iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 7 trade strengths: iPhone 6s Plus leads in Battery, while iPhone 7 leads in Design and Cameras.
Key differences
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FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone 7Why it matters
Front cameraMinor difference1 official sourceUnknown7 MPFront camera changes affect selfies and video calls.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone 7Why it matters
Display sizeMarginal difference2 official sources5.5 in4.7 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone 7Why it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA9A10 FusionNewer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone 7Why it matters
Video playbackMinor difference2 official sources14 hours13 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone 7Why it matters
WeightMeaningful difference2 official sources192 g138 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone 7Why it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB32 GB, 128 GB, 256 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone 7Why it matters
Audio playback hoursMajor difference2 official sources8040No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone 7Why it matters
Depth mmMinor difference2 official sources7.37.1No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources158.2138.3No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources77.967.1No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone 7Why 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.
FieldiPhone 6s PlusiPhone 7Why it matters
RatingMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownRated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
Main camera12 MPBluetoothBluetooth 4.2U.S. SIMNano-SIMContentsiPhone with iOS 11, EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationApertureƒ/2.2 apertureType5-megapixel photosCellularLTEWifi802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO
Which should you buy?
iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 7 trade strengths: iPhone 6s Plus leads in Battery, while iPhone 7 leads in Design and Cameras.
CHOOSE IPHONE 6S PLUS
Choose iPhone 6s Plus if you prioritize battery.
CHOOSE IPHONE 7
Choose iPhone 7 if you prioritize design and cameras.
Category-by-category
DESIGN · iPhone 7
Leads in design.
CAMERAS · iPhone 7
Leads in cameras.
BATTERY · iPhone 6s Plus
Leads in battery.
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.
DISPLAY · Comparable
Comparable across display.
DURABILITY · Comparable
Comparable across durability.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
3 official sources
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