iPhone 6 Plus vs. the competition: Bigger is better, right?
Phones have been getting bigger and bigger, with many consumers embracing large handsets even as their screen sizes start to brush against the 6-inch mark. But those who prefer a larger screen have really only had Android as an option -- until today. The larger iPhone 6 Plus is here, and it's beautiful. While time will tell whether the iPhone 6 Plus has what it takes to challenge its more-established competition, we can still take a look at its specs versus the Galaxy Note 4 and LG G3 to see who's coming out of the gate with the strongest start. Want to see how it compares to other phones, both big and small? Build your own specs comparison with our compare feature!
Pricing | $299, $399, $499 (16, 64 and 128GB options) | NA | $99-$199 |
Known Dimensions | 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 inches) | 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm (6.04 x 3.09 x 0.33 inch) | 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 inches), curved |
Weight | 6.07 oz. (172g) | 6.21 oz. (176g) | 5.26 oz. (149g) |
Screen size | 5.5 inches | 5.7 inches | 5.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,920 x 1,080 (401 ppi) | 2,560 x 1,440 (515 ppi) | 2,560 x 1,440 (534 ppi) |
Screen type | IPS LCD, Retina HD | Super AMOLED Quad HD | IPS LCD |
Battery | NA | 3,220mAh (user removable) | 3,000mAh (removable) |
Internal storage | 16 / 64 / 128GB | 32GB | 32GB |
External storage | None | microSD (up to 64GB) | Up to microSDXC standard/2TB theoretical |
Rear camera | 8MP iSight, f/2.2, 1.5µm pixel size, OIS | 16MP, LED flash | 13MP with OIS |
Front-facing cam | 1.2MP, f/2.2 | 3.7MP | 2.1MP |
Video capture | 1080p | 4K | 4K (30fps) |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | v4.0 | v4.1 | v4.0 |
SoC | Apple A8 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
CPU | NA | 2.7GHz | 2.5GHz quad-core |
GPU | NA | Adreno 420 | Adreno 330 |
RAM | NA | 3GB | 3GB |
WiFi | Dual-band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual-band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual-band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Operating system | iOS 8 | Android 4.4 | Android 4.4.2 |
Standout features | Touch ID, barometer, next-gen gyroscope, FaceTime HD, Apple Pay | Fingerprint scanner, heart rate sensor, UV light sensor | Smart Notice, LG Health, 4K video |
