Exit 6s. What year was the iPhone released ...: an overview of all iPhones by year. Push me harder

Part 1: design, performance, communication, new possibilities

Traditionally, one of the main devices of the year is new iPhone... This year is no exception. At the September presentation of Apple, the next version of the most popular smartphone became one of the main characters, and more than two weeks after the announcement - on September 25 - the new product went on sale. As expected, Russia was not among the countries of the first wave. However, this, as before, did not prevent the wealthiest Apple fans from acquiring an iPhone 6s with the help of resellers, but for us - to get a gadget for detailed testing (thanks).

Since we told you all the basic information about the iPhone 6s, voiced at the Apple presentation, in a September report, we will not repeat ourselves and immediately proceed to face-to-face acquaintance with the iPhone 6s.

Video review

To get started, we suggest watching our video review of the Apple iPhone 6s smartphone:

Now let's take a look at the characteristics of the new item.

Specifications Apple iPhone 6s

• SoC Apple A9 1.8 GHz 64 bits (2 cores, architecture based on ARMv8-A)
• Apple M9 motion coprocessor including barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope and compass
• RAM 2 GB
• Flash memory 16/64/128 GB
• No memory card support
• Operating system iOS 9.0
• Touch display IPS, 4.7 ″, 1334 × 750 (326 ppi), capacitive, multitouch, support for 3D Touch technology
• Cameras: front (5 megapixel, video 1080p 30 fps, 720p 240 fps) and rear (12 megapixels, video shooting 4K)
• Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n / ac (2.4 and 5 GHz; MIMO support)
• Cellular: UMTS / HSPA / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41
• Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP LE
• Fingerprint scanner Touch ID 2nd version
• NFC (Apple Pay only)
• 3.5mm stereo headset jack, Lightning dock
• Lithium polymer battery 1715 mAh, non-removable
• GPS / A-GPS, Glonass
• Dimensions 138 × 67 × 7.1 mm
• Weight 142.8 g (our measurement)

For clarity, let's compare the characteristics of the new items with the iPhone 6, as well as with the most serious competitors: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge + and the Sony Xperia Z5 expected in November.

	Apple iPhone 6s	Apple iPhone 6	Samsung Galaxy S6 edge +	Sony Xperia Z5
Screen	4.7 ″, IPS, 1334 × 750, 326 ppi	4.7 ″, IPS, 1334 × 750, 326 ppi	5.7 ″, Super AMOLED, curved on two sides, 2560 × 1440, 518 ppi	5.2 ″, 1920 × 1080, 518 ppi
SoC (processor)	Apple A9 @ 1.8 GHz (2 cores, 64-bit ARMv8-A architecture)	Apple A8 @ 1.4 GHz (2 cores, 64-bit ARMv8-A architecture)	Samsung Exynos 7420 (4x Cortex-A57 @ 2.1GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (8 cores Cortex-A57 @ 2.0 GHz + 4 cores Cortex-A53 @ 1.55 GHz)
GPU		PowerVR GX6650	Mali-T760	Adreno 430
Flash memory	16/64/128 GB	16/64/128 GB	32 GB	32 GB
Connectors		lightning dock connector, 3.5 mm headset jack	Micro-USB with OTG support, 3.5mm headset jack	Micro-USB with OTG and MHL 3 support, 3.5mm headset jack
Memory card support	no	no	no	microSD (up to 200 GB)
RAM	2 GB	1 GB	4 GB	3 GB
Cameras	main (12 megapixel; shooting 4K video) and front (5 megapixel; shooting and transferring video 1080p 30 fps, 720p 240 fps)	main (8 MP; 1080p video shooting) and front (1.2 MP; 720p video shooting and transmission)	main (16 megapixel, 4K video shooting) and front (5 megapixel, Full HD video)	main (23 MP, 4K video) and front (5.1 MP, Full HD video)
the Internet		Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac MIMO (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), 3G / 4G LTE	Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac MIMO (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), 3G / 4G LTE	Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac MIMO (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), 3G / 4G LTE
Battery capacity (mAh)	1715	1810	3000	2900
operating system	Apple iOS 9	Apple iOS 8 (upgrade to iOS 9 available)	Google Android 5.1	Google Android 5.1
Dimensions (mm) *	138 × 67 × 7.1	138 × 67 × 6.9	154 × 76 × 6.9	146 × 72 × 7.3
Weight (g) **	143	128	153	154
Average price***	T-12858630	T-11031621	T-12788831	T-12741399
Apple iPhone 6s (16GB) offers	L-12858630-5
Apple iPhone 6s (64GB) offers	L-12859245-5
Apple iPhone 6s (128GB) offers	L-12859246-5

* according to manufacturer's information
** our dimension
*** for version with minimum flash memory

Compared to the iPhone 6, the characteristics of the new product look really impressive: the amount of RAM has doubled, the CPU frequency has increased, the camera has improved significantly. But, however, the battery capacity has become lower, and the mass and thickness - a little more.

Comparison of performance with Android competitors is not at all good for Apple devices. Here, even the iPhone 6s loses on all fronts (except perhaps for the maximum amount of flash memory). But, as you know, you cannot directly compare iOS and Android devices. So let's move on directly to testing.

Packaging and equipment

IPhone 6s packaging is traditional for Apple smartphones and practically does not differ from smartphone packaging previous generation... Is that what attracts attention bright picture on the screen of the smartphone depicted.

As for the package bundle, there are no surprises here either: EarPods embedded in a beautiful box, leaflets, a charger (5 V 1 A), a Lightning cable, stickers and a key for removing the SIM card cradle.

Design

The appearance of the iPhone 6s has remained practically unchanged: the front surface of the novelty is generally indistinguishable from the iPhone 6, the placement of all controls and connectors is completely identical.

