Apple iPhone 5s
#3426
Apple iPhone 6
#3428Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 5s
Apple iPhone 6
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
76.576.5
Battery
56.056.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.558.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 5s features a smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, while the iPhone 6 has a larger 4.7-inch display with a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, both maintaining a pixel density of approximately 326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 6 is powered by the more advanced Apple A8 chipset and a slightly faster dual-core CPU at 1.4 GHz compared to the 1.3 GHz in the iPhone 5s, though both have 1GB of RAM.
- Both models have an 8 MP rear camera, but the iPhone 6 supports phase detection autofocus and captures video at 1080p@60fps, while the iPhone 5s records at 1080p@30fps.
- The battery capacity of the iPhone 6 is larger at 1810 mAh compared to the 1560 mAh in the iPhone 5s, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run on iOS 12.5.6, providing a similar software experience, but the iPhone 6 includes additional connectivity options like NFC and dual-band Wi-Fi ac.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring a glass front and aluminum back, though the iPhone 6 is slightly larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 5s
Apple iPhone 6
General
Release Date
2013, September 20
2014, September 19
Announced
2013, September 10
2014, September 09
Description
Supported LTE Networks
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
640
750
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Apple A7 (28 nm)
Apple A8 (20 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
GPU
PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF
Front Camera
1.2 MP
1.2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1560 mAh
1810 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1560 mAh, non-removable (5.92 Wh)
Li-Po 1810 mAh, non-removable (6.9 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in)
Weight
112 g
129 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, White/Silver, Gold
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
OS Version
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes