The relatively smaller device that Apple launched at the 9th of September failed to get that much attention. iPhone 6 Plus which has a screen of 5.5 inches acts like a magnet for the customers. iPhone 6 is a treat for all the Apple’s customers who were demanding a larger display from the company. However, people use iPhone 6 Plus, as a replacement of tablet.
In that case, Microsoft’s Lumia 1520 tablet gives a really tough competition to iPhone 6 Plus. The tablet and iPhone 6 has almost the similar size. The company has specially designed this tablet to fill the space of smartphone functioning on Microsoft’s Windows Phone and 7-inch tablet working on Windows operating system.
All the potential buyers are really confused which is the best device for them Lumia 1520 or iPhone 6 Plus. Therefore, we have mentioned each and every detail of the two devices in order to make the decision a bit easier.
Design:
Almost everyone has seen the design of the new iPhone 6. Apple has placed the speaker hole on the top and connects it with the ambient light sensor. Whereas, the TouchID fingerprint reader is still located at the bottom along with a metal band.
The massive display of iPhone 6 is placed in between these two items. The front glass of iPhone 6 Plus depends upon the color of the device. The chief difference between iPhone 6 Plus and previous iPhone lies in the edges and rear design of the devices.
Apple has launched all the latest iPhone with straight edges which round off at the end. However, iPhone 6 Plus is extremely thin with 0.28 inches. It is chiefly because iPhone 6 plus contains a really large display screen. On the whole, the device is almost measures 6.2 inches.
The company did not make any alteration in the placement of the headphone jack and lightning port. The same goes with the mono speaker that user can still cover one finger. Apple has changed the position of the power button in iPhone 6 and transferred it to the right edge of the device. It is comparatively easier to reach it than the top left side of iPhone 6.
The iPhone 6 Plus is incredibly attractive in its own style. The company has not removed the high-end Jewellery feeling from this iPhone.
On the other hand, “Block” is the appropriate word for the description of Microsoft’s Nokia Lumia. Merely a few people can consider it as a good design since it is made up of colored polycarbonate plastic. The Lumia 1520 has a huge screen of 6 inches with the navigation buttons for Start, Back, Search at the foot of the phone. While the ear piece and front facing camera is present on the head of the phone.
Moreover, the phone incorporates a camera hump on the back side which would not allow user to keep it flatly on the desk.
Internals:
The iPhone 6 Plus definitely contains a remarkable display screen. The company claimed that the screen of iPhone 6 Plus has a resolution of 1920 x 1080p. In simple words, high definition video appears incredible result. However, the iPhone 6 Plus has a hardware that is merely available for products manufactured by Apple.
The company placed its own hardware in iPhone 6 Plus rather than entering into the race of Android and Windows Phone device. iOS is the operating system that works in iPhone 6 Plus. The device is powered by A8 processor with two cores. The Apple offered only 1 GB RAM for iPhone 6 Plus.
On the other hand, Nokia Lumia 1520 contains a quad core processor along with 2GB of RAM. The device is way better when it comes to downloading apps and capturing images. However, it is the only advantage in Nokia Lumia since iPhone 6 has a relatively better operating system.
Nokia Lumia 1520 definitely cannot compete with the optical image stabilization of iPhone 6 Plus. Now the users do not have to worry about blurred pictures. It is best for the users who are unable to hold the camera steady position. Apple provides this technology along with an 8 megapixel rear facing camera of iPhone 6. Therefore, the camera of iPhone 6 Plus promises to give striking pictures and videos.
The Microsoft’s Nokia Lumia 1520 incorporates Nokia’s PureView imaging technology. This PureView technology comes with 20 megapixel rear facing camera on the device. It gives really good quality pictures. Moreover, the camera of Nokia Lumia 1520 is extremely user friendly
Both the phones would not disappoint you in the area of photography and camera.
Extras:
This is the first time Apple built in a NFC technology in the two brand new devices. However, Lumia 1520 had already launched the NFC technology previous year. Nevertheless, the noteworthy thing is that iPhone 6 Plus is introducing NFC with Apple Pay which will certainly beat the NFC technology of Lumia 1520.
Apple will release Apple Pay for its user till the end of the next month. This feature will let users pay for their goods just by tapping their iPhones in front of credit or debit card readers.
The NFC system of Nokia Lumia 1520 is undeveloped which makes it a bit useless. However, App developers cannot make use of the NFC chip of the iPhone 6 for the purpose of interaction. Whereas, there is no such kind of restriction in Nokia Lumia 1520.
Furthermore, the M8 motion co-processor of iPhone 6 Plus permit users to check their health needs. Apple has also opened this form for any third party app developer.
The two phones are still weak in terms of front facing camera but they are merely present for video chatting.
The most remarkable thing of Nokia Lumia is its wireless charging. Apple has not touched this arena of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Users can effortlessly charge Nokia Lumia 1520 through a compatible wireless charging pad. You are only required to set the phone on your table and put it in a wireless charging cradle.
Sadly, the customers of AT&T need a case as well for the wireless charging of Nokia Lumia 1520.
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus surely stand out due to the additional software. One of these softwares is Reachability. Several apps of iPhone 6 have a navigation menu which is situated at the top of the screen. Reachability will allow the users to pull these menu bars down, which will make it easier for user to operate the device with one hand.
Apple has not given any named to the second features. The company redesigned numerous apps so that user can add content while using the device horizontally.
Availability & Pricing:
The price of iPhone 6 Plus depends upon the amount of storage you need. The cost increase as the storage increase in the device. Apple has offered iPhone 6 in three different storage options. The list of storage options with the price is given below:
- iPhone 6 Plus 16 GB – $299
- iPhone 6 Plus 64 GB – $399
- iPhone 6 Plus 128 GB – $499
All the above mentioned prices are of on contract iPhone 6 Plus. On the other flip, Microsoft’s Nokia Lumia comes only at a price of $199.99 with 32 GB of storage. Moreover, there is a MicroSD card slot in order to add more storage in your device.
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