The assertion that ‘bigger is better’ was driven by other handset makers that released large phones before Apple, like Samsung and HTC, who have had 4.7″ and larger phones on the market for some time now, which made Apple look curiously missing from the party.
Now that Apple’s finally joined though, it feels almost like it was always this way. Some won’t like the larger sizes at first — I’ve seen and heard plenty of ‘but I don’t need a bigger phone’ arguments — but over time, as people give the larger sizes a chance they’ll be won over.
The benefits of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are incredibly compelling for both existing iPhone owners and those on Android. With iOS 8 and the new phones, I think Android has finally been backed into a corner where the only remaining difference is personal preference for either Apple or Google’s ecosystem.
The iPhone 6 is not only the best smartphone on the market right now, I believe Apple’s achieved a level of perfection that other manufacturers still haven’t been able to match. There aren’t any comparable Android or Windows Phone devices that are outstanding with no compromises, having personally used most flagship devices this year. Some may come close, but there is no question the iPhone is the best all-round device.
But the iPhone 6 has to be this good. Google is closing the gap with Android Lollipop’s radical overhaul and focus on the user experience and overall design. As Google moves to tighten its control of Android further, manufacturers may start stepping back, easing up on the custom skins and pushing more updates to their handsets. Apple had to set a new bar, and it has, for now.
Your biggest dilemma may be which iPhone should I get? I personally think that if you give the 6 Plus a real chance, you’ll love it, however I realise that many aren’t willing to make the jump yet. Either way, this year’s iPhones are the most compelling to date.