iPhone 6S, iPhone 6 and 5S — what to choose?
Most recently, a presentation of a new generation of smartphones from Apple took place. As expected, the new products have received a number of technical improvements, among which the new camera and 3D Touch technology are of most interest. Gone are the days when the lineup of Apple smartphones included only one device. Today, several models are on the market at the same time, which is why many users inevitably have the question "What to choose?" and "Should I choose Apple?".
Perhaps no other events from the world of modern technology attract as much attention as the presentations of new products from Apple. The company is no longer able to maintain secrecy, as it used to be, so the technical characteristics of new products are usually more or less well known even before the event. But despite this, tens of thousands of users from all over the world are closely watching the action unfolding in sunny California.
So it was this time, when we were presented with the latest smartphones iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. Which can be safely called a worthy continuation of the exceptionally popular iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, whose sales have broken all records.
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Traditionally, presenting the continuation in the form of the "S" series, the company did not change the design, retaining it from the previous generation. The changes affected only some technical parameters. The smartphone received a more performant processor, more RAM, improved cameras and some additional features. It should be noted that a more durable alloy is used for the cases of new smartphones. They will not bend as easily as was the case with the previous generation. The only visual difference from the previous generation is solely in the appearance of a new colour Rose Gold ("rose gold"). At the same time, Apple will no longer produce "just gold" models of the previous generation, they will now be only white and grey. Apple has not yet disclosed the parameters of the newest A9 chip. But he claims that with it, the smartphone has become much more performant. This is also facilitated by the increased amount of RAM, which now reaches 2 GB. These features will last for several years even for very demanding users with a margin. Especially against the background of optimization, which is promised to us in iOS 9. Screens have become an important distinguishing feature. The diagonals and resolutions remained the same, but a 3D Touch touch layer appeared, which allows the smartphone to recognize the force of pressing — weak and strong. And this made it possible for developers to add some additional features to the system that were previously unavailable. It is difficult to describe them in words, it is better to watch a demo video. For the first time, the ability of devices to recognize the force of pressing (Force Touch technology) was talked about last year, during the presentation Apple Watch. Then it was implemented in the touchpad new MacBooks. But the first smartphone with this feature was not an iPhone, but a Huawei Mate S 32 GB / 3 GB , which appeared just a few days before the Apple presentation. But the Chinese company has not even been able to really explain what it gives the user. It was obvious that everything was done solely to be considered the first. It didn't work out very well. And finally, the cameras. Over the past few years, Apple has been making every effort to ensure that its smartphones can create very high-quality photos and videos. And it should be noted, she did it well. Needless to say, even professional photographers often note the excellent photographic component of the iPhone. And in the case of the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, users also received cameras with increased resolution — the main one at 12 MP and the front one at 5 MP. Now it is possible to shoot videos with ultra-high 4K resolution. Plus, the company has worked on improving colour reproduction and noise reduction, added the ability to use the screen as a flash when shooting with a front-facing camera. |
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The operating time from a single battery charge remains the same. At the same time, the iPhone 6S Plus model works longer than the iPhone 6S, as it was with the previous generation. The reason for this is the increased size of the case of the older model, which allows you to place a larger battery. By the way, the Network has repeatedly heard calls for Apple not to chase a decrease in the thickness of the device, but to start equipping their smartphones with more capacious batteries. And users still won't notice a difference of a few millimetres. But the company has its own approaches. Also, the volume of the drive has not changed. There are three models — Apple iPhone 6S 16 GB , Apple iPhone 6S 64 GB and Apple iPhone 6S 128 GB . This happened despite rumors that promised the appearance of a younger 32 GB model. It should be noted that a 16 GB smartphone is suitable only for very undemanding users. Those who do not listen to a lot of music, do not play modern games, rarely take pictures and do not plan to shoot 4K video. That is, when a smartphone is used almost exclusively as a means of communication. Summing up, we note that Apple has turned out to be another very successful iPhone, which fans of the brand who prefer exclusively the latest solutions will be happy to purchase. Technical innovations and Apple's big name will do their job, we are waiting for reports on new sales records. For fans of iOS devices, there are simply no alternatives from other manufacturers. iPhone 6S and 6S Plus surpass their predecessors by many criteria, but do not differ from them in appearance (except for the presence of two additional body colours). It has 2 GB of RAM, a more modern processor, a 12 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera. A distinctive feature of the smartphone is the support of 3D Touch technology, when the touch screen is able to determine the force of pressing. A great purchase for everyone who loves the newest and prefers maximum performance. The Plus model is distinguished by a larger screen size (5.5 versus 4.7"), a longer battery life and the presence of optical stabilization of the camera. |
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Models of the previous generation (2014 year of release), the technical characteristics of which are high enough that users do not have any performance problems. There aren't many apps in the App Store that can make these smartphones slow down. If you are not chasing the "most-most", do not need 3D Touch and higher resolution cameras, then you can safely opt for these models, their capabilities will last for several more years. The user can also choose between two diagonals, deciding whether he needs a regular smartphone (Apple iPhone 6 16 GB ) or preferably a phablet (Apple iPhone 6 Plus 16 GB ). Fans of games and movies usually prefer the latter. |
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The model of the generation before last (2013), which has already become a real classic. Its capabilities are still sufficient to ensure that the user does not experience any particular performance problems. And the appearance has still not lost its appeal, the smartphone does not look outdated at all, although it was introduced a few years ago. It should also be noted that there is a relatively small 4-inch screen, which is a decisive factor for many users who use their devices mainly in the simple "dialer" mode. A smartphone with such dimensions is more convenient to hold in your hand, you can easily use it with one hand, it easily fits in a tight pocket. |
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In 2013, in addition to the model iPhone 5S, Apple also introduced bright iPhone 5S, which had bright plastic cases. In fact, it was a regular iPhone 5 (that is, the 2012 model), placed in a different shell. The creation of such devices became a kind of experiment, the results of which turned out to be ambiguous. The advantage of the iPhone 5C was its relative cheapness (it is the most affordable of Apple smartphones) and a "warm" plastic case, which many people find more pleasant to the touch than metal in more expensive models. Well, all the same 4-inch screen, which means the convenience of using one hand. The release of the "C" series was preceded by rumors that the company plans to create a "cheap iPhone". But in fact, the iPhone 5C could not be called low-cost solutions in any way. They turned out to be not much cheaper than the iPhone 5S, but at the same time they were noticeably inferior to the "big brother" in terms of technical characteristics. So it was not about a more affordable, but a more original solution. Sales of the iPhone 5C did not break records, most likely users were scared off by the cost. And the smartphone immediately developed a reputation for being "undignified". However, it is also impossible to call it a complete failure, as some journalists have hurried to do. Many smartphone manufacturers can only dream of such "failures". So, in particular, the iPhone 5C held the title of the best-selling smartphones in the UK for some time. But anyway, sales of the iPhone 5C were low by Apple standards. And the company has decided to suspend the experiment for now. At the presentation on September 9th, we were not shown bright models, and after the event it became known that the iPhone 5C is no longer on the market. Nevertheless, rumors persist on the Internet about the imminent appearance of the iPhone 6C. It is expected that this will be a model with a plastic and bright case and the hardware of the iPhone 6. However, according to other sources, a distinctive feature of this model will be a 4-inch screen, the same as the iPhone 5C. But all this is just a rumor. And how it will actually be, whether Apple will continue the experiment with the "C" series, time will tell. |
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