A few years down the line, and they remain quality phones that offer excellent performance for the price. Having spent enough time with both devices, we now know exactly what made the 6 Plus and 6S Plus notable upgrades for Apple aficionados. To get an idea of what sets the 6S Plus apart from its predecessor, we’ve decided to pit the two against each other in a spec comparison. May the best phone win (spoiler alert: the iPhone 6S Plus wins, though you should just wait for the iPhone 8).
Specs
Apple iPhone 6S Plus |
Apple iPhone 6 Plus |
|
Size | 6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches | 6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 inches |
Weight | 6.77 ounces | 6.07 ounces |
Screen | 5.5-inch | 5.5-inch |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
OS | iOS 10 | iOS 10 |
Storage | 32, 128GB | 16, 64, 128GB |
SD Card Slot | No | No |
Processor | Apple 64-bit, A9 | Apple 64-bit, A8 |
RAM | 2GB | 1GB |
Connectivity | 4G LTE, 802.11ac | 4G LTE, 802.11ac |
Camera | 12MP rear, 5MP front | 8MP rear, 1.2MP front |
Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Fingerprint sensor | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Battery | 24 hours of 3G talk time | 24 hours of 3G talk time |
Charger | Lightning | Lightning |
Marketplace | Apple App Store | Apple App Store |
Avg. Price | $27.05/month for 24 months, or $649 without a contract | N/A |
Availability | AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile | No longer available |
DT Review | 4.5 out of 5 stars | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
Design
Apple’s design for the
Aside from the dimensions of the 6S Plus registering one-hundredth of an inch bigger in height, width, and thickness, these two phones are mirror images of each other. Back is the same 5.5-inch screen with the same gorgeous 1920 x 1080 screen resolution owners of the 6 Plus came to know and love. Where the
Power and productivity
The 6S Plus is definitely faster than the 6 Plus. Apple’s A9 chip runs 70-percent faster than the A8, with a GPU that’s a staggering 90-percent faster. The
The
Camera
The one area where the
Packed within the camera’s massive upgrade is also the ability for users to not only shoot HD videos, but incredibly detailed 4K videos. Obviously it’s tough to put much stock in
Availability
As always, the 6S Plus comes in three different storage sizes, each of which carries its own price tag. The 32GB 6S Plus comes in at $649 (or $27.05/month for 24 months), and the 128GB at $749 (or $31.21/month for 24 months). As of 2017, however, the
Conclusion
As is typically par for the course for Apple, each new line of iPhones is described as the most advanced ever created, when compared to other smartphones available at the time. With a newer processing chip, a much-improved camera, a new operating system, and two extra snazzy colors, the
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