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I went the other direction: I moved from an iPhone 6 to a 6+. I'm over 40 and I find that the bigger screen (with the phone's new "Display Zoom" mode turned on)

I went the other direction: I moved from an iPhone 6 to a 6+. I'm over 40 and I find that the bigger screen (with the phone's new "Display Zoom" mode turned on) makes it much easier to read the screen. As a result, I use my phone much more. Previously, with the screen so difficult to read, I only used the phone for voice calls (basically, never) and used an iPad for actual app use. Now the iPad sits unused, while the phone meets all my needs. I've got small hands, so I'm still figuring out how to best hold it, but being able to read text on my phone screen more than makes up for it. Lately I've been considering switching back to the iPhone 6 (better for pocketing, less likely for my small hands to drop) and using an iPad Mini for everything, including voice calls, via Continuity and bluetooth.

jobu 12y ago
The 6+ is awkward to hold and almost impossible to use one-handed, but for me, the bigger screen and longer battery life (almost double) more than offset the shortcomings of the form factor. It also seems to have louder speakers than any iPhone I've compared it with. (now if they would just add another speaker on the top end to get stereo when watching movies or playing games).
- madeofpalk 12y ago
  > speaker on the top end to get stereo when watching movies or playing games Are Stereo speakers actually noticeable on a device the size as an iPhone? Wouldn't the speakers actually need to be further apart so your ears can hear the difference better?
  - mikestew 12y ago
    In my experience: not really noticeable. I think people like the idea but in real use with a blind taste test I'd be surprised if people noticed a difference. Of those who could discern a difference, ask them how much extra they would pay or what other features they would be willing to give up (battery life, size, et. al.) You want stereo? Put your headphones on, and it will sound better to boot. Besides, how important is audio fidelity when you're watching movies on a five inch screen? Can barely see the faces of the actors, but hot diggity does it sound good.

jobu 12y ago

The 6+ is awkward to hold and almost impossible to use one-handed, but for me, the bigger screen and longer battery life (almost double) more than offset the shortcomings of the form factor. It also seems to have louder speakers than any iPhone I've compared it with. (now if they would just add another speaker on the top end to get stereo when watching movies or playing games).

madeofpalk 12y ago
> speaker on the top end to get stereo when watching movies or playing games Are Stereo speakers actually noticeable on a device the size as an iPhone? Wouldn't the speakers actually need to be further apart so your ears can hear the difference better?
- mikestew 12y ago
  In my experience: not really noticeable. I think people like the idea but in real use with a blind taste test I'd be surprised if people noticed a difference. Of those who could discern a difference, ask them how much extra they would pay or what other features they would be willing to give up (battery life, size, et. al.) You want stereo? Put your headphones on, and it will sound better to boot. Besides, how important is audio fidelity when you're watching movies on a five inch screen? Can barely see the faces of the actors, but hot diggity does it sound good.