So, last week Apple introduced the successor to the iPhone 6 in the US: the iPhone 6S smartphone. And of course, after such a presentation, everyone began to ask a reasonable question: what is better than the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6S? Below we have provided a detailed comparison table of the characteristics of both smartphones, and also gave short review the most significant differences.
Design
There are no big differences between the two smartphones in terms of appearance and size. The new iPhone 6S is 0.2mm thicker and 14 grams heavier, however, these are very minor changes. Both smartphones have the same height and width: 138 mm and 67 mm, respectively. The screen size of the iPhone 6S is still the same 4.7 inches, it is also saved and iPhone resolution 6 - 1337 x 720 dpi. Both Apple phones have a headphone jack, a port charging lightning, and has already become the standard - round home button, without which it is already impossible to imagine any Apple phone... Simply put, if we talk about iPhone differences 6 and 6S, they are all hidden inside smartphones.
Winner: Draw
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| Price from | $650 | $549 |
| Operating system | iOS 9 | iOS 8, upgradeable to iOS 9 |
| CPU | Apple a9 | Apple a8 |
| Dimensions (edit) | 138.1 x 67 x 7.1 mm (LWD) | 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (LWD) |
| Weight | 143 g | 129 g |
| Screen size | 4.7 inch | 4.7 inch |
| Screen type | LED-backlit IPS LCD | LED-backlit IPS LCD |
| Screen resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels | 750 x 1334 pixels |
| Screen pixel density | 326 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Camera resolution | 12 MP - back; 5 MP - front | 8 MP - back; 1.2 MP - front |
| 802.11x / Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac |
| Bluetooth version | v4.2, A2DP, LE | v4.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) | Yes (Apple Pay only) |
| Memory card slot | Missing | Missing |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Inner memory | 16/64/128 GB | 16/64/128 GB |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 1715 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh |
Power and performance
We have not yet had a chance to properly test the iPhone 6S, but if we take into account its characteristics, it becomes quite obvious that Apple's new product is superior in all respects to its predecessor, the iPhone 6.
Most striking is the new 3D Touch technology, which was first used in the iPhone 6S. This technology allowed to create touch screen responsive to pressing force, thereby expanding the list possible options smartphone control. But while 3D Touch will help change the way you interact with apps in the iPhone 6S, the biggest update of the new Apple smartphone is the transition from the A8 processor to the A9 processor. In addition, the coprocessor was also updated: M8 was replaced by M9. These updates have significantly accelerated the smartphone's performance - by about 70%, according to Apple.
In addition, the iPhone 6S will be on sale with already installed iOS 9, while the iPhone 6 ships with iOS 8, which can be upgraded to version 9, however. However, it is likely that iOS 9 will not run as fast on the iPhone 6 as it does on the iPhone 6S, meaning the new software will be too heavy for older electronics. Also, most likely the iPhone 6S received 2 GB. random access memory which is twice the size of the iPhone 6.
However, in all other respects, as is the case with the appearance, both smartphones are very similar. Both phones are available in three versions: 16, 64 and 128 GB. Both smartphones have the same connection interfaces (only Bluetooth on the 6S got a newer version). In addition, both smartphones have approximately the same time autonomous work... Based on this, even though in fact the iPhone 6S wins in this category (simply due to its more modern characteristics), the iPhone 6 is also an interesting and worth the money smartphone.
Winner: iPhone 6S
Camera
If we talk about the significant differences between the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S, then first of all it is worth mentioning the characteristics of the cameras. Apple's new smartphone has a 12MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, surpassing that of the iPhone 6. In addition, the 6S is capable of capturing 4K video at 30fps, 1080p video at 60fps and 30fps. For comparison, the iPhone 6's 8MP and 1.2MP cameras are only capable of capturing 1080p video at 60fps or 720p video at 240fps. Based on this, we can see that when it comes to camera, the iPhone 6S is the clear winner.
Winner: iPhone 6S
Price and availability
Everything is simple here: at the time of this writing, the start of sales of the iPhone 6S has not yet begun (the release date is scheduled for September 25). On the other hand, the iPhone 6 is available now, and at a lower price point than its successor. The cheapest iPhone 6S will set you back $ 650, while the most affordable iPhone 6 will set you back $ 549. On the this moment When it comes to price and availability, the iPhone 6 is unbeatable.
Winner: iPhone 6
conclusions
The iPhone 6S certainly looks preferable to the iPhone 6 - it's an update after all. However, if you are not chasing specific features like 3D Touch technology and you do not need an improved camera, then in fact there are not many differences between the two smartphones. Of course, when the iPhone 6S falls into our hands and we test it in more detail, we may change our opinion, but from the characteristics given above, we can safely assume that the cheaper iPhone 6 will continue to be eagerly bought by Apple fans.
Winner: iPhone 6S
Model Apple iPhone 6S entered the market not so long ago - a little more than 2 years ago, but has already managed to win the interest of many lovers of gadgets from epl. IPhone Smartphone version 6S in appearance is not much different from the previous - the sixth model. Although this is to be expected: usually new iphone from Apple, which has a prefix in the name "S" or "PLUS", includes simply new features (or improved previous ones).
