I disagree. I think it's just iOS8 which is getting bad reviews.
The iPhone 6 is doing well, save for Bendgate.
But bendgate seems like isolated issue for really "unique" users. Many with 6+ say no issue.
Think there's a NYT article on Apple coming out with statement that so far globally they've got 9 complaints (out of the millions sold) on bent phones.
If we take the % in perspective, think it's truly safe to call Bendgate incident a truly isolated one.
Can put in pocket with peace of mind la. A phone this popular with unrivaled media coverage is surely to have small incidents blown up disproportionately.