iPhone 6 and 6s are the same size. Dimensions and weight

After looking at both iPhones, it’s easy to answer the question “What is the difference between the iPhone 6 and 6s” in one word: “Nothing.” However, in appearance The new model has changes compared to the “six”, but they are very small:

• Letter "S" on the back
• IMEI number
• Lightning connector is color matched
• Dimensions have increased slightly: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm - 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm
• Weight increased by 14 grams: 143 versus 129

It's also worth noting that the iPhone 6s is made from 7000-series aluminum, a material much stronger than the one used in the 2014 smartphone.

Screen

In terms of dry characteristics, the display remains the same: 4.7 inches, resolution 1334 x 750 pixels, pixel density – 326 ppi. The display has become a little brighter, although in other respects (color rendering, contrast) it is still the same panel. You won’t notice the difference in this parameter until you put both smartphones side by side and compare.

Performance

But here the changes are more noticeable than in the two previous paragraphs. The overall performance of the smartphone has increased by about 30%. iPhone 6s has more powerful processor and video accelerator, as well as 2 GB RAM instead of 1 GB. Let's look at the differences between the iPhone 6 and 6s in more detail.

• Processor: Apple A8 (2 cores, 1.4 GHz) - Apple A9 (2 cores, 1.84 GHz)
• Video accelerator: PowerVR GX6450 - PowerVR GT7600
• Motion Coprocessor: Apple M8 - Apple M9
• RAM: 1 GB LPDDR3 - 2 GB LPDDR4

Separately, how the coprocessors differ: M9, in addition to everything, collects data on movement speed and level of elevation.

The easiest way to track performance gains is in benchmarks.

• AnTuTu: 46,500 - 58,020
• GeekBench (single-core test): 1,620 - 2,561
• GeekBench (multi-core test): 2,908 - 4,462
• GFX (Manhattan): 1,881 (30.3 FPS) - 3,306 (53.3 FPS)
• 3D Mark: 17,324 - 28,501

All this allows the iPhone 6s to work noticeably faster than its predecessor everywhere. The difference, of course, is not phenomenal, but very significant. However, the “six” remains quite fast smartphone, just 6s faster.

Internet

Apple has finally done something very useful thing: any iPhone 6s, no matter what country it was made for, supports all Russian LTE frequencies. This means that in Russia you can use any model without any problems. Read more about this in the article “Which iPhone 6s models can be used in Russia.” In addition, the device received support for LTE Advanced with speeds of up to 300 Mbit/s.

Cameras

iPhones have always been different good cameras, one of the best on the market. The iPhone 6s has improved the camera significantly and is one of the main aspects that makes the difference between the iPhone 6 and 6s. The new model has increased resolution from 8 to 12 megapixels, a wider angle and improved image processing algorithms. As a result, the pictures became better in all respects. The iPhone 6 camera, of course, does not seem terrible compared to the 6s, but the difference is visible.

Even more significant changes affected the front camera. If the iPhone 6 had a module with a shameful resolution of 1.2 megapixels, now it is already 5 megapixels. Selfies are clearer and more detailed because of this.

3D Touch

One of the most high-profile innovations in recent years lately in smartphones. iPhone 6s recognizes how hard you press the display, making it even more convenient to control your smartphone. For example, you can click on the icon mail application and go straight to writing a letter. That's not to say that many apps actually make good use of the feature, but it's enjoyable to use now and will become even better in the future.

Minor changes

• TouchID has become faster
• LivePhotos appeared
• Taptic Engine vibration motor

Which is better: iPhone 6 or 6s

It is clear that more new smartphone better. But is it “better” worth the money? Yes, if you want a smartphone that will be relevant for a long time, pull any games and new versions operating system. If you don’t buy a phone for three or four years in advance, then you can save money and buy an iPhone 6. Thanks to iOS optimization, you can still play any games on it and perform absolutely all the same tasks as on the iPhone 6s.