You can distinguish iPhone 6s from 6 by the letter S written on the back.

However, there is one more difference that is easy to notice if you take smartphones one by one in your hand. iPhone 6s is about 15 grams heavier. Not very much, but really felt.

In addition, the iPhone 6s has become a little thicker (by 0.2 mm), but this is already quite insignificant and invisible in real use. Apple claims the iPhone 6s uses a new type of aluminum used in aerospace and even tougher glass. But, of course, neither one nor the other is visible to the eye, and we did not dare to conduct a crash test :)

In general, if you want others to see that you have a new iPhone, you will have to buy the pink version :) As we already told in the report, this new color appeared in addition to the three that existed earlier (dark gray, silver and gold).

We had a silver version for testing, so we couldn't personally assess the new color.

Safety

Like the previous iPhone, the 6s has two levels of security: a Touch ID fingerprint scanner and a pin code. But both of these hardware and software elements have undergone changes. The fingerprint sensor now works faster: it cannot be said that this is some kind of radical change, but since you have to unlock the smartphone many times during the day, even a slight improvement in this parameter will affect the overall comfort of use.

We checked it - indeed, there is a difference. But to understand how often the scanner fails and whether the sensor improvements apply to this parameter, you need to use the iPhone for a while.

The second point is the pin code. It now has six characters instead of four. Such a change is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, Apple is encouraging all users to set up Touch ID as quickly as possible, which, in theory, should improve security. On the other hand, now the temptation to make a pin code like 111111 or 123456 is much higher, because remembering four random numbers - perhaps, and six - is already difficult (it is no coincidence that the standard of pin codes for plastic cards assumes exactly four numbers). But if you wish, you can find in the settings the ability to change the PIN code to the usual four-character one.

Performance

the iPhone 6s is powered by the 14nm Apple A9 SoC. The SoC is produced by Samsung. Apple traditionally does not provide almost any technical details, only claiming that the new CPU is 70% faster, and the GPU is 90% faster.

According to information available from various sources (including Apple's official website), the SoC includes a dual-core 64-bit CPU with an architecture based on ARMv8-A, a 6-cluster PowerVR 7XT series GPU (presumably GT7600) and an Apple M9 motion coprocessor, which is now into the SoC itself.

According to Apple, this allows the coprocessor to be more energy efficient and always available to Siri, making it possible to launch Siri without contact. It is enough to say “Hey Siri!” When the smartphone is just lying on the table and Siri will start. In order for this to work correctly, it is necessary at the initial iPhone setup say “Hey Siri!” several times so that the smartphone learns your voice, and then no problem arises. No matter how many times we tried to activate Siri in this way, it always worked out without problems. True, between the pronunciation of the phrase and turning on the device takes about a second and a half.

Let's compare the performance of the iPhone 6s with the iPhone 6, and in multi-platform benchmarks, let's add one of the most powerful Android smartphones to the comparison - the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge +. If there is a dash in some fields of the tables below, then this smartphone has not been tested in this mode / benchmark.

Let's start with browser benchmarks: SunSpider 1.0.2, Octane Benchmark, and Kraken Benchmark. We will also add to our standard set - a new browser benchmark recommended by the creators of SunSpider as a replacement for it. We used the Safari browser on iOS devices, and Chrome on the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge +.

The results are eloquent: Apple iPhone 6s outperforms its predecessor by one and a half to two times, and the Android competitor simply leaves no chances (let's pay attention to the almost fourfold difference in Kraken Benchmark!).

Now let's see how the iPhone 6s performs in Geekbench 3, a multi-platform benchmark that measures CPU and RAM performance.

And here the results are much more contradictory. In multi-core mode, it was the Samsung smartphone that turned out to be the leader (although its gap from the iPhone 6s is not so great, albeit undoubted), and in single-core mode, both Apple smartphones are ahead, with the iPhone 6s ahead of the iPhone 6 by about one and a half times.

The last group of benchmarks is dedicated to GPU performance testing. We used 3DMark, GFXBench, and the new Basemark Metal benchmark, created specifically for devices with Metal technology. In the case of the iPhone 6 and 6s, GFXBench Metal was used (a version of the benchmark optimized for Metal devices), on the Samsung smartphone, the usual version of GFXBench 3.0.

Recall that Offscreen tests are displaying a 1080p picture regardless of the actual screen resolution. And Onscreen tests are displaying an image in the resolution that matches the device's screen resolution. That is, the Offscreen tests are indicative of the abstract performance of the SoC, and the Onscreen tests are indicative of the comfort of the game on a specific device.

	Apple iPhone 6s	Apple iPhone 6 (Apple A8)	Samsung Galaxy S6 edge + (Exynos 7420)
GFXBenchmark Manhattan (Onscreen)	44.3 fps	29.4 fps	-
GFXBenchmark Manhattan (1080p Offscreen)	40.4 fps	17.8 fps	-
GFXBenchmark T-Rex (Onscreen)	39.9 fps	51.2 fps	37 fps
GFXBenchmark T-Rex (1080p Offscreen)	82.3 fps	42.7 fps	57 fps

So the leader is obvious. The iPhone 6s in Manhattan's newest and most GPU-challenged scene delivers more than enough performance to play. The absolute advantage of the iPhone 6 is about two times. Less demanding on the GPU, the T-Rex scene demonstrates the superiority of the iPhone 6s over the flagship Samsung, both in Onscreen mode (which is quite logical, given the much more modest screen resolution of the iPhone 6), and in Offscreen mode. There is, however, one oddity: it is not clear why the iPhone 6 showed fewer frames in Onscreen mode than in Offscreen mode, although it should be the other way around. We tested this several times, but the result was the same each time.

Next test: 3DMark. Here we are only interested in the Unlimited mode, because in other modes these devices exceed the maximum.

