During a recent trip to Shenzhen I found a lot of evidence to support that the current iPhone 6 designs and renders we have seen are the real thing. So ahead of today’s Apple announcement lets take a hands on look of the iPhone 6 compared to the current crop of Chinese phones.
Walking around Huaqianbei in Shenzhen last week I discovered plenty of accessories are already on sale for the upcoming iPhone 6. Accessories ranging from screen protectors, to rubber cases and more are in stock in pretty much every stall in the thriving accessory market. So while walking around I decided to pick up a dummy iPhone 6 for the princely sum of 20 Yuan so that we can take a look at the next generation iPhone 6 compared to our favourite Chinese phones.
The model of iPhone 6 we are using for comparison is the 4.7-inch screened version and judging be the accessories on sale this is the phone Apple wll release today, however we did see s few models of iPhone 6 with a larger screen size of over 5-inch too but were unable to buy that model.
So without further a do lets’ take a look at the iPhone 6 when compared (physically) to the current crop of Chinese smartphones from, Meizu, Xiaomi, Meizu, Vivo, IUNI U3 and OnePlus.
iPhone 6 vs Meizu MX4
With a 5.36-inch display the MX4 is larger than the iPhone 6, but with an advanced alloy body the phone is comfy to hold and lightweight.
iPhone 6 vs Xiaomi Mi4
The Xiaomi Mi4 has been called a clone of the iPhone 5 by many, but compared to the iPhone 6 we have two very diffrent looking phones. Although the Mi4 has a 5-inch 1080 display, it is only a touch wider than the iPhone 6, and the thicker body does actually feel a little nicer in the hand to the slim iPhone.
iPhone 6 vs Vivo Xshot
The Vivo Xshot and iPhone 6 are possibly much closer in price to each other than the pther phones here. The Xshot is a few mm wider due ot the 5.5-inch display, but the curved rear of the Vivo sits in the palm of your hand better. Both are premium phones, but the iPhone will have to be something special to beat the amazing Vivo.
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iPhone 6 vs OnePlus One
The OnePlus One is the largest phone here, and compared to the iPhone 6 does look a little monsterous considering it only has a 5.5-inch display. Chances are though that the iPhone 6 will be 3x times more expensive than the OPO, won’t allow custom roms, wont have wooden covers and won’t have a 3100mAh battery.
iPhone 6 vs IUNI U3
2K display, LTE, dual sim, 3000 mAh battery and a price of only $320! Why would you want anything more than the IUNI U3? Could the iPhone 6 seriously be better than value than that?
iPhone 6 vs Chinese phones the conclusion
So with the iPhone 6 we are fairly sure we will see a larger 4.7-inch display, but that size is still much smaller than the smallest Chinese phone here and the size of the display does not convert to a much narrower body size. As we can see in the comparison photos the iPhone 6 is only very slightly narrower than the Xiaomi Mi4 which has a larger 5-inch display. The iPhone 6 isn’t much thinner than the Chinese phones here either with the only exception being the IUNI U3.
For owners of the current iPhone 5 or 5S the iPhone 6 is actually quite an updated in terms of design and build, but compared to to Chinese flagship devices the iPhone 6 is going to struggle unless we see some serious changes in Apple’s retail prices.
We currently don’t know the specs for the iPhone 6 but from a design standpoint alone would you consider buying the latest Apple phone over one of the top Chinese smartphones? All of the Chinese phones posted here, except the MX4, have 3GB RAM, and a Snapdragon 801 processor. 3 of them cost $320 or less, and all come with LTE options, the U3 even with dual SIM.
What do you think of the iPhone 6 compared to current Chinese phones? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
most of those iphones will be sold by companies with a 2 year contract.Then we have those apple fanatics that would buy anything from apple,regardless! I-POOP? I’m buying it!
Something is changing though, the fact that they are coming with a 4.7 and maybe a 5+ screen it means that they don’t want to give up that portion of the market.
