What the iPhone 6 Could Look Like Next to Its Top Rivals

What the iPhone 6 Could Look Like Next to Its Top Rivals is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile.

The Apple iPhone 6 release date is rumored for September which means that we may not get our first official glimpse at the iPhone 5s successor for several months. However, thanks to leaks and designers, consumers have been treated to a possible glimpse at the rumored iPhone 6 design and a look at how it might compare to top smartphones including the iPhone 5s, Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8.

As we approach next week’s WWDC 2014 conference in San Francisco, we’ve started to hear a whole lot about Apple’s plans for 2014, plans that the company’s Eddy Cue says represent Apple’s best product pipeline in the last 25 years. The company’s plans are said to include OS X 10.10 for Mac, iOS 8 for iPhone and iPad, the elusive iWatch, an iPad mini with Retina 2, an iPad Air 2, and of course, a brand new iPhone that’s currently being called the iPhone 6.

The names iPhone 6, iPhone Air and iPhone Pro have all been thrown around in recent weeks but the story is the same. The next iPhone will reportedly come with a brand new set of features aimed at toppling Apple’s main rivals.

iPhone 6 rumors point to a brand new A8 64-bit processor. A camera that will supposedly be equipped with image stabilization features for enhanced video. A sapphire display that could be virtually unbreakable. Two new high-resolution screen sizes. And a design that will supposedly be thinner than the iPhone 5s and closely resemble the iPod touch.

It’s those last two features that are of great interest to consumers. The display sizes would represent the largest iPhone screen sizes to date. If true, we’d likely see the iPhone grow in size from the 4-inch iPhone 5s. We’ve heard from many people who are excited, skeptical, and angry about the potential size change. They’re also curious.

Curious about how a larger iPhone 6 will stack up next to the iPhone 5s. Curious about how it might compare to top rivals like the Galaxy S5, HTC One M8 and Galaxy Note 3. And while we don’t have all of the answers, iPhone 6 leaks have supplied us with an arsenal of photos and videos that show what the iPhone 6 could look like next to some of these current smartphones.

iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 5s

Consumer are extremely interested in how the iPhone 6 will compare to the iPhone 5s, Apple’s current model. The iPhone 5s features a 4-inch Retina Display and a design the measures 7.6mm thin and weighs just 112 grams. The concern is that a larger iPhone 6 might dwarf the iPhone 5s.

While the iPhone 6 will almost certainly have to be larger to accommodate a larger display, rumors suggest that Apple will be doing all it can to keep the size difference to a minimum.

Rumors suggest that Apple could deliver an iPhone 6 that is up to 26% thinner than the iPhone 5s. A recent leak from Ukrainian website suggests Apple is aiming for a smartphone as thin as 6mm, but Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities believes a 6.5 – 7mm thickness is easier for the company to achieve. Recent leaks agree with Kuo’s assessment and point to an iPhone 6 that could measure right around 7mm thin.

In a note shared by MacRumors, Kuo also says that he believes that the iPhone 6 will indeed come with a power button on the right and bezels that are narrower than those found on the iPhone 5s. In other words, this model lines up with current iPhone 6 rumors, though as we’ve pointed out, it’s possible that these mockups are off base.

These changes have been visualized in a number of ways. First, we’ve seen designers try their hand at illustrating the potential changes. deuxani, a user on the MacRumors forum, offered a collection of images that show just how a 4.7-inch iPhone 6 might compare to the iPhone 5s.

An iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch display will likely be bigger than the iPhone 5s and iPhone 4s.

We’ve also seen supposed iPhone 6 dummy units compared to the iPhone 5s. The image below comes from Moscoat who took photos of the model next to the iPhone 5s. The photo shows just how thin the iPhone 6 might be compared to the iPhone 5s.

This shows just how thin the iPhone 6 could be.

These iPhone 6 dummy units have also been shown off on video next to Apple’s current iPhone. The video below, from 9to5Mac, goes into great detail about the potential differences between the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6 design.

We’ve also seen how a much larger iPhone 6 might compare to the iPhone 5s. Rumors suggest that Apple is working on a 5.5-inch version of its next iPhone. The photo below from Nowhereelse shows the potential size difference between the iPhone 5s and an iPhone sporting a 5.5-inch display. Like the 4.7-inch model, the 5.5-inch version is expected to be thin and rounded.

The iPhone 5s compared to a 5.5-inch iPhone 6 model.

iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 5

Later this year, many iPhone 5 users will be coming off contract, looking for a new phone. Many we’ve spoken to are interested in Apple’s iPhone 6 and how it might compare to the size of the iPhone 5.