Here, the superiority of the iPhone 6s over the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge + is minimal, and both flagship smartphones confidently overtake the no longer flagship iPhone 6.

Finally - Basemark Metal. Since this benchmark was made specifically for Apple devices, the Samsung smartphone is not in the table.

And here the results are even more winning for the iPhone 6s. When the test scene was displayed, there was a fps counter in the upper left corner. In the case of the iPhone 6, it showed 11-12 fps, in the case of the iPhone 6s - 30-35 fps. Considering that even the iPad Air 2 - the most powerful Apple tablet at the moment (before the release iPad Pro) - it was 9-10 fps, we can say that the iPhone 6s is the most productive device in Apple's 3D graphics. Below are screenshots of the Basemark Metal scene from the iPhone 6 (top) and iPhone 6s (bottom).

In general, Apple's promises regarding the performance gain of the iPhone 6s over the iPhone 6 turned out to be true. And often even more modest than the real result. The Apple A9 sets new standards for mobile 3D performance and seems to outperform not only Apple devices, but also Android competitors, despite the fact that their specifications are more attractive.

Work in Wi-Fi and LTE networks

The smartphone will work on almost all LTE networks. In this version, Apple has implemented the widest possible support for LTE bands - 23 bands. That is, you can safely buy it in another country (provided that it is not locked to a specific operator) and at the same time be sure that with us it will be fully functional in terms of communication capabilities. Similarly, with trips to another country. However, already with the iPhone 6, things were doing very well.

More importantly, the iPhone 6s is the first Apple smartphone to support LTE Advanced (Cat.6). This standard allows you to download data at speeds up to 300 Mbit / s, while in conventional LTE (Cat.4) this parameter is limited to 150 Mbit / s. Apple claims that Internet speeds over LTE and Wi-Fi have doubled.

In Russia, LTE Advanced (LTE +) networks appeared relatively recently: first of all, this is Moscow, and then not everywhere, and then only at Beeline and Megafon (MTS is in the process of network deployment).

As for Wi-Fi, Apple is also promising a two-fold increase in speed. The novelty supports all modern Wi-Fi standards, including 802.11ac 5 GHz, but we could not notice and prove the improvement in the quality of the Internet connection compared to the iPhone 6 (which also supports the same standards).

The iPhone 6s implements an interesting technology that allows you to "support" the Internet connection using networks with weak Wi-Fi cellular communication... It is not entirely clear why use weak Wi-Fi at all, if there is faster 3G / LTE, and in addition, this can lead to uncontrolled traffic waste, since the smartphone itself determines whether Wi-Fi is weak, and at any time it can start using LTE. Let's imagine a situation when you are trying to watch a video over Wi-Fi in a cafe, but this Wi-Fi is actually weak and does not play video, so the smartphone starts using an LTE connection, but you don’t know about it - the Wi-Fi icon is on ! As a result, you watch the video, thinking that it is on Wi-Fi, but in fact, you are using cellular traffic. By default, this feature is enabled (see the "Help with Wi-Fi" item in the screenshot below), so we recommend that you disable it to avoid unforeseen expenses.

Note that the iPhone 6s, like its predecessor, supports hot-plugging and SIM-card replacement (without rebooting).

New features and software

Despite the fact that the operating system iOS 9 is available on the previous generation of Apple smartphones, a number of software features are available only on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Chief among them is, of course, 3D Touch, a new way to interact with the touchscreen.

What are we talking about? Think of Force Touch technology in the new MacBook Pro 13 ″ and MacBook 12 ″, as well as the Apple Watch smartwatch. When pressed, the device responds not only to the duration of the touch (as previously on the iPhone and iPad), but also to the pressure. Pressing harder (deeper) produces a different effect than a weaker one. In the case of the iPhone 6s, the manufacturer decided to call it 3D Touch.

If we forcefully click on some application icons, a menu will open right on the main screen next to this icon. The content of the menu is application specific. The screenshots below are a few examples.

3D Touch works not only “outside”, but also “inside” applications. For example, in mail client you can use it to preview the letter (the window with the contents of the letter seems to be on top of the rest), and if at the moment when the preview opens, make a swiping movement up without releasing your finger, then we will see the answer options. The same is true for SMS.

Another curious use of 3D Touch is to transform a keyboard into a trackpad. We open any application where you can call the keyboard, do a deep press anywhere on the keyboard - and the letters / numbers on the buttons disappear, and a cursor appears at the entry point, which can be moved. In theory, this can be quite handy when working with mail.

However, we do not undertake to say unequivocally that 3D Touch greatly facilitates the use of a smartphone. For example, if you want to take a selfie using 3D Touch, then you first need to do this deep press on the camera icon, and then select "Selfie" in the menu that opens and after that press the capture button. There are three actions in total. But the same can be done by simply clicking on the camera icon, click to switch to front camera and then press the shutter release. It turns out also three actions! And almost any scenario for using 3D Touch can be replaced with a similar traditional one, which is no more complicated and no longer. The only place where we found the real benefits of 3D Touch is in Maps. We press deeply on any object on the map - and we see information about this object (without 3D Touch, this information could be seen after two actions: first - clicking on the object, then - on the arrow meaning "More").

Another hardware and software innovation borrowed from the Apple Watch is Taptic Engine feedback. You can feel it precisely when using 3D Touch, that is, it notifies you that the smartphone has recognized a deep press. But while it seems that Apple Watch this function is still much more needed.

The last innovation that we will talk about in this section is "live wallpaper". These are something like gifs that are activated by a long press, that is, a cross between dynamic and static wallpapers. It is useless, but it looks beautiful and at first pleases.

Interestingly, you can make such wallpapers yourself - using the iPhone 6s camera. But we will talk about this in the second part of the article. There you will also find a detailed test of the screen and camera of the iPhone 6s, as well as the results of measuring the duration autonomous work.

