There is no longer any need to rack your brains over whether it is worth spending significant amounts of money on purchasing the latest iPhone models with the best functionality. The new product has similar capabilities to the iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus and 6s Plus, with the exception of a few differences, which will be discussed below.
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For iPhone SE, iPhone 6s/6s Plus models there are 4 color options - gold, silver, space gray and rose gold. Same as 6s/6s Plus, a new version The iPhone is equipped with an A9 processor and a 12-megapixel iSight camera. All devices support slow-motion video recording at 1080p resolution at 120 fps or at 720p resolution at 240 fps.
Unlike the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone display SE (detecting the pressure applied to the screen). It's also worth noting that optical image stabilization is only available on the iPhone 6 Plus and 6s Plus.
Another difference is the volume internal memory. The iPhone SE is available in 16GB and 64GB variants, while the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus come in 16GB, 64GB and 128GB variants.
VIDEO REVIEW: What is the difference between iPhone 5s and iPhone SE: detailed comparison
iPhone SE, 6, 6s, 6 Plus and 6s Plus feature widescreen Multi-Touch displays with LED backlighting, IPS technology and Taptic Engine sensor. In this aspect, the difference between smartphones is only in screen size.
iPhone 6/6 Plus devices come in only two colors – silver and space grey. The gadgets are equipped with an A8 processor with 64-bit architecture and an M8 motion coprocessor. Models with internal memory capacity of 16 GB and 64 GB are available. There is an iSight camera with an 8 MP matrix.
Detailed comparison iPhone specifications SE, iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus and 6s Plus:
As they say, there is no friend according to taste, but still, if you compare regular smartphone and an iPhone from apple, then we We recommend choosing the “apple”. In our article we will look at the parameters of the sixth iPhones, and in particular, the dimensions of the iPhone 6s. So, if you are interested in what size is the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, then our article will be useful for you.
iPhone 6s
Let's carry out short review characteristics of the model. In its appearance, the new 6s is not much different from the previous “six”. Surely, the user will notice that the new model has an “s-glass” on the back side. Also among the external differences is that the case has a new color - pink-gold has been added to the already familiar ones.
Dimensions
The size of the iPhone 6s is not very different from its predecessor. Its body has become a little larger: its thickness and weight have increased. The change in weight is due to the fact that the manufacturer installs a screen equipped with a modern sensor made of the strongest glass. The iPhone 6s diagonal is 4.7 inches, iPhone 6s screen dimensions: 1334x750 pixels. The size of the iPhone 6s in centimeters is 13.8 by 6.7. The thickness is a little more than 7 centimeters. Weight – 134 g.
3D touch
What are the features of this technology? And its essence is that the phone has special sensitivity. Thanks to this, in addition to reacting to a finger touch, it reacts to the strength and direction of the touch. It is very comfortable. For example, if you need to briefly review information from different sites, there is no need to go through them one by one. Just touch the link a little harder and a pop-up menu with brief information will appear in front of you.
"Brain"
Let's call the brain of the phone its processor. In iPhone 6s it is powerful and energy efficient, it belongs to the third generation A 9. This chip is 70% faster in performance and efficiency than its predecessors. An additional M 9 coprocessor is installed in the main section. Thanks to all this, the user receives a dynamic picture that plays with all colors.
Camera
If you compare the camera with previous versions models, we will immediately note the progress. The resolution of both cameras has increased:
main – 12 MP;
front – 5 MP.
This allows you to get clear and bright photos. We also pay attention to the excellent photo stabilization. Even if your hand shakes while shooting, you will get a clear picture. So shooting on the move has never been easier!
6s Plus
Unsurpassed design and impressive dimensions are the distinctive feature of this model. How it differs from 6s, we will now look at.
6s vs 6s Plus
The first thing the client will notice is that the size of the iPhone 6s Plus becomes much larger than that of the “six”. Dimensions of iPhone 6s plus in cm:
height – 15.8;
width – 77.8;
thickness – 7.