As I expected new iPhone The 6s was not just an updated generation of the 6. It's high quality new model, albeit in an old building. But the body, if you look closely, has undergone some changes. In this review, I analyze all aspects of the new product in as much detail as possible, talk about my impressions of the smartphone and compare it with the iPhone 6.

iPhone 6s video review

Frame

The most important thing to know about the body is that it has become heavier. And it’s noticeable - 143 grams versus 129 in the iPhone 6. And I like this change, the new product is more pleasant to hold in your hands, but this is my subjective opinion. The case also became slightly thicker (by 0.2 mm - now 7.1 mm) and taller (138.3 mm versus 138.1 mm). The latter can only be tracked on paper.

Unfortunately, the increase in thickness is not associated with an increase in battery capacity. On the contrary, it has “lost weight” - 1715 mAh versus 1810 in the previous generation. Of course, there is no longer any need to talk about increased autonomy. But aluminum is now used in the 7000 series, it is very durable, the most fragile places in the body have become 2 times thicker, 3D Touch technology has appeared (more on that later), and new Taptic Engine vibration motors. The latter really pleased me; they feel different from other smartphones. I don’t know how to put it into words, it needs to be felt. But the sensations are different from the usual ones - it is a sharper, but not straining push.

Another important observation is that the new product has a better build quality. Last year, I noticed that on many iPhone 6 and 6 Plus the display is not tightly inserted into the body, and this can be clearly felt in the lower right corner - it comes off. The new product has perfect assembly. There are no other changes, except that there is a new color, Rose Gold, which is what I got.

Display

The screen characteristics have not changed compared to the previous generation. It still has the same 4.7″ diagonal and a non-standard resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels. Pixel density is 326 per inch. Just like last year, purely in terms of performance characteristics, the screen seems outdated, although using a smartphone in real life is still just as convenient. And the dimensions of the device seem optimal for connoisseurs of compact smartphones, because today it is almost impossible to find a flagship in a compact case.

Speaking of frames, they are indeed larger than those in top-end smartphones from competitors, and that’s good. Because with the same SGS6 Edge+ I constantly have problems associated with arbitrary pressing on the edges. The worst thing is when you watch a video on Youtube and it starts jumping chaotically across the timeline. It turns out that your finger is just touching the display. There are no such problems here.

But there are some differences. In a direct comparison, the iPhone 6's display appears slightly dimmer and yellowish. Both models are new, if anything.

3D Touch

This is a major change, and Apple calls this technology no less important than Multi Touch at one time. The beauty is that since the invention of Multi Touch, the way of interacting with the interface has not developed in any way. And 8 years have already passed! All this time we have been using touch screen in one plane - just swipe over it. Now another plane has been added, and you can press on the screen. This calls or context menu, or a link/photo is previewed, and so on. Now the list of actions is not so long, not even all standard applications respond to pressing, but already there interesting opportunities. And most importantly - even third party applications are already being updated with 3D Touch support. For example, Shazam, Evernote, Instagram, etc. The list of possible uses is huge, the APIs are open to developers. Just imagine how this technology could be implemented in games!

UPD. A few months later using iPhone 6s, already personal, I wrote an article about . And I took a video, here it is:

Camera

Finally, the number of megapixels has changed from 8 to 12. But you need to understand that the size of the matrix has remained the same, so the detail has increased, but the quality of the photos has not changed significantly. It got better during the day, sometimes even worse in the evening. This makes sense because the smaller the pixel, the less light it absorbs. But I’m still happy with the camera, it’s fast and doesn’t add any Android overhaul. And millions will still use it.

But I can’t help but say about the negative aspects. Why do we see an f2.2 aperture in the best, according to Apple, smartphone in 2015? U Samsung Galaxy S6 and its brothers have f1.9, LG G4 generally has f1.8. And this can be seen in the photographs, I’m talking about this. I can’t say that things are completely bad, but they are clearly worse than their competitors. We'll do a separate camera comparison soon.

But where the iPhone 6s excels is in video. Firstly, 4K shooting has appeared, but others have this too. The 6s Plus also has optical stabilization, but that's a different story. Secondly, in slow motion mode you can shoot in 1080p at 120 frames per second! No one has learned to shoot properly in 720p, but Apple does it in 1080p without interpolation! This is a test! There is an example in the video review. Finishing about the camera, I have attached several photos taken under the same conditions on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6.

iPhone 6s iPhone 6

It is impossible not to note the front camera. She is now 5 MP, which is very good. Finally, Apple tried at least a little to catch up with everyone. But damn, she writes videos in HD! What's wrong with them? The processor allows it, the matrix allows it, especially why not Full HD? Fail.