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Everyone has long been accustomed to the fact that Apple releases an even more improved model of its brainchild every year. So 2015 promises us three new incarnations of the iPhone 6. No sooner had the fans of this brand got used to the new functions of the iPhone 6, as they should be thinking about buying a new "apple" device with even more advanced capabilities.

So, this year will enter the arena: iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 6s mini. All new items will receive an additional letter in the name, as has already happened with their predecessors (iPhone 3GS, 4S and 5S).

What will be the smartphone Apple iPhone 6S - so far remains a mystery. Here are just a few facts that we managed to find out.

Appearance

View new version The iPhone will be similar to its 2014 version. Smooth lines, shape, maybe even color scheme - everything will remain the same. There are versions about new colors, but they have not yet received confirmation from an official source. We managed to find several iPhone photo 6S, which illustrate how multifaceted changes can be, even though the shape remains the same. All photos are concepts of the iPhone 6S, which, however, may not look like one of them when we see it with our own eyes.

release date

The release date for the Apple iPhone 6S will most likely be announced at the presentation, which will take place on September 9, 2015 at the Apple conference in San Francisco.

Characteristics

We literally collected information about the characteristics of the new flagship from Apple bit by bit. Summing up a common denominator under all the data found, you can only express rumors, but not facts.

The A8 processor will be replaced by the updated A9 chip with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz, which will be the "heart" of the iPhone 6s. The production of these processors is already being carried out by TSMC, which uses a modern 16-nanometer process in their manufacture, which allows them to make chips more efficient, energy efficient and at the same time very compact.

Internal storage will increase from 1 GB to 2 GB. Memory of this size was planned back in the 6th version of the iPhone, but, apparently, it was reserved for the updated device.

The home button will become like a joystick. A photo of the patented button device has been published on the network, which can be very useful during games.

The camera resolution will remain the same - 8 megapixels. However, it will receive improved photo processing technology. The iPhone is designed to be as comfortable as possible for selfies. More details about in our review.

The renewed trinity

As mentioned above, three versions of the iPhone 6S will be released at once. The approach to the 6S and 6S Plus is immediately clear - most likely they will get the same inches as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. A separate item is the iPhone 6S mini smartphone. It is tipped to replace the fading iPhone 5C, the production of which the Cupertino-based company plans to stop in the next six months. The mini version will replace it with budgetary Qualcomm components. The display will receive a 4-inch format. The rounded shape and streamlined edges make the iPhone 6S mini look like the iPhone 6.

In conclusion of the above, it will not be superfluous to repeat that all this information is currently speculation and rumor. But what characteristics the new gadget will receive, we will be able to find out only when the iPhone 6S smartphone is released. While numerous Apple fans are just getting used to the relatively new iPhone 6. Roskays offers a wide selection of quality and original from licensed brands with a worldwide reputation.

It is quite possible that the parameters of the new device will correspond to the dimensions of the 6th version of the smartphone - and the case for the iPhone 6 is quite suitable for the updated version. If you prefer the compact 6S mini to this "giant", then you will have to purchase a new protective accessory for it.

Apple iPhone 6s review

Iphone 6S, even in 2019, remains a relevant smartphone due to its quality, good hardware, fashion and coolness of the brand.
In addition, the price of the iPhone 6S has now reached its historic low in dollar terms due to the release of three new series of Apple models.

Case design and material

Design and appearance the new model has not changed and remains the same as its predecessor - Iphone 6. But, as you can see in the top photo, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are already available in four colors: silver, gold, "space gray" and "rose gold ".

The dimensions of the body have slightly increased - the smartphone has become a little thicker, by only 0.2 mm, the other dimensions remain the same. The increase in thickness is due to the introduction of Force Touch technology into the display. This is confirmed by pictures from the assembly shop.
Significant changes have affected the material from which the body itself is made.

iPhone 6s case - inside view

It is now 60% stronger than its predecessor, and at the same time lighter. The new iPhone 6s case uses an improved 7000 series aluminum alloy from previous series. It is a lightweight, high-strength aluminum, zinc and magnesium alloy used in aircraft, automotive and sports equipment. It is more resistant to deformation due to its strength and helps prevent scratches and dents. For comparison - in previous models used alloy of the 6063 series, and in smartphones Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge and 6013 series. And this is really good news for those who want to buy an Apple iPhone 6s, since the old models of their smartphones were relatively easy to bend and break, despite their high cost!

Display

Probably many have already been able to guess on the basis that the dimensions of the case have remained the same, then the dimensions of the displays have not been changed. The iPhone 6S has a 4.7 "display and the 6S Plus has a 5.5" display.

They are equipped with Retina displays as usual. You have already seen the screen resolution of the iPhone 6S in the table with characteristics. And the 6S Plus model received an even more advanced Full HD screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. The picture quality on these displays has improved slightly and has become even sharper, according to the manufacturer.

A revolutionary innovation that the developers have endowed with their brainchild is the 3D Touch pressure recognition technology (for which the so-called “Taptic Engine” is responsible), which allows you to use some applications without opening them completely. It is designed to improve human interaction with the device and enables a device with such a touch screen to recognize the force of pressing on the display. With the help of 3D Touch, it is more convenient to call various context menus in Safari and Mail applications, you can see the application function menu by clicking on its icon, and immediately go to the function you need at the moment, create markers on the map, preview links and quickly view in Finder. 3D Touch also allows you to preview links on an open browser page without clicking on it. Researching content on the Internet and finding the necessary information is simplified and accelerated, which, in our opinion, is good.
In audio and video players you can adjust the rewinding speed depending on how hard you tap the screen.
Also, "Taptic Engine" allows us to understand the device - we perform simple tapes (finger strikes on the display), or micro-tapes, or any other actions.

