Apple’s next-generation iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus were finally unveiled earlier today during a big press conference in San Francisco, and it’s safe to say that Apple fans are excited. As well they should be, because there’s certainly plenty to be excited about on Apple’s new iPhones. Check out our earlier roundup of the best new features on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
Of course, nothing is perfect and there are definitely some aspects of Apple’s new iPhones that could leave a bitter taste in some users’ mouths. In this post, we'll cover the most disappointing things about Apple’s next-generation iPhones.
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Thickness
First and foremost, the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are thicker than their predecessors. That’s right, the company that focuses so much each year on how much thinner its new devices are just made new iPhone models that are thicker than the iPhones they replace.
Truth be told, however, the added thickness would absolutely be forgivable if the added bulk made room for bigger batteries. But…
Battery
The batteries in each of Apple’s new iPhones are actually smaller than the ones in the 2015 iPhones they replace. Yes, you read that correctly.
While other vendors are finding ways to clear space and make room for even bigger batteries each year, Apple apparently has other priorities. Meanwhile, battery life is the top complaint consumers have in every single study that explores smartphone gripes.
Apple’s new A9 processor is more efficient than the processor it replaces, and other components are less power-hungry as well. Between that and software optimizations, Apple’s new iPhones will likely get about the same battery life in real world use, or perhaps slightly better. But now imagine all of those great advancements in addition to bigger batteries.
