Apple iPhone 6 vs Apple iPhone 6S
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 6 and the Apple iPhone 6S, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6S |
|---|
| Price | $34 | $45 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,810 mAh | 1,715 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 129 g | 143 g |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Sep 2015 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 6 is ahead on our rating, battery, weight (lower is lighter). Apple iPhone 6S is ahead on main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Apple iPhone 6 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6S |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Retina HD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi density) | 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 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 (typ), 3D Touch |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6S |
|---|
| OS | iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.8 | iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8 |
| Chipset | Apple A8 (20 nm) | Apple A9 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based) | Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister |
| GPU | PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics) | PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6S |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB (1GB LPDDR3 RAM) | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6S |
|---|
| 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, Live Photos, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120/240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps |
| Single | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3", PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6S |
|---|
| Modules | 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard) | — |
| Features | Face detection, HDR, Burst mode | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard) |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6S |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 1810 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 1715 mAh, non-removable (6.55 Wh) |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h (3G) | Up to 14 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 50 h | Up to 50 h |
| Internet use | Up to 10 h (3G/LTE), Up to 11 h (Wi-Fi) | — |
Body
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6S |
|---|
| Dimensions | 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm | 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 129 g | 143 g (5.04 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ion-strengthened glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ion-strengthened glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Other | — | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6S |
|---|
| 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 | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) | Yes (Apple Pay only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 6S |
|---|
| Announced | September 9, 2014 | 2015, September 09 |
| Released | September 19, 2014 | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Released 2015, September 25 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 6 or Apple iPhone 6S?
Apple iPhone 6 — 1,810 mAh for the Apple iPhone 6 versus 1,715 mAh for the Apple iPhone 6S.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 6 or Apple iPhone 6S?
Apple iPhone 6 — 129 g for the Apple iPhone 6 versus 143 g for the Apple iPhone 6S.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 6 or Apple iPhone 6S?
Apple iPhone 6S — Sep 2014 for the Apple iPhone 6 versus Sep 2015 for the Apple iPhone 6S.
Is the Apple iPhone 6 or the Apple iPhone 6S rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 6 8/10 and the Apple iPhone 6S 6/10.
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