Today we were lucky enough to get the most hot new product this fall - iPhone 6. Together with you, we will carefully go through the interesting features of the novelty: from packaging to the price of the device. The new "apple" flagship surprised and, unfortunately, not only in a positive sense. There is something to tell about, so let's move on to the review as soon as possible.
Background of the issue
As an introduction, I propose to speculate about the iPhone 6 not as a smartphone, but as a phenomenon that one way or another, if it did not stir up the market, it will definitely do it. Let's start at the end. Now in many stores Apple Store worldwide, the delivery time for new items is 3-4 weeks, which is for the younger model, which is for the older one with the Plus prefix. It is impossible to make a purchase and receive a gadget today, even though insiders have reported that Apple has taken over almost all cargo airlines to deliver batches of new smartphones to its warehouses in Europe, Asia and America. It is also very difficult to go to any Apple Store abroad and buy an iPhone 6 there. I am generally silent about the older version. I felt the whole sadness of the situation from my own experience when I was present at the start of sales in Berlin. I will talk about this in a separate article.
We rewind time back. 24 hours after the start of online pre-orders, Apple reported that they had managed to “sell” a record number of smartphones only to pre-orders. This time it was reported that 4 million people had booked new pipes in the first day. Considering that the company's servers were down for a short time, you can trust this information.
Further into the past. After the end of the presentation, the Internet was filled with jokes and demotivators about the unsuccessful broadcast of the event, chuckles from the camp of Android OS fans about the backward characteristics of the iPhone 6 Plus, and even more so the iPhone 6. Almost everyone did not miss the moment major players... Someone marked with advertising banners on the Internet, others played with the company's slogans on twitter, and Samsung, as always, distinguished itself the most. The Koreans released a whole series of weird videos, where they openly grinned towards the company from Cupertino.
Looking at all this leapfrog, I recall one excerpt from the famous fable of IA Krylov: "And Vaska listens and is." While everyone is arguing, swearing and wasting advertising budgets, Apple is rubbing their hands in anticipation of the next superprofits. Even black PR is also PR. And while everyone was trying to speak up, even those who didn't really have much to say, the iPhone 6 went from being the most anticipated to the most talked about smartphone of this year.
I deliberately carried out such a reverse chronology of the development of events. Knowing the situation in the present, it is fun to rethink everything that happened in the past. Many desperately tried to somehow denigrate the next "apple" creation, but it turned out exactly the opposite. iPhone 6 is out of stock and Chinese factories are working at full capacity to meet record demand. Nevertheless, despite the general euphoria, negative moments are indeed present, so I can't wait to talk about them, so we return to our smartphone.
Packaging and equipment
As always, the product of the California corporation was packaged in a neat paper box made of thick cardboard, consisting of two parts. However, this time at Apple, it is clearly something too clever. There is no beautiful and bright printing on the packaging. Instead, there is a convex replica of the face of the device. What for? Why? For what?! I do not know.
We captured the unpacking process on video, so I propose to take a look at this action below:
In addition to the smartphone itself, there was a standard USB in the box. Lightning cable, a 1 amp charger and the usual EarPods headphones with playback control buttons on the wire. Of course, all sorts of pieces of paper with, so to speak, parting words from the developers and traditional stickers were also in place. There is nothing more, and we did not expect anything more.
Design and convenience
During the lifetime of founding father Steve Jobs Apple ignored the market trend for the growth of the screen diagonal portable devices... The former CEO stated that the 3.5-inch diagonal is the optimal size in terms of convenience. But Jobs is gone, and the koknurents with their spade-like devices are already breathing down their backs. In addition, the ever-increasing battery also needs to be placed somewhere inside the case. Obviously, considering all these factors in Apple leadership a "revolutionary" decision was made to increase the size of the screen in the iPhone. A long path of development and technical research ultimately brought the hero of our today's review into my hands. What about the convenience of the new iPhone 6?
Yes! The iPhone 6 sits perfectly in the hand and finally has a big-eyed display. In other words, you can take it!
And yet, let's break it down. At the beginning, I will describe the elements of the case, and then talk about the perception of the device as a whole.
There are suddenly no elements on the top of the device. Completely bare edge.
The traditional "Power" button has moved to the side of the smartphone and it should be noted that it is very convenient. All this is easily explained by the increased dimensions of the smartphone. Not all users have fingers long enough to reach the top end. And in this case, the thumb is clearly placed on this key.
Below the screen activation button there is the most ordinary tray for Nano-SIM. The tray is removed as before using a special ejector from the iPhone kit. Of course, you can also use a regular paper clip.
On the bottom of the smartphone there is a 3.5 mm audio output, a microphone hole, Lightning port for connecting the supplied cable, surrounded by tiny screws, and a built-in speaker.
The left side is equipped with a rocker key for adjusting the volume and a switch for silent mode above. Everything here is already well known to us. The movement of the buttons is very clear and pleasant.
Moving on to the back of the smartphone. The plastic inserts between the metal parts of the case immediately catch the eye. Antennas are hidden under these stripes, which are responsible for wireless communications... Just like the HTC One. In the latter, the antenna design is very close to that in the iPhone, but they look much more organic in the Taiwanese brainchild.
I don’t understand why these inserts are so wide. Maybe this is due to the design features of the smartphone, or maybe Apple's leading designer Johnny Ive likes it the most. I think it looks lurid against the background of elegant fonts and the inscription "iPhone" on the back cover. It's like tape strips.
In the middle back cover there is a traditional bitten apple icon. Even before the presentation, there were rumors that it would be made of the so-called "liquid" metal, a patent for which Apple acquired a long time ago (back in 2010). Check for the presence of this alloy in iPhone 6 without special equipment and detailed technical specifications it is impossible, therefore, we will leave this question to the conscience of specialists. I will just remind you that main feature of this material - unprecedented strength. In these and other parameters, this material outperforms even titanium.
