Smartphone
Apple iPhone 6s Specifications, Price and Review
iPhone 6s Overview
iPhone 6s with 4.7 inches Retina HD display with 3D Touch, A9 chip, 12MP iSight camera, Touch ID and 4K video.
Released September 2015$649
Colors and Storage Options
16 options$649SKU: IPHONE6S-16GB-SILVER
iPhone 6s — Full Specs
SectionSpecificationDetails
GeneralBrandApple
Model NameiPhone 6s
SeriesiPhone 6s Series
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 9 (launch)
Launch DateSeptember 25, 2015
Announcement DateSeptember 9, 2015
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
DesignDimensions138.3 × 67.1 × 7.1 mm
Weight143 g
Frame Material7000 Series aluminum
Back Material7000 Series aluminum
Front MaterialIon-strengthened glass
Build QualityPremium aluminum unibody
IP RatingNo official IP rating
Water ResistanceNo official water-resistance rating
Dust ResistanceNo official dust-resistance rating
Available ColorsSilver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold
Button LayoutHome/Touch ID, Ring/Silent switch, volume buttons, Sleep/Wake button
Port TypeLightning
DisplayDisplay TypeRetina HD IPS LCD
Display Size4.7 inches
Resolution1334 × 750 pixels
Pixel Density326 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)500 nits
Contrast Ratio1400:1
HDR SupportNo
Dolby VisionNo
True ToneNo
Wide Color DisplayNo
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch Technology3D Touch
PerformanceChipsetApple A9
SoCApple A9
CPUDual-core 64-bit CPU
GPUPowerVR GT7600-class six-core graphics
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology14/16nm depending on chip supplier
Hardware Ray TracingNo
MemoryRAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Storage TechnologyNVMe-based flash storage
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear CameraCamera SystemSingle 12MP iSight camera
Main Camera12MP iSight, ƒ/2.2
Main Sensor12MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomUp to 5x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashTrue Tone flash
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaUp to 63MP
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsJPEG
Front CameraResolution5MP FaceTime HD
Apertureƒ/2.2
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashYes
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video Resolution720p HD
Video FPS30 fps
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationAuto image stabilization
VideoMax Video Resolution4K
Max Video FPS30 fps at 4K
4K Recording30 fps
1080p Recording30 or 60 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow Motion1080p at 120 fps; 720p at 240 fps
Time-LapseYes with stabilization
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationOptical image stabilization on iPhone 6s Plus; cinematic stabilization otherwise
Video FormatsH.264; HEVC supported with later software
BatteryBattery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 11 hours HD video playback
Audio PlaybackUp to 50 hours audio playback
Fast ChargingNo official fast charging support
Wired ChargingLightning
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingNo
Optimized Battery ChargingSupported on later iOS
Battery HealthSupported on later iOS
ConnectivityWi-Fi Standard802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO
Wi-Fi MIMOMIMO
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
NFCYes
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USBLightning
GPSAssisted GPS and GLONASS
GLONASSYes
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
Network5GNo
4G LTELTE Advanced up to 300 Mbps
SIM Typenano-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTEYes
VoWiFiYes
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
AudioStereo SpeakersNo
Spatial AudioNo
Dolby AtmosNo
Headphone JackYes, 3.5 mm
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & SensorsFace IDNo
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Apple PayYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerYes
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & SafetySiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSYes (cellular)
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PayYes
MagSafeNo
Box ContentsiPhoneiPhone 6s
USB-C CableLightning to USB cable in original retail package
DocumentationYes
Charger5W USB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsEarPods with 3.5 mm headphone plug included in original retail package
General
BrandApple
Model NameiPhone 6s
SeriesiPhone 6s Series
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 9 (launch)
Launch DateSeptember 25, 2015
Announcement DateSeptember 9, 2015
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
Design
Dimensions138.3 × 67.1 × 7.1 mm
Weight143 g
Frame Material7000 Series aluminum
Back Material7000 Series aluminum
Front MaterialIon-strengthened glass
Build QualityPremium aluminum unibody
IP RatingNo official IP rating
Water ResistanceNo official water-resistance rating
Dust ResistanceNo official dust-resistance rating
Available ColorsSilver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold
Button LayoutHome/Touch ID, Ring/Silent switch, volume buttons, Sleep/Wake button
Port TypeLightning
Display
Display TypeRetina HD IPS LCD
Display Size4.7 inches
Resolution1334 × 750 pixels
Pixel Density326 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)500 nits
Contrast Ratio1400:1
HDR SupportNo
Dolby VisionNo
True ToneNo
Wide Color DisplayNo
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch Technology3D Touch
Performance
ChipsetApple A9
SoCApple A9
CPUDual-core 64-bit CPU
GPUPowerVR GT7600-class six-core graphics
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology14/16nm depending on chip supplier
Hardware Ray TracingNo
Memory
RAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Storage TechnologyNVMe-based flash storage
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear Camera
Camera SystemSingle 12MP iSight camera
Main Camera12MP iSight, ƒ/2.2
Main Sensor12MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomUp to 5x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashTrue Tone flash
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaUp to 63MP
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsJPEG
Front Camera
Resolution5MP FaceTime HD
Apertureƒ/2.2
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashYes
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video Resolution720p HD
Video FPS30 fps
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationAuto image stabilization
Video
Max Video Resolution4K
Max Video FPS30 fps at 4K
4K Recording30 fps
1080p Recording30 or 60 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow Motion1080p at 120 fps; 720p at 240 fps
Time-LapseYes with stabilization
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationOptical image stabilization on iPhone 6s Plus; cinematic stabilization otherwise
Video FormatsH.264; HEVC supported with later software
Battery
Battery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 11 hours HD video playback
Audio PlaybackUp to 50 hours audio playback
Fast ChargingNo official fast charging support
Wired ChargingLightning
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingNo
Optimized Battery ChargingSupported on later iOS
Battery HealthSupported on later iOS
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO
Wi-Fi MIMOMIMO
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
NFCYes
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USBLightning
GPSAssisted GPS and GLONASS
GLONASSYes
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
Network
5GNo
4G LTELTE Advanced up to 300 Mbps
SIM Typenano-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTEYes
VoWiFiYes
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
Audio
Stereo SpeakersNo
Spatial AudioNo
Dolby AtmosNo
Headphone JackYes, 3.5 mm
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & Sensors
Face IDNo
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Apple PayYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerYes
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & Safety
SiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSYes (cellular)
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PayYes
MagSafeNo
Box Contents
iPhoneiPhone 6s
USB-C CableLightning to USB cable in original retail package
DocumentationYes
Charger5W USB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsEarPods with 3.5 mm headphone plug included in original retail package
Related Articles
More from Apple
Released: September 25, 2015Last Updated: October 24, 2026Reviewed by MyGadgets Editorial Team
Prices and availability may vary by region and retailer. Please verify current pricing with authorized sellers before purchasing.
Editorial PolicyiPhone 6s
Silver · 16GB