iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s trade strengths: iPhone 6 Plus leads in Battery, while iPhone 6s leads in Cameras and Design.
Key differences
Prioritize what matters to you, then expand the full shared field set.
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FieldiPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6sWhy it matters
Main cameraMarginal difference2 official sources8 MP12 MPResolution is one part of camera detail and crop flexibility.
FieldiPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6sWhy it matters
Display sizeMarginal difference2 official sources5.5 in4.7 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
FieldiPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6sWhy it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA8A9Newer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6sWhy it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources14 hours11 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
FieldiPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6sWhy it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources172 g143 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
FieldiPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6sWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources16 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
FieldiPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6sWhy it matters
Audio playback hoursMeaningful difference2 official sources8050No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6sWhy it matters
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources158.1138.3No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources77.867.1No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6sWhy it matters
WifiMarginal difference2 official sources802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMONo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6sWhy it matters
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2U.S. SIMNano-SIMDepth mm7.1ContentsiPhone, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationApertureƒ/2.2 apertureType1.2-megapixel photosCellularLTETechnologyRetina HD display
Which should you buy?
iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s trade strengths: iPhone 6 Plus leads in Battery, while iPhone 6s leads in Cameras and Design.
CHOOSE IPHONE 6 PLUS
Choose iPhone 6 Plus if you prioritize battery.
CHOOSE IPHONE 6S
Choose iPhone 6s if you prioritize cameras and design.
Category-by-category
CAMERAS · iPhone 6s
Leads in cameras.
BATTERY · iPhone 6 Plus
Leads in battery.
DESIGN · iPhone 6s
Leads in design.
BATTERY · Comparable
Comparable across battery.
DISPLAY · Comparable
Comparable across display.
PERFORMANCE · Comparable
Comparable across performance.
STORAGE · Comparable
Comparable across storage.
BODY · Comparable
Comparable across body.
CONNECTIVITY · Comparable
Comparable across connectivity.
DISPLAY · Comparable
Comparable across display.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
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