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The new Apple iPhone 6s is here and it brings heaps of improvements, making it one of the biggest upgrades for the series.
In order to fully understand the scope of changes, though, we need to look at things from a cold-blooded specs perspective and put it in the context of previous iPhones.
All the specs, side by side
So how does the new iPhone 6s specs compare against that of its predecessors: the 2014 iPhone 6 and the 2013 iPhone 5s? We take a look at all the important specs side by side, so that you can easily notice the areas, where Apple has made improvements.Naturally, some things like the Force Touch functionality remain off the spec sheet, and we'll be looking at all of these in separate articles. With this in mind, take a look at our iPhone 6s vs iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5s specs comparison right below.
Apple iPhone 6s vs Apple iPhone 6 vs Apple iPhone 5s
| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS (10.x, 9.x) | iOS (10.x, 9.x, 8.x) | iOS (10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x) |
| Dimensions | 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 inches (138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm) | 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches (138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm) | 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches (123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm) |
| Weight | 5.04 oz (143 g) the average is 5.4 oz (153 g) | 4.55 oz (129 g) the average is 5.4 oz (153 g) | 3.95 oz (112 g) the average is 5.4 oz (153 g) |
| Materials | Main body: Aluminum | Main body: Aluminum | Main body: Aluminum |
| Features | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.7 inches | 4.7 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels | 750 x 1334 pixels | 640 x 1136 pixels |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 326 ppi | 326 ppi | 326 ppi |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body ratio
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies. | 65.71 % | 65.71 % | 60.82 % |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Peak brightness | 500 cd/m2 (nit) | 500 cd/m2 (nit) | 500 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 12 megapixels | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F2.2 | F2.2 | F2.2 |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 29 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm |
| Camera sensor size
Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos. | 1/3" | 1/3" | 1/3" |
| Pixel size
Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better. | 1.22 ÎĽm | 1.5 ÎĽm | 1.5 ÎĽm |
| Hardware Features | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) |
| Software Features | Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Geo tagging | Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging |
| Camcorder | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps) |
| Recording format | H.264, MOV | H.264, MOV | |
| Features | Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing | Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing | Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization |
| Front-facing camera | 5 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1280x720 (720p HD) | 1280x720 (720p HD) |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Apple A9 APL0898 | Apple A8 | Apple A7 |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Dual-core, 1840 MHz, Twister, 64-bit | Dual-core, 1400 MHz, Cyclone ARMv8-A 2nd gen., 64-bit | Dual-core, 1300 MHz, Cyclone ARMv8, 64-bit |
Graphics processor
Graphics processor - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations. | PowerVR GT7600 | PowerVR GX6450 | PowerVR G6430 |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 2 GB RAM / LPDDR4 | 1 GB RAM (1600 MHz) / LPDDR3 | 1 GB RAM (1600 MHz) / LPDDR3 |
Built-in storage
Built-in storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space. | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Capacity
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. | 1715 mAh | 1810 mAh | 1570 mAh |
| Stand-by time | 10.0 days (240 hours) the average is 19 days (465 h) | 10.4 days (250 hours) the average is 19 days (465 h) | 10.4 days (250 hours) the average is 19 days (465 h) |
| Talk time (3G) | 14.00 hours the average is 17 h (1043 min) | 14.00 hours the average is 17 h (1043 min) | 10.00 hours the average is 17 h (1043 min) |
| Internet use | |||
| 3G | 10 hours | 10 hours | |
| LTE | 10 hours | 10 hours | |
| Wi-Fi | 11 hours | 11 hours | |
| Music playback | 50.00 hours | 50.00 hours | 40.00 hours |
| Video playback | 11.00 hours | 11.00 hours | 10.00 hours |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | TV-out |
| Cellular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz | 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz | |
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| LTE (FDD) | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25 |
| LTE (TDD) | Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 | ||
| Data | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS | LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Payment | Apple Pay | Apple Pay |
| Shopping information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP price | € 959 / $ 849 | $ 849 |
