The iPhone 6 was released in 2014 and was a major departure from the previous iPhone design. It featured a larger 4.7-inch display, a new thin and light aluminum chassis, and a more powerful A8 chip. The iPhone 6 was also the first iPhone to support NFC for mobile payments.
Display
The iPhone 6’s 4.7-inch display was a significant upgrade from the 4-inch display on the previous iPhone 5s. It was also the first iPhone to feature a Retina HD display, with a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels and a pixel density of 326 ppi. The display was sharp, bright, and had excellent viewing angles.
Design
The iPhone 6 featured a new thin and light aluminum chassis that was a major departure from the previous iPhone design. It was also the first iPhone to feature rounded edges. The iPhone 6 was available in three colors: silver, gold, and space gray.
Performance
The iPhone 6 was powered by the new A8 chip, which was significantly faster than the A7 chip in the previous iPhone 5s. The A8 chip made the iPhone 6 very fast and responsive. It was able to handle even the most demanding tasks with ease.
Camera
The iPhone 6 had an 8-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The camera was capable of taking excellent photos and videos in most lighting conditions. It also featured a new phase detection autofocus system that was faster and more accurate than the previous contrast detection autofocus system.
Battery life
The iPhone 6 had a 1810 mAh battery, which was slightly larger than the battery in the previous iPhone 5s. However, the larger display and more powerful A8 chip used more power, so the battery life of the iPhone 6 was not significantly better than the iPhone 5s.
Overall
The iPhone 6 was a major upgrade from the previous iPhone 5s. It featured a larger and sharper display, a new thin and light design, a more powerful A8 chip, and a better camera. However, the battery life of the iPhone 6 was not significantly better than the iPhone 5s.
Pros
- Larger, higher-resolution display
- Faster performance
- Improved camera
- Thinner and lighter design
- iOS 8
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- Some users reported that the phone was bendable
SPECIFICATONS
Network:
- Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
- 2G Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G Bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
- 4G Bands: Various bands depending on the model
Launch:
- Announced: September 9, 2014
- Released: September 19, 2014
- Status: Discontinued
Body:
- Dimensions: 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm
- Weight: 129 g
- Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
- SIM: Nano-SIM, Apple Pay certified
Display:
- Type: IPS LCD
- Size: 4.7 inches
- Resolution: 750 x 1334 pixels
- Protection: Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Platform:
- OS: iOS 8 (upgradable to iOS 12.5.6)
- Chipset: Apple A8 (20 nm)
- CPU: Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
- GPU: PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Memory:
- Card Slot: No
- Internal Storage: 16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB, 1GB RAM
Main Camera:
- Single: 8 MP, f/2.2
- Video: 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Camera:
- Single: 1.2 MP
- Video: 720p@30fps
Sound:
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
- Audio Quality: 16-bit/44.1kHz audio
Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE
- GPS: Yes, with GLONASS
- NFC: Yes (Apple Pay only)
- Radio: No
- USB: Lightning, USB 2.0
Features:
- Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery:
- Type: Li-Po 1810 mAh, non-removable
- Stand-by: Up to 250 hours (3G)
- Talk time: Up to 14 hours (3G)
Miscellaneous:
- Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
- Models: A1549, A1586, A1589, A1522, A1524, A1593, iPhone7,2
- SAR Values: 1.18 W/kg (head), 1.18 W/kg (body)
- SAR EU Values: 0.98 W/kg (head), 0.97 W/kg (body)
Tests:
- Performance: Basemark X score of 15841
- Display: Contrast ratio of 1213 (nominal), 3.838 (sunlight)
- Audio: Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 72dB
- Audio Quality: Noise -94dB / Crosstalk -73.4dB
- Battery Life: Endurance rating of 61 hours
