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What are all the differences between the iPhone 6s và iPhone 6s Plus? Which is best for me?
Please cảnh báo the iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus models have been discontinued. However, this Q&A has been updated with the latest on iOS support details và more. It is quite useful to anyone buying or selling one of these models on the used market.
It would be easy lớn take a look at the larger iPhone 6s Plus and smaller iPhone 6s side-by-side and conclude that kích cỡ is the differentiating factor. Although there is some truth to this general observation, there are other important differences that are not so obvious.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (iPhone 6s Plus, Left; iPhone 6s, Right)It also is worth noting that there actually are four distinct iPhone 6s models -- the iPhone 6s (AT&T/SIM Free), iPhone 6s (Global), iPhone 6s (Mainland China), and iPhone 6s (China Mobile) -- & four distinct iPhone 6s Plus models -- the iPhone 6s Plus (AT&T/SIM Free), iPhone 6s Plus (Global), iPhone 6s Plus (Mainland China), & iPhone 6s Plus (China Mobile) -- và each of the four have network tư vấn differences that are particularly important khổng lồ evaluate.
The similarities of each mã sản phẩm are good to lớn know, too.
External Differences & Similarities
Both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus use thin aerospace-grade 7000 series aluminum cases with thin bezels around the respective multitouch "Retina HD" display covered by an ion-strengthened glass cover that hãng apple boasts is the "strongest glass on any smartphone."
Bothscreens are LED-backlit, have IPS technology và an advanced "Tapic Engine" in lieu of a simpler vibration sensor, and have a 500 cd/m2 typical maximum brightness as well as "dual-domain pixels" which means a wider viewing angle than more primitive displays.
Both screens also introduce new pressure-sensitive "3D Touch" capability that support gestures that apple refers lớn as "Peek và Pop" khổng lồ "dip in and out of nội dung without losing your place" for quicker access to a variety of functions within the iOS & third-party software.
However, the displays are different, & they differ by more than just physical kích thước -- 4.7" (1334x750) for the iPhone 6s & 5.5" (1920x1080) for the iPhone 6s Plus.
The iPhone 6s has a superior 1400:1 contrast ratio compared to lớn 1300:1 for the iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone 6s Plus, on the other hand, has a higher pixel density, 401 ppi compared khổng lồ 326 ppi for the iPhone 6s.Unless you have particularly sharp vision, it is unlikely that you will be able khổng lồ differentiate the higher px density of the iPhone 6s Plus, but this display is proper "HD" -- which is defined as at least 1920x1080 -- whereas the iPhone 6s display is not.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (iPhone 6s và iPhone 6s Plus color Options)Both models are available in four color options -- (1) gold, (2) silver, a pink tinted (3) "rose gold," which all have a trắng glass front and (4) "space" gray, which has a đen glass front.
The iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus also both have a faster "second generation" cảm biến ID fingerprint sensor in the trang chủ button for biometric authentication, a bottom mounted tai nghe jack, microphone, Lighting connector, và a single built-in speaker as well as an on/off switch on the righthand side.
Camera Differences
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus both have an identical "FaceTime HD" camera on the front of each device. This camera has a 5 megapixel sensor, an f/2.2 aperture, và can record 720p video.
Both models have an "iSight" camera on the rear with a 12 megapixel sensor, 1.22µm pixels, an f/2.2 aperture, và are capable of recording 4K đoạn clip (3840x2160) at 30 fps, 1080p đoạn clip at 30 fps or 60 fps (as well as 120 fps for 1080p slo-mo & 240 fps for 720p video).
However, the iSight camera on the iPhone 6s Plus includes optical image stabilization for both đoạn clip and still photos, which means that the device performs better with shaky hands và provides much better low light performance than the standard iPhone 6s.
Identification Differences
It is easy lớn differentiate between the iPhone 6s và iPhone 6s Plus when both are side-by-side, but identifying the specific iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus requires more precise data.
Each of the devices can be uniquely identified by model Number, which is listed on the back of each iPhone in tiny type:
iPhone | Model Number |
iPhone 6s (AT&T/SIM Free) | A1633 |
iPhone 6s (Global) | A1688 |
iPhone 6s (Mainland China) | A1700 |
iPhone 6s (China Mobile) | A1691 |
iPhone 6s Plus (AT&T/SIM Free) | A1634 |
iPhone 6s Plus (Global) | A1687 |
iPhone 6s Plus (Mainland China) | A1699 |
iPhone 6s Plus (China Mobile) | A1690 |
Although the mã sản phẩm Numbers are sufficient, these iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s models also can be pinpointed by other identifiers.