Whether it is worth buying the iPhone 6S, as well as a full review of the iPhone 6 version S, is discussed further.
The peculiarities of the iPhone 6S lie in its technical characteristics, which have slightly changed compared to previous versions of smartphones from Apple. A brief description of the iPhone 6S model and iPhone 6S review made it possible to highlight the following main characteristics:
- IPhone 6S model year –2014 iphone 6s chips.
- Processor - Apple A9, 2 cores, 2 GHz.
- RAM in the iPhone 6S - 2 GB of RAM, 16/64/128 GB of memory for the needs of the user.
- Display (diagonal and resolution) - 4.7 ″, 1334 × 750 pixels, 326 pixels / inch.
- Camera: 2 MP + 5 MP.
- Features and special abilities iPhone 6S - Touch ID 2.0, 3D Touch, 4K video recording.
- iPhone 6S weighs 143 grams.
So, from the above characteristics, it can be seen that the Apple iPhone 6S is a rather miniature model of a smartphone, especially considering its functionality. The iPhone 6S gadget and its weight and thickness are not intimidating in their dimensions. By the way, the thickness of the new phone is just over 6.7 mm. Considering how much everything Apple iPhone 6S has, as well as its dimensions, we can say that this gadget is not heavy, but quite neat.
The Apple iPhone mobile phone - and what the 6S version looks like - is shown below.
Should you buy an iPhone 6S considering the above characteristics and appearance of this gadget, each user must decide for himself - depending on what functions of the smartphone are most important for him.
Has the iPhone 6S changed, and is it the right gadget
Many stores in the Russian Federation have already started selling the Apple iPhone 6S, positioning this model as a profitable phone with improved functionality compared to other versions. What are the chips new iPhone and whether it is worth taking the 6S version is analyzed further.
Examining the appearance of the gadget, you will notice that the camera in the Apple iPhone 6S, as before, protrudes slightly on the surface. The antenna strips are also preserved in the same place.
As for the cardinal changes, take at least the new color of the six, defined by the manufacturer as “ pink gold". Indeed, it is a deep and rich shade of pink bordering on yellow. He is not pretentious or acidic, but noble and restrained. Such a model of a smartphone should be on a par with the best gadgets, because, probably, many consumers will consider it the best and will definitely purchase it. Moreover, rich iPhone functions and availability powerful cores in 6S.
The number of iPhone 6S sales in Russia, despite the crisis, is constantly growing. The growth of iPhone 6S sales in our country is facilitated by such specifications iPhone 6S versions like:
- Powerful processor.
- A large amount of RAM in the iPhone
- The presence of 2 cores.
- Such a parameter, so small in size.
The manual of the gadget model six S says that it is made of a qualitative new material - aluminum of the seven thousandth series. This material is more durable and helps to preserve the body of the smartphone with minor mechanical damage. Thanks to this, the glass elements of the phone also became more resistant to shocks and drops.
Touch ID scanner - the fastest and most convenient - another one important advantage six S, which allowed the smartphone to successfully start in Russia and generate great consumer demand. Indeed, thanks to this technology, it became possible to instantly pay for purchases in stores. The number of sales of the smart gadget iPhone 6S in Russia is growing steadily every month.
The processor and the core of the iPhone six version S
The processor in this version of the iPhone is more powerful than in earlier versions, and its speed is increased by 70% in comparison with the usual six of the gadget from Apple. As for the graphics processor, its speed has been increased almost 2 times - by 90%. This allows avid gamers to get a unique pleasure from games, because applications and mobile games in the S version, they respond instantly.
The increased power of the RAM and cores also allows you to enjoy complex games to the maximum. With regards to the cores, we recall that in the improved version of the six there are 2 of them, which means that the functionality of the gadget has increased significantly.
The gadget contains wireless connections, namely 4G networks LTE Advanced and 23 LTE bands. According to many users, problems with iPhone version 6S when downloading from the Internet various applications practically does not arise. Everything happens quickly enough and without hindrances.
The operating system, as the experience of the very first users of the iPhone six S model shows, who managed to evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of the gadget, works much better than in previous versions smartphones from Apple. We are talking about operating system iOS 9, but updated to version 9.0.1.
Chips iphone 6s
Of course, all of the above advantages of the six S over older versions of iPhones are important, but the most main feature this model of the gadget. According to numerous user reviews, this is still 3D Touch technology, which opens up many possibilities for users.
Reference. 3D Touch is a screen substrate technology that allows the iPhone to recognize the pressure and duration of the pressure, as well as the pressure on the display.
What 3D technology gives Touch real user:
- Move between two simultaneously running applications.
- Work in live photographs.
- Quick view of mail, individual letters, archiving and deleting letters.
- The ability to customize the function according to your own pressing force through the corresponding menu.
What changes has undergone the camera of the iPhone 6S
Speaking about the main camera of the gadget, it should be noted that its superiority over earlier versions is immediately evident, because almost everything has improved - optics, resolution, matrix. Photo enthusiasts have the opportunity to take pictures in 4K format. The shooting resolution can be selected as in the camera settings. So it is in the settings of the iPhone itself.
