Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 6s vs Apple iPhone 7
Comparison between Apple iPhone 6s and Apple iPhone 7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 7, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | iPhone 6s | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 4.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 6s, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 12 W
- against 10 W
Apple iPhone 7, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 1,960 mAh
- against 1,715 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 625 nits
- against 500 nits
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 143 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 6s | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A9 | Apple A10 Fusion |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | — | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.84 GHz | 2.34 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 175,000 | 358,237 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 619 | 878 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 953 | 1,319 Best value |
| CPU Description | Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister | Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) |
| Processor Type | Dual-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 6s | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold | Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.1 mm | 7.1 mm |
| Body Width | 67.1 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Body Height | 138.3 mm | 138.3 mm |
| Weight | 143 g | 138 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 65.6 % | 65.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 6s | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 1,715 mAh | 1,960 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 12 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 14 h | 14 h |
| Standby time | 240 h | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 6s | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 625 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 4.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 750 px | 750 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,334 px | 1,334 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,481 :1 | 1,603 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | 3D Touch, Ion-Strengthened Glass, Oleophobic Coating, Touchscreen | Ion-Strengthened Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 6s | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 6s | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 6s | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 9 | iOS 10 |
| OS Family | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 9 | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 6s | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B27, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.14 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.14 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.87 W/kg Best value | 1.38 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 1.34 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 450 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 6s | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, 16-bit/44.1 kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 6s | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1633, A1688, A1691, A1700, iPhone8,1 | A1660, A1778, A1779, A1780, A1853, A1866, iPhone9,1, iPhone9,3 |