We return to our rams. At the very top of the back surface of the iPhone is a dual-tone flash and, of course, the camera peephole, which has already become the subject of scandals.
The bottom line is that Apple was accused of hiding this fact, since some of the official photos from the company's website do not show the protruding lens of the iSight Camera.
The fact that the camera peephole is seriously protruding above the surface of the iPhone 6 case is at least strange. Moreover, when the smartphone lies on a flat surface, when you press the upper left corner of the smartphone, it staggers, that is, the device lying on the surface has only three support points: the camera eye and two lower corners. If there were four, I would lie flat. For any other company, such a feature is quite forgivable, but not for Apple, whose engineers and designers bring any of their products to an uncompromising level.
Between the camera and the flash there is a second microphone hole, which is covered with a fine mesh.
Things are much better up front. Firstly, the screen of the smartphone is covered with tempered glass with an anti-reflective filter and an oleophobic coating. And secondly, the edges of the glass are beveled, which is why they form a pleasant roundness to the touch.
For the first time we saw such a design in Nokia smartphones Lumia series... Needless to say, swipes across the screen are now even more enjoyable. The gap between the metal case and the glass is slightly felt only in a few places: at the bottom and top of the device. This is not critical at all.
Above the display is the front camera eye (FaceTime Camera), under which there is a slot for conversational dynamics... On the side there are holes for the distance sensor and the ambient light sensor.
We have finished with the description, so let's move on to general impressions... What new iPhone 6 in hand? The device fits perfectly in any palm and is perceived as a kind of thin piece of metal. The weight is felt, and it's nice. The same 5S, due to its lightness, is somehow lost in the hand.
In Carmen, the six is practically not felt. Due to the rounded edges and very smooth, but still brushed metal, the device is very slippery.
It costs nothing to drop it, so be careful.
However, I didn't like the new design. Rounded edges, wide stripes ala Adidas pants make the new iPhone 6 somehow not serious. This is not a cocky and status 5 or 5S with its straight shapes and chopped edges.
Due to the large display, sloping design, the six is perceived as some kind of Android, only in high-quality metal case... When you use it, you look at iOS 8 on a large display and think, "No, it looks like a regular iPhone." Some kind of mixed feeling.
Display
The iPhone 6 screen is a sandwich of four layers: a backlight canvas, IPS matrix, polarizing filter and tempered glass. Air gap between these layers, of course not.
If everything is clear with IPS and protective glass, then this polarizing filter should be interesting. Indeed, the screen does not fade in the sun and remains well readable. In this respect, the display on the iPhone 6 is, in my opinion, one of the best.
The screen is highly resistant to greasy fingerprints. And if the latter did appear, then they can be easily removed with any soft cloth.
The display contrast ratio is 1400: 1 and this, by the way, is exactly 100 values more than the iPhone 6 Plus. The latter, by the way, loses to its younger brother only in this parameter. The rest of the "shovel" from Apple in several ways is better than a 4.7-inch smartphone. For a detailed comparison of characteristics, I recommend referring to the table below in the technical characteristics section.
The display resolution of the iPhone 6 is 1334 × 750 pixels. The pixel density is 326 ppi. Yes, the characteristics are far from the best. Maybe Apple is saving on components, maybe they have not solved some problems related to rendering the interface at a high resolution, or maybe they just vote to stop the race for the number of pixels per square inch. Indeed, most people cannot tell FullHD (1920 × 1080 pixels) from QHD (2560 × 1440) with the naked eye.
Of course, if you look closely, the "squareness" of fonts and the angularity of round icons can still be detected. I repeat, only if you do it on purpose. Otherwise, this factor does not bother at all and does not in any way negatively affect the perception of the updated display.
As for the viewing angles, they are gorgeous. The image does not fade or change color, only the brightness of the picture is lost.
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Much hasn't changed, but key things like camera, memory and brains have undergone major improvements. iPhone 6 is amazingly fast. Swiping your finger is an instant smartphone response. Of course, there are no lags or freezes at all. Applications open instantly, and photos and videos are taken even before he realized that he had already pressed the trigger.
Camera
The front FaceTime camera is capable of capturing photos at a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels or 1: 1, which is 960 x 960. Videos are recorded at a similar resolution. This is, of course, sad. Still, FullHD is already a kind of gentleman's set in the front camera of any modern smartphone.
Apple is focusing on the fact that the front module began to transmit 81% more light than before. This contributed to improved face recognition in the frame. Thanks to the f / 2.2 aperture, shots really come out bright, even in rooms with a lack of lighting.
There is a continuous shooting mode (up to 10 frames per second).
The rear 8-megapixel iSigth photomodule is capable of producing very good quality pictures at a resolution of 3264 by 448 pixels. It is reported that the size of one pixel is 1.5 microns, that is, the emphasis is on larger size... The aperture value is f / 2.2, which, against the background of solutions from some competitors (f / 1.8), looks somehow not entirely revolutionary.
During focusing, you can manually change the exposure threshold by moving the corresponding virtual lever. By the way, the front camera can do the same.
To take all of us adored selfies, the developers have provided a timer setting for 3 or 10 seconds. Against the background of solutions from the same LG, where the shutter can be released remotely using a voice or gesture, the iPhone 6 is perceived here as a kind of dinosaur. It's high time to come up with something of your own, do you hear, Apple ?!
Image stabilization is also present in the declared characteristics, and its essence is as follows. The camera takes four shots at high shutter speeds, and then combines the best of them into one frame, thereby removing noise, hand shake and other disgrace.
The junior six is deprived of the function optical stabilization which is present in the extended version (Plus). In the latter case, CPU The A8, gyroscope and M8 coprocessor adjust the camera lens to compensate for unnecessary hand shake. This process is also assisted by the creation of various shots at high and long exposures. This combination helps to capture clearer photos even in low light conditions. We only have the iPhone 6 on our test, which has only software image stabilization, so let's leave it all at the theoretical level.
