Image 1 of 9 Nearly a year after release, and the iPhone 6s Plus still doesn’t come cheap. The iPhone 7 is just around the corner, so realistically you should probably hold off to see if the new handset offers a significant upgrade – or what kind of impact it has on the iPhone 6s Plus’ pricetag.

Don't let looks deceive you. The new iPhones look the same as last year's models on the outside. But changes on the inside matter, from camera improvements to new sensors that enable quicker access to tasks.

The iPhone 6S Plus is a remarkable phone, and it's still a fantastic phone 12 months on. The 16GB model has finally been banished and the new minimum storage of 32GB should be workable for a lot of people. 3D Touch can sound gimmicky, but it’s absolutely not. It requires effort to force yourself to use it to begin with, but it quickly becomes second nature and app developers have put it to use in apps and games.

Like its predecessor the Apple iPhone 6s Plus produces very good exposure and color across all light levels but, especially in bright light, image detail lacks behind the best in class. On the plus side panorama and slow motion video modes are currently the best in in mobile imaging and for heavy users of those modes the 6s Plus is an easy recommendation. Current iPhone 6 Plus users might want to delay an upgrade though as, apart from 4K video and an improved front camera, improvements in the camera department are fairly minor.

Good exposure, color and tonality in most situations; Efficient stabilization allows for low ISO values in low light; Reliable and fast autofocus; Good image quality and stabilization in video mode ; Good detail in 4K video footage; Very good slow-motion video feature; Best panorama mode in the business; Efficient HDR mode captures natural results; Premium materials and design; Very good front camera with 'flash' function; Fast camera and overall performance ; Good editing options in gallery app;

Visible noise and smearing of fine detail at base ISO ; Higher than usual tendency to produce lens flare; Some AF-instability when shooting video in low light; In relation to screen size on the bulky side, not great for one-handed use; Metal body a little slippery when used as a camera, use of a case is recommended; Camera settings hidden in Settings app; Lack of manual control in stock camera app; No microSD support;

This phone has appeared in our Which phones have the best cameras? list.

Powerful CPU and GPU combo; 3D Touch streamlines navigation; TouchID finger scanner leads the market; Higher resolution cameras; Excellent battery life;

Needlessly large form factor; Primary camera could still be higher in resolution; Expensive;

The iPhone 6s Plus for T-Mobile ($749; 16GB) beats last year's model in a big way. Thanks to a better radio, the 6s Plus is able to get T-Mobile LTE signal in places where earlier iPhones drop to 3G or even EDGE. The larger 6s Plus is also the iPhone to get for the best video recording quality, as well as a great-looking canvas to write and draw on. Its overall excellent performance makes it an Editors' Choice for larger smartphones on T-Mobile. I wrote a comprehensive review of the AT&T iPhone 6s Plus. Head over there for a broader overview of the phone's new features, including 3D Touch, the faster processor, and the improved cameras. T-Mobile's Model and ServiceAT&T's iPhone 6s Plus, model A1634, includes an LTE frequency band (Band 30) that only AT&T uses. T-Mobile's model (which is the same model you'll also get on Sprint and Verizon), A1688, does not. The phones are otherwise identical, and both models work equally well on T-Mobile's network. Speaking of networks: Apple u...

The iPhone 6s Plus brings better LTE coverage for T-Mobile, making it absolutely worth the upgrade.

Much better LTE reception than iPhone 6 Plus; Excellent optical video stabilization; Big screen is ideal for gaming and video playback

Expensive; Average battery life

With superb processing power and battery life, the Apple iPhone 6s Plus has the potential to be the dependable business phone a lot of ...

The Apple iPhone "s" models keep the same form factor as the previous model while bumping up the internals. While the iPhone 6s Plus looks and feels like a 6 Plus, there are significant hardware changes making this the most compelling "s" model yet.

Lightning fast Touch ID, Functional and innovative 3D Touch, Solid camera experience, Excellent battery life, Fast and reliable performance

Top and bottom bezels are large, No fast or wireless charging

The new iPhones do something remarkable: They leapfrog last year's models in every measurable and meaningful way while rocketing to the top of the smartphone performance wars. In other words, if cutting-edge technology, high-end style and top-notch build quality are important -- and for most buyers...

With 3D Touch, better cameras and improved software along with excellent build quality, the iPhone 6S Plus is a worthy upgrade over the predecessor and is definitely one of the best premium smartphones available today. Apple iPhone 6S Plus Price in India starts at Rs 72000 for the base 16GB variant.