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Apple iPhone 6 Review
8.9
User Score(50 reviews)
Released
Sep 19, 2014
Description
The iPhone 6 represents Apple's second largest departure in terms of design since the iPhone 4, and ushers in an era of rounded aesthetics. Equipped with a 4.7-inch display, the iPhone 6 is also much larger than its predecessor, the iPhone 5s, but Apple has managed to trim some extra fat in order to make the new iPhone even thinner, at 0.27 in (6.9 mm).The innards of the iPhone 6, too, went through improvements. The home-grown dual-core A8 processor is the third consecutive Apple chip to be custom-designed, and offers performance improvements of up to 25% and 50% in the of CPU and GPU departments respectively. The 8-megapixel, 1/3” iSight camera also received several upgrades, mostly on the software side, and now offers faster, phase detection auto focus, plus support for super-smooth 720p clips at the industry-leading 240 frames per second.
This device is also known asApple A1549, Apple A1522, Apple A1586
Pros
- Small dimensions (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches)
Deals
Popular Comparisons
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Specs Compare
DisplayBenchmarks | |
|---|---|
| Size: | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution: | 1334 x 750 pixels, 326 PPI |
| Technology: | IPS LCD |
| Screen-to-body: | 65.71 % |
| Peak brightness: | 500 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Features: | Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
HardwareBenchmarks | |
|---|---|
| System chip: | Apple A8 |
| Processor: | Dual-core, 1400 MHz, Cyclone ARMv8-A 2nd gen., 64-bit |
| GPU: | PowerVR GX6450 |
| RAM: | 1GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage: | 128GB, not expandable |
| OS: | iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x)Screenshots |
| Device type: | Smartphone |
BatteryBenchmarks | |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 1810 mAh |
| Type: | Li - Ion, Not user replaceable |
CameraBenchmarks | |
|---|---|
| Rear: | Single cameraCamera samples |
| Main camera: | 8 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, PDAF, BSI sensor) |
| Specifications: | Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.5 μm |
| Flash: | Dual LED |
| Video recording: | 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps) |
| Features: | Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing |
| Front: | 1.2 MP |
| Video capture: | 1280x720 (HD) |
DesignSize comparison | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches (138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm) |
| Weight: | 4.55 oz (129.0 g) |
| Materials: | Back: Aluminum |
| Biometrics: | Fingerprint (touch) |
| Keys: | Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors: | Gold, Silver, Space gray |
Cellular | |
|---|---|
| 4G (FDD): | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT) |
| 3G: | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
| Data Speed: | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS |
| SIM type: | Nano SIM |
| HD Voice: | Yes |
| VoLTE: | Yes |
MultimediaBenchmarks | |
|---|---|
| Headphones: | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers: | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features: | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Additional microphone(s): | for Noise cancellation, Video recording |
Connectivity & Features | |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth: | 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi: | 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Hotspot |
| USB: | Lightning |
| Features: | Mass storage device, Charging |
| Hearing aid compatible: | M3, T4 |
| Location: | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
| Other: | NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop |
Regulatory Approval | |
|---|---|
| FCC approval: | |
| Date approved: | Sep 09, 2014 |
| FCC ID value: | BCG-E2817A |
| Measured SAR: | |
| Head: | 1.18 W/kg |
| Body: | 1.19 W/kg |
| Simultaneous Transmission: | 1.59 W/kg |
| Wireless Router: | 1.19 W/kg |
Buyers information | |
|---|---|
| Price: | $ 849 |
| In The Box: | Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation |
Availability | |
|---|---|
| Sep 09, 2014 | |
| Officially announced: | Yes |
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Alternative variants
Apple iPhone 6
A1586for Europe
| Differences from the main variant: | |
|---|---|
| 4G (TDD): | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) |
| FCC approval: | |
| Date approved: | Sep 09, 2014 |
| FCC ID value: | BCG-E2816A |
| Measured SAR: | |
| Head: | 1.18 W/kg |
| Body: | 1.18 W/kg |
| Simultaneous Transmission: | 1.58 W/kg |
| Wireless Router: | 1.18 W/kg |
Apple iPhone 6
with 16 GB storage
| Differences from the main variant: | |
|---|---|
| Internal storage: | 16GB |
| Price: | $ 649 |
Apple iPhone 6
with 64 GB storage
| Differences from the main variant: | |
|---|---|
| Internal storage: | 64GB |
| Price: | $ 749 |
Apple iPhone 6
with 32 GB storage
| Differences from the main variant: | |
|---|---|
| Internal storage: | 32GB |
Carrier Availability
Discontinued
| Verizon | |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile | |
| U.S. Cellular | |
| Cricket | |
| Boost Mobile |
News
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Overall User Rating
(50 reviews)
8.9
Build quality
9.2
Camera quality
8.9
Performance
9.4
Display
9
Battery life and charging
7.9
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
Add Review
10
Awesome iPhone 6
Phone owned for - more than a year
excellent iPhone 6. everything is excellent & easy to learn & use. it will last a long time if you take care of it. the cam. works excellent, phone calls are excellent. if you have the right phone carrier it will work almost anywhere.
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TCW2017
8
The iPhone 6
Phone owned for - more than a year
The iPhone 6 is a great phone, but it has some things that aren't great. It's a great size if you have large or medium sized hands. The aluminum unibody design allows the iPhone to look and feel like a premium device, although it can become a bit slippery.
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k.swish
9
I r8 8/8
Phone owned for - less than a year
I've got to say. It has the best and the most features. It can be improved, but so far working fine. The iPhone 6s in my opinion is a scam. It is 100 dollars more for just a better camera and a couple of features.
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