The iPhone 6 comes in an aluminum body only 6.9mm thick and 129g in weight. It is available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold and possesses a 4.7-inch display. No water/dust resistance is supported. The device is thin and light, that's what users like about it but they say that it’s not as reliable as the iPhone 6s.
Feature | Details |
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Dimensions | 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm |
Weight | 129g |
Materials | Aluminum, Glass |
Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Gold |
Water/Dust Resistance | None |
Ports | Lightning, 3.5mm headphone jack |
Buttons | Volume, Side Button, Home Button |
The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD display with 1334 x 750 resolution at 326 PPI and 500 nits brightness. It doesn't have 3D Touch, HDR, or True Tone. The display is found to be bright and clear, but it was observed that it’s not as vivid or large as the iPhone 6s.
Specification | Details |
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Size | 4.7 inches |
Type | LCD |
Resolution | 1334 x 750, 326 PPI |
Brightness | 500 nits |
Features | None |
Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
Protection | Ion-strengthened Glass |
The iPhone 6 is powered by the A8 chip (64-bit dual-core, 1.4GHz) with 1GB RAM and 16GB, 64GB, or 128GB storage. It works on the iOS 8 (upgradable to iOS 12) platform and has Siri and Apple Pay. For basic tasks it does the job, however, users have detected that it is not as fast as the iPhone 6s.
Test | iPhone 6 Score (est.) |
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Geekbench 4 (Single-Core) | ~1600 |
Geekbench 4 (Multi-Core) | ~2800 |
Metal Score | ~6000 |
The A8 is sufficient for calls and apps, but iOS 12 is the final supported version, limiting its use compared to the iPhone 6s.
The iPhone 6 has an 8MP rear camera (f/2.2) with 1080p video at 60fps and a 1.2MP front camera (f/2.2). It lacks Live Photos or 4K video. Users find the camera decent for its era but note it’s outperformed by the iPhone 6s.
Camera | Specifications |
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Rear | 8MP (f/2.2) |
Front | 1.2MP (f/2.2) |
Video | 1080p at 60fps |
The iPhone 6 has a 1810mAh battery, offering up to 14 hours of talk time. It supports 5W charging (0–100% in ~2.5 hours) via Lightning. Real-world use yields 9–11 hours. Users report daily charging needs and note slower charging than the iPhone 6s.
Model | Battery Life (Talk Time) | Real-World Test |
---|---|---|
iPhone 6 | 14h | 9–11h |
iPhone 5s | 10h | 8–10h |
The iPhone 6 supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.0, LTE (up to 150 Mbps), and Apple Pay. It includes GPS (GPS, GLONASS) and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Users praise call quality but note slower LTE and no Wi-Fi 6 compared to the iPhone 6s.
Feature | Details |
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Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 |
Cellular | LTE (up to 150 Mbps) |
GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
Other | Apple Pay, 3.5mm headphone jack |
The iPhone 6 was sold at a price point of $649 (16GB) starting on September 19, 2014, through Apple and various retailers. The $749 and $849 were the prices of the available storage options (64GB, 128GB). Discontinued in 2016, one can find refurbished units for ~$70–$130. The users find that the unit is affordable but it is not as good as the iPhone 6s performance–wise, the one they want more.
Configuration | Price (USD) | Monthly (24 mo) |
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16GB | $649 | $27.04 |
64GB | $749 | $31.21 |
128GB | $849 | $35.38 |