The iPhone 6S is equipped with an Ion-X screen protector. It is said to be scratch-resistant, shock-resistant and tougher than the Gorilla Glass found on many smartphones. But some people have the opinion that Ion-X is the same Gorilla Glass, just with a different name.

In my opinion, a screen protector and a protective cover are always useful.

IPhone 6S Cameras

Significant changes in the new generation of Apple smartphones have affected the main camera. Its resolution has increased to 12 megapixels, up from 8 megapixels in the previous series. The pixel size in it compared to the previous model has decreased to 1.22 microns, which made it possible to reduce grain and improve image detail. A technology has also been implemented that has improved the quality of images in low light.


The new lenses that this camera is equipped with have a high level of filtration and improved optical properties, which will provide the best image quality close to professional cameras.

See examples of photos taken with the main ("rear") camera iPhone 6s.

During the day with good lighting:

In the evening:

"Macro" photo:

The front camera of the iPhone 6S has a 5MP resolution. and the quality of the photos it takes is also improved over the iphone 6.

Another comparison involving the iPhone 6S Plus. Where you can see that it seems she or the algorithms of her work are slightly different from the front-facing 6s plus.

The function of shooting “live photos” turned out to be interesting for us. This is a photo and video combined in one file, in which 1.5 seconds of video are recorded before the photo shooting of the selected object, and the same amount after the frame is taken. As a result, we get a short video with a photo inserted in the middle. Such “live photos” look nice and interesting. But this new feature also has many disadvantages.
The first is parallel sound recording, which is not yet possible to turn off. Most often, the sound in the photo is not needed, but it takes up additional memory.
The second is that when shooting moving objects, the image is blurry due to the low frame rate when shooting. The same happens if the smartphone itself moves even very slightly during shooting.
Third - such live photos can only be viewed on devices with operating apple systems: iOS, watchOS, or OS X.
Fourth - when sending such photos by e-mail the MOV (video) component is cut off and a regular static photo comes. In general, the manufacturer was very clever and was in a hurry to start selling a still very crude technology.

At the same time, the company kept the version of smartphones with 16Gb of memory. However, when recording high quality 4K video or taking such vivid photos, this volume will fill up very quickly. Although, fortunately, there are options with 32, 64 and 128Gb of memory.

New processor and more RAM for iPhone 6S

The iPhone 6S is powered by a new generation Apple A9 dual-core processor, which is made using 14nm technology and has clock frequency 1840 MHz. The new development has increased the performance of the smartphone by 20% compared to the iPphone 6 and reduced the power consumption of the processor by 35%. These chips are manufactured and supplied by Samsung.

And finally, the amount of RAM has increased!

The arsenal of the iPhone 6C already provides 2 GB of high-speed LDDR4 RAM, while its predecessors were equipped with only 1 GB of RAM. Now, surely nothing will ever slow down!

These enhancements significantly increase the performance of the new Apple iPhone 6S smartphones and allow you to work with any resource-intensive applications without time delays.

In terms of performance, the iPhone 6s outperforms its predecessor, the iPhone 6, by one and a half to two times, and it also outperforms all Android competitors with similar indicators of operating frequencies of the processor and the amount of RAM.

Food

Before the release, everyone assumed that the quality of the battery would be improved in the smartphone and its capacity would be increased, which would allow actively using the device for several days.
However, in reality, the iPhone 6s received a 1715 mAh battery (the iPhone 6 had 1810 mAh). The iPhone 6S Plus also has less battery capacity than the iPhone 6 Plus. The manufacturer had to go for it in order to accommodate all the components of the 3D Touch technology. And in this device Apple has not yet wanted to implement technologies of fast and wireless charging.

Thanks to the optimization of the new operating system, which the iPphone 6S is equipped with, it turned out to achieve good indicators in the energy efficiency of the entire device.

Of course, the device with a new faster processor and increased RAM works much faster, but its overall power consumption has grown, not decreased, and the battery life has also decreased.

Therefore, if you will be leaving home for more than a day, it is advisable to bring a charger with you.

operating system

Compared to previous versions, it is more perfect, has an even more pleasant design, similar to the Apple Watch, and a number of significant changes. The developers focused on eliminating bugs and maximizing performance when minimum costs resources. Processor load reduced by 40% compared to previous version, which can significantly save battery power and speed up the system. Also, iOS 9 has received many new applications.

Also in the iPhone 6s, the Touch ID fingerprint scanning technology has been improved.

conclusions

The iPhone 6s is a good smartphone with the beloved IOS 9 operating system.

Prices for it have decreased, and the dollar rate is unfortunately growing, and with it the ruble prices for all smartphones.

And if you have long dreamed of buying an iphone, we suggest you think about buying this communicator or its older brother - iPhone 6s Plus right now.

IPhone 6S specifications

	BASIC INFORMATION
Model	Apple iPhone 6s
operating system	iOS 9
Date of announcement and start of sales	September 9, 2015 / September 2015
	MEMORY
Built-in storage, GB	16 or 32 or 64 or 128
Possibility to increase	No
Operational, GB	2
	CPU
Frequency and manufacturer	1.84 GHz Apple A9
Video processor	PowerVR GT7600
	CAMERAS
Rear	12 MP, ƒ / 2.2, autofocus, fullHD
Outbreaks	LED + Retina Flash (backlit face screen)
Frontal	5 MP, fullHD
	SCREEN
Dimensions and pixel density	4.7 ″ IPS, 1334 × 750 (16: 9), 326 PPI
	BATTERY
Capacity	1715 mAh
	COMMUNICATION
Mobile	GSM (2G - 1900, 1800, 900, 850), 3G WCDMA
SIM card	1 slot
Data transfer	LTE Cat. 8 - up to 400 Mbps (FDD-LTE: B20, B18, B13, B12, B8, B7, B5, B4, B3, B2, B1; TDD-LTE: B40, B38)
Works with Russian telecom operators	Beeline, MTS, Megafon, Tele2 and others
Navigation	GPS, AGРS, GLONASS, Beidou
	WIRELESS CONNECTIONS
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, DLNA, A2DP
NFC	there is
	SENSORS, CONNECTORS
Sensors	Electronic compass, barometer, illumination, gyroscope, proximity (distance)
Fingerprint scanner	Yes, Touch ID
Connectors	Lightning and 3.5mm headphone jack
	DIMENSIONS, BODY
Width x Height x Depth (mm)	67.1 x 138.3 x 7.1
Weight (gram)	143
Housing	Aluminum
Water and dust resistant	No
Colors	Silver, gray, gold, pink

