Buy an Apple iPhone 6 Plus
The release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus ushered in a new generation of smartphone. It brought major changes in design that has made it one of the top selling phones in the world. The iPhone 6 Plus features a sleek unibody design with softer corners than previous models, an 8-megapixel camera, a 5.5” Retina HD display, and improved battery life.
Some cool facts about the 6 Plus:
- The iPhone 6 Plus was released in September 2014.
- The 6 and 6 Plus became Apple’s flagship phone as soon as it was released.
- A used iPhone 6’s price averages around R4,000 - R4,500. A new one in 2014 averaged around R13,000 - 16,000, making a used model almost 60% cheaper.
- It has a good resale value depending on its condition, it’s able to maintain 40-60% of its value if its sold within a year to two years.
Camera
8MP Rear Camera
1.2MP Selfie Camera
Burst Mode
Time Lapse
Panorama
Slow Motion
Video
True Tone Flash
Auto-Focus
Screen and Display
- The iPhone 6 Plus features a 1920x1080 pixel resolution HD screen
- The screen has fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating so a simple rub against your shirt will remove the day’s finger marks
- The screen has 401 pixels per inch (ppi) which means more clarity and detail on your screen
- The screen is made of Gorilla Glass 4, giving you one of the most durable screens in a smartphone
- The display has 16 million colours - more than any smartphone before the 6 Plus
- Dual-domain pixels for wide viewing angles
Battery
- Battery capacity of 2,915 mAh
- Wireless talk time: Up to 14 hours
- Internet use up to 10 hours
- HD video playback: Up to 11 hours
- Audio playback: Up to 50 hours
- Standby time: Up to 10 days
- USB Charging
Dimensions
- The iPhone 6 Plus weighs 172 grams
- It's height is 15.8 cm
- It's length is 7.7 cm
- It's width is 0.71 cm
Chip Set
We like chips - The iPhone 6 Plus A8 Chip, that is.
There’s a reason the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus became Apple’s flagship phone just days after its global launch. One of the show-stopping features included is the A8 chip. The built-in A8 chip improves performance and speed compared to previous models.
Apple states that the A8 is 25% better in performance and 50% improved in terms of graphic processing (CGU). App launches are faster, data loading is smoother and because your phone performs more efficiently, you save on battery life too.
Accessibility Features
Speak Screen
Speak Screen reads anything that’s being displayed on your phone.
Assistive Touch
Assistive Touch helps users who have difficulty pressing buttons, applying 3D Touch and pinch-to-zoom on an iPhone or iPad. The feature provides an onscreen button which can be tapped instead of having to physically press it on the side.
Closed Captions
Closed captions were created for users who are deaf or hard of hearing. Closed captions are also known as subtitles for video or audio material.
Switch Control
Switch Control is for users who have very little mobility and allows them to control their iPhone or iPad using moves as small as a blowing, blinking or clicking a button. Other devices such as a joystick can work with Switch Control.
Voice Over
This feature allows users to type a message on their screen and have the iPhone read the text out aloud.
Type to Siri
Type to Siri is useful for people unable to speak. One can type a query to Siri instead of saying it.
Dictation
The dictation feature allows a user to verbally relay a message while the iPhone types it out. This may be helpful for users who have impairments with their hands or fingers.
RTT
Real-time text (RTT) allows users with hearing impairments to type and send a conversational text while on the phone
Zoom
Zoom allows users to magnify their screen making text and the overall appearance larger and easier to read. One can magnify the screen up to 15 times its original size.