But, keep in mind that if you have a miniature hand, then it is unlikely that such a large body will be comfortable for you to hold in your hand. Pay attention to this when choosing a phone. The “advantage” of such a screen is that the screen is quite large, for a phone. Its diagonal is 5.5 inches, resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels. Therefore, the picture you see on the screen will delight you with its clarity and brightness.
The nice thing is that the plus includes image stabilization technology. There is no such thing in the regular “six”.
Future
Apple does not stand still and releases more and more new models.
Recently the world saw SE. Its “filling” is not much different from 6s. But what the buyer will see with the naked eye is that its case is no longer 8.5 mm.
Also, the iPhone 7 recently went on sale. Read about this new product, as well as many others, in our next articles. We hope we were able to convey information about 6s to you in a simple and clear way. If you are the owner or owner of a small hand, then you will simply need to know what size the iPhone 6s is, because it depends on whether it will be comfortable for you to hold this fashionable gadget in your hand.
Updated 03/16/2019
We will use phones with the same amount of memory as the basis for this comparison. Let’s add on our own that there is a difference between the flagships iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, but it’s small.
Comparison of parameters
| iPhone 6S | 6S Plus | |
| Price | 35-40 thousand rubles | 45-48 thousand rubles |
| Display | IPS, 4.7 inches, 1334x750 | IPS, 5.5 inches, 1920×1080 |
| CPU | Apple A9 | Apple A9 |
| Graphic arts | PowerVR | PowerVR |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Disk | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Rear camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2, optical stabilization |
| Battery | 14 hours talk time | 24 hours talk time |
From this we can see that the difference primarily concerns the display, camera, and battery. In terms of hardware, there are practically no differences.
What is the Plus prefix for?
It is logical that a device with the Plus prefix should have some advantages. They are:
- Bigger screen. Now it has become more convenient to read due to the diagonal having grown by 0.8 inches.
- The battery capacity has become higher. Apple doesn't like to indicate the battery capacity of its gadgets. The company prefers to use other numbers (such as standby time or talk time). According to the manufacturer, in mode iPhone conversation The 6S Plus will last 10 hours longer, which is a great result.
- Optical stabilization that improves already good camera. The quality of the photo has increased noticeably.
- Given the small dimensions of the phone itself, it has big screen, which is more convenient to watch movies on. Well, the device itself fits “like a native one” into a trouser or jacket pocket.
Display comparison
The 6S model received a classic Retina display 4.7 inches diagonal and a typically low resolution of 1334x750. In fact, such permission is quite justified. IN in this case Apple maintains the perfect balance between image clarity and processor resource optimization. That is, the picture on the screen is clearly visible, there are no individual pixels. At the same time, the load on the processor and battery is minimal. With a diagonal of 4.7 inches, there is no need to increase the resolution, unless for marketing purposes.
Traditionally, the Retina display is good: maximum viewing angles, very high brightness, natural color reproduction and visible content even in direct sunlight. There is nothing to add: the screen in the 6S is beautiful, but this “tradition” has been preserved since the third iPhone.
The iPhone 6S Plus has a better screen due to its larger diagonal. Quite naturally, an increase in physical size required an increase in resolution. And finally, the iPhone received a FullHD matrix, which is quite consistent with a 5.5-inch diagonal. But still, there is the same cool Retina display with all the attendant advantages.
So the 6S Plus is slightly better purely due to the physical display parameters.
Cameras
The second difference between the gadgets is the cameras. Both phones use a 12 megapixel sensor, have HDR support, and True Tone Flash. The only difference is optical stabilization, which is included in the 6S Plus but not in the 6S. Perhaps (not exactly) there are some improvements in terms of image processing, that is, in software.
Below are frames shot on the 6s and 6s Plus for comparison.
Photos on iPhone 6S
Photos on iPhone 6S Plus
Optical stabilization helps shoot objects in motion as usual, but nothing more. It does not have a serious impact on image quality, but in any case its presence is welcome.
