AppleInsider Staff
If you weren't among the chosen few who got to handle Apple's new iPhones at the company's special event Tuesday, blindly choosing the right size iPhone 6 to pre-order later this week could prove stressful. But a new printable iPhone pre-order picker may offer a helping hand.
AppleInsider reader Jeremy Anticouni threw together this handy PDF, which when printed on standard 8.5" x 11" printer paper at 100% scale will display the footprint of Apple's current iPhone 5S alongside that of the larger 4.7" iPhone 6 and the 5.5" iPhone 6 Plus.
Some readers may be able to determine their desired iPhone 6 model simply by observing the footprints side-by-side in the printout, while others may choose to print the PDF and then cut out the individual iPhone outlines so they can emulate placing the various size devices into their hands, pockets or purse.
The first of the two photos above shows a current iPhone 5s sitting atop the outline of Apple's new iPhone 6 Plus, while the second photo compares the size of the Plus to Apple's current iPad mini with Retina display.
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Huh? We're techies, thusly expecting 3D print models. I think it's easier to simply hold a 'competitors' model in a store right now. Do make sure you'e not seen with that Android phone though (
That cardboard cutout I made a while back? My dimensions were perfect; I’m quite happy about that. And the cardboard I used was exactly half as thick as the real thing, so I just slapped on a second layer. Got myself a real nice mockup for the next ten days.
Regarding this sheet, make sure you print it out at the correct size. The article says this, but I’ll stress 100% scale.
How thoughtful. Should help narrow opinions before rushing to order.
Look how ckufing big the iPhone 6 Plus is in comparison smh
Thanks! I did a make shift of the same last night. The Plus has some features I'm interested in, but the size? Too big for me. I am still struggling, but thinking the iPhone 6 for me this time.
As a side note, my wife decided that for now, she'd just take my 5 (coming from a 4S). So we are moving to the Verizon Edge plan. Worst case I get the 6 now, and if I decide the 6 Plus is the way to go, I can easily get the 6S Plus next year and give her the 6.
And the cases? Making me consider white!
The only thing I have decided on was 64 GB
Thanks, Apple! Too many choices!