Live Photos mode is an interesting new feature of the iPhone 6S, which allows you to capture frames half a second before the actual shot and within a second after. As a result, a video with a duration of 3 seconds and, in fact, the main photo will be saved in the smartphone's memory.
By the way, you can start showing a photo using the above-mentioned 3D Touch technology.
Difficulties in handling the Apple 6S smartphone
Like any mobile device Even the most advanced one, the Apple 6S smartphone is not without its drawbacks. How to fix the most common problems that often arise with the owners of the six S, is described below.
So, the most common difficulties are:
1 Quick discharge of the battery, which sometimes has to be recharged several times a day. To avoid this, you need to press the "off" button in the "Settings" - "General" - Content update "menu. 2 System freeze. If this happens infrequently, you need to try to reset by holding down two buttons - the "Home" power key. If the device hangs too often, it may be faulty and you need to contact the service center. 3 Chaotic activation of 3D Touch. According to Apple specialists dealing directly with the development of the gadget, this phenomenon indicates a serious breakdown of the iPhone and requires its replacement. However, this phenomenon can occur when the screen is dirty, so do not panic if 3D Touch starts to work frequently and regardless of your actions, but take a close look at the display. 4 Strong heating of the device case. Can be called continuous work any application installed on the iPhone. We need to check if this is so. By looking at the Batteries tab in the Settings menu. If nothing particularly is found there, you should reset all settings, and then restore the data from the backup.In this way, iPhone version 6 series S slightly surpassed previous models of gadgets from Apple. Take at least the closest predecessor - iPhone 6. However, if the user of smartphones is not too sophisticated and does not chase technical innovations, such as 3D Touch technology, and the quality of the camera is not particularly important to him, in principle, he will not feel the difference between the two versions ...
But if it is important for the consumer to have a high-tech novelty with him, with the help of which he can significantly simplify his life, for example, by saving time when paying for purchases, then the iPhone 6S will be preferable for him than any other earlier version of the phone from Apple. However, gamers are likely to opt for the iPhone 6S too.
It's pretty hard to improve on something good. It seems that the production of Apple smartphones has already found its secret of improvements - this is to add to good smartphone more functions and capabilities, and in the name - the magic letter S. It is worth noting that "iPhone 6S" (original) is fundamentally new phone... He amazed the world with how different gadgets so similar in appearance can be.
"IPhone 6S" 32 GB is one of the most coveted smartphones of recent years. The company, as with the previous model, presented two options - with a letter and without. Later, a plus model came out. However, at the time of the 6S release, a new color was added - rose gold. Of course, this smartphone is more suitable for a female audience, but it looks really gorgeous. This is neither the color of a pig, nor the banal gold. Everything in moderation and competently.
With the release of the "iPhone 6S" model, the characteristics of which we will discuss later, it has become more difficult for the manufacturer to conquer his fans every time. But, surprisingly, the model with the letter is really fundamentally different, although outwardly the same. What is the difference? In order to compare all the facts, you need to carefully examine the device itself. To this end, we will first analyze the information provided by the manufacturer, and then turn to the real feedback from users who are already using the smartphone. for a long time.
Contents of delivery
The smartphone, as before, comes in a small cardboard box with quite rich contents. In addition to the gadget itself called "iPhone 6S", reviews of which will help you make your choice, you can find in the box:
- EarPods headphones with microphone and remote control;
- USB cable with Lightning connector;
- charging block.
However, here everything is still several smartphones in a row. The only thing that has changed is the size of the box. It has become much smaller, in which the merits of the manufacturer's logisticians can be traced.
Visualization
If we talk about how the iPhone 6 differs from the 6S in terms of appearance, the answer will be simple - nothing. The only difference is the same magic letter on the back of the gadget. The main differences will be noticeable in the filling and performance, but more on that later.
Otherwise, all the body elements are the same - a protruding camera, and on the back of the body there are antenna strips made of high-quality plastic. The design is pleasant and not boring yet. It is curious that many Chinese brands, for example, Xiomi and Meizu, rushed to copy it. There are also full copies famous smartphone, however, they are often gorgeous-looking products with very low-quality filling, moreover, morally outdated and unable to cope with modern tasks.
Dimensions (edit)
The smartphone itself is rather big - 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimeters. And this with a weight of 143 grams, which is 14 grams more than the previous model. This cannot be called a disadvantage, because with such dimensions the device seems to be more weighty and stronger. But nevertheless, in a case, the smartphone seems to be more weighty.
Materials (edit)
The model without the letter S had complaints about bending material. Therefore, the 32 GB iPhone 6S smartphone used a more powerful aluminum-zinc alloy. The entire back side of the gadget is made of it. True, it is not worth considering that the weight gain came from here. The weight has changed so much due to the fact that an additional layer of sensors was added to the device, which is responsible for the function of three-dimensional scanning of pressing force.
