iPhone 6 Plus vs iPhone 6s: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 6s edges ahead with a BeastScore of 62.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s wins 1 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie6060
- CameraiPhone 6s6468
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie4040
- BatteryTie5858
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityTie4545
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie6868
- iPhone 6 Plus has the bigger battery2,915 mAh vs 1,715 mAh
- iPhone 6s has a sharper main camera12 MP vs 8 MP
- iPhone 6 Plus has the bigger screen5.5" vs 4.7"
- iPhone 6s is lighter143 g vs 172 g
- iPhone 6s launched cheaper$649 vs $749
- iPhone 6s has a sharper selfie camera5 MP vs 1.2 MP
- iPhone 6s has newer Bluetooth4.2 vs 4
- iPhone 6s has more RAM2 GB vs 1 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 6s wins — BeastScore 62.8/100
The iPhone 6s is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (12 MP vs 8 MP) and lighter body (143 g vs 172 g). The iPhone 6 Plus is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (2,915 mAh vs 1,715 mAh).
Larger battery: 2,915 mAh vs 1,715 mAh · Larger display: 5.5" vs 4.7"
Lighter: 143 g vs 172 g (29 g less) · Lower launch price: $649 vs $749
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 6 Plus or iPhone 6s?
The iPhone 6s is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (12 MP vs 8 MP) and lighter body (143 g vs 172 g). The iPhone 6 Plus is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (2,915 mAh vs 1,715 mAh). BeastScore: iPhone 6 Plus 61.8/100, iPhone 6s 62.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s?
iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5-inch display and 2915 mAh battery. iPhone 6s has a 4.7-inch display and 1715 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s compare for speed?
iPhone 6 Plus scores 60/100 for performance; iPhone 6s scores 60/100.
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