4K video captured on iPhone 6S Plus
Battery
The last difference between the 6S and 6S Plus is the battery capacity. We don’t know how much the battery capacity has changed in mAh units, but it is reliably known (from the official specifications) that in talk mode the device with the Plus prefix will last 10 hours longer. And this is a serious indicator.
So the iPhone 6S is far behind in this regard.
Are there other differences?
There is none of them. Both models have a fingerprint scanner and cool 3D Touch technology, which detects how hard you press the screen. There is a Retina Flash option - flash for front camera for selfies. In fact, just at the moment of taking a picture, the display lights up at maximum brightness, creating a fake flash, but the result is not bad. Oh yeah, and the Ion-X front glass.
Conclusions and video reviews
So: with a price difference of 5-8 thousand rubles Plus phone has solid advantages: camera, display, battery. You decide for yourself whether these improvements are worth the money that you will have to overpay for a more advanced model. We think they are worth it.
Video review of iPhone 6s plus
iPhone 6s Review
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By tradition, in early September, Apple showed two new iPhones with the “s” index, which means that changes were made “under the hood,” while the body design and screen diagonal of both models remained the same. In this review we'll take a look at the iPhone 6s.
Packaging and equipment
The form factor and packaging dimensions remain the same, the only difference is that in the new product the iPhone-shaped embossing has become colored and has a pattern on the screen. What is shown on the box depends on the color of the device.
The package contents also did not change; in addition to the phone, the box included: a lightning synchronization cable, a 5 V / 1 A power adapter, an EarPods headset, documentation and a paper clip for opening the SIM card tray. Since my copy was purchased in the USA, it came pre-installed with a T-Mobile SIM card.
Appearance and ergonomics
From a design point of view, it’s still the same, which has slightly increased in size and noticeably in weight. Externally, you can distinguish the iPhone 6s from the previous model only by the letter “s” under the iPhone inscription, and by the camera eye, which has become darker, there are no other differences. A new case color “rose gold” has been added, which, unfortunately, will only suit girls. In terms of the materials used, the changes are more significant. iPhone case The 6s is made of 7000 series aluminum alloy, and the screen covers protective glass Ion X of the second generation, which can be considered an analogue of Gorilla Glass 4.
Compared to most modern smartphones The iPhone 6s does not seem big; it is almost convenient to carry it in a man's trouser pocket; the convenience of carrying the device in the pocket of skinny women's jeans is questionable. The new iPhone feels good in the hand, but it is just as slippery as the original “six”. The controls are conveniently located, as always. In a year using iPhone 6 there were two complaints about ergonomics. The first is that when I try to lock the device lying on the table, it happens that the volume buttons are pressed instead of the power button. Secondly, fingers often get caught in the camera module when taking photographs, although, from a design point of view, it looks organically on the left top corner housings.
Apple has built a Touch ID fingerprint scanner into the Home button of the last three generations of iPhone. The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus use a second-generation scanner, which has significantly increased the recognition speed. Now, to unlock your smartphone, you only need to briefly touch the sensor, which takes the comfort of using this function to a new level. The killer feature of the new iPhone was the introduction into the iOS interface of functions related to recognizing the force of pressure on the screen. The recognition technology itself is called 3D Touch; the screen can recognize three degrees of pressure on it.
Screen
The size, resolution and other indicators of the iPhone 6s screen have not changed in any way; it is still the same 4.7-inch matrix with a resolution of 1334-by-750 pixels. Maximum brightness reaches 500 cd/m2, contrast – 1400/1.
The screen has the maximum viewing angles possible for an LCD; coupled with a very effective anti-glare filter, they make iPhone screen 6s one of the best among mobile devices. Automatic backlight adjustment traditionally works flawlessly. The screen behaves well in the sun; it is the best in this parameter; the image remains readable even in direct sunlight, although it fades somewhat. Touch screen can process up to 10 touches simultaneously, plus it can detect 3 degrees of pressure.
