Apple iPhone 6s Plus
#2441
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
#1366Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Performance
59.469.5
Camera
96.796.2
Display
58.977.0
Battery
22.823.3
Build
94.894.5
Connectivity
67.565.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.959.4
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 7 Plus share similar build quality with glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the 7 Plus is slightly lighter at 188g compared to 192g.
- Both models feature a 5.5-inch display with the same resolution, but the 7 Plus has a brighter Retina display at 625 nits.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 7 Plus is powered by the A10 Fusion chip, offering improved processing capabilities over the A9 in the 6s Plus.
- The camera system on the 7 Plus includes a dual-lens setup with a wider aperture and optical zoom, while the 6s Plus has a single lens.
- Battery capacity is also slightly higher in the 7 Plus at 2900mAh versus 2750mAh in the 6s Plus.
- Both phones run iOS, with the 7 Plus launching on iOS 10 and supporting stereo speakers, while the 6s Plus retains the headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
General
Release Date
2015, September 25
2016, September 16
Announced
2015, September 09
2016, September 07
Description
N/A
Versions:A1784 (Global), A1661 (USA & China), A1785 (Japan), A1786 (China)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Ion-strengthened glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant)
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
Face detection, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2750 mAh
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2750 mAh, non-removable (10.45 Wh)
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Weight
192 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer