Or those looking to buy a new phone in the near-term, here’s a framework for how to think about the iPhone 6:
For owners of older iPhones looking to upgrade, the iPhone 6 and 6 s are thinner and come equipped with faster A8 processors, improved cameras, speedier Wi-Fi and LTE cellular data connectivity, better voice quality on voice-over-LTE, and - except for entry-level models - more onboard storage. In terms of screen size, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 will probably be more than enough for anyone upgrading from a 4-inch(iPhone 5 or 5S) or 3.5-inch screen(all previous iPhone models). The 6 s may simply be too big for some, though its large display and extended battery life are terrific.
For iPhone 5S owners or habitual iPhone upgraders, the chief advantages are the iPhone 6’s bigger screen and support for Apple Pay. The improved processor, camera, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi speeds, and possible battery-life gains are steps up, but not massive leaps. In other words, if you don’t need the larger screen, you aren’t sacrificing much by sticking with the iPhone 5S(running iOS 8) until the next generation drops.
For Android owners who jumped ship from iOS and want to come back, this is the iPhone generation you’ve been waiting for. It’s the best iPhone since the iPhone 5 . Back then, 4G LTE and an improved screen and camera made the difference. This time, a larger screen, a fast processor, support for Apple Pay, additional customization features of iOS 8, and increased storage help close the feature gap with top Android phones.