New possible camera details for the iPhone 6

[Highrisedrifter]

Apple's 5.5-inch 'iPhone 6' to sport optical image stabilization, 4.7-inch version will not

Interesting read. i'm not overly bothered if this is the case as i'm not a shutterbug and my 5S has a great camera, so anything they do to improve that is a 'win'.

I wonder if this heralds the start of many other differences under the skin (besides the obvious screen size) emerging for both the 4.7 and 5.5 iPhone 6?

 

[FFR]

Perhaps apple are releasing an iPhone pro

 

[taz323]

Thanks for the heads up. interesting read.

 

[pr1nce]

Thanks for the heads up

 

[finn5975]

This cues my fear, that one version will be premium vs the other. So far I've read OIS and Sapphire coating for the 5.5" only. Rumors of course, but, if they hold true, I'm now pressed to make a decision beyond just size and perhaps cost. I don't like that.


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[Spencerdl]

This cues my fear, that one version will be premiums the other. So far I've read OIS and Sapphire coating for the 5.5" only. Rumors of course, but, if they hold true, I'm now pressed to make a decision beyond just size and perhaps cost. I don't like that.


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Same here. I'm accustom to getting the "Top of the line" product, but I'm not sold on the "mock up" of the 5.5 iPhone 6 because of the large top bezel.

 

[kataran]

This cues my fear, that one version will be premiums the other. So far I've read OIS and Sapphire coating for the 5.5" only. Rumors of course, but, if they hold true, I'm now pressed to make a decision beyond just size and perhaps cost. I don't like that.


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You bring up a good point and your train of thought also kills any chance of any 4 inch upgrades to there current line

 

[Flow39]

Cameras have never been too much of a deciding factor before, so even if the 4.7" doesn't have OIS, it won't matter to me

 

[nikkisharif]

If this is true, it sucks because there are so many people that are content with the smaller size of the iPhone & don't want to carry a tablet around as a phone. What happened to options? This will prevent a lot of people from upgrading.

 

[Premium1]

If this is true, it sucks because there are so many people that are content with the smaller size of the iPhone & don't want to carry a tablet around as a phone. What happened to options? This will prevent a lot of people from upgrading.

Well the 5S is still a great option even if it isn't "bleeding edge" the A7 chip has yet to be fully pushed in the current state so they will continue selling the 5s for those who want a "smaller device"

 

[nikkisharif]

Well the 5S is still a great option even if it isn't "bleeding edge" the A7 chip has yet to be fully pushed in the current state so they will continue selling the 5s for those who want a "smaller device"

Very true!!! I just don't know what I'll do because my addiction forces me to get a new phone every year Will this be the year I have to break my habit:straight-face:

 

[Flow39]

Very true!!! I just don't know what I'll do because my addiction forces me to get a new phone every year Will this be the year I have to break my habit:straight-face:

I agree! I really like having the latest devices! But if the 5.5" premium model ends up happening, I may end up buying a 5s. There's no way I would ever want a tablet as a phone. That's what my iPad is for :/

 

[Alex_Hong]

Hmm. And likely the 5.5" will have a much larger battery too which will give better battery life, as is the same with all other manufacturers. I was leaning towards the 4.7", but now I'm leaning towards the 5.5" if it has improved specs and battery life. This is gonna make the decision harder, but at least I still have time to try both first before deciding since my upgrade only comes next year. :/

 

[Premium1]

Very true!!! I just don't know what I'll do because my addiction forces me to get a new phone every year Will this be the year I have to break my habit:straight-face:

I agree. I usually get a new phone every year, but actually welcome the larger devices this time around.


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[Premium1]

Hmm. And likely the 5.5" will have a much larger battery too which will give better battery life, as is the same with all other manufacturers. I was leaning towards the 4.7", but now I'm leaning towards the 5.5" if it has improved specs and battery life. This is gonna make the decision harder, but at least I still have time to try both first before deciding since my upgrade only comes next year. :/

It's apple who likes to skimp on battery for "thinness" so I wouldn't expect that much larger of a battery, and nowhere near what android manufacturers are sticking in their 5+inch devices


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[Alex_Hong]

It's apple who likes to skimp on battery for "thinness" so I wouldn't expect that much larger of a battery, and nowhere near what android manufacturers are sticking in their 5+inch devices


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Yup. Of course. But even the 5S with the much smaller battery could outlast a lot of my Android devices because of optimisation and power management, so there isn't really a need for a super huge battery like the recent huawei ascend mate 2 with 3900mAh battery. Haha.

But still the battery will be bigger than the 5.5" to support the bigger display much like the iPad air and the iPad mini 2.

 

[Premium1]

Yup. Of course. But even the 5S with the much smaller battery could outlast a lot of my Android devices because of optimisation and power management, so there isn't really a need for a super huge battery like the recent huawei ascend mate 2 with 3900mAh battery. Haha.

But still the battery will be bigger than the 5.5" to support the bigger display much like the iPad air and the iPad mini 2.

Id be happy if they stuck a 2200-2400 battery in the 4.7 and 26-2800 in the 5.5 because I think those could easily power the iPhone a whole day of heavy use. But most likely it will be around 2000 for battery


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[Alex_Hong]

Id be happy if they stuck a 2200-2400 battery in the 4.7 and 26-2800 in the 5.5 because I think those could easily power the iPhone a whole day of heavy use. But most likely it will be around 2000 for battery


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Yeah. One can hope. Moto x has a 2200 mah battery but is much thicker. So I'm with you in guessing it will be around 2000. But of course if Apple could optimise A8 chip even more, it might still be able to last a day of heavy use. Fingers crossed.

 

[Premium1]

Yeah. One can hope. Moto x has a 2200 mah battery but is much thicker. So I'm with you in guessing it will be around 2000. But of course if Apple could optimise A8 chip even more, it might still be able to last a day of heavy use. Fingers crossed.

Yeah because even with all the optimization in the world there is only so much you can do with the battery size. A little extra mah is always welcome.


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[nikkisharif]

I agree. I usually get a new phone every year, but actually welcome the larger devices this time around.


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This is definitely a dilemma for me. I think I'll end up ordering the device (because I NEED it lol), then testing it for a week to see how it feels in my hand. If I don't like it I'll just have to return it. My 5S is a great device & I'll just have to talk myself off the ledge & deal with the same device for another year.

Since I have a 2nd line with a 4S on it, I may even try out a Windows or Android device...keeping my 5S as my daily driver. This should help me with my issue