This year Apple also released its flagship in two formats. Earlier we took the iPhone 6S already. How does the larger and more expensive 6S Plus fit into this device?
Design: recognizable and good
Like the iPhone 6S, the iPhone 6S Plus is hardly distinguished from its predecessor. The device is a fraction thicker and 20 grams heavier, but in practice, you do not notice much about it. The 6S Plus is a pretty good device and a lot bigger and heavier than its immediate competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge + . In fact, you always need two hands to operate the device, despite the Accessibility feature that lowers the screen when you press the home button twice. For single use, there is a danger that the iPhone will slip out of your fingers.
For many users, the size of the iPhone 6S Plus will be too big, although it will of course offer benefits when watching movies and playing games. In the latter case, your fingers are no longer in the way. Browsing the web is also a pleasure with the large 5.5 inch screen.
The finish of the 6S Plus is again sublime. The device has the same aluminum housing with rounded corners as its predecessor and features a low scratch-resistant glass on the front to prevent scratches. The frame is made of a stronger type of aluminum to prevent last year 's bendgate items. In addition, it is wear-resistant, which also keeps the device clean after prolonged use.
Screen and 3D Touch
With regard to screen size and resolution, the iPhone 6S Plus has changed little. The device has again received a 5.5 inch screen with a 1920 resolution at 1080 pixels. Where many manufacturers choose to provide their devices with a higher screen resolution, Apple holds full-hd full-HD for its largest iPhone size. As far as we are concerned, a good choice, because the image is sharp enough for this format. Color reproduction, contrast and brightness are also alright. Difference with the previous Plus is hardly any in this area, but that's not bad.
At first glance, the screen of the iPhone 6S Plus has changed little. However, it offers something new in the form of 3D Touch . Below the screen are sensors that measure the distance between the glass and the backlight. Pressing the screen will change that distance and, by pressing harder or softer, you can perform specific actions, with the so-called Taptic Engine providing you with vibration of feedback.
A good example of a native app using 3D Touch is the camera. With a single tap on the icon, you open the app, but pressing on for a while will give you a vibration and a context-sensitive menu will appear. Then you can choose to make a selfie (slow motion) video or normal photo. If you click on the Maps app, you can quickly navigate home, and on Facebook you share your status or photo quickly.
In apps like Safari and Mail, 3D Touch allows you to get a preview of links and messages, respectively. Apple calls this Peek & Pop. Press a webpage link for a page preview ("Peek") and press (Pop) to open it. This works the same in Mail and allows you to view a message without actually opening it.
Recently, more and more developers have added 3D Touch support to their apps. For example, you can press the WhatsApp icon to use the search function or start a new chat. In the app itself, you can preview conversations to check, for example, if you have already answered a message. This makes 3D Touch increasingly functional.
Hardware: the most powerful iPhone
Undercover, the iPhone 6S Plus is identical to its smaller brother. On board, we find twice as much RAM (2GB) and the new A9 chip that, according to Apple, is twice as fast as its predecessor. The speed difference with the 6 Plus is not dramatic, although the device starts to boot faster and apps and websites load faster. There is no question of hesitation, which is due in part to the larger working memory.
The Interface Feels Very Smooth:
In addition, the 6S Plus fingerprint scanner works just a little bit more accurately, so you do not even see the access screen when unlocking the device. You can easily connect multiple fingerprints to make it simple and easy to secure.
Software and camera
Like the iPhone 6S, the 6S Plus is the first Apple smartphone running on iOS 9 . This version hardly differs in design from iOS 8, but includes several convenient features including a new power saving mode, an enhanced search feature, 150 new emoji (iOS 9.1) and Wifi Assist. Also, this iOS version introduces a new font and various enhancements for Apple apps like Maps, Wallet, and iCloud. In addition, speech assistant Siri has become a lot smarter and more functional. Read more about our iOS 9 review .
In our iPhone 6S review , we took a closer look at the camera of the new iPhone. In principle, the 6S Plus camera does not differ from that of the 6S, although the former does have optical instead of software image stabilization. This ensures better shooting sharpen during movie shooting, giving the 6S Plus the preference if you like to shoot with your device.
For the rest, the camera of the iPhone 6S Plus is identical in terms of capabilities and quality. The 6-megapixel 6 megapixel camera has been replaced by 12 megapixels, while the front camera has received an even bigger upgrade: now it has a 5 megapixel sensor instead of a 1.2 megapixel sensor. With both cameras, you are shooting in a higher resolution, which allows you to zoom in and crop photos without quality loss.
As far as color, contrast and detail are concerned, photos shot with the 6 Plus Plus 6x Plus are scarcely missing. Only self-portraits eyes due to the higher resolution sharper and are therefore more useful. If you shoot yourself, you can also use the screen as a flash. For a short time, the image is very bright so that your face is better exposed. That works surprisingly well in dark situations.
You can now also shoot with the front camera in full-hd and with the camera at the back even in 4K. Therefore, videos have significantly more detail, although the file size of a 4K video of course is larger. Toffer is the addition of so-called Live Photos. By default, the new iPhone captures a video clip one and a half seconds before and after a picture. The whole is bundled into a photo that can be brought to life with a push of a button. An example:
Even though Live Photos are nothing more than moving poems with sound, I realize that I've used more of this gimmick over the past few hours than I thought before. Sometimes there are moments you do not need a video directly, but it's nice to capture more than one photo. For this reason, Live Photos are very suitable. And you can also view the motion pictures on devices without 3D Touch .
Battery life: Long endurance
The biggest difference between the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, in addition to the size, is the battery life. With the iPhone 6S getting a tight one and a half in average, the 6S Plus has a much longer breath. After one and a half day usage, our test model often has about 40 percent of battery left. That difference is simple to explain: the larger iPhone has a 2750 mAh battery (165 mAh less than 6 Plus), where the 6S does it with only 1715 mAh.
A Battery Life Of One And A Half To Two Days Is Achievable
The screen of the 6S Plus does feed more power, but because Apple has not increased the screen resolution, power consumption remains within limits. Moreover, iOS 9 is more efficient and energy efficient than previous versions. The long battery life is a big plus of the bigger iPhone; There are only a few devices that keep it easy for two days.
Additionally, the latest version of iOS has a feature that allows you to extend the battery life. With power-saving mode enabled, background processes, app sync and visual effects are limited. This makes it possible for you to spend more hours on your battery and sometimes it is useful to keep the saving mode on longer .
High price
For all that beauty, you need to be very careful, because with a starting price of 859 euros, the iPhone 6S Plus is definitely not cheap. In fact, the device is 60 euros more expensive than its predecessor and costs you 110 euros more than the iPhone 6S. The most expensive version of the 6S Plus, with 128GB of storage, is 1079 euros as pricey as a high-end laptop. Do not bother with those amounts, it's the most powerful iPhone you can get home at the moment.
Conclusion iPhone 6S Plus review
With its beautiful design, beautiful display and long battery life, the iPhone 6S Plus is one of the best major smartphones at the moment. The device, depending on the size and presence of optical image stabilization, differs slightly from its smaller brother, but benefits from a much larger battery. This means that you do not have to charge the device at all. However, the iPhone 6S Plus is still a powerful and expensive smartphone, which is certainly not suitable for everyone. If you can live with it, the format offers many benefits.
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