As for the front of the smartphone, the sensor is covered with tempered glass. From above, the camera and the proximity and lighting sensor are clearly visible. It is curious that the manufacturers covered the Home button with another type of glass - sapphire. This is most likely due to the fact that the fingerprint sensor is hidden in it. By the way, it is quite accurate and with a quick response. And if we talk about Touch ID, then it consists of four layers:
- Laser cut sapphire crystal.
- Stainless steel detector ring.
- Identity sensor.
- Physical button.
Everything is done with pinpoint precision. Many are amazed at how smoothly and quickly the gadget responds to a fingerprint. This is especially true for those who want to protect their data as much as possible and use the unlocking method using a fingerprint.
The controls remained in their places: the volume and the lever for turning on the "silent" mode - on the left, and on the right - the power button and a slot for a SIM card, which can be opened with a special clip.
A microphone, a Lightning connector and a speaker are huddled at the bottom. There is nothing on top. Everything is very elegant and streamlined. Not unnecessary elements or an annoying, lurid design.
Display
About the display of the iPhone 6S gadget, reviews are only positive. What else can you expect from a 4.7-inch IPS display that provides a 1334-by-750-pixel image? It can format an image of 326 pixels per inch! Such indicators can be proud of and brag about.
The difference between the "iPhone 6" and the 6S is the color rendition. V in this case the color temperature is slightly lower, which may please a certain category of users. There is no point in talking more about the display, you need to see it in order to appreciate high quality images and a powerful backlight capable of providing sufficient brightness for comfortable operation even on a bright sunny day.
3D Touch
As mentioned above, the weight characteristics of the iPhone 6S phone have changed due to additional sensors. They were placed in order to call some icons by simply pressing the screen hard. Working with 3D Touch is accompanied by vibration, which is implemented in the same way as in the Apple Watch.
This thing allows, for example, to enlarge a photo in Instagram or gallery. It makes it possible to quickly get into the ambiguity menu and work in it. True, at first this function many people are annoyed, so some reviews about the "iPhone 6S" can not be assessed seriously, since people simply have not learned how to use 3D Touch.
Performance
The iPhone 6S, which barely reaches $ 550 in 2017, has a built-in 64-bit A9 processor. His clock frequency 1.85 GHz. Considering that all this works with 2 gigabytes of RAM, it turns out that the phone functions so smoothly that there is no desire to say something bad about it. Although the model also has drawbacks. But more about them later.
Working with the browser simultaneous use 10 tabs won't be difficult. In general, the programs work quickly, without lags and freezes.
By the way, the built-in memory in the starting version of the gadget is still 16 gigabytes. If you do not mention this, the resulting review can be considered incomplete. "IPhone 6S" cannot boast of this indicator, and in modern world this moment could be attributed to the disadvantages, but there are also models with expanded memory - up to 128 gigabytes.
Battery
Now the whole world is fighting to make the smartphone as thin as possible. This is, of course, great, but since everyone wants to improve their technique, sometimes you have to sacrifice something. The iPhone 6S (original) sacrificed its battery capacity for the Taptic Engine. As a result, the gadget has 1715 mAh battery.
On the one hand, this is very annoying, because everything with the letter S should be better than its predecessor. But on the other hand, "iPhone 6S" reviews are not in vain, because the manufacturer has reduced power consumption. Thus, in time, both devices work the same - a day with an average load.
By the way, the developer was worried that the energy-saving mode was available to the user in the form of a program. It shortens animation and everything that does not carry a semantic load, but only visual.
Operating system
Apple has a tradition of releasing an update to its operating system with every new smartphone. In the case of 6S, iOS 9 appeared. For the most part, version 9 was a revision of 8. But there are also global changes.
This is a multitasking window. Finally, it has undergone a change. All but one - there is no button to terminate all tasks.
Working with the cloud began to look different too. Now iCloud Drive is a complete separate program, capable of storing gigabytes of information. Moreover, from it you can load information into letters.
If in "Android" it is boring, then, to the delight of iOS lovers, there is a search bar. Of course, it does not always work sensibly, but there are no negative reviews about it either.
Siri
This built-in assistant is loved all over the world. Everyone did not like one thing - he solves only simple problems. In iOS9, Siri is able to handle more challenging tasks... For the most part, they are aimed at searching for something on the Internet or smartphone.
Cameras
In the iPhone 6S model, the camera evokes ambiguous feelings. On the one hand, according to the manufacturer, it has improved significantly - a 12-megapixel sensor with ƒ / 2.2 aperture has appeared, it has learned to work with phase detection autofocus and an infrared filter. On the other hand, how did this affect the quality of the images? That's right, no way. Nobody says the pictures come out bad. They are still well-detailed and color-accurate. It's just that in comparison with the iPhone 6 gadget, everything remained in place.
The front-facing camera has improved markedly. And this is not surprising, because now it has become 5-megapixel. True, this was not without an incident.
In past models, people often reflected in reviews about the appearance of something that would take pictures on front camera more illuminated. Since the manufacturers this time set a goal to listen to the wishes of the consumer, they approached the issue creatively. What is it about?
In the iPhone 6S model, the camera, which is located at the front, of course, cannot have a flash. To brighten the face of the person who takes the selfie, you can turn on the enhanced backlight mode. Looks original and funny. The quality of the photo after such a "flash" deteriorates significantly. By at least, in room.
