Apple iPhone 6s
#2804
Apple iPhone SE
#3039Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6s
Apple iPhone SE
Performance
59.459.0
Camera
68.568.1
Display
69.255.4
Battery
16.816.3
Build
95.394.7
Connectivity
67.564.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.044.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6s features a larger 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, while the iPhone SE has a smaller 4.0-inch display at 640 x 1136 pixels.
- Both models are powered by the same Apple A9 chipset, providing similar performance with dual-core CPUs and six-core GPUs.
- The camera specifications are identical, offering a 12 MP rear camera capable of 4K video recording, but the iPhone 6s has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 1.2 MP on the SE.
- In terms of battery capacity, the iPhone 6s has a slightly larger 1715 mAh battery versus the 1624 mAh in the SE.
- Both devices run on iOS 15.8.1 and share similar build quality with aluminum frames and glass fronts, although the iPhone 6s is slightly heavier at 143g compared to the SE's 113g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6s
Apple iPhone SE
General
Release Date
2015, September 25
2016, March 31
Announced
2015, September 09
2016, March 21
Description
N/A
Supported LTE Networks
Display
Size
4.7"
4"
Type
IPS LCD, 500 nits
IPS LCD
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
750
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant)
Apple A9 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
Face detection, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps,1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1715 mAh
1624 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1715 mAh, non-removable (6.91 Wh)
Li-Po 1624 mAh, non-removable (6.21 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Weight
143 g
113 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
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.14 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
1.17 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, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
iOS 9.3.2, 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