- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Apple may have a iPhone 6s "Weightgate" on their hands
Posted on 9/15/15 at 3:48 am
Posted on 9/15/15 at 3:48 am
There is a 12 page thread on MacRumors discussing the 12% weight gain that the 6s and 6s Plus seem to have gone through compared to last year's models. The iPhone 6s now weighs 143 grams (compared to 129 grams last year) and the 6s Plus weighs 192 grams (was 172 grams). I am going from an iPhone 5 (112 grams) to the iPhone 6s Plus. I think I will definitely notice the heft in my pants. 
MacRumors thread: Dissappointed...WEIGHT
ETA: Found another one - The 6S & 6S+ are the heaviest iPhones yet..
MacRumors thread: Dissappointed...WEIGHT
ETA: Found another one - The 6S & 6S+ are the heaviest iPhones yet..
This post was edited on 9/15/15 at 4:06 am
9
Posted on 9/15/15 at 6:06 am to iPadThai
The horror 
Least my 6s will weigh less than my 6+
Least my 6s will weigh less than my 6+
Posted on 9/15/15 at 6:24 am to iPadThai
They went to 7000 series aluminum to make them more durable and to avoid bendgate again. It's heavier than 6300.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 6:24 am to iPadThai
This shite with ####gate needs to die.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 6:43 am to iPadThai
So about a half an ounce and people are flipping out. 
Posted on 9/15/15 at 7:20 am to BruslyTiger
It's because of the new touch pressure screen. They had to make it thicker which added weight. I read an article about it yesterday. It's not the new aluminum.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 7:38 am to Neauxla
quote:
I read an article about it yesterday. It's not the new aluminum.
Yep, I was incorrect, I found that article this morning...
quote:
The aluminum in the 6S weighs a gram less than that in the 6. So, the new aluminum might keep iPhones from bending in half, but it's not to blame for the weight gain.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 7:44 am to Neauxla
I'm perfectly ok with this. 3-D touch appears to be a worthwhile feature
Posted on 9/15/15 at 8:53 am to iPadThai
I like heavy phones.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 9:21 am to iPadThai
My 6 is almost too light. I'm afraid I'd break it without a case on it.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 9:37 am to iPadThai
Not sure I will notice a weight difference since my 5 has a mophie on it and my 6s plus wont 
Posted on 9/15/15 at 9:54 am to Neauxla
I bet the Taptic Engine is partially to blame as well.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 10:51 am to iPadThai
It's an American company. The American legacy on earth is everything gets fatter.
Posted on 9/15/15 at 10:52 am to iPadThai
OMG MY PHONE IS SO HEAVY AND APPLE DIDNT TELL ME
Page 1 of 1
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News