Apple iPhone 6
Although it's one of the most popular phones in the world and is made by one of the biggest tech companies, the iPhone 6 mustered only a mediocre average score of 3.3 out of 5 from Tom's Hardware readers. Also, only 69 customers weighed in (a low number compared to some of the others). The opinions were mostly split, with some loving it for how easy it is to use, and others hating it for not having powerful enough features.
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The biggest point in favor of the iPhone 6 is the camera, which has improved on an already great smartphone camera found in the previous iPhone. Many of our readers love the screen and system performance of the device as well. Touch ID is one of the features that makes Apple stand out from the competition — not just because it has a fingerprint scanner, but also because it works well. Although the phone's design seems to be a slight downgrade from the iPhone 5s, it's very thin and is comfortable to hold in your hand, according to our readers who own an iPhone 6.
There's no point of beating around the bush: Many of our readers don't like Apple's walled garden, restricted functionality and the fact that they're forced to use iTunes, a piece of software that seems to be universally hated. In terms of hardware, the device doesn't lack too much, although some are disappointed that after three years, Apple still hasn't upgraded from 1GB of RAM.
Despite the phone's general good looks, the camera's protrusion from the phone's body is a minor annoyance to some users. According to some iPhone 6 owners, the phone's battery life could be better as well. Others wish the phone would've had a 1080p resolution and optical image stabilization like the iPhone 6 Plus.
If you're an iPhone 6 owner and you haven't given us your feedback yet, the form is still available. Below, you can see some of our readers' most representative comments for this device.
Top Ten Comments:
Comment: "It is a fine phone. It has one of the best mobile cameras. iOS has some impressive features, especially for backups and restoring new phones. It has the best Touch ID implementation to date.It is not as pretty as the iPhone 4 or 5. It is not water resistant. It is too big. Does not have microSD or removable battery. Does not have aptx bluetooth profile. iOS is playing catch-up. Apple walled garden philosophy. No front speakers."
Comment: "Too many restrictions: you can't install apps from outside the official app store, you can't freely move files in and out (I refuse to use iTunes, especially since there is no version for Linux)."
"ok, but expensive and ios bugs me
Comment: "A bigger iPhone is what we were waiting for, but I can't help but feel unimpressed by the iPhone 6.The camera is fantastic, as usual for Apple phones. The size of the phone is rather perfect. It's the same old iOS in iOS 8. There's not much new to brag about."
Comment: "The phone is fast in every way, simple, secure especially easy with touch id, and the apps simply work, no struggles and rare crashes.The stigma of owning an i-device, not as customize-able as you sometimes want, and even though has more and all the best apps, expect to pay for more of them than you would on android."
Comment: "Screen is too small. Not 1080p, what is this 2010?? Battery is still crap. It's made by Apple"
"It works and it works well but it's still lacking in substance.
Comment: "I have owned both Android and Apple products, this is by far the nicest phone I've ever had. The screen is beautiful and iOS 8.1 works great. The phone is thin and light but the fit and finish is flawless. I like the screen, I like iOS 8, I like the speed of the phone. I do wish that the camera didn't protrude out of an otherwise extremely thin case."
Comment: "Underpowered for the price compared to other more powerful phones.iOS is very restricted in the customisability compared to Android. Have to sync to iTunes to put music, videos, films, etc onto phone."
Comment: "Excellent phone, built with quality. Perfect size for one handed use, your ideal companion for iOS gamingThe resolution of the screen is not Full HD. Therefore i switched to an iPhone 6Plus"