Iphone is Iphone. I honestly didn’t believe it, but right I’m China, in Suzhou, and I see Iphones in people hands everywhere I look. Even in China, where you have a multitude of Top Android phones, Apple reins.
i think they phones you are seeing are apple iphone clones since. apple doesnt have much sales in china.
Yeah and out of those 6 phones only one will get software updates for the next 4 years, can you guess which one?
Yeah and out of all the users none is gonna keep the same phone for four years. Well, some do, but not one that calls himself Angry Mobile Nerd
As for you, it’s hilarious how much better a four year old iPhone4 is than the average phone used in your home country, Ferdi.
As for you its hilarious how you try to claim your not an Apple fanboy, but everyone of your comments is about how “amazing” Apple is. You trying to convince us or yourself that you are not a fanboy?
Wrong!. My country is in top 10 country with the highest smartphone penetration in the world. Apples European headquarters is in the City where I live, You tit!
I’m not an iPhone user, but I’m also not a cheap Chinese phone user, either. And what are you, let me guess, a Xiaomi user — right? Or what is, Micromax? a Moto G? oh oh, I know, a Zenphone? Come on, speak up.
Sure most people don’t use the same phone for four years, but a lot of people do use their phone for two years and you’d be lucky if any of the 5 Chinese phones above even give you a 2 year software update window, and I’d wager only the Oneplus will get an update to Android L.
Funny Android owners are always b*tching about poor support and lack of software updates and now your comment suggests not only you don’t even need it, but you’re actually bashing Apple’s excellent support and software update track record as well. That’s just stupid.
How did you even get in here then? Those who read this are users or interested in “cheap chinese phones”.
Also, this is a physical comparison for fucks sake. What the fuck it has to do the updates and support?
But I diverge. I praise a company that gives support for its users, but that support has a price. Some people will have a $700 smartphone and its OK. But frankly I can’t pay that for a cellphone and a bunch of updates. And I really don’t care. I have a Zopo C2 Platinum stuck in android 4.2 and has not yet came the day in which I thought “Oh fuck I can’t do this because I don’t have KitKat”.
I been with it over a year and, as you accurately say, I plan to use it for another year or so and I don’t think I will discard it because it will become useless due to lack of updates.
Anyway my point is everybody here knows what we are buying. Want support and updates? Good for you. Pay it and you have it. Want to save a couple hundred bucks? You got it. But forget about L. We know that. We accept it. We don’t need a bitchy smartass to come to tell us we will not have the latest version because, as informed users of “cheap chinese phones” thet we are, we know what we are dealing with.
BTW I read some of your other comments and you are always bitching about anything. I’m really sorry for you and hope that you found some meaningful way of feeling fulfilled other that this.
Thank you for reading.
I’ve been in China before most of these local manufacturers even existed, I’m actually quite interested in this up and coming segment as now they’re finally starting to release capable phones at prices that make sense. I’m in Southern China (like Andi) and it’s like the Chinese Silicon Valley here so I’m always seeing new devices at the markets and shops, not to mention the factories and head offices are a short trip away.
You’re right, it *was* suppose to be a physical comparison until the author started dropping specs and prices left and right by the end of the article — thus I feel my support comment is quite valid. I’m actually quite like you, I buy an Android device and also accept after purchase that it may or may not receive updates because my thought process is very logical and I know OEM’s have no control over the direction Google takes Android thus how can they guarantee updates?
You’d also be surprised I’m actually quite helpful in other forums. As I said, I’m quite logical in thinking and my comments are usually quite thought out (and even anticipating replies like yours) albeit often being a smart ass in the process. I’m also probably one of the most neutral users here, I’m a fanboy to nobody and not biased towards anyone. I’m a marketing guy so if I’m bitching it’s usually about marketing/brand identity related things and not the product themselves, otherwise I don’t bitch — but I will make comments and reply to those that are just pure stupid, dumb, incorrect, illogical, BIASED (becoming a big problem on this site), lack thought/sense or fail to fit in with the content or theme of the site and/or cleverly disguising content to be otherwise.