Video review Apple iPhone 6S

Apple iPhone 6S pricing

The prices for the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus are as follows:

iPhone 6S 16GB Unlocked RUB 9,941 Aliexpress.com (China)
iPhone 6S 16GB RUB 18,990 Messenger (Russia)

Full iPhone 6s review.

In the fall of 2015, Apple presented its new 4.7-inch smartphone - iPhone 6s. The novelty turned out to be outwardly identical to its predecessor iPhone 6, but in technical terms it has improved more than noticeably. We analyzed in detail all the pros and cons of a smartphone in our review. You can buy the iPhone 6s in online stores at the following prices: iPhone 6s 32 GB - 19,990 rbl.

Design

There have been no significant changes in the appearance of the iPhone 6s compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 6, which did not surprise anyone at all. Apple smartphones with the letter S are traditionally similar to previous models. However, the novelty did not become a complete copy of the iPhone 6.

First of all, the dimensions have changed. The iPhone 6s has become heavier - only 15 grams, but they will really be felt, especially if you have been using the iPhone 6 for a long time. The iPhone 6s has also improved in thickness, which is 7.1 mm, which is 0.2 mm more than the original "six". The dimensions of the smartphone are 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm.

The body of the iPhone 6s is all-aluminum (made of one piece of aluminum, no exaggeration), but not the same as the iPhone 6. For the bodies of its new smartphone, Apple used 7000 series aluminum, usually used in the aerospace industry. It is 60% harder than the old aluminum used in the iPhone 6. The need for a more durable metal arose from Apple due to a considerable amount of negative reviews about the iPhone 6 and its bendable body. In the case of the iPhone 6s, there will definitely not be such responses.

The first iPhone 6s bend tests showed that Apple was not in vain. The smartphone can still be bent, but it requires a lot of effort. Just being in your pants pocket, the iPhone 6s will definitely not bend. However, it is not recommended to sit on a smartphone, as before.

The front panel of the iPhone 6s is identical to that of the iPhone 6, but the rear panel has one notable difference. We are talking about the letter S, which is the only noticeable external difference between the "sixes" of two different generations. An interesting point - the last time the letter S appeared on the cover of the case only in iPhone 3Gs, after which Apple stopped specially marking the S-versions of its smartphones.

The rest of the back surface of the iPhone 6s is identical to the iPhone 6. The smartphone has all the same noticeable antenna stripes and a protruding camera with True Tone flash. There are also no changes on the side faces - all controls and a tray for the nanoSIM card remained in their places. Let us remind you just in case. On the left side there are volume control buttons and a dialing mode switch, on the right side there is a power button and a SIM card tray, on the bottom side there is a 3.5 mm audio output, two microphones, a speaker and a Lightning connector.

In general, the sensations from using the device are exactly the same as those of the iPhone 6. The smartphone is very compact, especially compared to the popular “shovels”, it is not slippery at all, and thanks to the rounded ends it easily rises from any surface. Nevertheless, it is most convenient to use the iPhone 6s with just two hands, the only way you will be able to reach anywhere on the screen without the threat of the smartphone falling.

iPhone 6s comes in four colors: Silver, Charcoal, Gold, and Pink. The latest color is new, presented by Apple specifically to further interest the fair sex. In addition, from pink colour crazy in China, one of the main markets for Apple. All iPhone 6s body colors look great as usual.

The smartphone comes in a traditional in shape, but original in appearance packaging. On the front surface of the box is a bright picture, which is one of the backgrounds of the iPhone 6s home screen. The smartphone comes standard with a charger (5V, 1A), a Lightning-USB cable, EarPods, a clip for removing the SIM card tray, leaflets and stickers.

About covers

To finish the conversation about the appearance and design of the iPhone 6s should be on the rather important topic of compatibility with the new iPhone 6 cases. Despite the fact that the dimensions of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 differ (albeit slightly), most cases from the original "six" fit iPhone 6s is perfect.

But, alas, not all. Some covers and bumpers seem to fit normally, but they may not completely cover the end of the case, or move away from one or sometimes even two sides. At the same time, the iPhone 6s cases do not cover the camera and buttons of the iPhone 6s, and this is the main thing.

Display

iPhone 6s received a 4.7-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1334 × 750 pixels (326 ppi). Apple decided not to go into the race after competitors who bring the display resolution of their new products to Quad HD and higher, and retained the usual HD resolution. Can this be called a minus of the iPhone 6s?

Definitely not. The display is very bright (up to 550 cd / m2), with the widest viewing angles, there is no trace of graininess at all. Not chasing the fashion introduced by other manufacturers, Apple continued to bend own line... Instead of extra pixels, the company has kept the perfect balance between screen quality and performance. Plus, an increase in display resolution would certainly have an impact on the battery life of the iPhone 6s.

The iPhone 6s has an anti-reflective coating, which makes it easy to read text from your smartphone screen, even in bright daylight. In addition, the display coating is oleophobic. It is not easy to leave fingerprints on the iPhone 6s screen, and they are erased without the need to apply much effort.

