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Let's look in this article at what the iPhone 6 consists of. If you disassemble the device down to the spare parts level, it looks something like this:

Display module
Protective plate of the display module with HOME button adapter cable
Aluminum anodized housing with fasteners, part of the antenna system
Motherboard
Battery
A cable with a charging connector, a GSM antenna, contact pads for a polyphonic speaker, contact pads for a vibration motor, a main microphone and an audio jack.
Cable with volume buttons and MUTE switch
A cable with a power button, a noise reduction microphone and audio recording to the main camera and a LED flash
A cable with a front camera, a microphone for hands-free and video communication, contact pads for an auditory speaker, and proximity and light sensors
HOME button cable with Touch ID scanner (a unique part, damage leads to loss Touch functions ID even after replacing the cable with a new one)
Main camera
Vibration motor
Polyphonic speaker
Hearing speaker
Wi-Fi antenna coaxial cable
WiFi antenna
SIM tray

1. Display module fromiPhone 6.

The iPhone 6 display module includes:

Initially equipped (not always): a mesh for the speaker and microphone of the front camera, position locks for the camera and proximity sensor.

Zcoated safety glass.

It serves to ensure that the touch panel and matrix do not wear out and cannot be damaged as a result of an impact or fall.

Sensor.

The iPhone sensor is a type of projected capacitive screen.

Operating principle of projected capacitive touch screen:

On inside The screen is covered with a grid of electrodes. The electrode together with the human body forms a capacitor; the electronics measures the capacitance of this capacitor (supplies a current pulse and measures the voltage).

Matrix.

A liquid crystal display, also known as Liquid crystal display, also known as LCD, is a flat display with a matrix of liquid crystals, which, under the influence of voltage, change their transparency and, accordingly, the degree of transmission of light created by the backlight. Each pixel is made according to the RGB “triad” scheme, “red, green, blue”. A technology option is LCD TFT (Thin Film Transistor), with thin-film transistors that control the active matrix.

Backlight.

Light source. Serves to ensure that the image displayed by the LCD screen is visible to the human eye because LCD crystals themselves do not emit light. A pack of polarizing and scattering films, which are illuminated from one edge by a line of LEDs; the films distribute light evenly over the entire surface.

Plastic frame with seats for bolts of attachments anddisplay mounts into the case.

Used to mount the screen in the device body and install attachments (hearing speaker, front camera cable, HOME button).

Train.

Serve to connect to the board.

Displays on iPhone 6/6+/6s/6s+/7/7+ are not compatible.
Original colors: white, black.

2. Protective plate of the display module with an adapter cable for the HOME button.

Metal plate iPhone display 6, serves to protect the entire module from heat and damage associated with mechanical stress. It is attached to the back of the screen.

3. Anodized aluminum housing with fasteners is part of the antenna system.

Aluminum shell (housing).

It is very easily deformed even without falls, but only during use (it curls into a spiral when heated).

Apple acknowledged the flaw and promised to fix it in future models.

Chips and small dents on the case affect the fit of the display module (cracks, bending, clicking, the display coming apart into its component parts).

Slippery, not comfortable to hold without a cover.

There is a window for the main camera. It is often damaged because it protrudes from the case and is poorly secured (for Chinese case replacements).

A cloudy/dirty window critically affects the quality of the camera in these models.

4. Motherboard.

The motherboard is the heart of the device. It carries a processor, permanent and RAM memory, an audio codec, a power controller that controls the energy consumption of each component, Wi-Fi/Bt transceiver modules, a modem part responsible for working in GSM networks and processing GPS signal, as well as a lot of service chips for normal functioning main components.

The most delicate part of the device often fails due to strong impacts and deformation of the case. Can only be repaired by the most highly qualified engineers and using high-quality equipment.

5. Battery.

Accumulator batteryiPhone 6 includes:

Connector.

Rechargeable battery (AB).

Lithium ion battery.

Dimensions, capacity and operating time iPhone batteries 6:

Length: 9.5 cm
Width: 3.7 cm
Thickness: 0.3 cm
Battery: 3.82 V, 1810 mAh
Standby time: up to 250 hours
Talk time: up to 14 hours on 3g network

Not compatible with any other device.

6. A cable with a charging connector, a GSM antenna, contact pads for a polyphonic speaker, contact pads for a vibration motor, a main microphone and an audio jack.

The cable with a charging connector includes:

Microphone for communication with rubber seal.

Works in talk mode.

Charging/sync connector (lightning).

Charging/syncing with iTunes.

Audio output (jack, 3.5).

Used to connect a headset.

Coaxial cable GSM antenna.

The cable is used to connect the antenna to the motherboard.

Contact pad for polyphonic speaker.

For connecting a polyphonic speaker.,

Contact pad for vibration motor.

For connecting a vibration motor.

Connector.

Completely incompatible.

7. Cable with volume buttons and MUTE switch.

The cable with volume buttons and MUTE switch includes:

Volume buttons.

Increase/decrease volume.

Silent mode slider.

Used to switch silent mode.

Connector.

To connect to the motherboard.

8. A cable with a power button, a noise reduction microphone and sound recording to the main camera and a diode flash.

The cable with the power button includes:

Power button.

Used to turn the phone on/off. Blocking.

Main camera microphone.

Used in a noise reduction system.

Flash diodes.

Used as a flash while shooting. Flashlight.

Noise reduction mesh (located under the microphone).
Connector.

To connect to the motherboard.

9. A cable with a front camera, a microphone for hands-free and video communication, contact pads for an auditory speaker, and proximity and light sensors.

The cable with the front camera includes:

Front-camera.

For frontal shooting.

Light sensor.

When the auto-brightness function is turned on, it adjusts the strength of the display backlight.

Proximity sensor.

The sensor is responsible for turning off the display during a conversation.

Contact pad for speaker.

Four contacts for connecting a polyphonic speaker.

Front camera microphone.

Responsible for speakerphone, noise reduction, communication via video calling (facetime/whatsapp/skype, etc.). Record sound from the main and front cameras.

Connector.

To connect to the motherboard.

You can distinguish them by the length of the train and its bends. Otherwise visually identical.
Cables for iPhone 6/6+/6s/6s+/7/7+ are not compatible.

10. HOME button cable with Touch ID scanner.

Plume Home buttons includes:

Home button pusher.

Consists of a small cable with a rubber seal on the pusher.

Connector.

To connect the mechanism to the device’s motherboard.

TouchID.

Fingerprint sensor. If the button is broken or replaced, the function stops working forever.

A unique detail, damage leads to loss of the Touch ID function even after replacing the cable with a new one.

