Apple iPhone 7 vs iPhone 6s vs iPhone 6: three-way specs comparison
posted by Peter K.
/ Sep 07, 2016, 2:59 PM
Apple just opened a new grand new chapter in its book with the iPhone 7. Apart from the numerous hardware and feature improvements (waterproof body, anyone?), the new iPhone 7 brings forth two new color options and doubles the amount of storage previously available on Apple's phones. Great!
But how does the new iPhone flagship stack up against the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6, which is already getting a bit long in the tooth. True, Apple highlighted a couple of noteworthy differences between the current and previous generations of the device, but it won't be us if we don't provide you with a complete specs sheet comparison between the trio.
Specs comparison time!
Apple iPhone 7 vs Apple iPhone 6s vs Apple iPhone 6
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
65.71 %
65.71 %
65.71 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
500 cd/m2 (nit)
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.5 μm
Flash
Quad LED
Dual LED
Dual LED
Software Features
RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Geo tagging
Digital image stabilization, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Recording format
H.264, MOV
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing
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
Front
7 megapixels
5 megapixels
1.2 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1280x720 (HD)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24
Apple A9 APL0898
Apple A8
Processor
GPU
PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus
PowerVR GT7600
PowerVR GX6450
RAM
Internal storage
256 GB
128 GB
128 GB
OS
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x)
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x)
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x)
Battery
Capacity
1960 mAh
1715 mAh
1810 mAh
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (499 h)
the average is 21 days (499 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 27 days (659 h)
Internet use
3G
12 hours
10 hours
10 hours
LTE
12 hours
10 hours
10 hours
Wi-Fi
14 hours
11 hours
11 hours
Music playback
40.00 hours
50.00 hours
50.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
11.00 hours
11.00 hours
Cellular
CDMA
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, 30
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
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 849
$ 849
$ 849
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11 Comments
1. Tom5521
Posts: 41; Member since: Sep 04, 2016
iPhone 7 is the best smartphone on the planet
posted on Sep 07, 2016, 3:01 PM 1
4. Kumar123 unregistered
Best SoC, Best camera, Best display, Best battery life, Best ecosystem for both app and accessories make iphone the best phone out there. Especially this year iPhone 7 plus is awesome.
posted on Sep 07, 2016, 3:08 PM 2
6. sgodsell
Posts: 6655; Member since: Mar 16, 2013
Apple this new tech in an iPhone 7. Yet Apple still has to go with a low resolution display in the iPhone 7. Apple is the only one to sell a flagship device at a flagship price with such a low resolution display.
posted on Sep 07, 2016, 3:22 PM 3
9. janis
Posts: 397; Member since: Mar 10, 2014
what do you mean its retina? isnt that the best ? bazels are good as well :d
ok no BS, phone looks dope, i like it a lot, but to pay premium for that size and get 4.7 and low res screen, no no no, and battery on 4.7 iphones are we all know half day mostly.
then again my edge 7 is 5.5, same as iphone 6/7 plus but iphone feels like snow shovel, its so much bigger and packs just 1080 screen LCD which is old as F, plus battery in real life tests it is behind edge 7.
so once again no hard feelings, i was expecting something more for that $$$. by the way i used to have 5s iphone and still have macbook pro, please dont tell that ios has 10000000apps, i know almost all of them are useless. ecosystem, well, last time i tryed to sync my songs rating from ipod to mac, i lost all playlists and ratings on ipod, so lets be real. good luck for ones who will sleep few days next to apple store doors.
posted on Sep 07, 2016, 3:47 PM 1
10. KRT55
Posts: 11; Member since: Mar 30, 2016
Is this a troll comment or ? How on earth is it the best display? when year after year Samsung gets voted BEST DISPLAY by all professionals - not to mention next years iPhone will be using Samsung display LOL, secondly best camera? said who? hasnt proven yet. Thirdly, best battery ? LOOOOOOOOOOOOL don't make me laugh. Lastly, best ecosystem for app and accessories IS THE ONLY THING that I can agree with you on
posted on Sep 07, 2016, 3:50 PM 0
5. kiko007
Posts: 7385; Member since: Feb 17, 2016
Because looks are more important than functionality/s
You Fandroid retards are somethin' else.........
posted on Sep 07, 2016, 3:11 PM 1
7. sgodsell
Posts: 6655; Member since: Mar 16, 2013
You talk about functionality, yet Apple still has the lowest resolution flagship at a flagship price. There is no excuse especially when Apple is boasting and bragging on how fast their A10 chip is. So why doesn't Apple put a 1080p display on their 4.7" iPhone? It's not like a 4.7" display hasn't has a 1080p display in the past. We know why, so Apple can boast and brag about the specs and speed, once again. The only idiot is you kiko007.
posted on Sep 07, 2016, 3:27 PM 5
11. janis
Posts: 397; Member since: Mar 10, 2014
i gave simple example to this, to my apple friend. i run 1440p screen on my pc, i can put 1080p screen most games will run 150-200 fps, which is amazing, but 1440p i have around 100 fps, sure ifans will not understand that.
i personally enjoy more pixels + amoled than extra uber fast sh%^& low res screen, since its just a phone not a rendering machine.
posted on Sep 07, 2016, 3:52 PM 2
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