Apple's Larger Phones May Be Called iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus 

Apple\'s Larger Phones May Be Called iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus

Monday September 8, 2014 9:37 am PDT by Juli Clover

Though Apple is planning to unveil two iPhones tomorrow, in 4.7 and 5.5-inch varieties, there\'s been surprisingly little information on what the two devices might be called. According to a new report from

[Google Translate], Apple will refer to the smaller 4.7-inch iPhone as the "iPhone 6," while the larger 5.5-inch version will be called the "iPhone 6 Plus."

derived its information from, but the site has provided accurate predictions in the past.

has also heard the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus monikers from a second source, but it remains unclear if that is indeed Apple\'s naming plan.

iPhone 5s next to physical mockups of 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6

Interestingly, the "plus" naming schematic actually dates back to very early iPhone rumors, where the device was reportedly referred to as the "iPhone Math" in a mistranslation that many assumed meant "iPhone Plus." Other possible names for the 5.5-inch iPhone included "iPhone Air," a term that surfaced from Chinese media sources and seemed to fit in with the rest of Apple\'s "Air" lineup, including the MacBook Air and the iPad Air."

With approximately 24 hours to go until Apple\'s September 9 media event, it won\'t be long before we find out the official names for the two devices. Along with the iPhone 6, the event is also expected to see the unveiling of the much-anticipated "iWatch" and Apple\'s mobile payments service.

Don't care what they call it, I just want a 5.5" phone. :)

Why can't they just both be called iPhone 6 like how all MacBook pros are MacBooks pros and all iMacs are iMacs regardless of size?

Too all those folks who have no memory of Apple history saying that Apple never has used "Plus" before.... boy... do you folks forget a lot:

Yup... Apple *never* uses "Plus." RIIIIIGHHHT

why didn't they follow the worldwide trend at the moment and just call it the iPhone Obese

iPhone 6 + $100 extra, sounds about right.

Media event set for September 9, launch likely ~10 days later.

Unveiling September 9 alongside iPhone 6, but launch date unclear.

Public launch likely ~1 week after Sept. 9 iPhone 6 event.

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