The pusher and the train are one and inseparable.

Colors: white with silver trim, white with gold trim, white with red and gold trim, black without trim.

11. Main camera.

Main camera includes:

Camera.

Main camera for shooting.

Connector. (Long sinus-shaped train).

To connect to the motherboard.

12. Vibration motor.

The vibration motor is:

A long, flat, three-dimensional rectangle with two spring contacts and two holes for bolts at opposite ends.

Linear drive.

Provides haptic feedback as the user performs various system actions.

Contact area.

For connection to the lower loop.

13. Polyphonic speaker.

Polyphonic speaker includes:

Polyphonic speaker with two antennae of contacts at the bottom.

Sound playback: music, video, call sound.

Contact area.

Contact pad for connection to the lower loop.

14. Auditory speaker.

The hearing speaker includes:

The audio output is covered with a black protective mesh.

Hearing speaker with two bolt lugs.

Responsible for playing sound during a conversation.

iPhone 6/6+ speakers are interchangeable.

15. Wi-Fi antenna coaxial cable.

16. Wi-Fi antenna.

Rectangle with four branches, two in different sides, ending with round connectors.

The antenna in the iPhone 6/6+ is rigidly fixed to the motherboard with four connectors.

17. SIM tray.

It is an aluminum container in the color of the case for SIM cards of nanosim format

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Friends, many of you are often interested and ask what the iPhone consists of? And today we decided to take a closer look at what it consists of. This time we will talk about the iPhone 5, although iPhones have a slightly different structure, many details are passed down from generation to generation, slightly changing.

There will be a video soon, but for now the article is for you to read and review.

Below we will talk about the components that make up the iPhone; each picture will show one of the parts of the iPhone with a description of the functionality it performs and the reasons for its breakdown.

The rechargeable battery powers the device. Typically, battery problems are caused by either exceeding the cycle limit or cold temperatures. But again, older batteries have a greater tendency to die instantly in the cold. New batteries may drain faster, but not instantly like worn-out ones.
Power button (installed on a metal swing to the module), switch button silent mode(installed with a marker to the module) and the volume button +-, + up, minus down.
Protection of the lower charging loop and battery protection, left side always under the bottom, the right one covers the top and is tightened with one screw.
Flash protection, bottom part screws into motherboard, the upper part is screwed into a small barrel screw.
The wi-fi antenna is screwed on with one screw with vibration motor protection, the cable itself is attached to the back of the motherboard.
Protection of module cables, covers the cable from the module and the front camera, secured with three screws.
Geolocation antenna, attached to the motherboard. Serves to enhance the signal of the GPS module, which determines the location of the iPhone.
The hearing speaker with protection is installed on the module, its contacts touch the upper cable of the front camera, it is screwed with two screws, the bottom right one is smaller than the top one and is long and serves to center the front camera.
Module locks, 3 identical and the fourth small, hold the module frame inside the device, correct installation(with grooves at the bottom, flat part towards the module at the top, elastic band towards the walls of the case).
The home button cable and the Home button itself. When installing a new button, we glue the elastic band to the module with 4 drops of gel glue at the corners, for the correct operation of the button itself.
Home button cable and home button view from the back side.
Protection of the upper microphone on the power cable, correct installation, with the wide part at the top and the narrow part at the bottom, a small screw secures the barrel from the top, a regular small screw for a Phillips screwdriver is screwed from the bottom.
SIM tray pusher and SIM tray, correct installation of the pusher, so that its narrow part looks towards the on button, and the recess for the paper clip looks into the window in the case where the paper clip is inserted.
Vibration motor with protection, installed on the power cable in the right top corner device and fastened with three screws, in the upper part of the case, in the side right and the bottom mount is screwed with one screw with a wi-fi antenna
The upper cable of the front camera is installed on the module, and is fastened to the motherboard on the connector in the places with the module cables and is closed with a metal protection with three screws. The cable has a front camera, a microphone, light sensors, proximity sensors, and ear speaker contacts.
A polyphonic speaker, installed on the lower charging cable, is responsible for speakerphone and music in the device.
The power cable contains the power membrane, the top microphone, vibration motor contacts, switching to silent mode, switching the volume - +.
iPhone 5 motherboard. All elements that are on this page are connected to the motherboard. The motherboard is link all components and modules.
iPhone 5 body is made of aluminum.
The mounting bar for the iPhone 5 module is screwed from the back of the module to the frame with four screws on the sides; there are also holes in its upper part for the screw securing the top cable.
iPhone 5 module, it contains glass, sensor, matrix, module mounting frame. on iPhone 5, the mounts for the home button are located parallel.
The Bluetooth antenna is installed on the audio jack, which is located on the lower charging cable, in the lower left corner.
The lower charging cable contains: audio jack, lower microphone, home button contacts, charging connector, gsm antenna, polyphonic speaker contacts.

The new iPhones 6 and 6s, released in the fall of 2014, caused a lot of noise. A year later, representatives of this generation became the best-selling models in the world. Manufacturers did not listen to the advice of company founder Steve Jobs and released 4.7 inch screen, which provided the news with sensational status. Smartphones with this innovation have become even more popular.

Did the “six” really become popular only thanks to the new display? It turns out that these models have their own secrets.

Key Features of iPhone 6 and 6s

Before we get to hidden possibilities two smartphones, let's compare these phones with each other, highlighting the main parameters.

Display

As already mentioned, the iPhone 6 has a larger diagonal. The 6s display is a little brighter, but you can only notice the difference when you put the two models side by side. Both gadgets are equipped with HD screens. True, now you won’t surprise anyone with the presence of an HD display. Even simple ones Chinese models can boast about it. The screen resolution of the 6 and 6s has decreased. This has its advantages - the device began to consume less energy, delivering greater performance.

Another difference between the devices is the display. 6s is covered with an oleophobic film. It protects against fingerprints and dust particles.

Design

The devices are no different from each other in appearance. The only thing that can be noted is the presence of the letter s on the back panel. This is understandable - it is necessary external difference so that one device does not repeat another.

Manufacturers have removed the rear of the updated model. IMEI ID. As for tactile sensations, the phone tries to slip out of your hands. And while the body of both gadgets is very durable, the screen often breaks. Therefore, get ready for the fact that you may soon need new glass for your display, the cost of which sometimes reaches up to 20,000 rubles.

What else is good about the updated model from Steve Jobs' company? The predecessor of the iPhone 6s had squeaky buttons, so Apple decided to correct this misunderstanding and made sure that the buttons did not make any extraneous sounds.

