iPhone 6 Plus vs Galaxy Note 4 camera shootout!

November 8, 2014

The iPhone 6 Plus is Apple's first "phablet" sized phone. That puts it in direct competition with other super-sized smartphones, particularly the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 4. On paper, the Galaxy Note 4 has twice the megapixels, but does that translate into photos that are twice as good? If you're basing your next smartphone purchase on camera quality, you're probably more interested in how they actually perform in the real world. How's the color accuracy? What's the low-light performance like? From focus to exposure to white balance to everything else, which camera brings home the best shots?

iPhone 6 Plus vs Galaxy Note 4: Specifications

iPhone 6 Plus Galaxy Note 4

Shutter Speed 1/430 ?

ISO 125 ?

Aperture 2.2 2.2

Focal Length 4.15mm 4.8mm

iPhone 6 Plus vs Galaxy Note 4: The bottom line

Smartphone cameras are getting so good these days that most differences are negligible. However, there are some subtle differences between the iPhone 6 Plus and Note 4 that may make one or the other a better choice for you. Overall, the iPhone 6 Plus produces much warmer images than the Note 4. This is completely a personal preference for most folks but something you should take into serious consideration if you lean strongly one way or the other. If you like warm tones, you're better off with the 6 Plus. If you lean towards cool tones, you'll most likely favor the Note 4.

Looking past these differences, it really comes down to how you use your camera and how you want to interact with your photos. If you take lots of selfies and find yourself using digital zoom quite often, the Note 4 out-performs the iPhone 6 Plus in terms of hardware. If you like experimenting with your photos and alternative camera apps, there's no denying the App Store has the best collection available, partially thanks to camera and photo extensions in iOS 8.

A camera is only one part of the puzzle when it comes to choosing a smartphone that's best for you. So if you're still undecided on which one you should buy, hit the links below to check out our full reviews of both devices both here on iMore and on our sister site, Android Central.

Regardless which device you ending up choosing, the iPhone 6 Plus and the Galaxy Note 4 are both cameras you can be proud to have in your pocket.