Apple claims the display brightness of the iPhone 6s is 500 cd / m2, but in practice the maximum brightness is 550 cd / m2. It also has a positive effect on using the smartphone outdoors on sunny days. The minimum brightness of the iPhone 6s screen is 5.5 cd / m2. With activated option automatic adjustment brightness of the display, the transition from one level to another is flicker-free, including when it comes to sudden changes in ambient light.

The color gamut of the iPhone 6s screen is almost equal to sRGB, the contrast ratio is 1500: 1 (while the declared 1400: 1), the colors are saturated, but natural. The smartphone display is undoubtedly one of the best among smartphones with a diagonal of up to 5 inches.

The main feature of the iPhone 6s display is 3D Touch pressure tracking technology. However, we will talk about it in more detail below.

Touch ID

IPhone 6s has a second generation Touch ID fingerprint scanner, which differs from the original version in a faster operation speed. The difference between the new Touch ID and the old one is visible to the naked eye. Recognition is performed almost instantly, and at the first stages of using a smartphone, this can even bring inconvenience.

The fact is that by pressing the Home button in order to just look at the lock screen, for example, to check notifications, you already risk unlocking the iPhone 6s. That's how fast the second generation Touch ID works. Therefore, willy-nilly, you have to get used to, accustoming yourself to check notifications by pressing the power button.

The secret behind the amazing speed of the second generation Touch ID is to equip the scanner with two biometric processors instead of the previous one. Each processor performs its own function, due to which their joint work ends much faster.

The process for setting up Touch ID has not changed from previous iPhones with a fingerprint scanner.

Hardware part

iPhone 6s is powered by a dual-core 64-bit Apple A9 processor @ 1.84 GHz. The processor architecture is based on ARMv8-A, the Apple M9 motion coprocessor and the PowerVR GT7600 six-cluster graphics chip. The amount of RAM iPhone 6s is 2 GB, built-in - 16/32/64/128 GB, depending on the model.

Note that the M9 motion coprocessor was first integrated into a processor-based system. Previously, it was located separately. Apple engineers implemented such a solution not only to free up space for iPhone case 6s. By integrating the coprocessor into the processor, it consumes less power and also allows the “Hey Siri” function to be active without the need to connect to a charger. Recall that this function makes it possible to activate the Siri assistant by voice command "Hey Siri" on the locked iPhone.

Apple claims the A9 processor is 70% faster and the graphics chip is 90% faster than its predecessors. Is it really?

In testing in the Geekbench 3 benchmark, Apple's new product scored 2312 points in single-core mode and 3920 in multi-core. The iPhone 6 scored 1423 and 2388 points in this test, respectively.

In percentage terms, the difference was 38.4% and 39%, respectively.

Testing the performance of smartphone graphics chips in the GFXBench Manhattan (on-screen) benchmark went as expected. The iPhone 6s achieved a high 56.1 fps, while the iPhone 6 finished the test with a modest 25.8 fps.

Note: the on-screen test mode provides for displaying an image with a resolution of 1080p on the smartphone screen

In the comprehensive Basemark OS II benchmark, the iPhone 6s is again confidently victorious. The smartphone scored 2139 points against the 1239 points of the iPhone 6.

The final testing was carried out in the JetStream browser benchmark, which evaluates the speed of devices on the Internet. Apple's A9 chip has done its job again. IPhone 6s score - 118.9 points, iPhone 6 - 67.48. The difference is almost twofold.

Summing up all of the above tests, we can summarize that the iPhone 6s received a significant performance boost over the iPhone 6, as promised by Apple. Separately, it is necessary to note improvements in terms of the PowerVR GT7600 graphics chip, which indeed became twice as fast as its predecessor.

Autonomous work

The iPhone 6s has a 1,715mAh battery, which is 95mAh less than the iPhone 6. This fact surprised us a lot as the iPhone 6s is slightly thicker and heavier than its predecessor. However, despite the decrease in battery capacity, offline iPhone 6s lasts longer than previous Apple smartphones.

Testing with a web script that simulates common use the smartphone showed that the iPhone 6s lasted 8 hours and 15 minutes without recharging. The iPhone 6 only lasted 7 hours 2 minutes on a similar procedure. The increase in battery life occurred by more than an hour, although officially Apple claims the same autonomy of smartphones.

Three retests have confirmed the superiority of the iPhone 6s over previous models in terms of battery life. From this we can conclude that the system based on the Apple A9 processor is more energy efficient, and the integration of the M9 motion coprocessor into it has not been without a trace.

Cameras

All iPhone models since the iPhone 4s have come with an 8-megapixel camera. Apple was not at all interested in the fact that other manufacturers staged a real race of megapixels - the company quietly improved its usual 8 megapixel camera with everyone possible ways... The result was impressive every time - Apple managed to significantly improve the quality of shooting cameras, while maintaining their previous resolution.

But, apparently, the potential of the 8-megapixel has been used up. The iPhone 6s has a 12-megapixel camera with f / 2.2 aperture, Focus Pixels autofocus, 4K video at 30 fps, dual flash, and five-lens optics. Technologically, the camera has also been improved - it has received improved noise reduction technology and an improved tone mapping system.

The main disadvantage of the iPhone 6s camera is the reduced sharpness at the corners of photos and in the background. She frankly walks and in order for the picture to turn out good, most often it is necessary to take several frames. Remarkably, the iPhone 6 camera didn't have this problem. Hopefully, the snag is not in the iPhone 6s camera itself, but in software and with the next iOS updates, the floating sharpening situation will be fixed.

As for the rest, the iPhone 6s camera shoots “no worse” than the iPhone 6 camera. That's right - there were no grandiose improvements, even despite the increased resolution.