Performance

Here the two devices are very different. Speed iPhone work(iPhone) 6 is 30% higher than its twin brother 6s, but all the secrets and performance tricks don’t end there. RAM has been improved and increased to 2 GB. The processor frequency has also increased. The updated smartphone has become more solid and has a processor with 1.84 GHz.

You can judge the speed of your phone by Safari app. Rebooting in 6s occurs after opening 12 tabs. But the browser can “withstand” 27 open tabs. This is a big leap compared to previous models.

Working on the Internet

Apple has not ignored its Russian fans - the iPhone 6s began to support all domestic LTE frequencies. “Pumped up” LTE allows you to reach 300 Mbit/s.

It’s worth saying here that Apple marketers are some of the best in the world. Every new model they present it as significantly accelerated in comparison with its predecessor. At the same time, when buying a new product, the speed is amazing. And after a year, productivity drops. And the reason is not that the functionality of the smartphone is seriously outdated. The point is that the updated iOS version stitched in such a way that previous version started to slow down and you were forced to buy a new device.

Photo and camera quality

The improved camera of the new model is one of the main important aspects of the updated “six”, which manufacturers refer to. Advanced image processing algorithms, 12 megapixel resolution brought a lot of pleasure to 6s buyers. The new mobile device better detects the light level and allows you to choose a smarter filter for photos. But during night shooting there is a feeling of “watercolor”, a slight blurring of the image, and its realism is lost.

The front camera has also received positive changes. The module with 5 megapixels looks more serious and weighty than its “twin” with 1.2 megapixels.

Disadvantages of sixth generation iPhones

After talking about positive aspects sixth generation gadgets from Apple, we’ll also tell you about their disadvantages. These devices also have their drawbacks.

Users sometimes have the feeling that the screen does not fit tightly enough to the body. The high production speed means that the glue simply does not have time to dry properly. This is a significant drawback of the model, given that the company’s products have always belonged to the luxury segment, both in price and quality. When you press the phone, especially the regular “six”, an “air cushion” effect occurs. There is no integrity or feeling of reliability of the assembly.

Other problems are related not so much to functionality, but to the not entirely successful placement of the camera on the panel. Due to the ultra-thin body, the designers decided to make the camera protrude slightly from the back. This creates additional inconvenience for users. Considering the high cost of smartphones, this is a significant disadvantage.

“Independent” device reboots. The problem with sixth-generation gadgets began immediately after release. To reduce the cost of the device, Apple uses a low-speed memory controller. And here RAM declared high. It turns out that the controller cannot cope with the load and begins to act up, cyclically rebooting the iPhone.

"Bad battery." Surprisingly, the battery “runs out” quickly, and literally after 6-7 months it “holds” its charge for a maximum of a day.

High cost of repairs. We have already said that the fragile screen of the “six” in the event of a breakdown will force you to fork out 20,000 rubles. But the display is not the main problem. Gadgets often have speakers that break. iPhone can be returned under warranty. But what to do when a year has already passed and you don’t hear the sound. There is only one answer - go to service center. This is another 3,000 rubles. And a broken key will cost you another 3,000 each.

Lack of memory. Young people who like to play with “heavy” toys especially suffer from this. The phone does not support memory cards, so you will have to rely on the memory “sewn in” at the factory. And if you have 16 GB, you can only be glad that you have an iPhone - one of the most status devices. It is impossible to talk about full-fledged work in iTunes, iCloud and a number of other applications. But even for such simple configurations there is a way out. Photos and videos can be periodically placed in the “cloud” and thereby relieve the load on the smartphone.

Price. One cannot ignore the high cost of gadgets. The most affordable option with 16 GB will cost 30,000 rubles, a more upgraded version - 50,000. A device, the cost of which is comparable to a used car, simply has no right to drawbacks.

Heat. Phones can please the residents of Russia. For our frosts, this is an excellent option for warming your hands in the cold. But the iPhone should not get very hot during active use. Overheating is the first sign of rapid wear and tear of any electronics.

Secrets, tricks and tricks of iPhone 6 and 6s with all the differences between the models

Having found out what the difference is between the devices, let’s find out what the two options have in common. If you don’t want to go deep into the instructions, below we will present the top tricks that can be used in these gadgets today.

"Live wallpaper

You can make your smartphone even more attractive by following a few simple steps.

When filming, make sure the Live icon is visible on the screen. Once you open the photo view, set it as your wallpaper.

Smart photo management

View old photos before taking new ones

To exit camera mode, click on the icon located at the bottom left. A list appears on the display that you can scroll through. To exit to the desired mode, simply remove your finger from the photos.

Instant response to messages

To search for phrases prepared in advance, click “Messages”. Click on the text field and scroll up. You will receive hints that you can quickly insert into SMS and send.

Turning your keyboard into a touchpad

To do this, click on the keyboard and move the cursor. There are a few more additional features here. To select all the text, touch the touchpad three times, or twice to select a line.

Entering notes using the finger method

Now you can write notes with your finger, like a stylus. The intensity of the color and the thickness of the lines depend on the force of pressing the screen.

Instantly play your favorite podcasts

This is another feature for iPhone 6 and 6s. To quickly “call up” your favorite podcast, click on the application in the home menu - you will immediately start playing a new episode of what you previously subscribed to.

Update in maps

Click on any object on the map - a restaurant, bar, beauty salon you like - and information on how to get there will appear on your screen.

“Call” Siri by voice

The most important thing is that now your electronic “friend” can talk to you offline. If you ever feel lonely or blue, just say hello to Siri. You can also configure the device in the application itself. Activate it and the electronic “chat room” will not let you get bored, it will provide you with everything necessary information so that you don’t have to surf the Internet once again.

Calendar management

This is another secret or, in other words, a feature of the iPhone 6 and 6s. After tapping an event post, swipe up on it. This will indicate your decision about whether to attend this event or not.

Is it worth taking the “six”

When buying any gadget, you must decide how long you plan to use it. When every new release makes your heart ache and you run to the store for a new product, buy a more advanced version - 6s. If you need a simple and understandable smartphone without unnecessary complications, buy a regular “six”, the price of which is pleasantly pleasing compared to its “big brother”.

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The traditional September acquaintance of the world public with the new iPhones, which took place on the 9th, passed with almost no surprises. All the rumors about new iPhones confirmed, including the main one: Apple abandoned the 4-inch screen diagonal, which has remained unchanged since 2012. In addition, we now have two diagonal options: 4.7 and 5.5 inches, which also looks like a revolution. On the other side, Apple has already last year it began expanding its line and making it more diverse by releasing a plastic version of its smartphone. This time they decided to delicately forget about plastic experiments (apparently, sales of the iPhone 5c were far from what Apple expected) and relied on a larger screen. How correct was this bet?

