Users who desire for bigger screens would opt to use a phablet like the recently released iPhone 6S Plus with a 5.5-inch display and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus with a 5.7-inch curvy display.
Apple's iPhone 6S Plus is equipped with tons of new features including a faster processor, faster Touch ID, and new 3D Touch display technology. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus has an 8-core processor and 4GB RAM. Let us take a look at some other features of the two phablets and compare them.
Screen
The 5.5-inch screen of the iPhone 6s Plus uses LCD technology rather than AMOLED, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Apart from its 401ppi Retina display, it has 3D Touch, where you can take a look at what's inside an app.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ features a 5.7-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and 518ppi. It has a curved side which when flicked, opens a side panel with shortcuts to apps and contacts, according to Stuff TV.
Power
Apple claimed that the iPhone 6S Plus will run the new A9 and M9 co-processors, which is a massive 70 percent faster than the A8 in CPU speeds and 90 percent faster in GPU speeds. Samsung features the latest Exynos 8-core processor with 4GB of RAM that helps maximize multitasking potential. Both devices use a ton of power which would work well even for the most demanding mobile tasks, Digital Trends reported.
Design
When it comes to the design, the iPhone 6S Plus is just a larger version of the iPhone using a high-strength 7000 alloy aluminum and a thicker glass. The Galaxy 6S Edge Plus has a curved edge which according to reviews is uncomfortable to hold. In terms of weight, Galaxy is lighter at 0.34lbs while the iPhone weighs 0.42 lbs.
Camera
Since most users love to take pictures, it is important to look into the camera features. The iPhone supports 4K recording from its rear camera, 12-megapixel iSight camera, and 5-megapixel design front camera. With its new 3D technology, one can record GIFs on "Live Photos" and it has a new high-resolution panorama.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus use a 16-megapixel sensor with OIS and 4K video. You can also do live YouTube broadcasting at 1080p from anywhere with just a single tap. Shaky photos can be avoided with its OIS feature.
Price
Expect to spend a large amount to own either of the phablets. The Apple iPhone 6S Plus will cost $750 off-contract with 16GB of storage. Under Apple Care insurance-upgrade deal, one can avail of the phone for $32 per month. Meanwhile, the price of the Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus starts at around $780 retail for 32GB of storage.
Check local carriers for the pricing since they have their own plans for both the devices.
Watch this video so you can take a look at how the phablets work:
