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Here's how Apple's iPhone 6 Plus compares.
Apple's iPhone continues to favor aluminum craftsmanship, while the Note 4 adds a metal frame. The LG G3, meanwhile, sticks with a lighter plastic construction for its phone housing. One of the major differences among these phones comes down to the screen resolution. The iPhone 6 Plus has the same 5.
As a result, the iPhone 6 Plus' pixel density is significantly lower than both those of the Note 4 and the G3. When we hold the screens side by side we expect to see that difference on content that supports ultrarich detail, like 4K videos and photos. The megapixel war rages on among most handset makers, pushing up the number of pixels captured to 13 and 16 megapixels.
Apple and separately, HTC takes a different tack, keeping megapixels steady at 8 for the rear camera and 1. Any camera buff will tell you that megapixels don't matter nearly as much as other photo-processing elements, like how well a camera handles light, noise, and focus. Apple is certainly banking on this, though we'll have to analyze image quality in a full-blown camera test.
Optical image stabilization, rather than digital, is another big deal, one that makes smartphone cameras a lot more like dSLRs. All three supersize phones use it but not the smaller 4. The LG G3 is likely the most affordable of the bunch, offering some pretty enviable specs in the process.
At a high level, the Note 3 has a more impressive spec sheet. With that said, some optimization on the software side would probably make it run even smoother. You get 16, 64, or GB of storage on the iPhone 6 though the top configuration will cost you a pretty penny.
Samsung only introduced a similar feature on the Galaxy S5, so you will need to wait for the Note 4 to enjoy it. When it comes to battery life, the Note 3 is one of the leading devices, and it will be interesting to see how the iPhone 6 Plus competes.
The Note 3 has a 3oo mAh advantage in battery capacity, so it will probably outrace the iPhone in longevity. Plus, the battery is removable, so a spare unit could further extend usage. The Note 3 comes with a 13MP rear camera that does a great job in bright scenes, with crisp details and fine color reproduction.
This camera is also known for its good macros, solid video, and a ton of software features and options. Apple stuck to 8MP for the rear camera of the iPhone 6 Plus, but the sensor is supposedly all new. Thanks to a tech called Focus Pixels, this camera should be able to focus almost instantly, which can be helpful in a variety of situations.
Samsung is making good use of screen real estate with the Multi-Window feature, which lets you open up two apps at a time. Floating apps lets you pin small utility apps like calculator or S Note on the screen for easy access.
But the S Pen can be useful across the operating system, whenever precision is important. The iPhone 6 Plus comes with the same colorful interface introduced last year, but with a bevy of new features that bring iOS closer to Android in terms of functionality. Features like widgets, custom keyboards, app extensions, and app battery usage breakdown are welcome additions. Overall, the iPhone 6 Plus is a competent device, but the Note 3 is the better productivity device, with its powerful stylus and multitasking features.
Samsung has figured out ways to use the large screen to its fullest, while the 6 Plus is mostly just a larger version of the iPhone 6.