Judging by sales - more than. Over the first weekend, more than 10 million units were sold ( we're talking about about both models - iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus). Apparently, the excitement will not subside. However, queues in front of the Apple Store and other signs of general madness accompany the beginning of the journey of each new iPhone. So it would be surprising if things turned out differently this time.

We decided to look closely at the new product and use our methodology as thoroughly as possible. The first article will focus on the iPhone 6, in the second we will study the iPhone 6 Plus.

Video review

To get started, we suggest watching our video review of the smartphone. Apple iPhone 6:

Now let's look at the characteristics of the iPhone 6.

iPhone 6 Specifications

Apple A8 SoC @1.4 GHz (2 cores, 64-bit ARMv8-A architecture)
Apple M8 motion coprocessor (includes accelerometer, gyroscope and compass)
GPU PowerVR GX6650 (supposedly)
RAM 1 GB
Flash memory 16/64/128 GB
Map support microSD memory absent
Operating system iOS 8.0
Touch display IPS, 4.7″, 1334×750 (326 ppi), capacitive, multi-touch
Cameras 8 MP with a pixel size of 1.5 microns and an aperture of ƒ/2.2 (filming video Full HD 30 or 60 fps) and 1.2 MP with an aperture of ƒ/2.2 (filming video at 720p)
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz)
Communication: GSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, HSPA+, LTE
Bluetooth 4.0
3.5 mm headphone and microphone jack, Lightning
Lithium polymer battery 1810 mAh (estimated)
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, support for iBeacon positioning technology
Compass
Dimensions 138.1×67.0×6.9 mm
Weight 129 g

So, the main features: thickness (less than 7 mm), new SoC Apple A8, new maximum amount of internal memory (128 GB) and, of course, a larger screen with a new non-standard resolution, but the same (like the iPhone 5/5s/5c) pixel density.

For clarity, we have collected the main characteristics of the new products in a table, supplementing it with the characteristics of the iPhone 5s and one of its main competitors - Sony Xperia Z3.

	Apple iPhone 6	Apple iPhone 6 Plus	Apple iPhone 5s	Sony Xperia Z3
Screen	4.7″, IPS, 1334×750, 326 ppi	5.5″, IPS, 1920×1080, 401 ppi	4″, IPS, 1136×640, 326 ppi	5.2″, IPS, 1920×1080, 440 ppi
SoC (processor)		Apple A8 @1.4 GHz (2 cores, 64-bit ARMv8-A architecture)	Apple A7 @1.3 GHz (2 cores, 64-bit Cyclone architecture based on ARMv8)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 @2.5 GHz (4 Krait 400 cores)
GPU	PowerVR GX6650	PowerVR GX6650	PowerVR SGX 6 Series*	Adreno 330
Flash memory	16/64/128 GB	16/64/128 GB	16/32/64 GB	16 GB
Connectors		Lightning dock connector, 3.5mm headphone jack	Lightning dock connector, 3.5mm headphone jack	Micro-USB (with OTG and MHL 3.0 support), 3.5 mm headphone jack
Memory card support	No	No	No	microSD
RAM	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB	3 GB
Cameras	rear (8 MP; 1080p video recording) and front (1.2 MP; 720p video recording and transmission)	rear with optical stabilization (8 megapixel; 1080p video shooting) and front (1.2 megapixel; 720p video shooting and transmission)	rear (8 MP; video recording 1080p 30 fps and 720p 120 fps) and front (1.2 MP; video recording and transmission 720p)	rear (20.7; 4K video shooting), front (2.2 MP)
Support for LTE networks ( frequency ranges, MHz)		2100 / 1900 / 1800 / 850 / 2600 / 900	2100 / 1900 / 1800 / 850 / 2600 / 900	800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600
Battery capacity (mAh)	1810	2915	1570	3100
operating system	Apple iOS 8	Apple iOS 8	Apple iOS 7 (upgrade to iOS 8.0 available)	Google Android 4.4 KitKat
Dimensions (mm)**	138×67×6.9	158×78×7.1	124×59×7.6	146×72×7.3
Weight (g)	129	172	112	152

* - presumably
** - according to official data from manufacturers

Judging by the table, an interesting picture emerges: the Sony Xperia Z3 is better than Apple devices in all respects! And even the hugely expensive iPhone 6 Plus (in official Russian retail it will cost from 36,990 rubles) is inferior to the Android flagship in almost all respects.

But, firstly, it is impossible to directly compare the characteristics of an Android smartphone and an iOS device, which we have repeatedly said, and secondly, in the case of Apple products, details are very important - for example, in the case of a camera, this is not only resolution, but also those specific technologies that are implemented both in hardware and program level. But we’ll figure out how useful they really are.

Equipment

Smartphones are sold in white boxes, the top surface of which is completely white, that is, without a picture, but the contours of the smartphone protrude slightly (they seem to be squeezed out from the inside).

It looks very strange, because it seems that there was a picture, but it was peeled off. Why they did this is a mystery. After all, Apple boxes have always looked very attractive. And here...

As for the configuration, there are no surprises here, everything is traditional and similar to the iPhone 5s.

Design

After iPhone presentations 6 opinions on the design of the new product were divided: some liked the abandonment of straight edges in favor of rounded ones, others were disappointed.

However, for some reason, both of them forget that Apple has already used a similar design once - in the latest generation iPod touch. True, the new iPhones are larger, and they have plastic insert strips that are necessary to avoid problems with cellular communication.

As a matter of fact, it is these stripes that look like the most controversial element of the new design. Even painted the same color, they still catch the eye.

Another feature that can be written down as a disadvantage rather than vice versa is the protruding rear camera. After the presentation and before the iPhone 6 went on sale, everyone was wondering: is it performing or not? The fact is that in some renders the camera did not perform. However, in reality it still rises above the rear surface.

Now let's talk about the location of buttons and connectors. Their set is similar to the iPhone 5/5s/5c, but the placement and shape are different. The main innovation: the power button has moved from the top edge to the right. Taking into account the changed size of the smartphone, this is the right decision, because it is now harder to reach the top edge with your index finger than in the case of 4-inch models. But at first it causes some discomfort, since habit is a strong thing.

The button itself is not straight, like the iPhone 5s, but slightly curved along, similar to the edge of a smartphone. And, like the camera, it protrudes slightly above the level of the edge. However, accidental presses are unlikely because the button is quite tight. When pressed, it makes a characteristic sound.

