Finish:
- Rose Gold
- Gold
- Silver
- Space Gray
Capacity:
- 16 GB
- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Size and Weight:
- Height: 158.2 mm
- Width: 77.9 mm
- Depth: 7.3 mm
- Weight: 192 g
Display:
- Retina HD display with 3D Touch
- 5.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- Resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 401 ppi
- Maximum brightness of 500 cd/m2 (standard)
- Full sRGB standard support
- Dual-domain pixels for wide viewing angles
Chip:
- A9 chip with 64-bit architecture
- Integrated M9 motion coprocessor
Camera:
- 12 MP camera
- Live Photos with stabilization
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Optical image stabilization (only on the iPhone 6s Plus)
- True Tone flash
- Panorama photos (up to 63 MP)
- Auto HDR for photos
- Exposure control
- Burst mode
- Timer mode
- Aperture of ƒ/2.2
- Five-element lens
- 5x digital zoom
- Hybrid IR filter
- Backside illumination sensor
- Sapphire crystal lens cover
- Auto image stabilization
- Local tone mapping
- Noise reduction
- Face detection
- Photo geotagging
Video Recording:
- 4K video recording at 30 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
- Optical image stabilization for video (only on the iPhone 6s Plus)
- True Tone flash
- Support for 1080p slow-motion video at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps
- Time-lapse video with stabilization
- Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
- Continuous autofocus video
- Noise reduction
- 8 MP photos while recording 4K video
- Playback zoom
- 3x digital zoom
- Face detection
- Video geotagging
FaceTime HD Camera:
- 5 MP photos
- 720p HD video recording
- Retina Flash
- Aperture of ƒ/2.2
- Auto HDR for photos and videos
- Backside illumination sensor
- Exposure control
- Burst mode
- Timer mode
- Face detection
Touch ID:
- Fingerprint sensor integrated into the Home button
Wireless and Cellular:
- LTE support for various bands
- TD-LTE support
- TD-SCDMA support
- UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA support
- CDMA EV-DO Rev. A support
- GSM/EDGE support
- All models support Wi-Fi 802.11ac with MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2 technology, and NFC
Location:
- Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS
- Digital compass
- Wi-Fi
- Cellular
- iBeacon microlocation
Video Calling:
- FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or cellular
Audio Calling:
- FaceTime audio
Audio Playback:
- Supported audio formats include AAC, AAC protected, HE-AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
TV and Video:
- AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)
- Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
- Supported video formats include H.264 video up to 4K, MPEG-4, and Motion JPEG
Siri:
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
- Get proactive suggestions in Messages, Mail, and more
- Activate with just your voice using “Hey Siri”
- Listen and identify songs
Power and Battery:
- Talk time: Up to 24 hours on 3G
- Internet use: Up to 12 hours on 3G, up to 12 hours on LTE, up to 12 hours on Wi-Fi
- HD video playback: Up to 14 hours
- Audio playback: Up to 80 hours
- Standby time: Up to 16 days
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Charging via USB to a computer system or power adapter
Sensors:
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor
- Barometer
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
Operating System:
- iOS 11
iPhone 6s Plus Pricing (U.S.):
- On a Two-Year Contract:
- iPhone 6s Plus (16GB): $299
- iPhone 6s Plus (64GB): $399
- iPhone 6s Plus (128GB): $499
- Off-Contract Pricing (U.S.):
- iPhone 6s Plus (16GB): $749
- iPhone 6s Plus (64GB): $849
- iPhone 6s Plus (128GB): $949
These prices were the standard set by Apple at the time of the iPhone 6s Plus’s release. However, prices could vary slightly based on the carrier and any promotions they might have been offering at the time.
Miscellanea
- 3D Touch: The iPhone 6s Plus introduced 3D Touch, a new pressure-sensitive touch input method that allowed users to “peek” and “pop” into content, offering a new dimension to the iPhone’s user interface. This feature enabled quick actions directly from app icons and provided richer feedback within apps.
- Live Photos: This feature allowed users to capture moments just before and after a photo was taken, resulting in a short video-like clip that brought photos to life. Live Photos could be set as wallpapers or viewed on other Apple devices.
- Stronger Build: The iPhone 6s Plus was constructed using 7000 series aluminum, which is known for its strength and durability. This was a response to the “bendgate” controversy that surrounded its predecessor.
- Rose Gold Finish: The iPhone 6s Plus introduced the Rose Gold color option, which quickly became popular among users.
- Improved Touch ID: The second-generation Touch ID on the iPhone 6s Plus was faster and more accurate than its predecessor.
- Camera Improvements: The iPhone 6s Plus came with a 12-megapixel rear camera, an upgrade from the 8-megapixel camera in the previous model. It also introduced 4K video recording capabilities.
- A9 Chip: The device was powered by Apple’s A9 chip, which offered better performance and efficiency compared to the A8 chip in the previous generation.
- M9 Motion Coprocessor: This was integrated directly into the A9 chip and allowed for features like “Hey Siri” to be always on, waiting for voice commands.
- 2GB RAM: The iPhone 6s Plus doubled the RAM from the previous model, offering 2GB, which resulted in smoother multitasking and overall performance.
- Storage Options: The iPhone 6s Plus was one of the last iPhones to offer a 16GB storage option. It was available in 16GB, 64GB, and 128GB variants.
- Retina Flash: The front-facing camera introduced the Retina Flash feature, where the phone’s display would light up 3x brighter than usual to act as a flash for selfies.
These features and improvements made the iPhone 6s Plus a significant upgrade from its predecessor, and it was well-received by both critics and users.