In conditions of a strong lack of lighting, any camera is able to show its true face. The iPhone 6 has no problem with this - it is not afraid of the night.
As for the rest of the photography conditions, it is best to evaluate the quality on the example of several pictures:
In panorama mode, pictures, according to the developers of the company, can reach a resolution of 43 Megapixels. This makes the file size comparable to the RAW image.
Why and who needs these numbers is unclear. However, the panoramas turn out to be very interesting, including in night shooting conditions. See for yourself:
Video is a separate conversation. Standard videos have FullHD resolution (1920 × 1080 pixels) at 60 frames per second.
There is a slow motion mode (Slo-Mo) already at 240 or 120 frames per second. True, in this case the resolution drops to 720p. In addition, you can create time-lapse videos.
The iPhone 6 Plus also features cinematic video stabilization. Apple has not yet revealed the details of using this technology in a smartphone, so we will try if possible. Better now, let's go back to the six and look at examples of the video shot on it:
The examples show that the tracking autofocus function works very well. In the event of a loss of the subject, instant automatic focusing occurs. Great!
Finally, an example of a Slo-Mo video:
Software chips
In this review, I will not describe in detail the features of the new iOS 8. This topic deserves a separate material, so I will only describe what looks especially interesting on the new iPhone 6.
The most interesting features of the firmware are related to the use of the new increased display space. Reach out to top line desktop icons are quite difficult even with a large palm and long fingers. You either have to touch the iPhone in the palm of your hand, or reach with your finger to the far corner of the screen, risking dropping the device.
Apple went to meet users and provided a double tap on the "Home" button, thanks to which top part the display goes down to about the middle of the screen and you can safely reach any application. The function works smoothly, recognizes touch well and is, in principle, convenient.
On the desktop, the white space remains filled with the background, and all applications will see a black screen. Somehow strange and a little ill-considered. You could probably come up with some beautiful textured background or leave a piece of wallpaper from your desktop visible there.
Secondly, from the settings, you can select the increased size of the interface. The example is built into the operating system itself, so you can immediately understand how it will look.
The naked eye can see a single concept of drawings that will be on the Apple Watch. Dark background, beautiful flower etc.
IPhone 6 Battery
The capacity of the non-removable battery in the iPhone 6 is 1810 mAh (versus 1560 mAh in the iPhone 5S) with a voltage of 3.82 V. By the way, the model with the "Plus" prefix is equipped with a 2915 mAh battery. This is the scope! Nevertheless, a simple six is capable, according to the manufacturer, to work for 250 hours in standby mode, 11 hours during video playback (it is not specified which one), and also play music continuously for 50 hours.
I'm bye significant difference in work between the "five" and the sixth iPhone did not notice. One day with moderately intensive use is the ceiling for the hero of our review. The main thing is that it doesn't get worse. And it didn't get any worse.
Conclusion
In my opinion, the iPhone 6 turned out to be ambiguous. On the one hand, we all wanted big screen and fresh design... Received, as they say, in full. The screen is really good. I have no complaints about the camera, since the resolution is not so important against the background of the main parameter - the quality of images and videos. A miracle has not yet happened to the battery. But the design has become somehow incomprehensible. Maybe some time will pass, we will digest the new concept and will be happy about the changes, but for now I vote for the iPhone 5S. In him, the appearance was much more mature and solid.
Should I buy an iPhone or not?
Initial iPhone cost 6 for 16 GB is 31,990 rubles. The economic situation and the dollar exchange rate are all understandable. In my opinion, it is expensive, but bearable, so if you want to buy a new product, you need to take it. The older model with 128 GB of memory will cost 41,990 rubles and this is already inadequate. For that kind of money, even the most recent iPhone will be of little interest to anyone.
Should I change my old iPhone 4 / 4S / 5 / 5S?
Definitely! All the same large display decides. In addition, there is one of best cameras on the market, albeit not the most megapixel one. She shoots well at night, and this is an indicator. As for the design, you will probably get used to it, unless, of course, it seems strange to you. I only advise you to buy some kind of cover, since dropping the smartphone out of your hands is easier. I'm serious.
Full iPhone review 6s.
In the fall of 2015, Apple presented its new 4.7-inch smartphone - iPhone 6s. The novelty turned out to be outwardly identical to its predecessor iPhone 6, but in technically has improved more than noticeably. We analyzed in detail all the pros and cons of a smartphone in our review. You can buy the iPhone 6s in online stores at the following prices: iPhone 6s 32 GB - 24,990 rubles., iPhone 6s 16 GB "Like new" - RUB 20,990., iPhone 6s 64 GB "Like new" - 24,990 rubles... iPhone 6s 128GB "Like New" - RUB 26,990 .
Design
In the external iPhone form 6s hasn't made any significant changes over its predecessor, the iPhone 6, which doesn't surprise anyone at all. Apple smartphones with the letter S have traditionally been similar to previous models. However, the novelty did not become a complete copy of the iPhone 6.
First of all, the dimensions have changed. iPhone 6s is heavier - only 15 grams, but they will really feel, especially if you for a long time used the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6s also got better in thickness, which is 7.1 mm for a smartphone - 0.2 mm more than that of the original six. The dimensions of the smartphone are 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm.
The body of the iPhone 6s is all-aluminum (made of one piece of aluminum, no exaggeration), but not the same as the iPhone 6. For the bodies of its new smartphone, Apple used 7000 series aluminum, usually used in the aerospace industry. It is 60% harder than the previous aluminum used in the iPhone 6. The need for a more durable metal arose from Apple due to a considerable amount of negative reviews about the iPhone 6 and its bendable body. In the case of the iPhone 6s, there will definitely not be such responses.
