Iphone to android question

[waldoh]

So I am thinking about taking the Android plunge. I once tried android 3 years ago and found it horrible but the L update extends it far beyond IOS.

I briefly had an iPhone 6+ and found it too big but the biggest problem was the apps just didn't take advantage of the resolution and sheer size of the screen to justify the size of the phone.

The Nexus 6 looks pretty nice, stock android, insane internals, build quality, etc... The size worries me.

Do android apps take advantage of big screens/resolutions? Or are they just scaled up with no additional functionality?

 

[Eug]

Most apps are still getting updated for the iPhone 6 Plus.

 

[jdkick]

I've been using iOS for years (iPhone/iPad) and recently made the switch to Android (Galaxy S5). For myself, it's a much better experience. The apps I use seem to take full advantage of the 5.1" HD display on the S5 -- I haven't noticed any scaling or oddities. What I have noticed is much more flexibility and opportunity for customization.

 

[s44]

Do android apps take advantage of big screens/resolutions? Or are they just scaled up with no additional functionality?

Depends on the app.

The biggest advantage for a super-sized phone is multi-window, but the stock Nexus 6 won't support that. (The Note 4 does.)