Live Photo
Continuing the conversation about the camera, it is impossible not to notice new opportunity, thanks to which there was a lot of noise among users. "IPhone 6S", the price of which somewhat shocked its admirers, offered to create something like GIFs on their own, but in higher quality.
The resulting files at the time of the release of 6S could only be viewed by iPhone users. But the producers have assured that they have begun work on making live photos, consisting of several images and audio track could be viewed on other devices.
By the way, in order to view a live photo, you just need to press harder on the screen. "IPhone 6S" activates the very same 3D Touch system.
Attempts to repeat the original
The Chinese "iPhone 6S" is a smartphone that costs about $ 100 in the cheapest version. This is probably why they take him. But in fact, it's just chinese smartphone with not very good performance and a short lifespan. Let's talk about this in more detail.
Manufacturers are doing everything possible and impossible to make the Chinese "iPhone 6S" as similar to the original as possible. It is offered to be purchased in the same white box with the same accessories.
All inscriptions and the apple itself are often engraved. Outwardly, the gadget is very similar to the brainchild of "apple" products. Is that the weight is slightly less. Apparently, Chinese parts are made from less heavy materials.
Those who offer to purchase such a device always claim that gadgets are indistinguishable. Nothing. Is that the system is "Android 4.2", which is supposedly hidden in a shell that visually resembles iOS9. This distinction dramatically changes the essence of the iPhone. Why?
For the most part, "apple" products are popular not so much because of interesting design gadgets, as many thanks to its carefully designed operating system. The shell is nothing. The crux of the matter is how a device and its processor smoothly respond to commands from the operating system. Therefore, it is not recommended to purchase copies, no matter how much they cost, both the manufacturer and those who make the review.
Some people love "iPhone 6S" for its design and, focusing on such people, Chinese stores offer many smartphones that are much cheaper, but position themselves as just models with similar colors hulls and so on. There is an opinion that it is much more profitable to acquire such gadgets, because more expensive Chinese models with the original still do not have anything in common except for external similarities.
Dignity
The price for a real "iPhone 6S" is rather big, but it doesn't make the phone worse. It's too good for an intermediate model. So what are the advantages of this smartphone? What will delight you in him? Why is the iPhone 6S good?
First of all, thanks to the updated operating system, you can look at your gadget in a different way. iOS 9 has opened up new horizons for smartphone use.
Some troubles may arise due to new technology 3D. Now, no matter what movement the user makes on the smartphone, something will happen, and if he holds his finger for a long time, then an additional element will appear. At first, some may not like this, but in the course of operation it becomes obvious that this innovation helps to get much closer to your smartphone. It becomes like an extension of the hand. For example, by pressing on the keyboard, you can move the cursor to any line of text, and so on. Many tasks have been simplified and more quickly implemented.
A powerful processor allows you to quickly work with the device, and at last the company began to create devices with 2 gigabytes of RAM. The transition between applications and pages in the browser is very smooth and fast.
Of course, the dream of millions of people around the world surely has special reasons to be so. Some are thrilled that there are now four color options to choose from. This, of course, does not affect anything, but it's still nice.
Build quality, as always, pleases. All controls are conveniently located and feel good in the hand.
The excellent energy storage system takes a little away from the main drawback. Let's talk about him.
Flaws
It is impossible not to mention the rather weak battery, which was made even less for upgrading another function. This is such an unpleasant aspect that about 40% of surveyed users confirmed that this is what disappointed them the most.
In the basic model of the iPhone 6S gadget, the memory is too small for a modern representative of this line - only 16 gigabytes. This is especially frustrating in relation to the price. It is believed that internal memory for iPhones, they are mined from the depths of the sun, which is why it is so small and worth so much.
The third drawback noted by users was the camera, which forgot how to work with optical stabilization. However, if used correctly, the defect is almost invisible.
Conclusion
What do we end up with? The iPhone 6S is an expensive and very prestigious gadget designed for advanced users. It has everything you need, and even a little more. The only pity is that it is necessary to purchase an external battery for it. At the same time, choose branded powerbank models, since there are cases when, due to the use of low-quality portable chargers on smartphones, batteries failed.
Full iPhone review 6s.
In the fall of 2015, Apple presented its new 4.7-inch smartphone - iPhone 6s. The novelty turned out to be outwardly identical to its predecessor iPhone 6, but in technically has improved more than noticeably. We analyzed in detail all the pros and cons of a smartphone in our review. You can buy the iPhone 6s in online stores at the following prices: iPhone 6s 32 GB - 24,990 rubles., iPhone 6s 16 GB "Like new" - RUB 20,990., iPhone 6s 64 GB "Like new" - 24,990 rubles... iPhone 6s 128GB "Like New" - RUB 26,990 .
Design
In the external iPhone form 6s hasn't made any significant changes over its predecessor, the iPhone 6, which doesn't surprise anyone at all. Apple smartphones with the letter S have traditionally been similar to previous models. However, complete copy of iPhone 6 the novelty did not.
