Apple iPhone 6 vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 6 and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
|---|
| Price | $34 | $41 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 1,810 mAh | 2,915 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 129 g | 172 g |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 6 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Apple iPhone 6 Plus is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Apple iPhone 6 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Retina HD | Retina HD display, IPS LCD, LED-backlit, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating |
| Features | 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 nits max brightness (typical), Dual-domain pixels | 500 nits max brightness (typical), Full sRGB standard, Dual-domain pixels, Display Zoom, Reachability |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
|---|
| OS | iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.8 | iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6 |
| Chipset | Apple A8 (20 nm) | Apple A8 (20 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based) | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based) |
| GPU | PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics) | PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB (1GB LPDDR3 RAM) | — |
| RAM | — | 1GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal Storage | — | 16GB, 64GB, 128GB |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, Panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120/240fps | 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.5µm, PDAF, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
|---|
| Modules | 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard) | — |
| Features | Face detection, HDR, Burst mode | Face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Single | — | 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard) |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 1810 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 2915 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh) |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h (3G) | Up to 24 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 50 h | — |
| Internet use | Up to 10 h (3G/LTE), Up to 11 h (Wi-Fi) | Up to 12 h (3G) / Up to 12 h (LTE) / Up to 12 h (Wi-Fi) |
| Video playback | — | Up to 14 h |
| Audio playback | — | Up to 80 h |
| Standby time | — | Up to 16 days |
Body
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
|---|
| Dimensions | 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm | 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 129 g | 172 g (6.07 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ion-strengthened glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Colors | — | Space Gray, Silver, Gold |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) | Yes (Apple Pay only) |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
|---|
| Announced | September 9, 2014 | 2014, September 09 |
| Released | September 19, 2014 | 2014, September 19 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 6 or Apple iPhone 6 Plus?
Apple iPhone 6 Plus — 1,810 mAh for the Apple iPhone 6 versus 2,915 mAh for the Apple iPhone 6 Plus.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 6 or Apple iPhone 6 Plus?
Apple iPhone 6 — 129 g for the Apple iPhone 6 versus 172 g for the Apple iPhone 6 Plus.
Is the Apple iPhone 6 or the Apple iPhone 6 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 6 8/10 and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus 4/10.
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