The volume buttons have similar qualities. Unlike the iPhone 5s, they have an oblong shape. The location is quite convenient. On the same side there is a mute lever, which performs the same functions as in previous models.

The top edge is free of connectors and buttons, and at the bottom we see a Lightning connector, speaker holes, a microphone hole and a 3.5 mm headset jack.

Let us note one more very important feature iPhone design 6, which is clearly visible in the above photograph. The glass of the screen is rounded at the edges, which, coupled with the rather narrow frames around the screen, creates the feeling that the screen seems to be closer to us than on the iPhone 5s. It is clear that this is an illusion, but it is very pleasant; at first you get real pleasure from working with the iPhone 6 after the iPhone 5s.

Summarizing my impressions of the design, I would say that the appearance of the iPhone 6 does not evoke delight and a passionate desire to own it, but once in your hands, it gives extremely positive emotions. Thanks to the rounded edges, the iPhone 6 fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, and the dimensions, in my opinion, are optimal. All the buttons are easy to reach, the device fits perfectly into any pocket, but at the same time the feeling after switching from the iPhone 5s: “Wow, how convenient, and how could I use a smartphone with such a small screen before!” The photo above shows the size ratio of iPhone 4, iPhone 5, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus (from left to right). And it is the iPhone 6 that seems to me to be the best option for a medium-sized male hand, especially if you plan to carry the smartphone in a jeans pocket or in a holster.

Screen

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface that is scratch-resistant. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are no worse than those of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) screen (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photo in which a white surface is reflected when the screens are turned off (Nexus 7 on the left, iPhone 6 Plus in the center, iPhone 6 on the right, then they can be distinguished by size):

The screen of the iPhone 6 is noticeably darker (brightness according to photographs is 96 versus 108 for the Nexus 7). The ghosting of reflected objects in the iPhone 6 screen is very weak, this indicates that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen (more specifically, between the outer glass and the surface of the LCD matrix) (OGS - One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (glass-air type) with very different refractive indices, such screens look better in conditions of strong external illumination, but their repair in the case of cracked external glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be replaced. The outer surface of the screen has a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (very effective, no worse than that of the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed much easier and appear at a lower speed than with regular glass.

With manual brightness control and when the white field was displayed on the entire screen, the maximum brightness value in the center of the screen was 590 cd/m², the minimum was 5.8 cd/m². The maximum brightness is very high, and, given the excellent anti-glare properties, readability even on a sunny day outdoors will be at an excellent level. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. In stock automatic adjustment brightness by the light sensor (located above the front speaker slot). In automatic mode, as external lighting conditions change, the screen brightness both increases and decreases. If you simply turn on this mode, then in complete darkness the auto-brightness function reduces the brightness to 5.8 cd/m² (a little dark), in an office illuminated by artificial light (approximately 400 lux) it sets it to 100-160 cd/m² (suitable), in very bright environment (corresponding to lighting on a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight- 20,000 lux or a little more) increases to 530 cd/m² (not the maximum, but enough). In the case of average illumination, the established screen brightness is lower or higher depending on whether the external illumination previously increased or decreased (that is, there is pronounced hysteresis). As a result, the auto-brightness function works more or less adequately. Also, after turning on the auto-brightness function, you can move the brightness slider, which will make some adjustments. For example, we found that when brought to the maximum, the brightness remains close to the maximum value in any conditions; if you move the slider to the middle of the scale, then in the dark and in dim light the established brightness increases, while the hysteresis increases greatly, which leads to strange results. Conclusion - it's better not to interfere. At any brightness level, there is virtually no backlight modulation, so there is no screen flickering.

IN this smartphone matrix is used IPS type. The microphotographs show a typical IPS subpixel structure:

For comparison, you can see the gallery of microphotographs of screens used in mobile technology.

Traditionally, for iPhones, many dust particles are found in the layer of filler adhesive between the outer glass and the matrix:

If they exist anyway, then the manufacturer could entertain users who have a microscope by adding some microbugs or other interesting microscopic specimens.

The screen has good viewing angles without significant color shift even with large viewing deviations from perpendicular to the screen and without inverting shades. For comparison, here are photographs in which iPhone screens 6 and Nexus 7 display the same images, while the screen brightness is initially set to approximately 200 cd/m² (across the white field across the entire screen), and the color balance on the camera is forced to switch to 6500 K. The white field is perpendicular to the screens:

Note the good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field. And a test picture:

Color reproduction is good and colors are rich on all three screens. Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much on both screens, and the contrast remained at a high level. And a white field:

The brightness at an angle of the screens decreased (by at least 4 times, based on the difference in shutter speed), but iPhone case 6 the brightness drop is less. The black field, when deviated diagonally, is lightened weakly and becomes purple shade. The photographs below demonstrate this (the brightness of the white areas in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the screens is approximately the same!):

And from another angle:

Note that the black brightness of the Nexus 7 is still lower in these two photos. When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the black field is excellent:

Contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) for a screen on IPS matrix very high - about 1250:1 (although lower than the declared “standard” of 1400:1). The response time for the black-white-black transition is 26 ms (14 ms on + 12 ms off). The transition between halftones of gray 25% and 75% (according to the numerical value of the color) and back takes a total of 40 ms. The gamma curve, constructed using 32 points with equal intervals based on the numerical value of the shade of gray, did not reveal any blockage in either the highlights or the shadows. The exponent of the approximating power function is 2.22, which is almost equal to the standard value of 2.2. In this case, the real gamma curve minimally deviates from the power-law dependence:

Of course, there is no dynamic adjustment of the backlight brightness in accordance with the nature of the displayed image. This is very good, and can be set as an example for many other mobile equipment manufacturers.

The color gamut from a practical point of view is equal to sRGB:

The spectra show that the matrix filters moderately mix the components with each other:

As a result, visually the colors have a natural saturation. The balance of shades on the gray scale is very good, since Colorful temperature not much higher than the standard 6500 K. The deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) is less than 10, which is considered an acceptable indicator for a consumer device. At the same time, ΔE and color temperature change little from hue to hue, which has a positive effect on the visual assessment of color balance. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)

Let's summarize. The screen has a very high maximum brightness and has excellent anti-glare properties, so the device can be used outdoors without any problems, even on a sunny summer day. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. It is also possible to use a mode with automatic brightness adjustment, which works more or less adequately. The advantages of the screen include an effective oleophobic coating, the absence of flicker and air gaps in the layers of the screen, excellent uniformity of the black field, high stability of black to the deviation of the gaze from perpendicular to the screen plane, an ideal gamma curve, high contrast, sRGB color gamut and good color balance . We get, perhaps, the best option screen mobile device. But did anyone expect anything different?

