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Apple iPhone 6s phone review — specs and Genze score

Apple iPhone 6s Specifications

Apple

Released 2015, Sep 9

2 GB RAM · Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant)

  • 143g, 7.1mm thickness
  • iOS 9, up to iOS 15.8.5
  • 16GB/32GB/128GB storage, no card slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 3.4
Display 4.5
Performance 3.8
Camera 4.5
Body 5.6
Gaming 4.1
Software 9.7
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 4.6/10

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Quick specifications

4.7"

750x1334 pixels

12MP

2160p

2GB RAM

Apple A9 (14

1715mAh

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4.6 /10
Performance 3.8/10
Battery 3.4/10
Display 4.5/10
Camera 4.5/10
Body 5.6/10
Gaming 4.1/10
Software 9.7/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.84 GHz BT 4.2 2015

Updates 7 yr · No bloatware/ads

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Full specifications

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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 - A1688
??? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1687
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Announced 2015, September 09. Released 2015, September 25
Status Discontinued
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)
Build Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM
??? Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Type IPS LCD, 500 nits
Size 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
Protection Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
??? 3D Touch
OS iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.5
Chipset Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant)
CPU Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
GPU PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Card slot No
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
Single 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22??m, PDAF
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps,1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
Single 5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
Features Face detection, HDR, panorama
Video 720p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
??? 16-bit/44.1kHz audio
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 (Apple Pay only)
Radio No
USB Lightning, USB 2.0
Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Type Li-Ion 1715 mAh, non-removable (6.91 Wh)
Stand-by Up to 240 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 14 h (3G)
Colors Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Models A1633, A1688, A1691, A1700, iPhone8,1
SAR 1.14 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.87 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Price About 230 EUR
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 2195
Display Contrast ratio: 1481 (nominal), 3.783 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 65dB
Audio quality Noise -93.8dB / Crosstalk -73.2dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 62h

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Apple iPhone 6s has a 1,715 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

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Apple iPhone 6s features a 4.70-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Apple iPhone 6s have?

Apple iPhone 6s is available with 2 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Apple iPhone 6s?

Genze rates Apple iPhone 6s 4.6/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

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