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iPhone 6s Plus vs Moto X Style vs iPhone 6 Plus: Specs comparison

posted by Paul K. / Sep 09, 2015, 2:51 PM

iPhone 6s Plus vs Moto X Style vs iPhone 6 Plus: Specs comparison

Well, folks, the insanely successful iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have officially turned 12 months old and, as tradition dictates, Apple has announced their rehashed versions – the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. Retaining the very same design as their predecessors, but carrying a hardware bump, the new Apple handsets may face some serious competition not only in the face of the progressive 2015 Android flagships, but also the soon-to-be-cheaper iPhones of yesteryear.

Remember the Moto X Style? Motorola's surprise phablet, which was announced at the end of July and should launch some time this September. The 5.7” handset is the Moto line's top-tier handset and it definitely looks interesting enough to draw some custome attention its way.

So, how does the new iPhone 6s Plus compare to the upcoming Moto X Style and the 2014 iPhone 6 Plus? Let's look at them side by side!

Apple iPhone 6s Plus vs Motorola Moto X Style vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Display

Display size

5.5 inches

5.7 inches

5.5 inches

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels

1440 x 2560 pixels

1080 x 1920 pixels

Pixel density

401 ppi

520 ppi

401 ppi

Technology

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body ratio

67.91 %

75.03 %

67.91 %

Colors

16 777 216

Peak brightness

500 cd/m2 (nit)

Camera

Rear

Yes

Main camera

12 megapixels

21 megapixels

8 megapixels

Hardware Features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Phase detection autofocus

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm

Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.4"; Pixel size: 1.1 μm

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.5 μm

Flash

Dual LED

Software Features

HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Geo tagging

Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Night mode

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) (60 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

Recording format

MPEG4, H.264

H.264, MOV

Features

Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing

High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling

Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing

Front

5 megapixels

1.2 megapixels

Video capture

1280x720 (HD)

Design

Dimensions

6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches (158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm)

6.06 x 3.00 x 0.44 inches (153.9 x 76.2 x 11.06 mm)

6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 inches (158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm)

Weight

6.77 oz (192 g)

6.31 oz (179 g)

6.07 oz (172 g)

Materials

Back: Aluminum

Back: Plastic

Back: Aluminum

Resistance

Splash, Dust

IP certified

IP 52

Biometrics

Fingerprint (touch)

Hardware & Performance

System chip

Apple A9 APL1022

Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992

Apple A8

Processor

Dual-core, 1840 MHz, Twister, 64-bit

Hexa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

Dual-core, 1400 MHz, Cyclone ARMv8-A 2nd gen., 64-bit

GPU

PowerVR GT7600

Adreno 418

PowerVR GX6450

RAM

2 GB LPDDR4

3 GB LPDDR3

1 GB LPDDR3

Internal storage

128 GB

64 GB

128 GB

Storage expansion

Slot Type

microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

OS

iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x)

Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)

iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x)

Battery

Capacity

2750 mAh

3000 mAh

2915 mAh

Stand-by time

16.0 days (384 hours)

Talk time (3G)

24.00 hours

Internet use

3G

12 hours

LTE

12 hours

Wi-Fi

12 hours

Music playback

80.00 hours

Video playback

14.00 hours

Cellular

CDMA

800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz

800, 1900 MHz

800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz

GSM

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

UMTS

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1800, 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, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28

LTE (TDD)

Bands 38, 39, 40, 41

Bands 40, 41

Data

LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA

LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS

LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS

Connectivity

Mobile Payment

Apple Pay

Multimedia

Screen mirroring

Wireless screen share

Shopping information

MSRP price

$ 949

Options

10 Comments

1. fyah_king unregistered

So, the 6s plus is taller and heavier than the moto, but with a smaller screen.lol

posted on Sep 09, 2015, 2:53 PM 2

8. HildyJ

Posts: 329; Member since: Aug 11, 2012

Also the rumors were true that it's taller, wider, and fatter (not to mention significantly heavier) than the 6 Plus so you'll need a new case. And even with the added space and weight, music playback is reduced 37%. The A9's power efficiency must truly suck.

posted on Sep 09, 2015, 8:06 PM 0

2. arch_angel

Posts: 1651; Member since: Feb 20, 2015

I Say Again, Not Much Of A Specs Comparison Without The Cpu Clock Speeds And The Gpu Isn't Even Listed LOL. Literally No Point In this Article.

posted on Sep 09, 2015, 2:55 PM 0

4. Scott93274

Posts: 6024; Member since: Aug 06, 2013

Dude, there's no mention of how much RAM there is in the phone or even the battery capacity either.

posted on Sep 09, 2015, 4:41 PM 0

5. arch_angel

Yeah But Ram Is Suppose To Be 2 And The Battery Is Suppose To Be Smaller And Now That Has Been Proven. But Ram Is Still A Mystery Wouldn't Surprise Me If It Was 1.5 instead Of 2.

posted on Sep 09, 2015, 6:41 PM 0

6. Scott93274

That battery capacity is a slap in the face, I cannot believe they went backwards, it's now less than half the Moto X Play.

posted on Sep 09, 2015, 7:07 PM 0

7. arch_angel

IKR They Put In A More Efficient Chip And Was Like Now We Can Reduce The Battery To Cut Back On Cost. #WTF

posted on Sep 09, 2015, 7:33 PM 0

3. janis

Posts: 397; Member since: Mar 10, 2014

moto x half the price, bigger battery, 2x screen resolution, expendable storage, any questions? you can always add sticker on the back of the phone :)

posted on Sep 09, 2015, 3:49 PM 2

10. SundovChildress

Posts: 71; Member since: Sep 20, 2015

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