Hardware platform and performance
The smartphone runs on Apple's own SoC A9, which is manufactured using a 14 nm or 16 nm process technology. The system-on-chip consists of: a 64-bit CPU, which includes two Twister cores (ARMv8-A architecture) operating at frequencies up to 1.85 GHz; six-cluster GPU (192 cores) – IMG PowerVR GT7600 supporting OpenGL ES 3.3 and DirectX 11; M9 coprocessor, responsible for background tracking of physical activity and polling of a separate microphone for Siri; and 2 GB random access memory type LPDDR4.
The new chip in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus is a technological monster, as described in Apple presentations they modestly kept silent, getting away with the phrase Desktop Class CPU. The processor can really be compared with its desktop counterparts, as evidenced by the size of the cache, which for L2 is 3 MB, and for L3 as much as 8 MB (eprst). The power of the chip is also evidenced by the results of the Geekbench 3 test; in the singlecore test, the smartphone scores 2555 points, which corresponds to the test result for the Intel Core i7-975 (first generation 3300 MHz). There are no analogues among Android devices for this indicator today; the closest result of 1900 points is scored by the Tegra K1 processor in the Nexus 9. In the multicore test, the iPhone 6s scored 4450 points, which is approximately equal to the results shown by the latest flagship products from Samsung.
The practical performance of the iPhone 6s is not satisfactory, although this is also true for the regular “six”. The most demanding games and applications will be available to the user for several years.
Cellular communications and interfaces
As with previous generation models, any modifications to the iPhone will work on almost any LTE network. The most common bands in Russia: B3, B7, B20 and B38 are supported by all modifications of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus (A1633, A1634, A1688, A1687, A1700, A1699). Both models are equipped with a modem from Qualcomm MDM9635M, which supports LTE cat.6 technology with a theoretical peak download speed of 300 Mb/s. The device has one slot for nano SIM cards.
From wireless interfaces iPhone 6s contains: Wi‑Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC, the latter can only be used to make Apple Pay payments.
Battery and autonomy
Unfortunately, in new iPhone Compared to its predecessor, the battery capacity was reduced by 5% to 1715 mAh, fortunately this did not affect the autonomy of the device in any way. Complete charger The smartphone charges from 0% to 100% in 2 hours and 30 minutes (from 0% to 75% in 1 hour and 15 minutes). A more advanced technical process in the production of the screen and processor has generally reduced energy consumption, and in some cases iPhone modes 6s turned out to be even more durable than the iPhone 6:
Note. Testing is carried out in the appropriate modes according to the following method: – listening to music on headphones maximum volume with the screen turned off; – viewing 720p video from the device memory at 50% backlight brightness and maximum sound volume in headphones; – active browsing (constantly opening new tabs, actively scrolling pages, etc.) via Wi-Fi at 50% backlight brightness; – 3D games (Real Racing 3) at 50% backlight brightness.
In mixed operating mode (calls, SMS, browsing, some games) and active LTE, the iPhone 6s will work from early morning until evening with 5 hours of screen activity. For those who are accustomed to endurance, the autonomy of the iPhone 6s may not seem enough.
Cameras, photo and video quality
Good news: finally, after 4 generations of iPhone, Apple has increased the resolution of the main camera from 8 MP to 12 MP. The bad news is that at the same time as the resolution was increased, the pixel size was reduced, because... the sensor retained the size of 1/3″. The optics parameters remain the same, the matrix is covered by a lens consisting of 5 lenses, its equivalent focal length is 29 mm, and the aperture is F2.2. The maximum possible ISO is 2000.
Traditionally, the system camera does not have the ability to adjust shooting parameters, but the API allows you to do this third party applications. As an exclusive iPhone features The 6s and 6s Plus added a new Live Photos shooting mode to the system camera. If you activate this mode, then simultaneously with the photo, the smartphone will record a 3-second video (1.5 seconds before the photo and 1.5 seconds after). The gallery displays a photo, and the video can be viewed using 3D Touch by pressing on the screen.
