. Compared to competitors with a large number of cores in processors operating at breakneck frequencies, 2-3 GB of RAM, the characteristics of the iPhone 6 look very pale. However, do not write off the disappointment, the Apple iPhone 6 is a "beast" in terms of performance, which was confirmed by our tests.

In this case, it should be noted that the games available in the App Store were created and / or specially optimized for the iPhone, so there should not and should not be any difficulties with launching, working or compatibility. In our tests, the Apple iPhone 6 Plus scores excellent in daily use. In synthetic benchmarks, the iPhone 6 Plus scored comparable to its competitors despite being "outdated" and "weak" in specifications. For example, in the Ice Storm Unlimited test, the large iPhone received 17780 points from the 3DMark benchmark, in GeekBench 3 - 2915. Not so long ago, the AnTuTu benchmark, originally designed for Android devices, became available for iOS, in which the iPhone 6 Plus received 54756 points. When launching the benchmark, there were some surprises - the graphic scenes were far from Full HD, but 1136 × 640, as on the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, which is already a bit unfair in relation to competitors.

Memory - 5.0

The total amount of internal memory Apple iPhone 6 Plus can be equal to 16/64/128 GB, as in the case of the iPhone 6 version with 32 GB does not exist. In the iPhone 6 Plus, as usual, there is no slot for a memory card; it will not be possible to increase the initial amount of flash memory. Therefore, it is worth considering whether it makes sense to fork out more for memory. Compared to many Android smartphones, which often have a microSD card slot, this looks like a disadvantage. However, it should be noted that not every Android smartphone can boast of 128 GB of internal memory at once, and in addition, free 5 GB of storage in iCloud, with the ability to buy 20/200/500 / GB and even 1 TB of space for 39/149 / 379/749 rubles per month. It is convenient to use cloud services, however, as the recent leak of photos from iCloud has shown, it can not always be safe.

Peculiarities

The iPhone 6 Plus runs on the new operating system iOS 8. Among the features, we note an atypical Lightning connector instead of a USB connector, as on most portable devices, and the need to use iTunes to upload data to a smartphone. However, perhaps the main feature of the iPhone 6 Plus is its size - it is the first truly large iPhone, which may not appeal to conservative fans. Apple has been persuading all the time that one of the main advantages of their phones is ease of use with one hand. Now not a trace remained of him.

Among the advantages of the phone Apple iPhone 6 Plus can be called an excellent optimization and combination between the "stuffing" and the operating system. You get a balanced device that is stable and fast. The pluses include the "revolutionary" payment system Apple Pay, which works with NFC, which is not yet available in Russia.

Both iPhone 6s, like the iPhone 5s, have a Touch ID sensor - a fingerprint scanner. We checked its work: if Samsung devices with a similar sensor can not recognize you on the first try, then this simply does not occur here. With one finger, you can unlock your smartphone and even buy apps and music from the App Store.

Where can I buy

Competitors

The average price for the iPhone 6 Plus for the fall of 2014 is 39,000 rubles. for 16 GB version, 49,000 rubles. - for 64 GB and 55,000 rubles. - for the version with 128 GB of internal memory. It is expensive and, perhaps, not everyone can afford it. As competitors to Apple iPhone 6 Plus, we will name, first of all, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4, LG G3 and Huawei Ascend Mate7.

The case of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is made not only of plastic, as on the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, metal side frames are used here. In terms of dimensions, the 6 Plus and Note 4 are about the same - the Samsung phablet is noticeably thicker, slightly wider, but "shorter". At the same time, its display is 0.2 inches larger - 5.7 versus 5.5 inches on the iPhone 6 Plus. Note 4 has got a Quad HD display and a "crazy" pixel density of 515 pixels per inch. In our opinion, this is unnecessary and may affect the battery life. Formally, the battery capacity of the Galaxy Note 4 is larger - 3220 mAh versus 2915 mAh, but tests will show concrete results. Cameras "Korean" have more megapixels - 16 MP in the main and 3.7 MP in the front, while he can shoot 4K video, but is not able to slow down to 240 fps, like the iPhone 6 Plus. Both devices are equipped with a fingerprint scanner, and the Galaxy Note 4 is equipped with sensors for UV radiation, heart rate and blood oxygen saturation. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is not just a competitor, it is a representative of the once experimental series, with which the phablet segment actually appeared. At the moment, you can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for 35,000 rubles.

LG G3 is made of plastic, with the same diagonal it is much thicker, but already shorter than the iPhone 6 Plus due to narrow frames on all sides. An ultra-high definition Quad HD display is an overkill for 5-inch displays in our opinion, and it played a trick on the battery life of the LG G3. With approximately the same battery capacity (3000 versus 2915 for the iPhone), the LG G3 drained faster in our tests. However, it boasts laser focusing, which works faster than phase focusing on both iPhone 6s, and 4K video shooting. Note that LG G3 is much cheaper than new items from Apple - it costs about 23,000 rubles.

The Huawei Ascend Mate 7 is equipped with a 6-inch Full HD display and a fingerprint sensor. Its body is made of metal, it is thin (7.9 mm), although thicker than the iPhone 6 Plus. Despite the difference at once by half an inch, the Ascend Mate 7 does not look larger than a large iPhone - it is the same in length and slightly wider. At the same time, the "Chinese" is equipped with a capacious battery at once for 4100 mAh and you can expect a longer battery life from it. For October 2014 it can be ordered for 29,900 rubles.