OS and software

iPhone 6 ships with the iOS 8 operating system. After its announcement at WWDC, we described the main innovations, so we will not list them again, but we will note several features that catch your eye during everyday use. Even if they are not so important, they can overall affect the experience of using iOS.

Firstly, in mail you can now delete messages with one swipe. Previously, swiping from right to left was only the first step, after which you had to click on the red Delete square. Now one swipe is enough.

Secondly, when double click On the Home button, we now see circles at the top of the screen corresponding to the contacts we have recently called. You can click on a contact and the call and SMS icons will appear. That is, it is no longer necessary to go to Phone; you can contact a person directly through the desktop.

Third, the Camera app now includes a handy exposure adjustment tool. Click on the area where we want to set the focus (as before), and see a small sun-shaped icon next to the focus square. To adjust, simply move your finger up or down on the screen, thus lightening or darkening the future photo. Comfortable. But sometimes this function is turned on when trying to switch from photography to video recording (remember that this was also done by swiping across the screen).

Fourth, the photos we deleted are now stored in separate folder another 30 days, that is, we still have the opportunity to change our minds and return the deleted photos.

AND latest feature(of those that we will list), currently relevant only for the iPhone 6 Plus, but also of a software nature. iOS now has a horizontal home screen orientation mode! Wow!

This, of course, is not all the innovations in iOS 8. But this is what users will likely encounter when getting acquainted with the new operating system and what they are guaranteed to use. We'll talk about some other software features of the new iPhones in our review of the iPhone 6 Plus.

Performance

iPhone 6 runs on Apple A8 SoC. As before, Apple does not particularly spoil us with information about its SoC, telling us only that it is made using a 20 nm process technology and has 20% greater CPU performance compared to the Apple A7. And graphics performance, according to Apple, has increased by 50%.

Whether it is true or not, we will check. As competitors, we took the latest Android flagship Sony Xperia Z3, Nvidia Shield Tablet and iPhone 5s, updated to iOS 8 for a fair comparison. The presence of a tablet on this list may raise questions. However, we need the Shield Tablet as a carrier of the most powerful (at least until the release of the Apple A8) Tegra K1 single-chip system in terms of graphics.

Let's start with browser tests: SunSpider 1.0, Octane Benchmark and Kraken Benchmark. In all cases, we used the Safari browser from iOS 8 on Apple devices, and Google Chrome on Android.

Judging by browser tests, Apple's promises about the 20% CPU superiority of the new SoC over the Apple A7 are quite true. In addition, the significant loss of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 is indicative. But the Tegra K1, on the contrary, took a slight lead, although only in two out of three tests.

Now let's see how the iPhone 6 performs in Geekbench 3, a multi-platform benchmark that measures CPU and RAM performance.

As we see, in single-core Apple mode The A8 outperforms other SoCs, although the gap over the Apple A7 is not as great. But in multi-core mode, Tegra K1 takes the lead!

The last group of benchmarks is dedicated to testing GPU performance. We used GFX Bench, Bonsai Benchmark and 3DMark.

Let's start with GFXBenchmark. In the table below, the Offscreen tests mean displaying a 1080p image on the screen, regardless of the actual screen resolution. And tests without Offscreen mean that the image is displayed in exactly the resolution that matches the device screen resolution. That is, Offscreen tests are indicative from the point of view of the abstract performance of the SoC, and real tests are indicative from the point of view of the comfort of the game on a specific device.

	Apple iPhone 6 (Apple A8)	Apple iPhone 5s (Apple A7)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 801)	Nvidia Shield Tablet (Nvidia Tegra K1)
GFXBenchmark Manhattan	29.4 fps	24.6 fps	12.3 fps	29.8 fps
GFXBenchmark Manhattan (1080p Offscreen)	17.8 fps	12.9 fps	11.2 fps	31.2 fps
GFXBenchmark T-Rex	51.2 fps	40.6 fps	29.4 fps	56.5 fps
GFXBenchmark T-Rex (1080p Offscreen)	42.7 fps	28.7 fps	27.7 fps	66.0 fps

So, we see that the performance of the Apple A8 is indeed better than that of the Apple A7 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (see Offscreen tests, since the resolution Sony screen Xperia Z3 is higher than iPhone 6). However, they are all seriously inferior to the Tegra K1.

The next GPU test is 3DMark. We present the results for the Ice Storm Unlimited mode (simpler modes are not interesting for evaluating such powerful GPUs).

Here the picture is generally similar: the result of the iPhone 6 is better than that of the previous model, but significantly worse than that of the Tegra K1 and even slightly worse than that of the Sony Xperia Z3.

Finally, let's look at the tablet's results in Bonsai Basemark.

As you can see, in this test all devices reached (or almost reached) the ceiling. That is, there is no difference between the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s, just as there is no difference between other devices.

Summing up the iPhone 6 performance testing, we can make two thoughts. First, Apple is no longer the record holder. Yes, the new chip is faster than the previous one, and in some tests it outperforms its competitors. But the situation that existed two generations ago, when Apple’s SoC was the undisputed leader in GPU benchmarks, simply leaving no chance for competitors, no longer exists. Secondly, even for the most modern games, the performance of the Apple A8 is more than enough. And this, in fact, makes the balance of power with competitors not so important, since it is clear that game studios will optimize their products for a specific device, taking into account its capabilities.

Autonomous operation

The battery capacity of the iPhone 6, judging by unofficial information, has increased slightly compared to the iPhone 5s. But besides this, the manufacturer promises us higher energy efficiency of the Apple A8. We tried to check this, not only in tests, but in everyday use. Previously, the author used an iPhone 5s, and the battery ran out at the end of the day, meaning the smartphone had to be charged at night. In the case of the iPhone 6, this period increased to one and a half days, and the smartphone was used very actively - not only for daily tasks, but also for downloading applications from the App Store, working with benchmarks, etc. So we can confidently say that the duration battery life is really the strong point of the iPhone 6.