The first iPhone 6s bend tests showed that Apple was not in vain. The smartphone can still be bent, but it requires a lot of effort. Just by being in your pants pocket, the iPhone 6s will definitely not bend. However, it is not recommended to sit down on a smartphone, as before.
The front panel of the iPhone 6s is identical iPhone panels 6, but on the back there is one notable difference. We are talking about the letter S, which is the only noticeable external difference between the "sixes" of two different generations. Interesting moment- the last time the letter S appeared on the cover of the case only in the iPhone 3Gs, after which Apple has ceased to mark the S-versions of its smartphones in a special way.
The rest of the back surface of the iPhone 6s is identical to the iPhone 6. The smartphone has all the same noticeable antenna stripes and a protruding camera with flash True tone... There are also no changes on the side faces - all the controls and the nanoSIM card tray remained in their places. Just in case, we will remind you. On the left side there are volume control buttons and a call mode switch, on the right side there is a power button and a SIM card tray, on the bottom side there is a 3.5 mm audio output, two microphones, a speaker and a Lightning connector.
In general, the feeling of using the device is exactly the same as that of the iPhone 6. The smartphone is very compact, especially compared to the popular "shovels", it is not slippery at all, and thanks to the rounded ends it easily rises from any surface. Nevertheless, it is most convenient to use the iPhone 6s with just two hands, only in this way you will be able to reach anywhere on the screen without the threat of the smartphone falling.
iPhone 6s comes in four colors: silver, charcoal gray, gold, and pink. The latest color is new, presented by Apple specifically to further interest the fair sex. In addition, from Pink colour crazy in China, one of the main markets for Apple. All iPhone 6s body colors look great as usual.
The smartphone comes in a traditional form, but original in appearance packaging. The front surface of the box shows bright picture which is one of the iPhone 6s home screen backgrounds. The smartphone comes standard with a charger (5V, 1A), a Lightning-USB cable, EarPods, a clip for removing the SIM card tray, leaflets and stickers.
About covers
To finish the conversation about the appearance and design of the iPhone 6s should be on the rather important topic of compatibility with the new iPhone 6 covers. Despite the fact that the dimensions of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 differ (albeit slightly), most cases from the original "six" fit iPhone 6s is perfect.
But, alas, not all. Some covers and bumpers seem to fit normally, but they may not completely cover the end of the case, or move away from one or sometimes even two sides. In this case, the camera and iPhone buttons 6s iPhone 6 cases do not cover, and this is the main thing.
Display
iPhone 6s received a 4.7-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1334 × 750 pixels (326 ppi). Apple decided not to go into the race after competitors that bring the display resolution of their new products to Quad HD and higher, and retained the usual HD resolution. Can this be called a minus of the iPhone 6s?
Definitely not. The display is very bright (up to 550 cd / m2), with the widest viewing angles, there is no trace of graininess at all. Not chasing the fashions introduced by other manufacturers, Apple continued to bend its own line. Instead of additional pixels, the company kept perfect balance between screen quality and performance. In addition, an increase in the display resolution would certainly affect the battery life. iPhone work 6s.
The iPhone 6s' display is anti-glare, so you can easily read text from your smartphone screen, even in bright conditions. daylight... In addition, the display coating is oleophobic. It is not easy to leave fingerprints on the iPhone 6s screen, and they are erased without the need to apply much effort.
Apple claims the brightness of the iPhone 6s display is 500 cd / m2, but in practice maximum rate brightness is 550 cd / m2. It also has a positive effect on using the smartphone outdoors on sunny days. Minimum brightness iPhone 6s screen - 5.5 cd / m2. At activated option automatic adjustment brightness of the display, the transition from one level to another is flicker-free, including when it comes to sudden changes in ambient light.
The color gamut of the iPhone 6s screen is practically equal to sRGB, the contrast ratio is 1500: 1 (while the declared 1400: 1), the colors are saturated, but natural. The smartphone display is undoubtedly one of the best among smartphones with a diagonal of up to 5 inches.
The main feature of the iPhone 6s display is 3D Touch pressure tracking technology. However, we will talk about it in more detail below.
Touch ID
IPhone 6s has a fingerprint scanner Finger Touch Second generation ID, which differs from the original version in a faster working speed. The difference between the new Touch ID and the old one is visible to the naked eye. Recognition is performed almost instantly, and at the first stages of using a smartphone, this can even bring inconvenience.
The fact is that by clicking on the "Home" button in order to just look at the lock screen, for example, to check notifications, you already run the risk of unlocking the iPhone 6s. This is how fast the second generation Touch ID works. Therefore, willy-nilly, you will have to get used to, accustoming yourself to check notifications by pressing the power button.
The secret to this amazing speed Touch work The second generation ID is to equip the scanner with two processors for processing biometric data instead of the previous one. Each processor performs its own function, due to which their joint work ends much faster.
The process for setting up Touch ID is unchanged from previous iPhones with a fingerprint scanner.
Hardware part
iPhone 6s is powered by a dual-core 64-bit Apple A9 processor @ 1.84 GHz. The processor architecture is based on ARMv8-A, Apple's M9 motion coprocessor and PowerVR GT7600 six-cluster graphics chip. Volume random access memory iPhone 6s is 2 GB, built-in - 16/32/64/128 GB, depending on the model.
Note that the M9 motion coprocessor was first integrated into a processor-based system. Previously, it was placed separately. Apple engineers implemented this solution not only to free up space under the iPhone 6s. By integrating the coprocessor into the processor, it consumes less power, and also allows the “Hey Siri” function to be active without the need to connect to a charger. Recall that this function makes it possible to activate the assistant Siri voice the command "Hey Siri" on the locked iPhone.
Apple claims the A9 processor is 70% faster and the graphics chip is 90% faster than its predecessors. Is it really?
