Back from the iPhone 6+

I am happy to be back in the Nexus 6 community after a 3 month break to seriously try out the iPhone 6+. I finally succumbed to my kids badgering me to get an iPhone. I though that I would share some of the good and bad. I have been an android user since the original Sprint Hero and have always been happy with the operating platforms. Three months ago I put away my N6 for an iPhone 6+. I gave it 3 months to really try the OS, the apps, and the general ecosystem of the phone.

The Good:

• The iPhone 6+ integrates perfectly with a Mac and iPad. Calls, texts (from other iMessage users) generally show up in all 3 places. You never have to switch devices to answer a text.


• Battery life was by far the best from any phone that I have ever used. I generally charged every other day with similar use my N6 needs a daily charge.


• The screen is bright and readable, crisp and clear.


• The build quality is of course top notch.


• The phone is fast and fluid - even with 1G of RAM.


• Updates - you never have to wait once released.

The Not So Good:

• I have my N6 set up so when I unlock it I see my calendar, weather, alarms, txts, and email. With the iPhone I was always just looking at apps. I know I could swipe down for notifications and see all of the above - but it was just one more step.


• Files were a total pain - I always had to upload them out of dropbox. Copy and paste from the web to a document, email, or text - there is most likely a way but I never found a good one.


• You cannot list the apps in ABC order. I was always hunting around for the app that I wanted.


• No real widgets.

The Worst (for me)

• The screen was just too small. I want a device that I could use as both a phone and a tablet, and the iPhone was just not big enough.


• Call quality - I could hear just fine, however everyone I talked to said I sounded like I was under water even with a headset.


• Its somewhat vain but with an iPhone you are just like everyone else. At least the N6 stands out!

I am happy to be back with the N6. It seems to just do more of what I want. Hope this helps anyone considering doing the same.