First of all, the dimensions have changed. The iPhone 6s has become heavier - only 15 grams, but they will really be felt, especially if you have been using the iPhone 6 for a long time. the original "six". The dimensions of the smartphone are 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm.
The body of the iPhone 6s is all-aluminum (made of one piece of aluminum, no exaggeration), but not the same as the iPhone 6. For the bodies of its new smartphone, Apple used 7000 series aluminum, commonly used in the aerospace industry. It is 60% harder than the previous aluminum used in the iPhone 6. The need for a more durable metal arose from Apple due to a considerable amount of negative reviews about the iPhone 6 and its bendable body. In the case of the iPhone 6s, there will definitely not be such responses.
The first iPhone 6s bend tests showed that Apple was not in vain. The smartphone can still be bent, but it requires a lot of effort. Just by being in your pants pocket, the iPhone 6s will definitely not bend. However, it is not recommended to sit down on a smartphone, as before.
The front panel of the iPhone 6s is identical iPhone panels 6, but on the back there is one notable difference. We are talking about the letter S, which is the only noticeable external difference between the "sixes" of the two different generations. Interesting moment- the last time the letter S appeared on the case cover only in iPhone 3Gs, after which Apple stopped in a special way tag the S versions of your smartphones.
The rest of the back surface of the iPhone 6s is identical to the iPhone 6. The smartphone has all the same noticeable antenna stripes and a protruding camera with flash True tone... There are also no changes on the side faces - all the controls and the nanoSIM card tray remained in their places. Just in case, we will remind you. On the left side there are volume control buttons and a call mode switch, on the right side there is a power button and a SIM card tray, on the bottom side there is a 3.5 mm audio output, two microphones, a speaker and a Lightning connector.
In general, the sensations from using the device are exactly the same as those of the iPhone 6. The smartphone is very compact, especially compared to the “shovels” that have come into fashion, it is not slippery at all, and thanks to the rounded ends it easily rises from any surface. Nevertheless, it is most convenient to use the iPhone 6s with just two hands, only in this way you will be able to reach anywhere on the screen without the threat of the smartphone falling.
iPhone 6s comes in four colors: silver, charcoal gray, gold, and pink. The latest color is new, presented by Apple specifically to further interest the fair sex. Besides, pink is crazy in China, one of the main markets for Apple. All iPhone 6s body colors look great as usual.
The smartphone comes in a traditional form, but original in appearance packaging. The front surface of the box shows bright picture which is one of the iPhone 6s home screen backgrounds. Standard smartphone package - charger (5V, 1A), Lightning-USB cable, EarPods headphones, a paper clip to eject the SIM card tray, flyers and stickers.
About covers
To end the conversation about the appearance and design of the iPhone 6s should be on the rather important topic of compatibility with the new iPhone 6 cases. iPhone dimensions 6s and iPhone 6 differ (albeit slightly), most cases from the original "six" fit the iPhone 6s perfectly.
But, alas, not all. Some covers and bumpers seem to fit normally, but they may not completely cover the end of the case, or move away from one or sometimes even two sides. In this case, the camera and iPhone buttons 6s iPhone 6 cases do not cover, and this is the main thing.
Display
iPhone 6s received a 4.7-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1334 × 750 pixels (326 ppi). Apple decided not to go into the race after competitors that bring the display resolution of their new products to Quad HD and higher, and retained the usual HD resolution. Can you call it minus iPhone 6s?
Definitely not. The display is very bright (up to 550 cd / m2), with the widest viewing angles, there is no trace of graininess at all. Not chasing the fashions introduced by other manufacturers, Apple continued to bend its own line. Instead of additional pixels, the company kept perfect balance between screen quality and performance. In addition, an increase in the display resolution would certainly affect the battery life. iPhone work 6s.
Coating iPhone display 6s anti-glare, due to which you can easily read text from the smartphone screen even in bright conditions daylight... In addition, the display coating is oleophobic. It is not easy to leave fingerprints on the iPhone 6s screen, and they are erased without the need to apply much effort.
Apple claims the brightness of the iPhone 6s display is 500 cd / m2, but in practice maximum rate brightness is 550 cd / m2. It also has a positive effect on using the smartphone outdoors on sunny days. Minimum brightness iPhone 6s screen - 5.5 cd / m2. When the option of automatic adjustment of the display brightness is activated, the transition from one level to another is flicker-free, even when it comes to sudden changes in ambient light.
The color gamut of the iPhone 6s screen is practically equal to sRGB, the contrast ratio is 1500: 1 (while the declared 1400: 1), the colors are saturated, but natural. The smartphone display is undoubtedly one of the best among smartphones with a diagonal of up to 5 inches.
The main feature of the iPhone 6s display is 3D Touch pressure tracking technology. However, we will talk about it in more detail below.
Touch ID
IPhone 6s has a second generation Touch ID fingerprint scanner, which differs from the original version by more fast speed work. Difference between new touch ID and old are visible to the naked eye. Recognition is performed almost instantly, and at the first stages of using a smartphone, this can even bring inconvenience.
