Everyone expected a lot and then they didn't. They said everything would change and also said nothing would. People were ready to joke about how it being a tock year of the tick tock pattern that Apple follow, we would just see a very very tiny upgrade from the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus from last year.

iOS 9 great; 3D Touch; Brilliant battery life; upscaled camera; Selfie camera is pin sharp; Live Photos great touch

Too big for some; expensive

The iPhones 6S Plus is the best Apple phablet around. That's not exactly difficult when it's only got the 6 Plus as competition, but Apple's done enough to upgrade the 6S Plus in some key areas.

3D Touch; Premium design; Slick interface

One-hand use is tricky

I've been using the iPhone 6S Plus since its release in September and my opinion of Apple's most expensive phone has changed very little. This is the best ‘S' version phone the company's ever made. Let's start with everything it's great at… The camera is a joy.

3D Touch is awesome; Stupendous performance; Two great new cameras; Solid battery life

Still too big; No fast-charging; 16GB version isn't big enough

It's September, the kids have gone back to school, Starbucks has started selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and Apple has released two new iPhones : the iPhone 6S Plus being the larger 5.5-inch screen device than the standard 4.7-inch 6S .

Big screen size; great battery life; improved camera with optical stabilisation; slick operation from 3D Touch

It's big and heavy which simply won't be suitable for everyone; screen resolution behind the flagship curve

Update: Apple has confirmed the iPhone 6S Plus will get an upgrade to its new operating system - iOS 11 - later this year, bringing with it a host of new features to reinvigorate the phablet.

The iPhone 6s Plus provides an expansive immersive experience thanks to its giant screen - but that's only if you can handle it

Big bold screen to show off your pictures; OIS is a much appreciated newly added boon for shooting 4K video; 3D Touch is the future of smartphone navigation

A little too much phone to handle for smaller hands; Apple can afford to pack a few more pixels into all that screen real estate in light of 4K

I love the big screen that is really high resolution and pixel density. The 3D Touch is so innovative and simple to use after getting used to. And it's quick, quick, quid...

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.

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

The Apple iPhone 6s Plus is made from premium materials, creating durability and a refined look. 7000 Series aviation grade aluminium has been used to create a strong body while the glass element has been manufactured using a dual ion-exchange that makes the glass stronger at a molecular level.