Apple iPhone 6s Plus vs Apple iPhone 7
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
67.91 %
65.71 %
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
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
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: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
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)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
5 megapixels
7 megapixels
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Colors
Gold, Silver, Rose gold, Space gray
Black, Gold, Silver, Red, Rose gold, Jet black
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
Lightning
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Album art cover, Background playback
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A9 APL1022
Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24
Processor
GPU
PowerVR GT7600
PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB, not expandable
256 GB, not expandable
OS
iOS (13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x)
iOS (13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x)
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.2
4.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Hotspot
USB
Lightning
Lightning
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device, USB charging
Location
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
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
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, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Battery
Capacity
2750 mAh
1960 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (491 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 26 days (614 h)
Internet use
3G: 12 hours; LTE: 12 hours; Wi-Fi: 12 hours
3G: 12 hours; LTE: 12 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
80.00 hours
40.00 hours
Video playback
14.00 hours
13.00 hours
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Sep 09, 2015
Sep 07, 2016
Measured SAR
Head
0.91 W/kg
1.19 W/kg
Body
1.14 W/kg
1.09 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.56 W/kg
1.56 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.14 W/kg
1.14 W/kg
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 949
$ 849