In testing in the Geekbench 3 benchmark, the new Apple scored 2312 points in single-core mode and 3920 in multi-core. The iPhone 6 scored 1423 and 2388 points in this test, respectively.
In percentage terms, the difference was 38.4% and 39%, respectively.
Testing the performance of smartphone graphics chips in the GFXBench Manhattan (on-screen) benchmark went as expected. The iPhone 6s achieved a high 56.1 fps, while the iPhone 6 finished the test with a modest 25.8 fps.
Note: the on-screen test mode provides for the output of an image with a resolution of 1080p on the smartphone screen.
In the complex benchmark Basemark OS II, the iPhone 6s is again confidently victorious. The smartphone scored 2139 points against the iPhone 6's 1239 points.
The final testing was carried out in the JetStream browser benchmark, which evaluates the speed of devices on the Internet. Apple's A9 chip has done its job again. IPhone 6s score - 118.9 points, iPhone 6 - 67.48. The difference is almost twofold.
Summing up all of the above tests, it can be summarized that the iPhone 6s received a significant performance boost over the iPhone 6, as promised by Apple. Separately, it is necessary to note improvements in terms of the PowerVR GT7600 graphics chip, which actually became twice as fast as its predecessor.
Autonomous work
The iPhone 6s has a 1,715mAh battery, which is 95mAh less than the iPhone 6. This fact surprised us a lot as the iPhone 6s is slightly thicker and heavier than its predecessor. However, despite the decrease in battery capacity, offline iPhone 6s lasts longer than previous Apple smartphones.
Testing with a web script that simulates common use smartphone showed that the iPhone 6s lasted 8 hours and 15 minutes without recharging. The iPhone 6 lasted only 7 hours 2 minutes on a similar procedure. The increase in battery life occurred by more than an hour, although officially Apple claims the same autonomy of smartphones.
Three retests confirmed iPhone advantage 6s over previous models in terms of battery life. From this we can conclude that the system on the Apple A9 processor is more energy efficient, and the integration of the M9 motion coprocessor into it has not gone without a trace.
Cameras
All iPhone models since the iPhone 4s have come with an 8-megapixel camera. Apple was not at all interested in the fact that other manufacturers staged a real race of megapixels - the company quietly improved its usual 8 megapixel camera with everyone possible ways... The result was impressive every time - Apple managed to significantly improve the quality of shooting cameras, while maintaining their previous resolution.
But, apparently, the potential of the 8-megapixel has been used up. The iPhone 6s has a 12-megapixel camera with f / 2.2 aperture, Focus Pixels autofocus, 4K video recording at 30 fps, dual flash and five-lens optics. Technologically, the camera has also been improved - it has received improved noise reduction technology and an improved tone mapping system.
The main disadvantage of the iPhone 6s camera is the reduced sharpness in the corners of photos and in the background. She frankly walks and in order for the picture to turn out good, most often it is necessary to take several frames. Interestingly, the iPhone 6 camera didn't have this problem. Hopefully, the snag is not in the iPhone 6s camera itself, but in software and with next updates iOS floating sharpening situation will be fixed.
As for the rest, the iPhone 6s camera shoots “no worse” than the iPhone 6 camera. That's right - there weren't any grandiose improvements, even despite the increased resolution.
I still want to end the conversation about taking photos with the iPhone 6s on a positive note. The camera's shooting speed is impressive - it takes 1.7 seconds to create a picture, 1.9 seconds in HDR mode. In comparison, the iPhone 6 took 1.9 and 2 seconds for these tasks, respectively. The main competitor of the iPhone 6s, the Galaxy S6, has noticeably higher rates - 2.2 and 2.4 seconds, respectively. In other words, Apple has re-created the camera that takes pictures the fastest.
Sample photos on the iPhone 6s camera
But where there are absolutely no complaints about the iPhone 6s camera, it is in filming a video. Shooting is performed without defects and artifacts in all major modes. The best part is that there are no problems when recording video with 4K resolution - the mode can be set by default and changed to worst quality only when there is not enough memory space or you need to shoot video at 60 fps.
As before, users will have to exit the Camera app and head to Settings to switch capture modes. Note that this will need to be done more often, since there are more modes. This is inconvenient, but probably in the following versions The iOS developers at Apple will still listen to users and put shooting mode switches directly into the Camera app itself.
The feature of the iPhone 6s camera is the ability to shoot Live Photos. The so-called “live” stills are three-second video clips recorded at 1080p. Record Live Photos in special regime in the Camera application, but are played with increased pressure using 3D Touch. On Mac computers, "live" pictures can be played without problems, but on a PC it is not possible to open them. Likewise, with the old iPhone models - you will not be able to transfer a "live" photo from the iPhone 6s to the same iPhone 6. This, by the way, is the main disadvantage of Live Photos. Due to the existing restrictions, you need to use the new function with an eye to how and where you want to upload your creations afterwards.
And if from the main camera of the iPhone 6s few people will be in full of delight, after all, there have been no fundamental changes, the updated front camera will definitely please. Instead of the previous 1.2-megapixel front camera, the iPhone 6s received a 5-megapixel one. And in this case, the increase in resolution cannot be overlooked. Photos taken with the front camera of the iPhone 6s are excellent, albeit not without noise.
A notable feature of the iPhone 6s' front camera is Retina Flash. When taking a selfie, the smartphone screen fills with white, highlighting the user's face. Retina Flash works, like everything else at Apple, in a "smart" way. In total darkness, the flash of the screen will be bright white, which will brighten the face the most. If shooting under indoor lighting, the flash will have a softer color. Thanks to this analysis, Retina Flash will not blind the user unnecessarily.
3D Touch
The main software feature of the iPhone 6s is 3D Touch - a new way of interacting with the screen. 3D Touch technology monitors the pressure applied to the display, revealing a range of unique opportunities... When you press hard on various elements of the iOS interface, an alternative action is triggered, not the same as when you press it normally.
