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post Nov 17 2014, 03:26 PM

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Guys, especially those using iPhone 6. How's the battery life? I'm not really a heavy user but my WeChat, WhatsApp and Facebook must be left running in background. Besides, I also surf net and stream some short Facebook or YouTube videos.

Roughly how long can your battery last with how long usage? unsure.gif

I know iPhone 6+ has much longer battery life but I cannot convince myself to get a phone >RM 3k (64GB)... sweat.gif In addition, it is thin but the size is big, so I feel not that good in my grip. I have been using Note II previously and Note 3 now, so the size is not a problem but just that 6+ is too thin...

I hope I won't regret of buying iPhone 6, instead of 6+... sad.gif
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post Nov 17 2014, 03:39 PM

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QUOTE(dreamthief @ Nov 17 2014, 03:31 PM)
6+ is too thin, but with a case, it fits perfectly. But without case, if you are not careless type, it's okay. But pretty subjective for everyone. I would say you will regret not getting 6+ after exposed with bigger size phones.

It's always typically people with a lot of calls usage and never used a bigger size phone will hold back going to 6+.  laugh.gif
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QUOTE(weretiger @ Nov 17 2014, 03:31 PM)
1. i wont mind having a 3k++ phone as long as it last me for at least 3-5 years.
2. i wont mind having a big screen phone depending what i like, games + manga + comic + books....
3. you need 2 hands even you on ip6... because it just not good in your hand, except you got a case that fit nicely in your palm.

I tried with only normal browsing, whatsapp, social networking...... i got 11 hours of usage, standby time 1 day 16hours.

i am using ip6+
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Thanks for the comments guys... I do change phone like every year. hmm.gif
Let me reconsider again. laugh.gif
I haven't bought mine but so far tried both models in Machines, somehow my heart leans to iPhone 6. tongue.gif
Anyway, I might buy an iPhone 6+ eventually. laugh.gif
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post Nov 17 2014, 04:00 PM

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QUOTE(vostro78 @ Nov 17 2014, 03:47 PM)
base on ur previous gadget. 6+ is ur choice... well, of cos you got choice  ( 6+ 64gb / 128GB tongue.gif )

if you need travel a lot better take 6+ as it can last u a day .

3k for me is expensive as well, but i will sign celcom contract. at least not so hurt.
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laugh.gif Yes and I travel quite a lot these days. Usually in overseas, so I might need to use maps and all those things.
Talking about those telco plans, I heard Maxis still doesn't release stocks to its customers. How about other telcos? If OK, I also don't mind taking up a contract.

QUOTE(chchan_89 @ Nov 17 2014, 03:50 PM)
i would say iphone6 is sufficient got ur usage which are similiar as the way i use my phone daily. it can last me one day from 8am till 9pm.

however the batt will drain faster if gps is running.

btw my illumination us set to 60% and most if the unused apps i set to off background refresh.

just my opinion
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How many hours usage as in your eyes sticking to the screen? tongue.gif
Mine is around 1 hour during working time and spend more after work. laugh.gif

QUOTE(kamikraze @ Nov 17 2014, 03:50 PM)
for me, iphone 6 battery is getting better and better from day to day.. since I'm too from Android, Note 2 to Mi3 to Ip6.. I guess it's a fair move..
still getting use to the size.. and the thickness.. for me I will recommend u to get ip6 than ip6+..
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Got it, thanks for the advice. smile.gif
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post Nov 17 2014, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(666devil @ Nov 17 2014, 03:57 PM)
As for me, ip6+ is the way to go, especially I am coming from Android.
those using ip all this while will have culture shock if switch to 6+. For current android users, 6+ size will be right at home.
I have been using whole weekend without charging. 6+ battery goes on like an ipad. really impressive. thumbup.gif
also consider the features only a 6+ has, Full HD, OIS hardware(takes better pic in low light), nearly double battery capacity compared to 6.
add rm400 more, u wont regret. Rather than buy 6, then whole year heart itching whether u should have gone with the top range.  rclxub.gif
also consider the landscape extra features that it has(including landscape keyboard and extra rows), and ip6 don't.
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QUOTE(KaiHD @ Nov 17 2014, 03:58 PM)
i originally got a 6. it was good, but then i switched to 6 plus- although it's a tiny bit too big, i love it. battery life is amazing. and i love the pics I take. OIS does help, and it's noticeable to me.