Specifically, EveryiPhone.com"s Ultimate iLookup feature -- as well as the losartanfast.com tiện ích for ios 5 or later -- can precisely identify these iPhone models by Order Number (referred to lớn as "Model" within the game ios "Settings" ứng dụng under General > About), and their Serial Numbers, as well.
Battery Life Differences
Battery life is another important point of differentiation between the iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus. As the iPhone 6s Plus is physically larger, táo was able lớn pack in a larger capacity battery, và it delivers longer runtime accordingly:
iPhone 6s | iPhone 6s Plus | |
Talk Time (3G) | 14 Hours | 24 Hours |
Internet Use (3G) | 10 Hours | 12 Hours |
Internet Use (4G/LTE) | 10 Hours | 12 Hours |
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) | 11 Hours | 12 Hours |
HD đoạn phim Playback | 11 Hours | 14 Hours |
Audio Playback | 50 Hours | 80 Hours |
The iPhone 6s Plus provides longer standby time as well -- up to lớn 16 days -- compared khổng lồ just 10 days for the regular iPhone 6s.
Wireless Connectivity và Data Differences
There is a great khuyễn mãi giảm giá of confusion about the cellular connectivity of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, no doubt at least partially because Apple"s original documentation was incorrect. Confusingly, hãng apple originally stated that the iPhone 6s (AT&T) A1633 & iPhone 6s Plus (AT&T) A1634 models vày not support CDMA. They do, though, & Apple subsequently corrected this error.
Consequently, the only connectivity difference between the A1633/A1634 models intended for use on AT&T -- but also sold unlocked, contract-free, và without a bundled nano-SIM starting October 8, 2015 -- and the "global" A1688/A1687 models is that the AT&T mã sản phẩm also supports LTE band 30 (WCS) for improved speed & reduced data congestion, largely in the future, as AT&T is in the process of adding tư vấn for this standard in major US cities.
All iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus models support TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); & GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz).
Complete LTE support is enumerated below:
iPhone model | Model No. | LTE Bands (4G) |
6s (AT&T) | A1633 | LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
6s (Global) | A1688 | LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
6s (China) | A1700 | FDD-LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
6s (CN Mobile) | A1691 | FDD-LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
6s+ (AT&T) | A1634 | LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
6s+ (Global) | A1687 | LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
6s+ (China) | A1699 | FDD-LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
6s+ (CN Mobile) | A1690 | FDD-LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
Note that the mainland đài loan trung quốc iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus models tư vấn the WCDMA flavor of UMTS on the same frequencies as the other models as well as the same selection of FDD-LTE và TD-LTE bands as the "global" devices, but UMTS & FDD-LTE formally are "only for international roaming" rather than for use within mainland China. No doubt clever hackers will figure out workarounds for mainland use, too.
All iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus models tư vấn 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with MIMO as well as công nghệ bluetooth 4.2, too.
Internal Differences và Similarities
In terms of specific parts, there are numerous internal differences between the iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus. For example, the displays, cameras, and batteries are different as are a variety of other internal components.
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However, in general terms, these models also have much in common. Both have 2 GB of RAM, for example. Both also are powered by a dual core 64-bit 1.8 GHz hãng apple A9 processor with an embedded M9 motion coprocessor. Interestingly, as conclusively determined by third-party analysis from Chipworks, there actually are two different "A9" processors used in these models. Some have a 14 nm Samsung-produced APL0898 processor and others have a 16 nm TSMC-produced APL1022 processor with slight variation in heat and battery life.
Although there was some controversy that the battery life, in particular, was much worse in models with the Samsung processor than the TSMC processor, perhaps as much as 20% less when running the Geekbench 3 benchmark. Táo bị cắn formally responded that the battery life difference between individual devices was no more than 2 khổng lồ 3 percent in "real-world usage" and a variety of independent tests confirm that battery life generally is better with the TSMC processor, but just barely.