The quality of the resulting photos has not changed at all compared to the previous generation iPhone, except that there are more details due to the increased sensor resolution. In good lighting conditions, the camera takes excellent pictures with accurate color reproduction and a relatively wide dynamic range. Algorithms created by Apple are traditionally aimed at preserving maximum information in the frame, which is why photos taken on the iPhone may appear low-contrast and desaturated in color, but this can be easily corrected in a third-party editor or directly in the Photos application. CLICKABLE! Left Apple iPhone 6s, right – Apple iPhone 6:
The algorithm for creating HDR photographs remains the same restrained, namely, slight compression of tones occurs while the colors remain natural. Subjectively, the time it takes to save an HDR image has decreased. CLICKABLE! On the left is Apple iPhone 6s, on the right is Apple iPhone 6:
The camera's performance under artificial lighting conditions did not increase, but the opposite effect was not observed either - the noise level of the matrix remained at the same level. CLICKABLE! On the left is Apple iPhone 6s, on the right is Apple iPhone 6:
One of the killer features of the iPhone camera is the ability to create large, well-stitched panoramic photos. In the iPhone 6s, the panoramic shooting mode was improved quantitatively, increasing the resolution of the photo panorama from 43 MP to 64 MP, while the frame proportions and angular size remained the same. CLICKABLE! Top: Apple iPhone 6s, bottom: Apple iPhone 6:
The resolution of the front camera was also increased from 1.2 MP to 5 MP, leaving the same equivalent focal length of 31 mm and an aperture of F2.2. But the video is recorded only in HD resolution at 30 fps.
If we take into account the greater detail due to the increased sensor resolution, the quality of the resulting photographs has not improved in any way, and sometimes it seems that it has worsened. Another software feature exclusive to the iPhone 6s and 6s plus is the so-called Retina Flash for the front camera; if you activate the flash, its function will be taken over by the screen backlight. CLICKABLE!
The smartphone records video in a resolution of 3840*2160 pixels at 30 fps and in a resolution of 1920*1080 pixels at 30 fps or 60 fps, mono audio. The quality of the resulting footage is excellent! If we take the noise indicators of the matrix and depth of field out of brackets, iPhone camera 6s can compete on equal terms with most modern consumer and amateur photo and video cameras.
In addition to the main shooting mode, there are two slow-motion modes: 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, the latter, until recently, was an exclusive feature of the iPhone. In slow motion mode, the iPhone 6s, unlike most other smartphones, records all frames (120 or 240 frames) and sound in the final file, which allows you to play with the footage in the editor.
There is an interval shooting mode (timelapse), in which a frame is taken approximately once every half a second, and the final footage has a resolution of 1920*1080 pixels at 30 fps and without sound.
Sound quality
There is still only one external speaker, and it is located at the bottom end, which avoids muffling the call melody in most situations. The speaker has a decent volume reserve; its volume compared to the volume of the speaker in the iPhone 6 remained at the same level, but, no matter how trite it may sound, the sound quality has improved slightly.
In terms of sound quality in headphones iPhone latest There is parity between three generations, only the volume margin would once again be increased. The system has a preset-based equalizer, but no FM radio.
Operating system features
The smartphone runs on iOS 9.0 out of the box, after unpacking I immediately updated the system to version 9.0.2. Main innovations of the updated operating system can be divided into four categories. Firstly, the built-in applications have been seriously redesigned: Notes, Maps and Wallet, and two new applications have been added: News, which does not work in Russia, and iCloud Drive.
Secondly, on iPad last generations two window display modes were added: dual screen mode and picture-in-picture mode.
Thirdly, Siri functionality has been expanded and new screen search with suggestions based on user preferences by type Google Now(does not work fully in Russia). Siri can now be activated from any screen, even from a locked screen, although only on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.
Fourthly, according to Apple itself, the performance and power consumption of the system were optimized. The update file size has been reduced. A power saving mode has appeared, when activated, some animations and background program updates will be disabled. In addition, the ability to add a 6-digit PIN (previously there were only 4 characters) and two-factor authorization have been added.