besides if you get 6 plus, and you don't like it, there will always be someone wanting to buy it from you, since 6 plus is very rare now.
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I hate you guys. laugh.gif
I heard OIS is really good, though I have not tested this yet but looking at your reviews, seems like worth the investment.
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post Nov 17 2014, 04:05 PM

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QUOTE(altimi @ Nov 17 2014, 04:04 PM)
Is it just me or iPhone 6s 64GB is as rare as unicorn? nobody seems to have them in stock....sigh
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What is iPhone 6s? unsure.gif
Apple Online store has plenty of stocks.
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post Nov 17 2014, 04:09 PM

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QUOTE(altimi @ Nov 17 2014, 04:07 PM)
6/6 plus 64GB.....online ETA 3-4 weeks  shocking.gif  shocking.gif  shocking.gif
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It is just an estimated only. Look at those happy users in this thread: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3400876
I am one of them. Ordered on Saturday, two days ago and today shipped already. whistling.gif
iPhone 6 64GB Silver for my friend. whistling.gif
Though my delivery time was stated 2-3 weeks time.

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post Nov 17 2014, 04:23 PM

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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Nov 17 2014, 04:20 PM)
Auntie fruitie...  wub.gif  wub.gif

Screenshot below - iPhone 6, slightly over 1/4 batt usage after unplugging midnite, moderate browsing, moderate whatsapp, music for over an hour, light games...

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You might need to adjust a bit going to smaller screen though if you take iPhone 6...  sweat.gif
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Sadly speaking, after so many years, I haven't upgraded my status to auntie yet. laugh.gif

Anyway, thanks for the feedback. smile.gif
Battery life seems good, at least I feel better than my current Note 3. sweat.gif
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post Nov 17 2014, 04:33 PM

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QUOTE(attw @ Nov 17 2014, 04:26 PM)
My sentiments exactly on the Note 3 battery life... Previously I managed 4 hours of Screen On Time at least, and managed to even get 5 hours once. Now I'll be happy to hit 3 sad.gif

But based on all I've read I'm still leaning more toward iPhone 6 Plus rather than 6. Just that it's really expensive and I don't wanna regret it, so maybe wait for Apple to fix all the bugs while it is still unavailable, haha
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And I thought I was alone! However, I have let go those days which I kept tweaking my Note II to make it better and etc. Nowadays I just want a phone to use and let me do whatever I want. sweat.gif
Well, my secondary phone is the Huawei Honor 3c, I use it for my company corporate line. A single charge lasts me 10 days. Yes, 10 days. Though it is not an active phone, occasionally calls come in, I make calls, WhatsApp and SMS-es. Data is turned on 24/7 but same usage on my Note II only lasted 2-3 days max. This Huawei phone lasts for 10 days despite 2300mAh only. sweat.gif
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post Nov 17 2014, 04:36 PM

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QUOTE(666devil @ Nov 17 2014, 04:30 PM)
waaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh u win all lor??????!!!!!!!!!!!  icon_question.gif  shocking.gif  icon_question.gif  shocking.gif  icon_question.gif  shocking.gif
1 working day??? Sat Sun consider non working day for apple ok?
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Er, shipped but hasn't delivered. Relax la. Should be receiving on Wednesday but that makes up to 3 working days. laugh.gif

QUOTE(666devil @ Nov 17 2014, 04:32 PM)
tell me about it. don't hate me. speaking the truth only.
Tried taking photo in dim cinema before big hero 6 started.
Damn it was impressive with hardware OIS.
sorry cannot share here as its family photo  whistling.gif
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OK... Thanks for keep poisoning me with the OIS. cry.gif

