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Apple iPhone 6s: A Comprehensive Specification

Apple iPhone 6s: A Comprehensive Specification

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CPU Dual-Core 1.84 GHz Twister
RAM 2GB (Apple A9)
Storage 16/32/64/128 GB
Camera 4.7" 750x1334 Pixels
Display 12 MP (2160P)
Battery 1715 mAH (Li-Ion)

SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS

General

Status	Available
Announced	Released 2015, September
Released	24 February, 2025
Model	A1633, A1688, A1691, A1700
Price Apple iPhone Price in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, India, Pakistan, China, Japan and Europe	$350-$550 \|\| £140-£300 \|\| 54000 PKR \|\| 32000 - 44000 INR

Network

Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network	LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700) - A1688 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - A1687
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection.
EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection.

Body

Dimensions	138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
Weight	143 g (5.04 oz)
Colors	Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano-SIM - Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Body

Dimensions	138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
Weight	143 g (5.04 oz)
Colors	Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano-SIM - Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size	4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality.	~326 ppi density
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating, 3D Touch
Multitouch
Features	Display Zoom

Camera

Primary Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.22µm, PDAF
Video	1080p@30fps
Camera Features	Face detection, HDR, panorama
Selfie Camera	5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
Video	1080p@30fps
Camera Features	Face detection, HDR, panorama

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	iOS 9, up to iOS 13
Browser (Default)	Safari

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Apple A9 (14 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	2 GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	NO
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Siri natural language commands and dictation

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Li-Ion
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions.	1715 mAh battery (6.91 Wh)
Placement	Non-removable
Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	NO
Fast Charging	NO
Standby Standby Time is the total amount of time that you can leave your is fully charged, turned on and ready to send and receive calls or data transmissions before completely discharging the battery.	Up to 240 hours (3G)
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower.	Up to 14 hours (3G)
Audio Playback	Up to 50 hours
Video Playback	Up to 11 hours
Internet Usage	Up to 10 hours

Media

Loudspeaker	Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 65dB
3.5mm Jack
FM Radio	NO
Features	iPhone 6s supports the following Audio Formats AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV User-configurable maximum volume limit

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	4.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range.
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	2.0, proprietary reversible connector
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

MISC

Description

Released on September 25, 2015, the Apple iPhone 6s brought innovation, style, and functionality to the forefront of smartphone technology. With its sleek design, powerful performance, and advanced features like 3D Touch, the iPhone 6s quickly became a favorite among users worldwide. Let’s dive into the specifications and see what made this phone iconic.

Table of Contents

Key Specifications of the iPhone 6s

Design and Build
Display: Immersive Retina Experience
Performance and Operating System
Storage Options: Choose What Fits You
Camera Capabilities

Main Camera: Capture Stunning Photos
Video Recording:
Front Camera: Perfect for Selfies

Battery Performance
Connectivity and Features
Additional Features
Endurance and Popularity
Why the iPhone 6s is Still Relevant Today
Conclusion: A Legacy That Lives On

Key Specifications of the iPhone 6s

Design and Build

The iPhone 6s combines a durable aluminum frame with supported glass, making it stylish and sturdy.

Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (thin and compact)
Weight: 143 g (lightweight for easy handling)
Colors: Available in:

Space Gray
Silver
Gold
Rose Gold

The design feels premium in the hand, and its compact size makes it easy to carry.

Display: Immersive Retina Experience

Apple iPhone 6s Display

Type: IPS LCD with a brightness of 500 nits
Size: 4.7 inches (16:9 aspect ratio)
Resolution: 750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi density)
Protection: Ion-strengthened glass with an oleophobic coating

The Retina display delivers crisp visuals with vibrant colors, perfect for reading, streaming, and gaming. Additionally, 3D Touch enables pressure-sensitive interactions, adding a unique dimension to usability.

Performance and Operating System

Processor: Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Graphics: PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
RAM: 2GB

Initially shipped with iOS 9, the device is upgradable to iOS 15.8.1, making it compatible with many modern apps and ensuring a smooth experience.

Storage Options: Choose What Fits You

The Apple iPhone 6s comes in four storage variants:

16GB: Suitable for minimalists
32GB: Great for moderate use
64GB: Ample space for apps and photos
128GB: Ideal for heavy users

While there’s no microSD card slot, the higher storage models cater to users who need more capacity.

Camera Capabilities

Apple iPhone 6s Camera

Main Camera: Capture Stunning Photos

Resolution: 12 MP with an f/2.2 aperture
Features: Dual-tone LED flash, HDR, and panorama

Video Recording:

4K at 30fps
1080p at 60fps and 120fps (slow motion)
720p at 240fps

Front Camera: Perfect for Selfies

Resolution: 5 MP with f/2.2 aperture
Features: HDR and panorama
Video Recording: 720p at 30fps

The iPhone 6s delivers high-quality photos and videos, whether it’s a family gathering or a creative shot.

Battery Performance

Capacity: 1715 mAh, non-removable
Standby Time: Up to 240 hours (3G)
Talk Time: Up to 14 hours (3G)
Audio Playback: Up to 50 hours

While the battery may seem small compared to modern standards, iOS optimizations ensure efficient performance for day-to-day tasks.

Connectivity and Features

The Apple iPhone 6s supports a wide range of connectivity options:

Network: GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE
Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth: Version 4.2
NFC: Limited to Apple Pay

Additional Features

3D Touch: A game-changing feature for deeper interaction
Apple Pay: Secure contactless payment option
Sensors: Fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio: 16-bit/44.1kHz quality, 3.5mm headphone jack

Endurance and Popularity

The iPhone 6s is known for its strong build and long-lasting performance. It was popular because of its good design and useful features. Many people liked it for its durability and smooth performance. Even years after its release, some users still use it because it works well. The iPhone 6s shows how reliable and loved Apple products can be. With over 53 million hits and a fan base worldwide, the iPhone 6s holds a special place in smartphone history.

Why the iPhone 6s is Still Relevant Today

iOS 15 Support: Run many modern apps seamlessly.
Compact Design: Comfortable to hold and use.
Great Cameras: Capture memories in high quality.
Reliable Build: Durable materials with timeless aesthetics.

Conclusion: A Legacy That Lives On

The Apple iPhone 6s remains an iconic smartphone, offering a balance of performance, design, and usability. For users seeking a budget-friendly yet capable device, the iPhone 6s is an excellent choice even in 2025. Its compact size, iOS compatibility, and solid build make it a timeless piece of technology.

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