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Truth About iPhone 6 Plus: What It's Like Spending 60 Days With Apple's First Phablet (AAPL)

Posted November 17, 2014 10:00 pm

Steve Kovach

I've been using the iPhone 6 Plus as my primary phone for the last 60 days.

In my review, I called it a dream phone. Apple finally made the big-screen phone I had dying to buy for years.

But now that I've had a full two months with the 6 Plus, I have a few more thoughts on what it's like living with Apple's first phablet.

<h3>I never use my iPad mini anymore. In fact, I'm going to sell it.</h3>

I bought an iPad mini with Retina display last year shortly after it launched. Many days, I used it more than my iPhone 5S. That extra screen space helped me get a lot more done.

But now that I have the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus, I don't see a need for the iPad mini. Maybe it makes more sense to get a full-sized iPad now. But in the meantime, I'm going to sell my iPad mini because I never use it.

<h3>It's not too big for my pants pocket, but it is uncomfortable when I sit down.</h3>

One of my biggest fears about the iPhone 6 Plus was that it'd be too big to fit comfortably in my jeans. Luckily, it fits just fine.

But when I sit down with the 6 Plus in my pocket, it sort of jabs into my hip. It's very uncomfortable if I have to sit for long periods of time. I usually take the phone out and keep it on my desk now.

<h3>But it's likely too big for most people. You should probably consider buying the iPhone 6 instead.</h3>

Just because the iPhone 6 Plus is a good size for me, doesn't mean it'll be right for everyone. I'm a tall dude and have big hands to match, so I don't have a problem using such a large phone. If you have smaller hands, you're probably better off with the iPhone 6.

In fact, whenever someone asks, I suggest they try the iPhone 6 first. It's a more manageable size.

<h3>Battery life is incredible.</h3>

Back when I was using the iPhone 5S, I was lucky if I could make it to 3 p.m. without my phone screaming for a charge. It was especially annoying when I knew I'd be out and about without access to a charger. I almost always had to keep a Mophie charging case on my iPhone. Annoying.

The iPhone 6 Plus has incredible battery life. I always get at least a day and a half out of one charge. Plus, I'm never nervous about being caught outside with just a few percentage points of battery.

<b>See the rest of the story at Business Insider</b>

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