	Battery capacity	Reading mode	Video mode	3D Game Mode
Apple iPhone 6	1810 mAh	16:30	9:30 a.m.	5 hours 15 minutes
Huawei Mate 7	4100 mAh	20:00	12:30 pm	4 hours 25 minutes
Vivo Xplay 3S	3200 mAh	12:30 pm	8:00 am	3 hours 30 minutes
Oppo Find 7	3000 mAh	9:00 a.m.	6 hours 40 minutes	3 hours 20 minutes
HTC One M8	2600 mAh	22:10	13:20	3 hours 20 minutes
Samsung Galaxy S5	2800 mAh	17:20	12:30 pm	4 hours 30 minutes
Lenovo Vibe Z	3050 mAh	11:45 am	8:00 am	3 hours 30 minutes
Acer Liquid S2	3300 mAh	16:40	7:40 a.m.	6:00 am

As for our traditional tests, the new product also performed very well in them. Among smartphones compact format This is one of the most “long-lived” options!

Communications and mobile internet

Another joy from the series “we didn’t expect, we didn’t guess” is the improvement in LTE signal reception compared to the iPhone 5s. A simple example: in those places in Moscow where the iPhone 5s sees only the EDGE network, the iPhone 6 manages to catch LTE or 3G. In addition, the speed of operation in LTE networks (even in an area of not very reliable reception) turned out to be very decent. Below is a screenshot of the Speedtest.net iOS application. The screenshot shows that the smartphone was working on the LTE network, showing four bars out of five, and the download speed was almost 32 Mbps. The iPhone 5s received LTE in the same place with varying degrees of success.

As for telephone conversations, there are no complaints about the audibility and transmission of voice, or the confidence of reception. However, we did not conduct testing in the metro - this is a task for future testing already at more long-term use smartphone, but, according to our feelings, the situation here is at least no worse than that of the iPhone 5s, and rather even better.

Camera

iPhone 6 is equipped with two cameras, similar in resolution to the cameras of the iPhone 5 and 5s. True, the manufacturer notes the presence of a number of new technologies and capabilities (a detailed list of them can be found). We tested the iPhone 6 using our method, which allowed us to compare the results with both competitors and previous Apple models.

	Good sharpness across the entire frame.
	Sharping is clearly visible on the wires. Noise in the shadows is handled well, but unpleasantly.
	Sharpness drops noticeably towards distant shots, although very smoothly.
	At the left edge of the frame you can see an area of blur. However, it does not catch the eye.
	The camera practically does not handle shadows even when shooting in auto HDR.
	There is practically nothing to complain about, although it is clear that dark areas cause difficulties for the camera.
	On the wall, noise is processed well, but on asphalt it is too aggressive.
	If you wish, you can make out license plates of cars in the distance, which is quite decent for such a resolution. But the foliage at the left edge merges. But only the left one.
	And again there is sharpening on the wires and blurring on the left edge.
	In general, the camera copes with foliage rather well. I would especially like to note the pleasant color rendition.
	Everything is good in the photo, except for the shadows and objects in them.

	If you look, you can find a couple of uneven joints, but the camera still produces panoramas well.

So the iPhone 6 camera appeared before us in all its glory. As once upon a time, in waiting for iPhone 5s, there was a lot of hope. So what do we have as a result?

But in the end we have an excellent camera performance, which, however, is not surprising. For sure, Apple knows how to “lick” its products before the announcement. The camera has good sharpness, which decreases very smoothly as you zoom out. The sharpness is uniform across the frame, but small areas of blur can sometimes be seen. However, the corners are well done. But then noises are revealed to our eyes - or rather, the work of a noise suppressor. To the eye, experienced by the cameras of current flagships, this picture may seem somewhat unpleasant. The noise reduction algorithm is good and working, but too archaic: the camera “blurs out” noise, of course, not bad, but it was “not bad” a year ago, but now it’s noticeable. And everything would be fine, we could forgive the camera for this small weakness (after all, we really don’t see noise, and the details are not so badly damaged), if not for the sharpening. Oh, this scourge of wires and cornices, which almost all flagships have already abandoned - white underlining on contrasting borders! It is worth noting that they are abandoning it for a reason, but due to improved image processing, noise reduction algorithm and, finally, the quality of optics. A simple stroke will delight few people; you need to move forward. But no, Apple apparently doesn’t think so. Once done great camera, the manufacturer decided to stop there, and now we have an iPhone 6 with an iPhone 5s camera. Moreover, as we found out a year ago, it is also the camera 5c and 5. And now for the third year we have been seeing the same module in Apple smartphones. The statement is, of course, loud, but we have no evidence to the contrary.

Well, it's not so bad. The module is really good, but if a year ago it was still competing with the flagships of other manufacturers and even winning, now it is hopelessly behind. It is not much worse, but “hopeless” is exactly the right word, reflecting three years of inaction and lack of desire for improvement. A laboratory test confirms our observations. Apparently, the flash performs a little worse in low light than in the case of the 5s. The program, which has changed somewhat with the operating system update, probably contributes. But there were no global changes. Within the limits of measurement error, we can say that the cameras 5s and 6 are identical. Sadly, the iPhone 6's camera is on average Samsung cameras Galaxy S5 and Oppo Find 7, but even when compared with the LG G3 it loses noticeably.

On the other hand, iPhone 6 photos still have their charm. If you don't look at the shadows and don't zoom in too much, the picture looks very nice. Apple's color work has always stood out from others. So the camera is good for artistic photography, and even more so for documentary photography. But, unfortunately, there is no “wow” effect that used to exist when comparing iPhone photos with photos of other smartphones.

The camera can shoot video in Full HD format. Examples of video recordings are given below.

	Video	Sound
Video 1	1920×1080, 30 fps, AVC MPEG-4 [email protected], 17.6 Mbit/s	AAC LC, 64 Kbps, stereo
Video 2	1280×720, 240 fps, AVC MPEG-4 [email protected], 40.5 Mbit/s	AAC LC, 64 Kbps, stereo
Video 3	1280×720, 240 fps, AVC MPEG-4 [email protected], 40.6 Mbit/s	AAC LC, 64 Kbps, stereo
Video 4	1280×720, 120 fps, AVC MPEG-4 [email protected], 30.7 Mbit/s	AAC LC, 64 Kbps, stereo
Video 5	1920×1080, 30 fps, AVC MPEG-4 [email protected], 17.3 Mbit/s	AAC LC, 64 Kbps, stereo
Video 6	1920×1080, 60 fps, AVC MPEG-4 [email protected], 25.7 Mbit/s	AAC LC, 64 Kbps, stereo

The video is quite clear, but there is still some ripples. In general, the camera copes well with video shooting. This, however, cannot be said about the 120 fps and 240 fps modes, which are still nothing more than entertainment.

If it weren’t for the information on Apple’s official website, we would never have known that the camera has a 1080p video shooting mode at 60 fps. To shoot at 60 frames per second, you need to “intuitively” go into the settings menu, then go into the photo and camera settings and turn on (!) the “Record video at 30 fps” mode.

