Apple was known as a company who released only two smartphones every year, and while the number has now risen to four, the ideology remains the same. In the past, the two iPhone devices are basically released in the following order – The first release is always the new generation of the iPhone, while the second yearly realease is the ‘ S ‘ version of the same. The ‘S’ version has almost always been just a performance upgrade over its predecessor, which is why sometimes, people wait it out for the latter, instead of going for the original device. In recent years however, people have become more critical about their smartphones as the handheld devices are slowly replacing the more conventional desktop PCs and Laptops even. While it may be true that the iPhone has been equipped with almost all major productivity features, there are still a few basic features that are absent yet again in the iPhone that raises a big question mark on whether Apple will ever change with the times. As I have already made a list of the critical features of the iPhone 6S, lets now take a look at some of the major features that are lacking yet again in the new iPhone –
- No MicroSD expansion option means users are restricted to the space on Board. Now, if you are someone who has gone in for the 128 GB variant, you have ample space on your device,but if you have gone for the 16 GB variant, then there is definitely reason to stay cautious about your phone storage.
- No 32 GB variant in this model as well.
- Camera lens is protruding, which leads to the wobbling of the device when placed on a flat surface.
- No OIS
- NFC is limited to Apple Pay, which is yet to find full application world wide.
- No Wireless charging.
- No special durability against dust or liquids.
Now before you close this article and deem this smartphone unfit for purchase , here me out. Apple may not have a few basic features, but that doesn’t mean that Apple has not put in their own touch to this device. The Cupertino giants have always added something new to their lineup, and this time, its the new 3D touch technology – a new screen technology that can recognise the different levels of pressure applied on the screen and thus give the user an extra dimension of interaction . Now that I have your attention again, lets move on –
- Design – The iPhone 6S is 100% identical to its predecessor, the iPhone 6, which means, with a screen size of 4.7 inches, it remains to the most compact flagships in the market. I personally don’t have a problem with compact smartphones, but when I see that the screen to body ratio is not completely utilised to its best, it does put me off by a few degrees. This is because, there are several 5 inch smartphones in the market, that measure the same as the iPhone 6S, while there are some smartphones with a 4.7 inch footprint that come in smaller frames. On the plus side however, Apple has gone for a stronger grade of Aluminium than the one used last year, making the iPhone 6S a lot more durable and sturdier than the iPhone 6. In simple terms, the phone will bend only if you apply three times the amount of pressure you would have to in order to bend the iPhone 6. The front display is covered by the default ion strengthened glass covered by the oleophobic coating, making the display scratch and smudge resistant. However, exactly how strong the display really is , has not yet been verified, so till then, try not to perform something out of the ordinary with the same.
Identical design to the iPhone 6