QUOTE(vostro78 @ Nov 17 2014, 04:33 PM)
which temper glass has the best fit for ip6+ that can cover even the side curve area  ?  early batch all leave some gap at the curve area.
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I think Nillkin comes out with a newer type of tempered glass SP for iPhone 6 and 6+. CP+ series, you can check out Garage Sales, I think it may fulfill your requirement. hmm.gif
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post Nov 17 2014, 04:40 PM

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QUOTE(vostro78 @ Nov 17 2014, 04:36 PM)
a smart phone that can last for 10 days  shocking.gif  shocking.gif ?? some more 24/7 data ? that almost like those nokia feature phone le... come. a picture show a thousand words shakehead.gif
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My last charge that I screenshot last weekend.
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I didn't know the battery is so good, main reason I bought it is because it has dual SIM suits for my usage when I travel to overseas. Some more it is only RM 499, new. laugh.gif

OK, sorry to off-topic.

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post Nov 17 2014, 04:44 PM

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QUOTE(vostro78 @ Nov 17 2014, 04:43 PM)
i know this phone when they start selling for around 499 at vmall that time... but then after that xiaomi take the hype and i also not follow the thread ... 10 days with data.... my god...  notworthy.gif

rooted/custom rom?
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Not rooted, no custom ROM. Still stock. Only used Nova Launcher, so not using its default ugly UI. laugh.gif

QUOTE(666devil @ Nov 17 2014, 04:43 PM)
DHL or UPS first?
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UPS. sad.gif
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post Nov 17 2014, 04:57 PM

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QUOTE(hsyong @ Nov 17 2014, 04:54 PM)
Now my iPhone 6 battery is at 53% (mostly on 3G)
Usage: 5 Hours 5 Minutes
Standby: 1 Day, 3 Hours


Moderate use (Facebook, WeChat, LINE, Whatsapp, browsing and other tasks)

With the same usage pattern, I typically get about 3.5 hours usage at 50% battery.
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Very nice. thumbup.gif
Not too bad actually.
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post Nov 17 2014, 05:05 PM

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QUOTE(hsyong @ Nov 17 2014, 05:00 PM)
Oops, this "With the same usage pattern, I typically get about 3.5 hours usage at 50% battery." on my previous post refers to my iPhone 5.

Yup, as long it's better than my iPhone 5, I'm happy with it  biggrin.gif

Other info for my iPhone 6:
Background App Refresh OFF
Location Services ON

So, for my iPhone 6, about 5 hours usage at 50% battery.
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Sorry what does it mean by Background App Refresh OFF? Will I still receive those messages from instant messaging apps when my phone is idle? unsure.gif
My only iOS device is the iPad Mini Retina LTE which I don't bother about the battery usage. laugh.gif
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post Nov 17 2014, 05:51 PM

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QUOTE(hsyong @ Nov 17 2014, 05:08 PM)
"Background App Refresh" is to enable apps to refresh/update contents when it is in the background (not in use).

It's not related to notifications... if your Notifications setting is ON, you'll receive all your notifications (even if your messaging apps are not loaded).
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Alright, understood. Thanks for the guide. biggrin.gif

QUOTE(Reventon @ Nov 17 2014, 05:48 PM)
Hey fruity,  thought you are jumping to note4,  if you are considering iphone and battery life is priority then 6+ is no brainer as you are used to big size phone.
If too thin and grip is a problem.  Snap a casing should make it better. Anyway you are used to note3 screen,  anything smaller is not really nice what
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No more Note series. rclxub.gif
Money matters. cry.gif
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post Nov 17 2014, 06:00 PM

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QUOTE(hsyong @ Nov 17 2014, 05:54 PM)
Welcome  smile.gif
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I will join the team here soon. biggrin.gif

QUOTE(vostro78 @ Nov 17 2014, 05:57 PM)
eh... why? bad experience with note 3? can enlight bit bit...early this year no longer follow samsung devices..
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No problem with it. Just get bored of Note series. laugh.gif tongue.gif
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post Nov 17 2014, 09:22 PM

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QUOTE(Reventon @ Nov 17 2014, 06:05 PM)
LOL money matters and you are looking at more premium phone rclxub.gif
No need consider lah,  6plus the right way. Light usage maybe can last you 11 days brows.gif
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At first I thought 6 64GB ma, who knows now heart itchy for 6+ but more than 3k. rclxub.gif
I will need to look into telco plans then...