After this, the camera will shoot video at 60 fps, which will be notified by a corresponding message in its interface.

Whether the problem with the menu is a malfunctioning switch or an error in the number is unclear. In any case, going into the smartphone settings just to change the frame rate is very inconvenient.

When watching videos on a PC, other types of problems may arise. For example, some players flip videos 180 degrees (and a similar problem can occur with photographs), and slo-mo videos are played at a real frequency, and not slowed down to 30 fps, as expected. Although when playing on Mac similar problems are absent, but visually the slowdown, if any, is not very noticeable.

conclusions

Official sales of the iPhone 6 in Russia will start on September 26, the cost of the younger (16 GB) version in “white” retail will be 31,990 rubles. For a model with maximum memory capacity (128 GB) you will have to pay 10,000 more. We recommend focusing on the middle version - with a memory capacity of 64 GB and a price of 36,990 rubles.

Is it a lot or a little? The question is, in fact, rhetorical, because the iPhone has long been not just a practical purchase, but an element of image, personal style, as well as a manifestation of affection for Apple ecosystem. Yes, the same Sony Xperia Z3, whose global sales began simultaneously with the iPhone 6, has a lower price (2000 rubles less than the iPhone 6 with the same amount of memory) and a number of advantages (although at the same time there are a number of disadvantages - in particular, its screen is worse, despite the higher resolution). It is also logical to compare with the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, whose screen diagonal is only one tenth of an inch smaller than the iPhone 6, and its dimensions are significantly smaller. At the same time, the price of the Z3 Compact is significantly lower, and the camera is better. But is it really that important? Choosing a top-end smartphone is almost always an action that is more emotional than rational (because buying a top-end smartphone is not a very rational step in principle). And Apple knows how to play on the emotions of its users and potential buyers like no other company.

There is nothing revolutionary in the iPhone 6, there is practically no wow factor here (except for the first emotion - “new iPhone!”), However, after you pick up the iPhone 6, you no longer want to go back to the iPhone of previous generations. You're just enjoying something new big screen with curved glass, rounded edges... In addition to this, one can’t help but be glad that Apple has seriously worked on such features of the device as battery life and LTE signal reception, which was weak point previous generation.

The main thing is not to have high expectations when going to a store or ordering online. There will be neither super-performance nor a fundamental improvement in camera quality compared to the iPhone 5s. It's just very good smartphone. And even with a fairly large screen.

iPhone 6 16 GB	iPhone 6 Plus 16 GB

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Despite the fact that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus went on sale at the same time, the version with a larger diagonal immediately became scarce. Yesterday, while working on a post about analyzing the “six”, I received information about the real battle that unfolded in Europe for the iPhone 6 Plus. To be honest, there was a moment when the hope of quickly getting a copy for analysis almost melted away. In Paris, Nice, Munich - everywhere the first Apple phablet (or smart phone, as you like) went on sale in tiny quantities and was instantly snapped up. And already around midnight the news came - one copy was finally obtained. On Saturday morning it arrived at a friendly service center and we immediately began a total disassembly.

Of course, not to look at the filling, but to observe the progress of Apple's engineering, assess maintainability and compare with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s.

Let's be honest: we didn't find any radical differences between the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Of course, the vast majority of parts are not compatible with each other, although sometimes you get the feeling that the differences are a little... artificial. The iPhone 6 Plus resembles the iPhone 6 under a magnifying glass - everything is about the same, but larger.

Judge for yourself. Here is the iPhone 6 Plus with the cover removed.

If they are not lying next to each other, they can be mistaken for twins.

Moreover, when we removed the iPhone 6 Plus motherboard and placed it on a half-assembled iPhone 6, they also turned out to be almost identical.

Same layout, same moisture protection. Compared with the iPhone 5s, the difference is colossal, but not with each other.

So, the analysis is cancelled, nothing interesting?

Not really.

Firstly, you might be surprised by the size of the battery. Compared to the iPhone 5s, it's simply gigantic.

With the “six” the difference is not so great, but there is, there is.

Those who watched the video from yesterday’s post saw how difficult it was to remove the battery from the iPhone 6, it was glued too tightly. So in the 6 Plus it is simply glued tightly. I had to heat the device at the soldering station for a very long time, and even after that the battery was not removed without difficulty.

However, there is no point in grumbling about this. You rarely have to change the battery in an iPhone, but if it suddenly starts hanging around inside the case, it’s not good.
Secondly, the design of the lower train has changed. Yesterday we were glad how compact and well-built it had become, but in the iPhone 6 Plus it suddenly stretched out and became similar to its brother in the iPhone 5 s.

And for comparison - with the iPhone 6.

The connectors, as we see, are still the same, but the distance between them has increased significantly.

The main speaker has also increased in size. Yesterday we noted that it has become healthier compared to its predecessor in the iPhone 5s, and so in the 6 Plus it’s even bigger. Yells so hard it will wake the dead. In combination with a powerful vibration motor, which migrated to the phablet from the version regular size, it turns out to be a very reliable alarm clock.

The camera in the iPhone 6 Plus differs from the iPhone 6 in the presence of optical stabilization. I have not yet been able to determine the quality of her work. I took a few pictures - everything seemed to be the same as in the “six”. But this is precisely why I don’t like hastily made “first looks”, from which nothing is clear. I'll calmly and thoughtfully check everything in a week and then write back.

As for the dimensions... Well, he’s healthy, of course. After that, you pick up the iPhone 5s and it feels like it’s a toy and not a former flagship.

With the “six” the difference is not so serious, but still noticeable.

Typically, both fit perfectly into a jeans pocket, thanks to their rounded shape and thin body. Therefore, I still can’t decide which model I would like to wear all the time. One thing is clear: the roundness combined with narrow bezels and the lack of any screen protection makes buying a case or bumper a must. Well, unless, of course, you have hands as strong as steel, or money doesn’t burn your pocket (replacing the screen of an iPhone 6 Plus in the first months will cost about 15 thousand rubles). However, life without a case has become dangerous since the days of the iPhone 4, and this is hardly an accident.

To sum up our “showdown”, we can say that Apple has made beautiful and elegant devices, not only on the outside, but also on the inside. Despite their fragile exterior, you can’t call them sissies - the connectors are strengthened compared to 5s, serious protection against moisture has appeared, and the design of the large and small iPhone makes life easier for collectors and allows them to hope that demand will be met quickly.

If I missed something, I’m ready to answer questions in the comments. I also invite you to watch the video we shot in the process iPhone disassembly 6 Plus, there are many important comments there.