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What are all the differences between the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus? Which is best for me?
Please chú ý the iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus models have been discontinued. However, this Q&A has been updated with the latest on iOS tư vấn details and more. It is quite useful khổng lồ anyone buying or selling one of these models on the used market.
It would be easy to 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 lớn this general observation, there are other important differences that are not so obvious.
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), và iPhone 6s (China Mobile) -- and four distinct iPhone 6s Plus models -- the iPhone 6s Plus (AT&T/SIM Free), iPhone 6s Plus (Global), iPhone 6s Plus (Mainland China), và iPhone 6s Plus (China Mobile) -- & each of the four have network tư vấn differences that are particularly important to evaluate.
The similarities of each mã sản phẩm are good to lớn know, too.
External Differences và 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 & an advanced "Tapic Engine" in lieu of a simpler vibration sensor, và 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 táo refers to lớn as "Peek & Pop" khổng lồ "dip in and out of content without losing your place" for quicker access khổng lồ a variety of functions within the iOS & third-party software.
However, the displays are different, and they differ by more than just physical form size -- 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 lớn 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.
Both models are available in four màu sắc 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 black glass front.
The iPhone 6s và 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 headphone jack, microphone, Lighting connector, & a single built-in speaker as well as an on/off switch on the righthand side.
Camera Differences
The iPhone 6s & 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, & 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 video clip (3840x2160) at 30 fps, 1080p đoạn phim at 30 fps or 60 fps (as well as 120 fps for 1080p slo-mo and 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 & 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 model Numbers are sufficient, these iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s models also can be pinpointed by other identifiers.
Specifically, EveryiPhone.com"s Ultimate iLookup feature -- as well as the quanangiangghe.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" phầm mềm under General > About), và 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, hãng apple was able khổng lồ pack in a larger capacity battery, & 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 video Playback | 11 Hours | 14 Hours |
| Audio Playback | 50 Hours | 80 Hours |
The iPhone 6s Plus provides longer standby time as well -- up to 16 days -- compared lớn just 10 days for the regular iPhone 6s.
Wireless Connectivity & Data Differences
There is a great 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, táo originally stated that the iPhone 6s (AT&T) A1633 và iPhone 6s Plus (AT&T) A1634 models do 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, and 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 support 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); and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz).
Complete LTE tư vấn is enumerated below:
| iPhone mã sản phẩm | 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 china iPhone 6s và iPhone 6s Plus models support 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 và 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 and iPhone 6s Plus models tư vấn 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with MIMO as well as công nghệ bluetooth không dây 4.2, too.
Internal Differences và Similarities
In terms of specific parts, there are numerous internal differences between the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. For example, the displays, cameras, & batteries are different as are a variety of other internal components.
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 táo bị cắn 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 & others have a 16 nm TSMC-produced APL1022 processor with slight variation in heat & 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 dở formally responded that the battery life difference between individual devices was no more than 2 to 3 percent in "real-world usage" và a variety of independent tests confirm that battery life generally is better with the TSMC processor, but just barely.
Both the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus originally were available with 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of storage. Chú ý 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 discontinued the 16 GB và 64 GB options and 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. Apple discontinued the iPhone 6s entirely on September 12, 2018, though.
Both devices also have an NFC (Near Field Communication) chip to allow digital payments in conjunction with "Apple Pay" software, too.
iOS tư vấn Similarities
The iPhone 6s và iPhone 6s Plus both shipped pre-installed with ios 9 and provide full tư vấn for the operating system, including hãng apple Pay. They fully tư vấn iOS 10, quả táo 11, & almost fully tư vấn iOS 12, with the exception of the minor "Memoji" feature.
These models support iOS 13, but they vị not tư vấn the Adjust Portrait Lighting and High-Key Mono photgraphy features, Dolby Atmos playback, & modest AR features (Motion Capture and People Occlusion).
These models also support iOS 14. However, none tư vấn 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 & iPhone 6s Plus tư vấn the current version of the iOS, ios 15, but they do not tư vấn 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, home Keys, and more.
iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus Comparison Chart
These differences -- displays, cameras, battery life, identifiers, và dimensions -- as well as other details & 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 & 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 tư vấn the current version of the game ios at least until next year.
For most of those deciding just between the iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus, the form size is the most important criteria. If you prefer to lớn use your mobile 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 lớn fit in the front pockets of many pairs of pants or jeans, as well.
However, if your điện thoại usage consists heavily of reading, watching video, & gaming -- và not nearly as much one handed typing and navigation (which can be awkward and make it rather easy to lớn drop the device) -- và you tend khổng lồ 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, and (3) longer battery life, and those are excellent advantages of the larger option.
The iPhone 6s is a bit cheaper, và 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 consider an even cheaper used iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus (although lưu ý that the iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus models no longer tư vấn the current version of the iOS).
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