Apple iPhone 6s Plus (T-Mobile) Review
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.
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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