Let’s Stack Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus vs Note 4, Xperia Z3 and OnePlus One
The wait is over, everyone’s favourite smartphone ( non-Android Lovers’ anyway) has emerged from the mirage of leaks and speculations. The iPhone 6 is out for the worlds to see and this time it comes in two giants.
As expected Apple has launched two new iPhones today, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus (Previously spectulated to be known as the 6L.)
After the flood of leaks and rumors we finally get to see what Apple had in store for us. The 4.7 inch variant i.e. iPhone 6 is priced at about Rs. 39,500 so it would cost around Rs. 48000 to 49000 for 16 GB. The 5.5 inch bigger sibling, the iPhone 6 Plus will be sold at the price tag of about Rs. 45,500 which would come to around Rs 55000 just like last years iPhone 5s.
As, expected both the device have had a major design change with curved edges and reduced bezel space giving the device very sleek and beautiful look. The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch display with 326 ppi pixel resolution while the iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5 inch 1080p HD screen with 401 ppi density. They are powered by Apple’s own A8 chip.
Both phones have 8 MP camera on the back with the iPhone 6 Plus getting a Optical image.The front camera is a 1.2 MP selfie shooter. The camera’s have some unique features like time lapse shooting and slow motion shooting at 240 fps. But lets check out how Apple’s latest holds up in comparison with its competitors.
Specs |
iPhone 6 |
iPhone 6 Plus |
Samsung Note 4 |
Sony Xperia Z3 |
OnePlus One |
| Display | 4.7 inch, 1334X750, 326 ppi | 5.5 inch, 1080p HD, 401 ppi | 5.7 inch QHD | 5.2 inch HD | 5.5 inch HD |
| Processor | A8 | A8 | Exynos Octa-core 5433/ 2.7GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 805 | 2.5 GHz Quad-core | 2.5 Quad-core |
| RAM | Unknown | 3 GB | 3 GB RAM | 3 GB | |
| Storage | 16/64/128 GB | 16/64/128 GB | 32 GB | 16/32 GB | 16/64 GB |
| Expandable Upto | – | – | 64 GB | 128 GB | – |
| Main Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP with OIS | 16 MP | 20.7 MP | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 | 3.7 MP | 2.2 | 5 MP |
| Battery | Unknown | Unknown | Removable 3220 mAh | Non-removable 3100 mAh | Non-removable 3100 mAh |
| Operating System | iOS 8 | iOS 8 | Android 4.4.4 | Android 4.4.4 | Android 4.4.2 upgradable to v4.4.4 |
| Miscellaneous | Apple Pay | Seamless connectivity with Handoff | S-Pen | High Res Audio, Water proof | Cynogen |
Overall Apple’s new devices are innovative in their own rights and their long touted seamless connectivity is impressive. This was a good show by Apple and the increased size will be appreciated by the multimedia enthusiasts. The absence of expandable storage will sting some folks but the 64GB and 128GB versions will provide ample space for all your multimedia needs. The superior connectivity features will definitely be appreciated by folks who have other Apple