Separately, we should talk about the new opportunities that 3D Touch technology provides. On desktops, pressing hard on the icon of an application that supports this API opens context menu, which allows you to either select the desired section before opening this application, or activate the desired function. In the applications themselves, pressing harder usually causes previews of links or menu items.
If you press even harder during the preview, as if squeezing, the link or menu item will open completely. As mentioned earlier, pressing hard allows you to view Live Photos. In perspective this technology can be used in the game interface, for example, in racing simulators it will be possible to vary the force of pressing the gas or brake pedal.
With updating your Apple smartphones restored the status quo, where the iPhone remains the most balanced device among flagship products. To achieve this, the amount of RAM was increased to 2 GB, and the memory type is now DDR4, the resolution of both cameras was increased, the ability to shoot in 4K resolution was added, and 3D Touch technology was introduced as a killer feature. In addition, the iPhone again has the most advanced system-on-chip. For the Russian buyer, the iPhone 6s has only two drawbacks: iOS, which is beginning to lag behind Android in terms of usability, and an indecently high price in rubles.
Among the models of the sixth iPhones, the diversity is especially noticeable.
But what is the difference between iPhone 6 and 6s and 6 plus? What are the main similarities and what's new in the latest models?
To answer the main questions, it is necessary to consider each addition in detail.
Specifications
What are the advantages of iPhone 6s over 6
By appearance there are no changes at all. Unless there is an “S” on the back panel and a pink version is on sale.
In the 6s version, the charging connector along the edge also has a different color on different models.
There are no changes in the size of the screen, but the thickness of the device has changed, which affected the weight (an increase of 20 grams).
Due to the increased width, it is possible that covers designed for the six will not fit on the new model.
But most users claim that small changes in parameters did not affect and the same cases can be used.
RAM increased by 2 times.
Major changes have occurred in the chamber. Now the front allows you to take pictures with best quality using a 5 megapixel camera. The external camera has become 12 megapixels.
The case material has been changed. After the scandal that erupted around the “bent six,” the manufacturer lost interest in such an experiment. iPhone 6s is made of more durable aluminum, which prevents unwanted bending.
The processor used in 6s also has 2 cores, but instead of A8 there is A9. Because of this, the frequency changes from 1400 to 1840 MHz.
With all this, in the newer version of the iPhone, designed for 16 GB, only 12 are available.
After purchasing the OS on 6 iOS 8, and on 6s iOS 9. But currently, representatives of the sixth era of iPhones come with version 9 or even 10 of the operating system.
When the processor was improved, performance changed by about 20%. The operating time is the same, the difference is literally minutes.
The operating speed has also been increased. Loading applications, moving from one browser page to another, etc.
Advantages of iPhone 6 Plus over 6
First of all, the difference in the sizes of these gadgets is very striking. From the more usual 4.7 inches, the iPhone has grown to 5.5. At the same time, its weight increased by almost 50 grams.
However, the number of pixels per 1 inch is also 326 ppi (unchanged from iPhone 5).
Both phones use an A8 processor (dual core).
The number of megapixels remains the same, but the aperture has been improved. The facial recognition function has also been improved. There is a five-element lens. This version features optical image stabilization for the first time.
There are no changes to video recording; both the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus can shoot slow motion at 120 and 240 frames per second. Both have cinematic stabilization.
The front cameras of the phones are completely identical (1.2 megapixels).
The battery in the 6+ version is much more powerful, which is definitely a major improvement.
Thanks to the increase in power, the iPhone 6 Plus can work up to 80 hours, while the usual “six” only 50. When talking over a 3G connection time is running 24 hours versus 14 (respectively).
In standby mode, the newer version is capable of withstanding 384 hours (16 days), and the older version is 250 hours (about 10 days).
The price of smartphones does not differ very much. The difference is about 5,000 rubles, with the price varying according to the size of the built-in memory.
Camera comparison
As for the cameras, you are unlikely to find any significant differences.
Two things to note: the iPhone 6 Plus camera works a little better with light and selfies come out better.