My take is that it’s all a marketing ploy by competitors, primarily Samsung, to depress sales of the 6+. They all have a point beyond which they are damaged. In some regards, the 6+ is more durable than others. It will bend and remain bent if you sit down with it in your back pocket. But, then again, others bend and shatter the screen. So, whatever mileage was gained from this viral “Bendgate” campaign was short lived.
Disagree. I have a Mac Mini, iPad v.2 and iPad Mini Retina and what stopped me from buying an iPhone 6/6+ was the price.
My Smartphone? Samsung Galaxy Avant. $212. No, it doesn't bend (at least not with normal "wear and tear." But then, I don't put it in my back pocket and sit on it.)