Apple iPhone 5S vs Apple iPhone 6
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 5S and the Apple iPhone 6, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 5S | Apple iPhone 6 |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 1,560 mAh | 1,810 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 112 g | 129 g |
| Released | Sep 2013 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 5S is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Apple iPhone 6 is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Apple iPhone 6 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 5S | Apple iPhone 6 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, Retina HD |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 640 x 1136 pixels | 750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating |
| Features | 800:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) | 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 nits max brightness (typical), Dual-domain pixels |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 5S | Apple iPhone 6 |
|---|
| OS | iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.5.8 | iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.8 |
| Chipset | Apple A7 (28 nm) | Apple A8 (20 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based) |
| GPU | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) | PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics) |
| Coprocessor | M7 motion coprocessor | — |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 5S | Apple iPhone 6 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB (1GB LPDDR3 RAM) |
| RAM | 1GB LPDDR3 | — |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 5S | Apple iPhone 6 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash (True Tone flash), HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, Panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120/240fps |
| Modules | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 5S | Apple iPhone 6 |
|---|
| Single | 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard) | — |
| Features | Face detection, HDR | Face detection, HDR, Burst mode |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard) |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 5S | Apple iPhone 6 |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po 1560 mAh (5.92 Wh) | Li-Po 1810 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | — | Up to 14 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 50 h |
| Internet use | — | Up to 10 h (3G/LTE), Up to 11 h (Wi-Fi) |
Body
| Apple iPhone 5S | Apple iPhone 6 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in) | 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 112 g (3.95 oz) | 129 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | Glass front (Ion-strengthened glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 5S | Apple iPhone 6 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No | Yes (Apple Pay only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 5S | Apple iPhone 6 |
|---|
| Announced | 2013, September 10 | September 9, 2014 |
| Status | Released 2013, September 20 | Discontinued |
| Released | — | September 19, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 5S or Apple iPhone 6?
Apple iPhone 6 — 1,560 mAh for the Apple iPhone 5S versus 1,810 mAh for the Apple iPhone 6.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 5S or Apple iPhone 6?
Apple iPhone 5S — 112 g for the Apple iPhone 5S versus 129 g for the Apple iPhone 6.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 5S or Apple iPhone 6?
Apple iPhone 6 — Sep 2013 for the Apple iPhone 5S versus Sep 2014 for the Apple iPhone 6.
Is the Apple iPhone 5S or the Apple iPhone 6 rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 5S 6/10 and the Apple iPhone 6 8/10.
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