Pressing hard on the application icon on the main screen causes a pop-up menu to appear with a list of commands, which differs depending on the application. In "Notes" these are options for quickly creating a new post, photo or sketch; v App Store- options to go to the search and enter the activation code, etc. 3D Touch also supports third-party applications.
The functionality of 3D Touch is not limited to opening auxiliary menus on the home screen. In some standard applications thanks to 3D Touch, new gestures have appeared, which Apple called Peek & Pop. So, in the Mail application, iPhone 6s users will have the opportunity to preview the contents of any letter by holding on to it with an effort. Quite convenient.
3D Touch is undoubtedly an interesting function, but it is really effective when performing only a few tasks. We're talking about launching commands that are difficult to reach by simply opening an application. For example, in order to create new entry in the Notes application, in the usual way, the user is required to do two things - launch the application itself and press the button to create a new note. Using 3D Touch does not speed up this process, since creating a note is performed by the same two actions - pressing hard on the "Notes" icon and selecting desired item... There is no smell of efficiency here.
However, there is a considerable list of commands that are really easier to execute through the 3D Touch menu. For example, when you press hard on the Tweetbot application icon, you can quickly send the last photo. We have counted the number necessary actions while doing this routinely and using 3D Touch. Apple technology reduces the number of actions required by exactly two times - from six to three. And this is just one example. In fact, developers can provide even more effective options for the 3D Touch menu than improve the user experience for iPhone 6s owners.
Few personal impressions of using 3D Touch. Habit is the key to starting effective and beneficial use of a function. Initially, you only remember about 3D Touch while sitting at home in a calm environment. In the hustle and bustle of the working day, fingers automatically ignore the new feature of the smartphone, launching options the applications you need in the most usual way. That is why you need to get used to 3D Touch, and many will have to do it forcibly. When interactions with a feature return to normal, it will begin to bring benefits, which will increase the more and more you use your iPhone.
Sound
The iPhone 6s also saw improvements in sound. New Apple sounds much better iPhone 6, thanks to the new Cirrus Logic 338S00105 DAC and two 338S1285 Audio IC amplifiers. iPhone 6s sounds richer and clearer both through the speaker and headphones.
Prices
As of March 2019 you can buy iPhone 6s in Russia at the following prices:
- iPhone 6s 32 GB - 24,990 rubles .
- iPhone 6s 16GB "Like New" - RUB 20,990.
- iPhone 6s 64GB "Like New" - 24,990 rubles.
- iPhone 6s 128GB "Like New" - RUB 26,990 .
Outcome
The iPhone 6s isn't a perfect smartphone, but Apple's lineup has been updated. The novelty has amazing performance, increased battery life compared to previous smartphones, finally an improved front camera, a magnificent screen, an instant touch-sensitive scanner Touch ID and many original chips, the main one of which is 3D Touch. The only one serious disadvantage iPhone 6s can only be called the price.
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Advantages: 1. Materials and workmanship - a kinesthetic's dream! It is very pleasant to touch the device, I just don't want to let go of it. 2. Simple operating system - no hassle. 3. A decent camera for a pocket unit (I'm not fond of photography) - it does documents and photos of drunk friends normally. 4. Convenient touch-ID feature - you don't have to remember the password for your super-secret bank account. Disadvantages: 1. The device cannot be worn without a case - the rear camera bulges out a lot. For me, this is a minus, because no case can be as pleasant to the touch as the phone itself. + additional spending. 2. Touch-ID (main button sensor) works BADLY. Your finger must be clean and dry, otherwise the sensor will not work. Very annoying, after all, the device costs 30 thousand (I bought it at the beginning of 2017). A typical situation: you are sitting at work, your fingers are no longer perfectly clean due to the keyboard and mouse (fat), the phone is covered in prints because you were on the subway with it. You will NOT be able to unlock it using the sensor. It is necessary to take the sleeve of the sweater, wipe it and gently touch it with your finger. Or typing in a six-digit passcode, by the way. I'm already afraid to imagine what will be in minus 20 next winter. 3. The functionality of the operating system is very much limited by its closed nature. I'm not good at IT, but I had an android, and it really was a PDA, pocket personal computer... Do you want to listen to music? Anywhere. Download something - please. It won't work with an iPhone. You can't just take and download something, only through the branded "tuna" (itunes). And he is far from always at hand, and the ease of use of this program has never been ideal. Speaking of the phone itself: when you turn on the "music", you are automatically transferred ... to the O_o brand store. I think this is arrogance. Before the 9th OS, this was not, by the way. 4. Constant reminders about software update become more and more intrusive and intrusive. I strongly dislike imposed services and excessive automation. I want to read about the update myself and decide if I need it or not. I feel like automatic updates will soon become a must for iOS. Commentary: This is my sixth iPhone. There were 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5C, and now, finally, the "sixth". Sixth "sixth" =). And for the second time after the purchase, I am thinking about continuing to use my push-button Nokia, which I gave to my father 10 years ago. The point is this: the necessity and usefulness of "smartphones" and, in particular, "iPhones" is greatly overestimated. They significantly increase the feeling of anxiety and anxiety by constantly beeping "messengers", in which the boss is angry with one of the colleagues, by e-mail, from which spam about healthy image life, finally, games from which you do not want to peel off. And if you remove or put on "silent" everything that unnecessarily bothers you, then you will get a piece of plastic at the price of 30 thousand and the frequency of use once or twice a day. It is necessary to make a reservation that I have not used for a long time social media and in general I lead a predominantly "off-line" lifestyle. But this also happened precisely because most of the Internet is your needless concern. I am suitable for calls and sms and a simple "dialer". I recall with gratitude the cool 3-J 4-es, the brainchild of Jobs, which at the age of 17-18 seemed the height of dreams. Now, when I have already unlearned and work, the smartphone and especially the "iPhone" seem to be more of a part of the image, and quite primitive at that. Tip: if you really use the Internet and applications a lot, it is better to try a different operating system (OS). It will not be so pleasant to the touch, but there are a lot of possibilities. I was really pleased with the functionality of my very cheap android. I changed it because of a weak processor, and perhaps in vain. If you are tight with money, but really want an iPhone, I would advise you to first buy a used 4S or "fifth", better with older versions of the OS. This will help you understand if you really need this toy =) Best regards, So-and-so Takoytovich.