Specifications

As you might expect, the new generation uses the Apple A9 processor and M9 coprocessor. The latter collects data from all motion sensors, including height. Basically, like the iPhone 6, only even better. I don’t know how exactly. But processor performance, according to Apple, has increased by 70%, and graphics have generally increased by 90%. Synthetic benchmarks show approximately this, but in terms of operating speed I will not say that the smartphone has become twice as fast. The interface slows down from time to time - it’s a fact, but games launch faster. But the gameplay itself is identical.

• Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm.
• Weight: 143 g.
• Operating system: iOS 9.
• Processor: Dual-core Apple A9 1.85 GHz with M9 coprocessor
• Display: IPS, 4.7″ 750x1334, 326 PPI, Gorilla Glass 3
• Memory: 16/64/128 GB flash.
• RAM: 2 GB.
• Camera: main – 12 MP, video recording 4K/FullHD/HD at 120 fps, front – 5 MP.
• Wireless technologies: Wi-Fi (2.4Gh/5Gh) 802.11 b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.0.
• Interface connectors: 3.5 mm headphone jack, Lightning.
• Battery: non-removable Li-Pol battery 1715 mAh.

For all other questions, I went through the video comparison, it is below. Especially pay attention to how the new Touch ID works, the speed is unreal! I just want to summarize. Generation S turned out very good, but with a clear gap for the 7th generation iPhone. I don’t understand why they didn’t increase the battery and why the front camera doesn’t record 1080p, but I’ll definitely buy this smartphone because it’s really good. And I see a great future in 3D Touch, I think other manufacturers will pick up this wave.

iPhone 6s video review

Comparison of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6

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They went on sale in Russia on October 9, 2015, arousing great interest among Russian fans of Apple technology. However, many interested people were wary of the new product, as is usually the case with Apple smartphone models that have the “s” prefix. Especially for those who doubt the significance of the differences between the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6, we have prepared an article in which we described in detail all the differences between the smartphones.

Display

The main difference between the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6 was the presence of a new display that supports technology that monitors the force of pressing the display. This feature makes it much easier to work with the device, since the main capabilities of applications, both native and third-party, can now be accessed with one strong press. 3D Touch also works inside applications, allowing iPhone 6s owners to preview web pages, photos, save data, share information, etc. using new gestures.
In just the first month after the release of the iPhone 6s, thousands of different applications and games from App Store and this is just the beginning. Developers are coming up with more and more original functions, making the experience of working with a smartphone and the applications installed on it completely different.

In other respects, the displays of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are no different from iPhone screens 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

CPU

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus run on a completely new dual core processor Apple A9 with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz. The M9 coprocessor in the new product turned out to be built into the main chip, which allows it to more easily interact with sensors, as well as give the smartphone owner the opportunity to activate Siri command"Hey Siri" without having to have it active connection to the charger.

The iPhone 6 is powered by the Apple A8 processor, supported by the M8 coprocessor. The main chip of last year’s “six” is also dual-core, however, the processor frequency is “only” 1.4 GHz.

The difference between and the Apple A8 is most clearly demonstrated by tests. In the new chip, Apple engineers managed to achieve a performance increase of up to 70% compared to the A8, and the power consumption of the new product was reduced by 35%. It is due to this that the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus were able to work even faster, while maintaining an impressive time battery life. As for the increase in graphics, it is as much as 90% for the Apple A9 compared to the A8.

RAM

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have 2GB of RAM, while the previous generation iPhone only had 1GB of RAM. What benefits does this provide?

Everything is simple here - new Apple smartphones, thanks to 2 GB of RAM, become incredibly fast. This is felt everywhere: when launching applications, when working with videos, when surfing the Web, when switching between running tools, etc.

This, however, does not mean that the iPhone 6 will become slower overnight; it’s just that when comparing smartphones of different generations, the difference will be noticeable to the naked eye.