The fact is that by clicking on the "Home" button in order to just look at the lock screen, for example, to check notifications, you already run the risk of unlocking the iPhone 6s. This is how fast the second generation Touch ID works. Therefore, willy-nilly, you will have to get used to, accustoming yourself to check notifications by pressing the power button.
The secret behind the amazing speed of the second generation Touch ID is to equip the scanner with two biometric processors instead of the previous one. Each processor performs its own function, due to which their joint work ends much faster.
Touch ID setup process unchanged from previous iPhone models equipped with a fingerprint scanner.
Hardware part
iPhone 6s is equipped with a dual-core 64-bit system Apple processor A9 @ 1.84 GHz. The processor architecture is based on ARMv8-A, Apple's M9 motion coprocessor and PowerVR GT7600 six-cluster graphics chip. Operational volume iPhone memory 6s is 2 GB, built-in - 16/32/64/128 GB, depending on the model.
Note that the M9 motion coprocessor was first integrated into a processor-based system. Previously, it was located separately. Apple engineers implemented such a solution not only to free up space for iPhone case 6s. By integrating the coprocessor into the processor, it consumes less power, and also allows the “Hey Siri” function to be active without the need to connect to a charger. Recall that this function makes it possible to activate the Siri assistant by voice command "Hey Siri" on the locked iPhone.
Apple claims the A9 processor is 70% faster and the graphics chip is 90% faster than its predecessors. Is it really?
In testing in the Geekbench 3 benchmark, the new Apple scored 2312 points in single-core mode and 3920 in multi-core. The iPhone 6 scored 1423 and 2388 points in this test, respectively.
In percentage terms, the difference was 38.4% and 39%, respectively.
Testing the performance of smartphone graphics chips in the GFXBench Manhattan (on-screen) benchmark went as expected. The iPhone 6s achieved a high 56.1 fps, while the iPhone 6 finished the test with a modest 25.8 fps.
Note: the on-screen test mode provides for the output of an image with a resolution of 1080p on the smartphone screen.
In the complex benchmark Basemark OS II, the iPhone 6s is again confidently victorious. The smartphone scored 2139 points against the iPhone 6's 1239 points.
The final testing was carried out in the JetStream browser benchmark, which evaluates the speed of devices on the Internet. Apple's A9 chip has done its job again. IPhone 6s score - 118.9 points, iPhone 6 - 67.48. The difference is almost twofold.
Summing up all of the above tests, we can summarize that the iPhone 6s received a significant performance boost over the iPhone 6, as promised by Apple. Improvements in the plan should be noted separately. graphics chip PowerVR GT7600, which is actually twice as fast as its predecessor.
Autonomous work
Capacity iPhone battery 6s is 1,715 mAh, which is 95 mAh less than the iPhone 6. This fact surprised us a lot, as the iPhone 6s is slightly thicker and heavier than its predecessor. However, despite the decrease in battery capacity, offline iPhone 6s lasts longer than previous Apple smartphones.
Testing with a web script that simulates common use smartphone showed that the iPhone 6s lasted 8 hours and 15 minutes without recharging. The iPhone 6 lasted only 7 hours 2 minutes on a similar procedure. The increase in battery life occurred by more than an hour, although officially Apple claims the same autonomy of smartphones.
Three retests have confirmed the superiority of the iPhone 6s over previous models in terms of battery life. From this we can conclude that the system on the Apple A9 processor is more energy efficient, and the integration of the M9 motion coprocessor into it has not gone without a trace.
Cameras
All iPhone models since the iPhone 4s have come with an 8-megapixel camera. Apple was not at all interested in the fact that other manufacturers staged a real race of megapixels - the company quietly improved its usual 8 megapixel camera with everyone possible ways... The result was impressive every time - Apple managed to significantly improve the quality of shooting cameras, while maintaining their previous resolution.
But, apparently, the potential of the 8-megapixel has been used up. The iPhone 6s has a 12-megapixel camera with f / 2.2 aperture, Focus Pixels autofocus, 4K video recording at 30 fps, dual flash and five-lens optics. Technologically, the camera has also been improved - it has received improved noise reduction technology and an improved tone mapping system.
The main disadvantage of the iPhone 6s camera is the reduced sharpness in the corners of photos and in the background. She frankly walks and in order for the picture to turn out good, most often it is necessary to take several frames. Interestingly, the iPhone 6 camera didn't have this problem. Hopefully, the snag is not in the iPhone 6s camera itself, but in software and with the following iOS updates the floating sharpness situation will be corrected.
As for the rest, the iPhone 6s camera shoots “no worse” than the iPhone 6 camera. That's right - there weren't any grandiose improvements, even despite the increased resolution.
I still want to end the conversation about taking photos with the iPhone 6s on a positive note. The camera's shooting speed is impressive - it takes 1.7 seconds to create a picture, 1.9 seconds in HDR mode. In comparison, the iPhone 6 took 1.9 and 2 seconds for these tasks, respectively. The main competitor iPhone 6s, Galaxy S6, these figures are noticeably higher - 2.2 and 2.4 seconds, respectively. In other words, Apple has re-created the camera that takes pictures the fastest.
