Verizon's iPhone 6s Plus ($749; 16GB) is mostly just a larger iPhone 6s , which some people want so they have more room to watch videos and play games. But it also has noticeably better video recording than the Phone 6s, and it's a bigger panel to write and draw on as well.

Excellent optical video stabilization; Big screen is ideal for gaming and video playback; Improved network performance over iPhone 6 Plus

Expensive; Average battery life

It was already indicated in the preview : The new Apple iPhone 6S Plus will noticeably raise the bar in respect of the processor and graphics performance. This assumption was confirmed in our in-depth review. The Apple A9 chip is currently the benchmark in the smartphone segment.

extremely high performance; flawless build quality; high stability; operating concept with a real additional value; convenient display; fast communication modules; excellent GPS module; decent battery runtimes; good cameras with nice features

iOS 9 still a bit buggy; NFC not usable for third-party apps; internal storage cannot be expanded; mediocre low-light camera performance; very high price

The iPhone 6s keeps the same design as the iPhone 6, but packs better cameras, a snappier processor and 3D Touch, a smart new way to get things done in fewer steps. Beyond that, the combination of iOS 9 and some well-built hardware help makes the 6s one of the best iPhones ever made...

3D Touch is a smart; helpful addition; First-rate performance; Improved cameras; Touch ID is faster and more accurate; 3D Touch is a smart; helpful addition; First-rate performance; Touch ID is faster and more accurate; Great camera helped by optical image stabilization; Solid battery life

Lacks optical image stabilization; Live Photos are hit-or-miss; Base model still only has 16GB of storage; Touch ID can be overly sensitive; Live Photos are hit-or-miss; Base model still only has 16GB of storage; Touch ID can be overly sensitive; Can be hard to use with one hand

A top-notch big smartphone that's better than ever

3D Touch works well and is surprisingly useful; Fast performance; High quality camera; Sturdy build

16GB base model just doesn't have enough storage space; Live Photos a bit gimmicky

Last year's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus introduced a larger, slimmer form factor housing higher resolution Retina HD screens and improvements in processors, cameras and wireless. While Apple's latest 6s and 6s Plus models look virtually identical, the company has significantly improved nearly every key...

3D Touch adds a cool new layer of interactivity; navigation and shortcuts; Great battery life even when using LTE 4G; A9 processor blows the pants off of the other SoCs; Improved cameras deliver better photos; Live Photo novelty and crisp 4K video; Price competitive with lessor alternatives

No optical zoom or external lens features; No weather proofing options

If you're in the market for a big phone, Apple is ready with a new phone, and if you want it to come with all the features everyone else has plus that lovely Apple touch, the news is very good.

Very well built; Performance is top notch; Battery can get two days; Camera upgrades are worth checking out and make the phone highly competitive against other flagships; 3D Touch adds an extra level of control; allowing one handed operation; Fingerprint scanner is even faster than before

Expensive; No way of getting 4K video off the phone and over to a 4K TV easily; No upgradeable storage; as is typical with Apple

Every two years, Apple redesigns the iPhone. And in between each new design is an "S" model, one that looks basically the same as the previous version but overhauls the insides to keep things fresh. 2015 is an S year.

3D Touch is still new; but once users get used to it and developers have time to add support to their apps it's a genuinely useful feature; The A9 is much faster than the A8 and totally resolves the Plus' minor GPU performance issues.

"Hey Siri" will respond to just about anyone and can send texts; make appointments; and do other things without requiring a passcode; 3D Touch and the traditional long press conflict sometimes-you'll need some practice if you want to long press without accidentally triggering 3D Touch; The camera...

Our iPhone 6s Plus review evaluates the design, features and specs of Apple's new iPhone 6s Plus smartphone. This is still an early review, based on the two to three days we've had to play around with the iPhone 6s Plus (plus that brief hands-on time at the iPhone 6s Plus launch event ), but we're...

Big screen; Still a surprisingly thin and light device (although it's slightly heavier than 6 Plus; Brilliant 3D Touch feature

Live Photos seem likely to fill up storage quickly; and this still starts at just 16GB; 3D Touch can be confusing (particularly at first

The battery life took a hit, but Apple's iPhone 6S Plus is the best iPhone to buy.

Same gorgeous look and quality build; Big camera upgrades make a difference; 3D Touch livens up iOS 9; Stronger aluminum construction

Smaller battery; Entry-level 16GB storage is insufficient

Just bought an iPhone 6 Plus? Sucks to be you -- Apple's released a new flagship. Here's our initial take on the new 6s Plus. The iPhone 6s Plus is here. In this, we have a phone designed to be faster, more feature packed, and physically stronger than the model it replaces.

Great camera; Fast and slick; 3D Touch