Are iphone 6 and 6s the same size

If you’re puzzling over which iPhone you should buy, but you lack the funds for a new model, then you may be tempted to pick up an older iPhone. Apple continues to support iPhones for several years after release, and they tend to perform well for a long time. The oldest iPhone that Apple now sells is the iPhone XR, making both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S a bit long in the tooth. If you’re choosing between the two devices, though, we’re happy to help you decide.

Contents

  • Performance, battery life, and charging
  • Design and durability
  • Display
  • Camera
  • Software and updates
  • Special features
  • Price and availability
  • Overall winner: Apple iPhone 6S
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The successor to Apple’s iPhone 6 was theiPhone 6S. It looks identical to its predecessor, so you may be wondering what the difference is. Below, we spell out the hardware specifications of both iPhones and dip into an analysis of the categories where you’re likely to see the biggest differences.

AppleiPhone 6S

Apple iPhone 6

Size138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 inches)138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches)Weight143 grams (5.04 ounces)129 grams (4.55 ounces)Screen size4.7 inches4.7 inchesScreen resolution1334 x 750 pixels (326 pixels per inch)1334 x 750 pixels (326 pixels per inch)Operating systemiOS 13iOS 12Storage space16GB, 64GB, 128GB16GB, 64GB, 128GBMicroSD card slotNoNoTap-to-pay servicesApple PayApple PayProcessorA9 chip with 64-bit architecture, M9 motion coprocessorA8 chip with 64-bit architecture, M8 motion coprocessorRAM2GB1GBCamera12MP rear, 5MP front8MP rear, 1.2MP frontVideo2160p at 30fps, 1080p up to 120fps, 720p at 240fps1080p at 60fps, 720p at 240fpsBluetooth version4.24.0PortsLightning port, 3.5mm audio jackLightning port, 3.5mm audio jackFingerprint sensorTouch IDTouch IDBattery1,715mAh1,810mAhApp marketplaceApple App StoreApple App StoreNetwork supportT-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, SprintT-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, SprintColorsSpace Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose GoldSpace Gray, Silver, GoldPrice$150 and up$110 and upReview score4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars

Performance, battery life, and charging

Apple iPhone 6SJessica Lee Star/Digital Trends

Every new iPhone is faster than those that came before, and theiPhone 6Sis no exception. Apple jumped from the A8 chipset that was in the iPhone 6 to its A9 chipset. Similarly, the 6S upgraded from the M8 coprocessor to the M9. These upgrades translate to faster processing speeds — about 70 percent faster, according to Apple. TheiPhone 6Salso boasts 2GB of RAM, which is double theRAMin the iPhone 6. That means that theiPhone 6Sis noticeably faster than the iPhone 6 in most tasks and a much more capable multitasker. In terms of storage, both come in 16GB, 64GB, or 128GB versions.

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TheiPhone 6Sactually has a smaller battery than the iPhone 6, but the more efficient processor balances things out and it tends to last a bit longer on an average day. Both charge via the Lightning port and take a similar length of time to juice up.

Winner: AppleiPhone 6S

Design and durability

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In terms of look and size, there isn’t much of a difference between the two, in fact, you’ll struggle to tell them apart. TheiPhone 6Sis 0.01 inches thicker and half an ounce heavier, but those are hardly noticeable differences. Both phones are 5.44 inches tall by 2.64 inches wide, and both feature a 4.7-inch display. Both have the headphone jacks, a Lightning port for charging, and that iconic Touch ID home button that was a feature of iPhones for many years.

Both phones are aluminum, so they’re pretty tough, but theiPhone 6Sis built from superior Series 7000 aluminum, which should be a little stronger. This change may have been a response to the bendgate furor around the iPhone 6 Plus.

Winner: Tie

Display

Both of these iPhones have a 4.7-inch display with a 1334 x 750-pixel resolution, which works out to 326 pixels per inch. There’s no dividing them here. Only the 6S has Apple’s 3D Touch technology, but we’ll deal with that in the special features section below. Visually speaking, there’s no difference between these displays.

Winner: Tie

Camera

TheiPhone 6Sblows the iPhone 6 out of the water in the camera department with a seriously beefed-up main camera and a much-improved selfie camera. The main camera is rated at 12 megapixels, up from 8 megapixels, and the front-facing camera has jumped to 5 megapixels from a woefully inadequate 1.2 megapixels. The 6S is also capable of shooting 4K resolution video, while the iPhone 6 is limited to 1080p. You can expect to capture much better photos with theiPhone 6S.

Winner: AppleiPhone 6S

Software and updates

Initially, the iPhone 6 launched with iOS 8, and theiPhone 6Slaunched with iOS 9. Since then, the iPhone 6 has maxed out with iOS 12, but theiPhone 6Shas been upgraded to iOS 13. Apple is releasing iOS 14 later this year, which will supportiPhone 6S— and which will leave the iPhone 6 yet another operating system behind.

Winner: iPhone 6S

Special features

Apple iPhone 6SJessica Lee Star/Digital Trends

Immediately apparent is the inclusion of the 3D touch feature on theiPhone 6S. Essentially, 3D Touch is enabled by a pressure-sensitive screen that can pick up on how hard you press the display. You can lightly press to peek into things, for example lightly pressing on a photo in your gallery will give you a pop-up preview. You can press harder to pop straight into the content.

TheiPhone 6Salso supports a slightly newer and better Bluetooth version and it comes in Rose Gold, which is not an option with the iPhone 6.

Winner: AppleiPhone 6S

Price and availability

If you want to buy aniPhone 6Sor an iPhone 6 today, then you’ll likely be buying a refurbished handset or a used phone. Prices vary widely, but you can pick up an iPhone 6 starting from around $110 and aniPhone 6Swill cost $40 or so more.

Overall winner: Apple iPhone 6S

There’s no doubt that theiPhone 6Sis a better phone. There isn’t a huge gap between them; the main differences are the improved performance and the better cameras in theiPhone 6S, but they are important updates. Since both can be had pretty cheaply now, and theiPhone 6Sis liable to last you a bit longer, we would definitely recommend it over the iPhone 6.

Do iPhone 6 and 6s cases fit?

There's a good chance your iPhone 6 case can fit on the iPhone 6s. If you're using a silicon or leather case, your case probably has stretched a little with age, so it may fit fine on a new iPhone 6s. Hard-shell cases are a different story—they'll probably fit, unless the fit is already very tight on your iPhone 6.

Do iPhone 6 and 6s have same screen size?

The iPhone 6 and 6s both have a 4.7in display with a resolution of 1334 x 750 at 326ppi (pixels per inch), while the iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s Plus have 1920 x 1080 pixel displays at 401ppi. The big difference is the inclusion of 3D Touch on the 6s models.

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Note that any case made for the iPhone 6, 7 or 8 will fit the iPhone 6s as well. We've rounded up cases in multiple styles and price points to add protection to your iPhone.

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