Apples new iPhone 6 has arrived, and along with getting everyone talking, it has produced record-breaking sales. Cell Clinic Vancouver has set out to answer the question is the iPhone 6 the best smartphone on the market, and is it much of an improvement over its predecessor, the iPhone 5S.
Features
Apple has included a few new features unique to the iPhone 6. With this new device, Apple is introducing “Apple Pay”. Although Apple Pay is not yet available in Canada, it does appear like this will be a very popular feature and could change the way be pay for everyday things. Apple has also made some major upgrades to their IOS, but you wont need the new iPhone 6 to take advantage of these features.
Design
With the new iPhone 6 comes a new screen size. At 4.7 inches this screen is slightly larger than the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S, yet it still fits comfortably in your hand. The power button has been relocated to the side of the device, making it easier to operate with the larger screen size. The iPhone 6 also features touch ID and a lightning charging ports, as featured on the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S. Overall the design changes in comparison to the iPhone 5 and 5S are noticeable and an overall improvement, but nonetheless minimal.
Camera
The iPhone is typically known for having one of the best cameras in the smartphone market, and the new iPhone 6 is no exception. The iPhone 6 features an 8MP camera that creates some very impressive photographs. The iPhone 6 can also shoot 240fps slow-motion video. This camera is a significant improvement from the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S camera.
Conclusion
Many of you are wondering if with all this hype should you run out an upgrade to the new iPhone 6 from your iPhone 5 or 5S. In our opinion, this is the best smartphone on the market. But in saying this, although the iPhone 6 is an incredible device, and an improvement on its predecessors, it’s not enough to scrap the iPhone 5 or 5S and get this new device. If you are an Apple user and are currently using an iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S, this may be the time for you to upgrade. The larger screen is very tempting, and moving from a 4 to a 6 you will notice a huge upgrade in overall operating speed and functionally.
The biggest change to the new iPhone is its size; it's now much larger than its predecessors. This makes it much more comfortable to use, and also gives the screen a real boost in quality.
The downside to the new size is that it's a little harder to carry around, and you might find yourself wanting to upgrade to a larger case.
The other big change is the addition of Apple Pay. This allows you to make payments with your iPhone using NFC (Near Field Communication).
It's a great feature, but unfortunately it's only available in the US at the moment.
Overall, the new iPhone 6 is a great upgrade from the previous models. If you're looking for a larger screen and better battery life, then this is the phone for you.
Just be warned that you might need to upgrade your existing case!