Apple announced at a glittering event held at the Flint Performing Arts Center in Cupertino.
The successor to the previous iPhone 5S features the latest design and a large screen. And the new "chips" are not limited to this. Here are 10 things you need to know about the iPhone 6.
1. New iPhone 6 design
The fact that Apple intends to change its design concept in the iPhone 6 was known even before the first information about it leaked to the world. The company always updates smartphones in even-numbered years, and in odd-numbered years, as a rule, slightly improved S-versions of the same models are released.
These predictions were only confirmed when the above information was leaked. And this happened at the beginning of the year with the light hand of the employees of the production Apple lines in China.
Despite this, however, the mere sight of the finished iPhone 6 model is undoubtedly awe-inspiring. After all, in the end, Apple did not abandon those basic principles in design that has distinguished its products for four years, starting with the iPhone 4 in 2010.
Gone are the strictly square edges that were considered so iconic all this time. The bends of previous generations have returned in their place in the iPhone 6.
From now on, the back and side panels iPhone 6s seem to flow into each other, just as you can see in the example iPad Air or the fifth generation iPod touch. The surface of eeran also does not end abruptly - rather, it smoothly rounds and melts in an aluminum case.
In addition, the iPhone 6 is thinner than its predecessor, at just 6.9mm thick. It is indeed so thin that the protruding rear camera on the panel of the smartphone looks a little discouraging, and it can take a while to get used to it.
Although the iPhone 6 is slimmer than the iPhone 5S, the front is much more impressive. Well, there are good reasons for this ...
The main reason that the iPhone 6 is larger than the iPhone 5S is that the new product is equipped with a large screen.
After so many years of pressure and analysis, the clear evidence from the study various reviews and sales trends, Apple finally gave in and released a smartphone, the screen of which is more than 4 inches diagonally. Oh yes, much more.
At 4.7 inches, the model far surpasses the elongated screen of the iPhone 5 - in the new device it is both longer and wider.
In a way, this change complicates things. For example, many people will experience the inconvenience of one-handed typing on their iPhone.
It also means that Apple developers had to tinker a bit with the resolution settings, because in this case, the solution to the problem was not limited to simply doubling the number of pixels, as was the case with the iPhone 4.
The end result was 1334 × 750, which is not much more than 720p on most similar smartphones Android with exactly the same dimensions. In addition, the pixel density remains the same - 326ppi - a number that flaunted both in the characteristics of the iPhone 4 and the characteristics of the iPhone 5S.
In other words, Apple has decided not to deviate from the canon "Retina display" and not come up with any excuses, as it did with the release of the third-generation iPad.
We had no idea that Apple would decide to update the A7 processor, which it equipped the iPhone 5S with. A joke, just a joke! Of course, there is an A8 processor.
Concerning clock frequency then this Apple information as always he keeps to himself.
It is still based on a dual-core 64-bit architecture, and it seems that its main advantage is energy efficiency. And that's not bad, although the A7 is still quite competitive on a number of key performance-related issues.
The A8 chip was created by Apple on the basis of 20 nm technology, which is a completely natural stage in the development of the 28 nm process technology, which the A7 has. This renovation will help reduce heat generation and increase energy efficiency.
One of the reasons many people criticize and ridicule iPhones is battery life - devices simply drain too quickly.
Since the iPhone 6's screen is sharper and larger, and comes with a faster A8 processor, it was only logical to expect the battery to be improved as well.
Fortunately, the overall increase in size made it possible to make room for a battery larger than the equivalent 1560mAh iPhone 5S.
The iPhone 6 battery is much more capacious, although it is still far from being called “long-liver” in terms of battery retention, despite the fact that Apple's iOS is famous for its energy efficiency.
It is understandable (albeit slightly disappointing) Apple decision save the amount of time that is calculated in the talk mode and the standby mode. It is likely that the iPhone 7 will last two days or more, but with the iPhone 6, you seem to have to keep the charger close at hand.
The coolest addition to the iPhone 6 is NFC (or Apple's equivalent). The acronym stands for Near Field Communications. Although, in general, none of the Apple representatives said such words at the presentation.
Users Android devices and Nokia Lumia are still learning about this little technology that has been around the world for several years. Apple first introduced it to one of its devices, and so this wireless method is back in the spotlight.
NFC is a wireless communication protocol that differs from other similar protocols by its low power consumption and a very limited range. This means that data can be exchanged locally between two NFC-equipped devices, and this is done very quickly, efficiently and discreetly.
In addition, Apple has connected its new mobile payment system Apple Pay to the device, which allows you to completely eliminate the need to have a wallet - all purchases can be paid by swiping the iPhone 6 screen.
NFC may prove to be the kick-start that the mobile payments ecosystem has so much needed. Or maybe it will be just a waste of time, like Google Wallet. Over time, we will find out. For now, let's talk about health.
6. Tracking the health of the iPhone 6
Apple's Health app along with cutting edge iPhone sensors 6, an M8 coprocessor and a whole bunch of third-party applications and peripherals (including branded Apple devices) collects and stores data about your health and physical activity.
In the Health app, you can find out the number of calories consumed, the level physical activity and much more.
The fact that Health apps and Apple Watch have been introduced means that you no longer need to take your iPhone with you on a run - due to the size of the device, this news will surely please potential buyers.
