Apple announced two new iPhones: Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and now it is the time to spot the differences between the two new smartphones. Although the two phones are nearly identically, but there are several differences between Apple iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. Our comparison table of iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus will help you better decide in selecting which iPhone you should buy.
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When we are talking about iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus, the most obvious difference is their size. While iPhone 6 is 4.7 inch, iPhone 6 Plus is bigger and has a display of 5.5 inch. Both these iPhones are bigger than iPhone 5S that has a screen size of 4 inch. iPhone 6 Plus is bigger and pricer than iPhone 6.
Screen Size
The iPhone 6 Plus is larger and has a higher resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 and a higher pixel density of 401 pixels per inch while, iPhone 6 comes with resolution of 1,334 x 750 and pixel density of 326 ppi.
Camera
Both devices have 8 megapixels-lens, and the only difference is the optical image stabilization feature in iPhone 6 plus.
Price
Apple is charging more for a larger and better iPhone model. You will be spending $100 more for 16 GB iPhone 6 Plus as compared to iPhone 6 with same amount of storage.
Landscape mode
iPhone 6 Plus interface switches to landscape mode when flipped sideways, even when you are on homescreen. This landscape mode is not available in iPhone 6.
For more device’s variances, check out our comparison chart of iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus below.
iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus
| Key Differences | iPhone 6 | iPhone 6 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 4.7” Retina HD display Measures 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches (138.2 x 67.1 x 6.9 mm) |
5.5” Retina HD display Measures 6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 inches (158 x 77.7 x 7.1 mm). |
| Display Resolution |
1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical) |
1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi 1300:1 contrast ratio (typical) |
| Camera |
8-megapixel; 1080p HD video | 8-megapixel with optical image stabilization; 1080p HD video |
| Size and Weight |
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| Capacity and Price | 16GB 64GB 128GB US $199 $299 $399 UK £539 £619 £699 AU $869 $999 $1129 |
16GB 64GB 128GB US $299 $399 $499 UK £619 £699 £789 AU $999 $1129 $1249 |
| Battery Life | 14 hours of 3G talk time, 10 hours of LTE internet surfing, 11 hours of video playback, and 50 hours of audio playback. | Up to 24 hours of 3G talk time, 12 hours of LTE internet use, up to 14 hours of video playback, or 80 hours of audio playback. |
Bottom Line
We hope that our comparison chart of iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus helps in spotting the key differences between these two iPhones. If you are a fan of Apple iPhones and want a giant screen with an extra-long battery life, iPhone 6 Plus is the best choice. And, if you want to upgrade your iPhone to the one with a bigger screen, go for iPhone 6. These two iPhones will be available from September 19 while the pre-orders start from September 12, 2014.
