The iPhone 6s has just been announced but how does the new phone compare to the previous model? We know the iPhone 6s will be available in four color options starting September 12 for pre-orders and in stores beginning September 25.
The most noticeable differences are an improved camera, processor and 4K video support. Though is it worth spending an extra hundred bucks on the newest model or would you better off opting for last year’s unit?
Here’s a quick comparison of the two devices:
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Display Size | 4.7-inch, 750 x 1334 pixel display (326 ppi) | 4.7-inch, 750 x 1334 pixel display (326 ppi) |
Resolution X | 750 | 750 |
Resolution Y | 1334 | 1334 |
Display Type | Retina HD | Retina HD |
Operating System | iOS 9 (at launch) | iOS 8 (at launch) |
Processor | A9 chip with 64-bit architecture | A8 chip with 64-bit architecture |
RAM | 2GB | 1GB |
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External Storage | No | No |
Main Camera (Back) | 12MP iSight camera with 1.22µ pixels | 8MP iSight camera with 1.5µ pixels |
Secondary Camera (Front) | 5MP | 1.2MP |
Networks |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
Battery | 1715mAh | N/A |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity |
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Sensors |
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GPS |
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Height | 5.44 inches (13.82 cm) | 5.44 inches (13.82 cm) |
Width | 2.64 inches (67.1 mm) | 2.64 inches (67.1 mm) |
Depth | 0.28 inches (7.1 mm) | 0.27 inches (6.9 mm) |
Weight | 5.04 oz (143 g) | 4.55 oz (129 g) |
Colors | Gold, Gray, Rose, Silver | Gold, Gray, Silver |
Supported Audio Formats | AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV | AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV |
Supported Video Formats | H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format | H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format |
Other Features |
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In The Box | N/A | N/A |

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