Cameras

For those who like to take photos and shoot videos, the main improvement in the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus is the cameras. New Apple products received 12-megapixel iSight cameras using advanced pixel adjustment technology. The enlarged matrix allows you to take incredible quality pictures with a maximum resolution of 4032×3024 pixels. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have 8-megapixel cameras and a maximum image resolution of 3264x2448 pixels.

The cameras of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus also differ from their predecessors: an improved tone mapping system and advanced noise reduction, support for Focus Pixels technology and the possibility of panoramic shooting with a resolution of up to 63 megapixels.

However, the differences between the optics of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 do not end there. New Apple smartphones can shoot videos in 4K format (3840x2160 pixels) at 30 fps. The original “sixes” did not have such an opportunity. It is also important to note that the 5.5-inch iPhone 6s Plus now has an optical image stabilization function when shooting video, while last year's Apple phablet could only boast optical stabilization when taking a photo.

The FaceTime camera in the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus turned out to be 5-megapixel, which is significantly more than the 1.2-megapixel resolution that they had front cameras iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. In addition, the new products also have a “trick” - a Retina Flash, which allows you to illuminate the screen when taking selfies.

One more distinctive feature new Apple smartphones and their cameras have a unique ability to record “live photos”. The Live Photos function involves shooting 1.5-second videos before and after the shutter is clicked, which allows you to achieve the effect of a “come to life” picture.

Touch ID

The fingerprint sensor in iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus has received a noticeable improvement. The second generation Touch ID scanner allows you to authorize your device almost instantly.

The increased speed of the Touch ID sensor is especially noticeable in comparison. In the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the unlocking time could take more than a second, and the sensor could not always correctly identify the owner’s finger.

Connection

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus support 4G LTE Advanced technology, with which connection speeds can reach up to 300 Mbps. For comparison, in the original “sixes” the maximum modem throughput was limited to 150 Mbit/s.

Working with Wi-Fi networks on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus has also become faster - maximum speed when working with wireless networks for flagships it can be 866 Mbit/s. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus had a peak physical throughput of 433 Mbps.

New iPhones can also work more efficiently when roaming, thanks to support for 23 LTE bands.

Battery

It is noteworthy that the battery in the iPhone 6s has a capacity of 1715 mAh, while the iPhone 6 has a battery with a capacity of 1810 mAh. Despite this, the battery life of both smartphones is identical: up to 14 hours of talk time, up to 10 days of standby time and up to 50 hours of audio listening.

Frame

One of the most discussed iPhone problems 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, associated with cases that are not resistant to bending, in the new Apple smartphones was decided. 7000 Series Aluminum, used as the base material for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, is more durable and is 60% harder than the alloy used in the previous generation of iPhone.

Due to all the internal changes that occurred in the iPhone 6s, the dimensions of the smartphone have increased slightly compared to the iPhone 6: 138.1 mm x 67.0 mm x 7.1 mm versus 138.1 × 67 × 6.9 mm. However, the thickness increased by 0.2 mm, as they themselves say iPhone owners 6s, which switched to the new product from the original “six”, is only a plus for the smartphone.

And of course, one cannot fail to note the new color of the case - “rose gold”. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, released in 2014, did not have it.

Prices (updated November 13, 2017)

As of November 13, 2017, price tags for regular and modified “sixes” in Russia are as follows:

Note: Apple has stopped officially selling the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. They can only be purchased from authorized Apple retailers in Russia.

iPhone 6

• iPhone 6 16 GB - RUB 22,990.
• iPhone 6 32 GB - RUB 23,990.
• iPhone 6 64 GB - RUB 27,990. (It’s becoming increasingly rare to find them in stock).
• iPhone 6 128 GB - 39,990.
• iPhone 6 16 GB refurbished - RUB 23,890.

iPhone 6 Plus

• iPhone 6 Plus 16/64/128 GB - from RUB 26,790. (almost not on sale).
• iPhone 6 Plus 16 GB refurbished - RUB 21,900.



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Now that we know all the details about the Apple iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, you can bet the most important question in the world: will the case from your iPhone 6 fit the iPhone 6S?

Some companies, like Speck, say that their iPhone 6 cases can be used on the new flagships. Check the website of the manufacturer of your case to see if they have similar statements.

