Hacker News Board Hacker News, browsed like a classic message board
Live data from Hacker News

The Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Review

anandtech.com

Post reply on HN
Print view View original

1–10 of 173 posts

Re: The Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Review

#3

Post by jbk »

> In light of these factors, I would give the iPhone 6s line the Editors’ Choice Gold award. I believe that the criteria for this award is such that a product is not only one of the best in its category and an extremely good product in a vacuum, but pushes the smartphone user experience forward in significant ways.

That's quite an endorsement, that is quite rare from Anandtech, if I've been following correctly.

I'm not always a huge fan of the iPhone, but I have to say that, after testing the 6S, it's really tempting.

Re: The Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Review

#5

Post by glasshead969 »

jbk wrote: post #3

> In light of these factors, I would give the iPhone 6s line the Editors’ Choice Gold award. I believe that the criteria for this award is such that a product is not only one of the best in its category and an extremely good product in a vacuum, but pushes the smartphone user experience forward in significant ways. That's quite an endorsement, that is quite rare from Anandtech, if I've been following correctly. I'm n…

> That's quite an endorsement, that is quite rare from Anandtech, if I've been following correctly.

The last smartphone to get a similar endorsement was HTC One M7.

Re: The Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Review

#6

Post by massysett »

glasshead969 wrote: post #5
jbk wrote: post #3

> In light of these factors, I would give the iPhone 6s line the Editors’ Choice Gold award. I believe that the criteria for this award is such that a product is not only one of the best in its category and an extremely good product in a vacuum, but pushes the smartphone user experience forward in significant ways. That's quite an endorsement, that is quite rare from Anandtech, if I've been following correctly. I'm n…

> That's quite an endorsement, that is quite rare from Anandtech, if I've been following correctly. The last smartphone to get a similar endorsement was HTC One M7.

I had a One M7. I bought it largely because it promised good low light camera performance. My phone was one of many with a flaw that cast a purple haze on low light photos, rendering it nearly useless in low light. Foolishly I waited awhile in hopes that a software update would fix it.

HTC offered some sort of replacement program but that would require me to go without a phone for weeks.

Eventually Verizon sent me a replacement unit whose camera was even worse. I decided my next phone would be an iPhone. I now have the 6 Plus and it's the best point and shoot camera I've ever had, period (even counting standalone cameras.) If something goes wrong with the phone I know I can go to an Apple retail store and get it fixed or replaced immediately, not in weeks.

Re: The Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Review

#7

Post by tw04 »

massysett wrote: post #6
glasshead969 wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> That's quite an endorsement, that is quite rare from Anandtech, if I've been following correctly. The last smartphone to get a similar endorsement was HTC One M7.

I had a One M7. I bought it largely because it promised good low light camera performance. My phone was one of many with a flaw that cast a purple haze on low light photos, rendering it nearly useless in low light. Foolishly I waited awhile in hopes that a software update would fix it. HTC offered some sort of replacement program but that would require me to go without a phone for weeks. Eventually Verizon sent me a…

I've got an iphone 6 for work, and an S6 edge for personal use. I can say with confidence that the Samsung camera is better. However I will say they're close enough, and they're both so far ahead of the pack, that you could flip a coin.

Re: The Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Review

#8

Post by acchow »

tw04 wrote: post #7
massysett wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I had a One M7. I bought it largely because it promised good low light camera performance. My phone was one of many with a flaw that cast a purple haze on low light photos, rendering it nearly useless in low light. Foolishly I waited awhile in hopes that a software update would fix it. HTC offered some sort of replacement program but that would require me to go without a phone for weeks. Eventually Verizon sent me a…

I've got an iphone 6 for work, and an S6 edge for personal use. I can say with confidence that the Samsung camera is better. However I will say they're close enough, and they're both so far ahead of the pack, that you could flip a coin.

I have the Galaxy S6. Camera is wonderful. Battery life is crap. Going iPhone next.

Re: The Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Review

#9

Post by tw04 »

acchow wrote: post #8
tw04 wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've got an iphone 6 for work, and an S6 edge for personal use. I can say with confidence that the Samsung camera is better. However I will say they're close enough, and they're both so far ahead of the pack, that you could flip a coin.

I have the Galaxy S6. Camera is wonderful. Battery life is crap. Going iPhone next.

I agree, the battery life is shockingly poor. I blame touchwiz as much as anything else. I would take a slightly thicker phone for a battery that consistently lasts all day.
Post reply on HN