When you return from a run, walk, or hike, your iPhone is the mini-hub you can turn to in order to analyze the results and get the appropriate ratings and recommendations.
Apple refrained from adding megapixels to the iPhone 6 camera. iPhone release 4S, and it remains unchanged to date.
In principle, this is good. Increasing the number of megapixels does not necessarily mean better image quality. In fact, with such a small sensor, a large number of megapixels can be quite undesirable.
Instead, Apple has refined the iPhone 6's camera in ways that really matter. It has a more advanced f / 2.2 aperture for brighter, faster shots, and improved image processing functions.
The pixels in the camera are 1.5 microns in size (and this despite claims that the iPhone 6 will have 1.75 microns pixels. This affects how much light gets into each shot, and therefore all details in general ...
Apple also introduced EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) to reduce blurring in photos and improve low-light performance.
The camera that sticks out of the iPhone 6 can be annoying, but Apple has tried to dissuade users that this small inconvenience is fully justified.
The front selfie camera, or as Apple calls it, the FaceTime camera, has also received a bit of attention. It's now an HD camera with the same f / 2.2 aperture and HDR FaceTime video recording.
As expected, the iPhone 6 will be equipped with a new mobile operating system from Apple - iOS 8. It was announced back in June at WWDC. Based on the way iOS 8 was showcased in the iPhone 5S, this new system, which is much more sophisticated as a result of a thorough revision of the previous version (iOS 7), has a number of improvements.
Whereas in iOS 7 everything was centered around aesthetics, in iOS 8 they tried to add many features that, in the opinion iOS users there was not enough (well, a few things that we did not think of).
In addition to the aforementioned Health app, iOS 8 adds interactive notifications, an order of magnitude better interaction with OS X, the ability to predict input, new keyboard, superior gaming potential and Apple Watch compatibility.
Yes, it looks like most of these new features have been pulled from Android. However, with Apple's usual attention to detail and tight software and hardware, all this can be realized in the new model of iPhone 6 in the best way.
Of course, iOS 8 is optimized for iPhone 6. Think of the "one-handed mode" feature - and you will understand that Apple is striving for the maximum combination of hardware and software.
The iPhone 6 will hit major markets including the UK and US on Friday 19 September. From Friday, September 12, you can make pre order this model.
10. iPhone 6 price
The lowest price for a new iPhone from Apple is $ 649 - this is how much the version with 16 GB of internal memory costs without a co-contract. A smartphone with 64 GB of memory costs $ 749, and the version with 128 GB - $ 849.
The premiere of the new flagship took place yesterday Apple... The Apple giant now has two new phones, the iPhone 6, and its big brother, the iPhone 6 Plus. In addition to new phones, Apple Watch and new services were shown at the presentation. Apple said that a number of changes await us, as new smartphones will work on the new generation of iOS 8 and will make your life a little easier. Finally, the screen diagonal has been expanded - 4.7 ″ for the iPhone 6 and as much as 5.5 ″ for the iPhone 6 Plus. This practically did not affect the resolution - Apple decided to install HD Retina 1334x750 (326 PPI) and 1920x1080 (401 PPI), respectively. The viewing angle is already close to 180 degrees, and thanks to the new polarizing layer and increased brightness the screen is easy to see even in the brightest sun. Since it was possible to fit an even larger battery into the larger case, the operating time of both devices increased by several hours, and in standby mode by several days!
What's new in the 6th generation iPhone
Screen
Design
Phones have become not only larger, but also thinner. The new iPhone six will be 6.9mm thick and the 6 Plus version will be 7.1mm thick. The body has become stronger as it is finally made of aluminum. The symphony of steel and glass gave a unique design. It fits really well in the hand thanks to its completely smoothed edges. The volume control buttons are displaced for the convenience of users a little lower, everything is at hand. The phone is available in three colors - Space Gray, Gold and Silver.Performance
Inside the new smartphone is a new 64-bit Apple processor A8, which works in conjunction with the M8 coprocessor, which is responsible for the operation of motion sensors. In addition to the fact that the performance has become 50 times, and the graphics are 84 times better than the indicators of the first versions of the iPhone, this also made them less power-hungry.Battery performance
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
Music
50 hours
80 hours
HD Videos
11 o'clock
14 hours
Web surfing (Wi-Fi)
11 o'clock
12 hours
Web surfing (LTE)
10 hours
12 hours
Web surfing (3G)
10 hours
12 hours
Conversations (3G)
14 hours
24 hours
In standby
250 hours
380 hours
All this was achieved thanks to the alternating work of two processors and improved screens.
Sensors
New model The iPhone contains almost all possible sensors: barometer, gyroscope, accelerometer, pedometer, fingerprint scanner and built-in GPS module. Now you can know not only your location, but also your altitude! And the new accelerometer will accurately count your steps - playing sports has never been so easy.
Camera
Both phones have a brand new 8MP 5-lens camera with 1.5µ pixel size and f / 2.2 sensitivity. A new smartphone with this resolution produces a much clearer picture, and also focuses almost instantly on the desired objects. Because of powerful processor The A8 has the ability to shoot 60fps slow motion video at 1080p and 240fps at 720p!
The new iSight app allows you to shoot very bright, weighted and high-quality images and even time-lapse videos. You get a whole multimedia center in the pocket.
The front camera for FaceTime calls has a resolution of 1.2 megapixels and a video resolution of 720p.
A sapphire crystal is installed in front of the camera to protect it from scratches.
IPhone 6 and 6 plus price in Russia:
| iPhone 6 | iPhone 6 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | 31 990 | 36 990 |
| 64 GB | 36 990 | 41 990 |
| 128 GB | 41 990 | 46 990 |
All prices are presented in rubles at the rate of 37r / 1 $ and may vary relative to the rate of the Central Bank of Russia. The color of the case does not affect the price of the smartphone in any way.
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