Both the iPhone 6s & the iPhone 6s Plus originally were available with 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of storage. Note that the original entry-level configurations have 16 GB of storage whereas the mid-level offering was 64 GB, which meant that the mid-level configuration provided 300% more storage for just 15% more money when the device is purchased outright.
On September 7, 2016, táo bị cắn dở discontinued the 16 GB và 64 GB options và introduced a new entry-level 32 GB option alongside the 128 GB capacity. Accordingly, the higher-end 128 GB option once provided 300% more storage for 18% more money when purchased outright. Táo khuyết discontinued the iPhone 6s entirely on September 12, 2018, though.
Both devices also have an NFC (Near Field Communication) cpu to allow digital payments in conjunction with "Apple Pay" software, too.
iOS tư vấn Similarities
The iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus both shipped pre-installed with ios 9 & provide full support for the operating system, including táo bị cắn Pay. They fully support iOS 10, tiện ích ios 11, and almost fully tư vấn iOS 12, with the exception of the minor "Memoji" feature.
These models tư vấn iOS 13, but they vị not tư vấn the Adjust Portrait Lighting và High-Key Mono photgraphy features, Dolby Atmos playback, và modest AR features (Motion Capture & People Occlusion).
These models also tư vấn iOS 14. However, none support the minor oto Keys, Spatial Audio, ứng dụng Clips, Location Anchors, Exposure Compensation, Burst Photos, QuickTake Video, and On-Device Dictation features.
Finally, the iPhone 6s và iPhone 6s Plus tư vấn the current version of the iOS, quả táo 15, but they vì not support a large number of advanced features including Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, Immersive Walking Instructions, Live Text in Photos, Live Text Translation, Visual Look Up, 3 chiều Landmarks, trang chủ Keys, and more.
iPhone 6s và iPhone 6s Plus Comparison Chart
These differences -- displays, cameras, battery life, identifiers, and dimensions -- as well as other details and pricing information are summarized below:
4.7" | 5.5" |
1334x750 | 1920x1080 |
326 ppi | 401 ppi |
1400:1 | 1300:1 |
5 Megapixels | 5 Megapixels |
12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
16, 64, 128 GB | 16, 64, 128 GB |
32, 128 GB | 32, 128 GB |
No | Yes |
No | Yes |
14 Hours | 24 Hours |
10 Hours | 12 Hours |
10 Hours | 12 Hours |
11 Hours | 12 Hours |
11 Hours | 14 Hours |
50 Hours | 80 Hours |
250 Hours | 384 Hours |
Lightning | Lightning |
Nano | Nano |
Yes | Yes |
Yes | Yes |
5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28* | 6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29* |
5.04 oz. (143 g) | 6.77 oz. (192 g) |
US$649, US$749, US$849 | US$749, US$849, US$949 |
* In inches, height x width x depth.
† These prices are unlocked và contract-free. Carrier subsidized and lease options also are available.
So, should I buy an iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus? Which is best for me?
At this point, most users should purchase a newer iPhone. However, for those on a budget -- and/or who really want a tai nghe jack -- the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus are well worth considering, especially because they still support the current version of the game ios at least until next year.
For most of those deciding just between the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the kích cỡ is the most important criteria. If you prefer lớn use your sản phẩm điện thoại device with one hand, the iPhone 6s is a better choice than the iPhone 6s Plus. For those with all but the largest of hands, the iPhone 6s Plus really is a two-handed device and it"s too large to fit in the front pockets of many pairs of pants or jeans, as well.
However, if your mobile usage consists heavily of reading, watching video, & gaming -- và not nearly as much one handed typing và navigation (which can be awkward and make it rather easy to lớn drop the device) -- và you tend to lớn carry your điện thoại in a briefcase, purse, or other bag rather than in a pocket, the iPhone 6s Plus can be an excellent choice. As noted above, the iPhone 6s Plus has (1) a higher resolution as well as a larger display, (2) a better quality camera, và (3) longer battery life, and those are excellent advantages of the larger option.
The iPhone 6s is a bit cheaper, and that may be another advantage of the smaller device, along with more convenient one-handed use và pocketability, too. If price is of great concern, you might also want to lớn consider an even cheaper used iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus (although note that the iPhone 6 và iPhone 6 Plus models no longer support the current version of the iOS).
iPhone Purchase và Sale Options
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