Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs iPhone 6s Plus vs iPhone 6 Plus: specs comparison

Let's talk about the iPhone Plus and it's three iterations so far.
What started as merely a supersized version of the iPhone 6 rolling under the "bigger than bigger" tagline has now evolved to Apple's most advanced mobile device yet, greatly distinguishing itself from the regular iPhone 7 with its dual camera and unique camera features that enable you to enjoy lossless optical zoom and bokeh-rich portrait effect.
Indeed, we are pretty impressed with the 7 Plus so far, so were quick to put it against its two predecessors, the 6s Plus and the 6 Plus. Needless to say, the iPhone 7 Plus trumps these with relative ease.
Here's in what areas exactly:
Here's in what areas exactly:
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Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
Design
Dimensions | ||
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6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm |
6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm |
6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 inches 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm |
Weight | ||
6.63 oz (188.0 g) | 6.77 oz (192.0 g) | 6.07 oz (172.0 g) |
Materials | ||
Back: Aluminum | Back: Aluminum | Back: Aluminum |
Resistance | ||
Water, Dust; IP67 | ||
Biometrics | ||
Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
Features | ||
Notification light | ||
Keys | ||
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | ||
Black, Gold, Silver, Red, Rose gold, Jet black | Gold, Silver, Rose gold, Space gray | Gold, Silver, Space gray |
Display
Size | ||
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5.5-inch | 5.5-inch | 5.5-inch |
Resolution | ||
1920x1080px, 16:9 ratio, 401 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI |
Technology | ||
IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body | ||
67.58 % | 67.91 % | 67.91 % |
Peak brightness | ||
625 cd/m2 (nit) | 500 cd/m2 (nit) | 500 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features | ||
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | ||
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Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24 (16 nm) | Apple A9 APL1022 | Apple A8 |
Processor | ||
Quad-core 2340 MHz |
Dual-core 1840 MHz Twiste |
Dual-core 1400 MHz Cyclone ARMv8-A 2nd gen. |
GPU | ||
PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus | PowerVR GT7600 | PowerVR GX6450 |
RAM | ||
3GB (LPDDR4) | 2GB (LPDDR4) | 1GB (LPDDR3) |
Internal storage | ||
256GB | 128GB | 128GB |
Storage expansion | ||
not expandable | not expandable | not expandable |
OS | ||
iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x) | iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x) | iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x) |
Battery
Capacity | ||
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2900 mAh | 2750 mAh | 2915 mAh |
Type | ||
Li - Ion | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
Camera
Rear | ||
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Dual camera | Single camera | Single camera |
Main camera | ||
12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 28 mm Sensor size: 1/3" Pixel size: 1.22 μm | 12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3" Pixel size: 1.22 μm | 8 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3" Pixel size: 1.5 μm |
Second camera | ||
12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus) Optical zoom: 2.0x Aperture size: F2.8 Focal Length: 56 mm Sensor size: 1/3.6" Pixel size: 1 μm |
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Flash | ||
Quad LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
Video recording | ||
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps) OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps) OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing | 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps) OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing |
Front | ||
7 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 5 MP (HDR) | 1.2 MP, Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
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4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
WLAN | ||
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot |
USB | ||
Lightning | Lightning | Lightning |
Hearing aid compatible | ||
M3/T4 | M3/T4 | |
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Other | ||
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop | NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop |
Multimedia
Headphones | ||
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No 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | ||
Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Features | ||
Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
Additional microphone(s) | ||
Noise cancellation, Video recording | Noise cancellation, Video recording |
Cellular
4G (FDD) | ||
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Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT) |
4G (TDD) | ||
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | |
3G | ||
Bands 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed | ||
LTE-A Cat 12 (600/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS |
SIM type | ||
Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
HD Voice | ||
Yes | Yes | |
VoLTE | ||
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | ||
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Date approved: Sep 07, 2016 FCC ID value: BCG-E3087A | Date approved: Sep 09, 2015 FCC ID value: BCG-E2944A | Date approved: Sep 09, 2014 FCC ID value: BCG-E2817A |
Measured SAR | ||
Head: 1.09 W/kg Body: 1.10 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.52 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.13 W/kg |
Head: 0.91 W/kg Body: 1.14 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.56 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.14 W/kg |
Head: 1.19 W/kg Body: 0.49 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.49 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | ||
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$ 969 | $ 949 | $ 949 |
In The Box | ||
Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation |
Availability
Officially announced | ||
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Sep 07, 2016 | Sep 09, 2015 | Sep 09, 2014 |
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