Sample photos on the iPhone 6s camera
But where there are absolutely no complaints about the iPhone 6s camera, it is in filming a video. Shooting is performed without defects and artifacts in all major modes. The best part is that there are no problems when recording video with 4K resolution - the mode can be set by default and changed to worst quality only when there is not enough memory space or you need to shoot video at 60 fps.
As before, users will have to exit the Camera app and head to Settings to switch capture modes. Note that this will need to be done more often, since there are more modes. This is inconvenient, but probably in the following versions iOS developers Apple will still listen to users and put the camera mode switches directly into the Camera app itself.
The feature of the iPhone 6s camera is the ability to shoot Live Photos. The so-called “live” stills are three-second video clips recorded at 1080p. Record Live Photos in special regime in the Camera application, but are played with increased pressure using 3D Touch. On the Mac computers"Live" pictures are played without problems, but on a PC it is not possible to open them. Likewise, with the old iPhone models - you will not be able to transfer a "live" photo from the iPhone 6s to the same iPhone 6. This, by the way, is the main disadvantage of Live Photos. Due to the existing restrictions, use new function you need to look at how and where you want to upload your creations after.
And if from the main camera of the iPhone 6s few people will be in full of delight, after all, there have been no fundamental changes, the updated front camera will definitely please. Instead of the previous 1.2-megapixel front camera, the iPhone 6s received a 5-megapixel one. And in this case, the increase in resolution cannot be overlooked. Photos taken with the front camera of the iPhone 6s are excellent, albeit not without noise.
A notable feature of the iPhone 6s' front camera is Retina Flash. When taking a selfie, the smartphone screen fills with white, highlighting the user's face. Retina Flash works, like everything else at Apple, in a "smart" way. In total darkness, the flash of the screen will be bright white, which will brighten the face the most. If shooting under indoor lighting, the flash will have a softer color. Thanks to this analysis, Retina Flash will not blind the user unnecessarily.
3D Touch
Main program iPhone feature 6s became 3D Touch - new way interaction with the screen. 3D Touch technology monitors the pressure applied to the display, revealing a range of unique opportunities... With increased pressure on various elements iOS interface, an alternative action is triggered, not the same as when pressed normally.
Pressing hard on the application icon on the main screen causes a pop-up menu to appear with a list of commands, which differs depending on the application. In "Notes" these are options for quickly creating a new post, photo or sketch; v App Store- options to go to the search and enter the activation code, etc. 3D Touch also supports third-party applications.
The functionality of 3D Touch is not limited to opening auxiliary menus on the home screen. In some standard applications thanks to 3D Touch, new gestures have appeared, which Apple called Peek & Pop. So, in the Mail application, iPhone 6s users will have the opportunity to preview the contents of any letter by holding on to it with an effort. Quite convenient.
3D Touch is undoubtedly an interesting function, but it is really effective when performing only a few tasks. We're talking about launching commands that are difficult to reach by simply opening an application. For example, to create a new entry in the Notes application the usual way two actions are required from the user - launch the application itself and press the create button new note... Using 3D Touch this process does not speed up, since creating a note is performed by the same two actions - pressing the "Notes" icon and selecting desired item... There is no smell of efficiency here.
However, there is a considerable list of commands that are really easier to execute through the 3D Touch menu. For example, when you press hard on the icon of the Tweetbot application, it becomes possible to quick dispatch last photo. We have counted the number of steps required to perform this task normally and using 3D Touch. Apple technology reduces the number of actions required by exactly half - from six to three. And this is just one example. In fact, developers can provide even more effective options for the 3D Touch menu than improve the user experience. iPhone owners 6s.
Few personal impressions of using 3D Touch. Habit is the key to starting effective and beneficial use of a function. Initially, you only remember about 3D Touch while sitting at home in a calm environment. In the hustle and bustle of the working day, fingers automatically ignore the new feature of the smartphone, launching options the applications you need in the most usual way. That is why you need to get used to 3D Touch, and many will have to do it forcibly. When interactions with a feature return to normal, it will begin to bring benefits, which will increase the more and more you use your iPhone.
Sound
The iPhone 6s also saw improvements in sound. Apple's new product sounds much better than the iPhone 6, thanks to the new Cirrus Logic 338S00105 DAC and two 338S1285 Audio IC amplifiers. iPhone 6s sounds richer and clearer both through the speaker and headphones.
Prices
As of March 2019 you can buy iPhone 6s in Russia at the following prices:
- iPhone 6s 32 GB - 24,990 rubles .
- iPhone 6s 16GB "Like New" - RUB 20,990.
- iPhone 6s 64GB "Like New" - 24,990 rubles.
- iPhone 6s 128GB "Like New" - RUB 26,990 .
Outcome
iPhone 6s - not perfect smartphone, but Apple has succeeded in updating the lineup. The novelty has amazing performance, increased battery life compared to previous smartphones, finally an improved front camera, great screen, an instant touch-sensitive scanner Touch ID and many original features, the main one of which is 3D Touch. The only serious disadvantage of the iPhone 6s is the price.