You really need to look at the latest iPhone models in person to make sure your old case will fit. But judging by the photo of the new product, the camera and side buttons remain in the same places, so everything should be in order. The sizes of Apple's new flagships have been changed, but that won't hurt.

iPhone 6S

There's a good chance that the iPhone 6 case will fit the iPhone 6S just fine. If you're using a silicone or leather case, it will likely stretch a bit. Hard shell Casey is a different story. You should be able to use it on the new iPhone 6S, as long as it doesn't fit very tightly on the iPhone 6.

iPhone 6S Plus

As already mentioned, problems with silicone cases there should not be, but if the cover fits tightly to iPhone case 6 Plus, you won't be able to use it on your new phone.

On September 9, Apple introduced new products, including the new iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 6s. In this article we will talk about it, more precisely about what is new in it; for this purpose we will compare it with the previous generation. For comparison, let’s take the older models of this and last year - iPhone 6s Plus And iPhone 6 Plus

Design

Here is the first good news for lovers of variety, 2 new body colors have appeared - gold and “rose gold”, they look cool, I think the new colors will find their audience:

The new iPhone 6s/6s Plus will be available in four colors:

• "rose gold"
• gold
• silver
• "gray space"

Internal memory capacity

If the iPhone 6 had 2 options - 16 or 64 GB of memory, then the iPhone 6s has another version available - 128 GB internal memory

Display

The main change is the new 3D Touch technology its essence is that the sensor recognizes the force of pressing the screen and, depending on it, different actions occur. It sounds interesting, but we will learn about the real benefits from reviews of real users :) Other display characteristics have not changed compared to the iPhone 6

Dimensions and weight

The dimensions of the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus remained almost the same as last year’s models, and were:

• for iPhone 6s Plus 158.2×77.9×7.3 mm
• for iPhone 6s 138.3×67.1×7.1 mm

But the weight has changed significantly; new models have become heavier:

• iPhone 6s Plus 192 grams vs. 172 grams iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone 6s 143 grams vs. 129 grams iPhone 6

Perhaps newer models use a more powerful battery.

CPU

The new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus use new A9 chip, Apple claims that thanks to him CPU performance increased by 70%, A graphics performance by 90% compared to last year’s models, but you can’t tell from the chart, we’re waiting for real tests :)

Connection

The following changes have occurred in the communication modules of the new iPhone model:

• a regime appeared 4G LTE Advanced vs 4G LTE
• added to Wi-Fi MIMO technology support(increases Wi-Fi throughput)
• Bluetooth 4.2 instead of Bluetooth 4.0

Touch ID

Fingerprint ID sensor second generation— How noticeable the changes will be is unknown.

Camera

The main camera in the new iPhone 6s has become 12 Megapixels, versus 8 Megapixels for the iPhone 6s. Recording mode has appeared 4K video, which was not present in last year's model.

The front camera has become 5 Megapixels versus 1.2 in last year’s model and also appeared in the new iPhone flash for front camera

Battery

Duration of operation in the new iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 6s remained exactly the same as in last year's models:

That's all, the remaining differences are either not significant at all, or these functions depend solely on software and not from the hardware filling.

Price and release date

On September 12, pre-orders for new models begin in the United States; those who want them will most likely receive them within a month. The new iPhone will appear in Russia and other countries in the next 2 months.

Cost of new models in the USA(the cost of versions with 16 GB of internal memory is indicated; if the memory capacity increases, the cost will be higher):

• iPhone 6s – from $649
• iPhone 6s Plus – from $749

Based on these data, we can assume the approximate cost of new products in Russia:

• iPhone 6s - from 55,000 rubles
• iPhone 6s Plus - from 62,000 rubles

Detailed description and iPhone specifications 6s can be seen on the official Apple website in Russia www.apple.ru

Bottom line

If we globally compare the new generation iPhone and last year’s iPhone, the main differences are the higher performance of the new models in games and the higher resolution of both cameras. Otherwise the devices are similar.

Owners of an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus will not feel much difference from the change to the new generation, so if I were them, I would wait for the next model.

And if you are buying an iPhone for the first time, you can wait for the start of sales in Russia and if the price difference between 6 and 6s is not significant, still buy a newer model.