The Apple iPhone 6s Plus was released in September 2015, and is the successor to the iPhone 6 Plus. It has a 5.5-inch display, which is larger than the 4.7-inch display on the iPhone 6s. It also has a number of other improvements over the iPhone 6 Plus, including:
- A new A9 chip that is up to 70% faster than the A8 chip in the iPhone 6 Plus
- A new 12MP rear camera with optical image stabilization and 4K video recording
- A new 5MP front-facing camera with Retina Flash
- A new pressure-sensitive 3D Touch display
- A new Touch ID fingerprint sensor that is twice as fast as the sensor in the iPhone 6 Plus
Design and Build
The iPhone 6s Plus has the same design as the iPhone 6 Plus, with a unibody aluminum chassis and a curved glass screen. It is available in the same four colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold.
Display
The iPhone 6s Plus has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. This gives it a pixel density of 401ppi, which is very sharp. The display is also very bright and has excellent viewing angles.
Performance
The iPhone 6s Plus is powered by the new A9 chip, which is up to 70% faster than the A8 chip in the iPhone 6 Plus. This makes the iPhone 6s Plus one of the fastest smartphones on the market. It can handle even the most demanding tasks with ease, and it is also very efficient, so you can expect to get a full day of use on a single charge.
Camera
The iPhone 6s Plus has a new 12MP rear camera with optical image stabilization and 4K video recording. The camera is capable of taking excellent photos and videos in all lighting conditions. The optical image stabilization helps to reduce blur from camera shake, and the 4K video recording is very impressive.
The iPhone 6s Plus also has a new 5MP front-facing camera with Retina Flash. The Retina Flash uses the screen to brighten the front-facing camera, which results in better selfies in low light conditions.
Software
The iPhone 6s Plus comes with iOS 9, which is the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system. iOS 9 is packed with new features and improvements, including a new multitasking interface, a new low power mode, and a new Notes app.
Battery Life
The iPhone 6s Plus has a 2750mAh battery, which is the same size battery as the iPhone 6 Plus. However, the iPhone 6s Plus is more efficient than the iPhone 6 Plus, so you can expect to get a little bit better battery life.
Conclusion
The iPhone 6s Plus is a great smartphone. It has a large and beautiful display, a powerful processor, a great camera, and a long-lasting battery. It is also very well-built and has a sleek design. If you are looking for a new smartphone, the iPhone 6s Plus is a great option to consider.
SPECIFICATIONS
Network Technology:
- GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
- 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
- 4G bands: Various bands depending on the model (A1633 or A1634)
Speed:
- HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Launch:
- Announced: September 9, 2015
- Released: September 25, 2015
- Status: Discontinued
Body:
- Dimensions: 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm
- Weight: 192 g
- Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
- SIM: Nano-SIM, supports Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Display:
- Type: IPS LCD
- Size: 5.5 inches
- Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio
- Protection: Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating, 3D Touch display
Platform:
- OS: iOS 9 (upgradable to iOS 15.7)
- Chipset: Apple A9 (14 nm)
- CPU: Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
- GPU: PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Memory:
- Card Slot: No
- Internal: Various options – 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB with 2GB RAM
Main Camera:
- Single: 12 MP, f/2.2, with features like Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
- Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Camera:
- Single: 5 MP, f/2.2, with features like Face detection, HDR, panorama
- Video: 720p@30fps
Sound:
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm jack: Yes
- Audio quality: Supports 16-bit/44.1kHz audio
Communications:
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
- Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
- NFC: Yes (for Apple Pay only)
- Radio: No
- USB: Lightning, USB 2.0
Features:
- Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery:
- Type: Li-Ion 2750 mAh, non-removable
- Stand-by: Up to 384 hours (3G)
- Talk time: Up to 24 hours (3G)
Misc:
- Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
- Models: A1634, A1687, A1690, A1699, iPhone8,2
- SAR (Specific Absorption Rate): Varies by region
- Price: Around 240 EUR
Tests:
- Performance: Basemark OS II 2.0 score of 2261
- Display: Contrast ratio, Camera quality, Loudspeaker, Audio quality
- Battery life: Endurance rating of 85 hours
This iPhone model was released in 2015 and has been discontinued, but it offers various features and options that were popular during its time.
