iPhone 6 Plus Generates Twice the Data of iPhone 6 [Chart]

iPhone 6 Plus owners use twice the data of iPhone 6 owners and ten times the data of iPhone 3GS owners, according to a new study from Citrix.

iPhone 6 Plus subscribers generate the most data volume, double that of an iPhone 6. This increase impacts subscribers when choosing a new device – be careful to select a data plan that matches your super-sized screen.

Clearly the phablet sized iPhone 6 Plus shows data usage patterns more akin to tablet usage. For mobile operators, this increase provides an opportunity to shift subscriber Wi-Fi usage towards mobile networks

Part of this increased data usage may come from the larger screen; however, it could also be attributed to usage patterns more typical of a tablet. ie more video consumption etc.

Take a look at the chart below to see the data usage of the last eight iPhone models compared.

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