QUOTE(biatch0 @ Nov 17 2014, 06:35 PM)
Wow... wtf... I was thinking about getting a dual SIM phone for the same uses as you and was looking at the Xiaomi Note or Asus Zenphone... Now no choice but to look at this magic Huawei 3c shocking.gif  shocking.gif  shocking.gif
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If your usage is exactly like mine, get this phone as secondary phone. No regret and you won't bother thinking to charge it all the time. thumbup.gif

QUOTE(666devil @ Nov 17 2014, 06:57 PM)
See? So many ask u get 6+. Since u coming from
Note series, it's a no brainier decision. Just get a thin grip casing like spigen neo hybrid and tie a short lanyard to ur hand through the casing will give u nice 1 hand operation.
Trust me la. I am from s4. Using i6+ a week now. No regrets with all the advantages.
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I will need to seriously consider it. I'm using Spigen Neo Hybrid on my Note 3. blush.gif
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post Nov 17 2014, 09:35 PM

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QUOTE(666devil @ Nov 17 2014, 09:31 PM)
Ala np. If 64gb I give u 4 working days to receive it as many has testify here.
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Er, it seems many still haven't got their phones, especially those ordered 6 plus 64GB...
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post Nov 17 2014, 09:38 PM

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QUOTE(rathian_mhfu @ Nov 17 2014, 09:36 PM)
How many days at u now?
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Not for me. I bought iPhone 6 64GB on Saturday, today shipped already.
I meant other forummers.
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post Nov 17 2014, 11:21 PM

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QUOTE(meredere @ Nov 17 2014, 09:43 PM)
fruitie one otw by tis week. I saw many 6 get very fast one. 6+ 64gb gold x sure lah.
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Yeah, 6 no issue but 6+ seems have started to delay...

QUOTE(666devil @ Nov 17 2014, 09:46 PM)
Remember saturday not considered working day. So fruitie might break all record if receive tomorrow.
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I will not... Just tracked on UPS site, ETA only on Thursday... sad.gif

QUOTE(rathian_mhfu @ Nov 17 2014, 09:48 PM)
That was so fast..u should get it by tomorrow or day after
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Unfortunately no with UPS... sad.gif

QUOTE(biatch0 @ Nov 17 2014, 10:24 PM)
Yeah looking into it now... I've been eyeing either the Xiaomi 1s/Note, Asus Zenphone... but now added the Honor 3c to the mix. I think the Zenphone is the cheapest among the lot. I usually dump my work SIM and Maxis SIM into the secondary phone when travelling and get a local data SIM for my main device... think that's pretty similar to what you described. Thanks for putting up that Android screenshot in the iPhone thread  laugh.gif
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It's OK, sharing is caring. I only use dual SIM when I travel to overseas. In my previous trip, local SIM was slotted in the first slot and my corporate Celcom SIM was switched to secondary SIM with data switched off just to receive calls. I noticed the battery drains slightly faster when both slots are used up. Well, that time the local SIM was mainly used as hotspot to share out my connection for my other devices. smile.gif

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post Nov 17 2014, 11:34 PM

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QUOTE(mitodna @ Nov 17 2014, 11:25 PM)
Fruitie, keep your hope high, UPS says mine was today, but it reaches last Friday

Time to shop for accessories if any lol
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Actually... It's not mine. laugh.gif For my friend la. biggrin.gif Since China is expensive so helping her to buy, my boss is going to meet her boss in Finland, so both of them are helping us. laugh.gif I think I will go to Beijing again during Christmas but not confirmed yet so better get the our bosses' help. Still have time, they are traveling only on 30th Nov.

Mine, I haven't decided to get 6 or 6+... hmm.gif

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