I still want to end the conversation about taking photos with the iPhone 6s on a positive note. The camera's shooting speed is impressive - it takes 1.7 seconds to create a picture, 1.9 seconds in HDR mode. In comparison, the iPhone 6 took 1.9 and 2 seconds for these tasks, respectively. The main competitor of the iPhone 6s, the Galaxy S6, has noticeably higher figures - 2.2 and 2.4 seconds, respectively. In other words, Apple has re-created the camera that takes pictures the fastest.

Sample photos on the iPhone 6s camera

But where there are absolutely no complaints about the iPhone 6s camera, it is in shooting a video. Shooting is performed without defects and artifacts in all major modes. Best of all, there are no problems when recording video with 4K resolution - the mode can be set by default and changed to a worse quality only when there is not enough memory space or you need to shoot video at 60 fps.

As before, users will have to exit the Camera app and head to Settings to switch capture modes. Note that this will need to be done more often, since there are more modes. This is inconvenient, but, probably, in the next versions of iOS, the developers from Apple will still listen to users and put the shooting mode switches directly into the Camera application itself.

The feature of the iPhone 6s camera is the ability to shoot Live Photos. The so-called "live" pictures are three-second video clips recorded in 1080p resolution. Live Photos are recorded in a special mode in the "Camera" application, and are reproduced with increased pressure using 3D Touch. On Mac computers, “live” pictures can be played without problems, but on a PC it is not possible to open them. Likewise, with the old iPhone models - you will not be able to transfer a “live” photo from the iPhone 6s to the same iPhone 6. This, by the way, is the main disadvantage of Live Photos. Due to the existing restrictions, you need to use the new function with an eye to how and where you want to upload your creations afterwards.

And if few people will be completely delighted with the main camera of the iPhone 6s, after all, there have been no fundamental changes, then the updated front camera will definitely please. Instead of the previous 1.2-megapixel front camera, the iPhone 6s received a 5-megapixel one. And in this case, the increase in resolution cannot be overlooked. Photos taken with the front camera of the iPhone 6s are excellent, albeit not without noise.

A notable feature of the front camera on the iPhone 6s is Retina Flash. When taking a selfie, the smartphone screen fills with white, highlighting the user's face. Retina Flash works like everything else Apple does in a smart way. In total darkness, the screen flash will be bright white, which will brighten the face the most. If shooting in room light, the flash will have a softer color. Thanks to this analysis, Retina Flash will not blind the user unnecessarily.

3D Touch

The main software feature of the iPhone 6s is 3D Touch - a new way of interacting with the screen. 3D Touch technology monitors the pressure applied to the display, giving users a range of unique possibilities. When you press hard on various elements of the iOS interface, an alternative action is triggered, not the same as when you press it normally.

Pressing hard on the application icon on the home screen causes a pop-up menu with a list of commands that differs depending on the application. In "Notes" these are options fast creation new post, photo or sketch; in the App Store - options to go to the search and enter the activation code, etc. 3D Touch also supports third-party applications.

The functionality of 3D Touch is not limited to opening sub-menus on the home screen. In some standard applications, 3D Touch has introduced new gestures, which Apple calls Peek & Pop. So, in the Mail application, iPhone 6s users will have the opportunity to preview the contents of any letter by holding on to it with an effort. Quite convenient.

3D Touch is undoubtedly an interesting feature, but it is really effective when performing only a few tasks. We're talking about launching commands that are difficult to reach by simply opening an application. For example, in order to create a new entry in the Notes application in the usual way, the user needs two actions - launch the application itself and press the button for creating a new note. Using 3D Touch does not speed up this process, since creating a note is performed by the same two actions - pressing the “Notes” icon and selecting the desired item. Efficiency does not smell here.

However, there is a considerable list of commands that are really easier to execute through the 3D Touch menu. For example, if you press hard on the Tweetbot application icon, you can quickly send the last photo. We have counted the number of steps required to perform this task normally and using 3D Touch. Apple technology reduces the number of required actions by exactly half - from six to three. And this is just one example. In fact, developers can provide even more effective options for the 3D Touch menu than improve the user experience for iPhone 6s owners.

Some personal impressions of using 3D Touch. Habit is essential to start using a function effectively and profitably. Initially, you only remember about 3D Touch while sitting at home in a calm atmosphere. In the hustle and bustle of the working day, fingers automatically ignore the new feature of the smartphone, launching options for the desired applications in the most usual way. That is why you need to get used to 3D Touch, and many will have to do it forcibly. When interactions with a feature become normal, it begins to bring benefits, which are greater the more and more actively you use your iPhone.

Sound

The iPhone 6s also saw improvements in sound. Apple's new product sounds much better than the iPhone 6, thanks to the new Cirrus Logic 338S00105 DAC and two 338S1285 Audio IC amplifiers. iPhone 6s sounds richer and clearer both through the speaker and headphones.

Prices

As of December Of 2019 you can buy iPhone 6s in Russia at the following prices:

• iPhone 6s 32 GB - 19,990 rbl .

Outcome

the iPhone 6s isn't a perfect smartphone, but Apple's lineup has been updated. The novelty has amazing performance, increased battery life compared to previous smartphones, finally an improved front camera, a great screen, an instant touch-sensitive Touch ID scanner and many original chips, the main one of which is 3D Touch. The only serious disadvantage of the iPhone 6s is the price.

In this regard, we can recommend to take a closer look at the Phone 6s to absolutely everyone, even to the owners of outwardly almost indistinguishable from the new iPhone 6. iPhone 6s will last a long time, efficiently and reliably, largely due to the more durable case.

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12 years have passed since the release. During this period, the "apple" company was able to develop and release more than two dozen models of communicators. We invite you to recall the chronology of releases of iPhone smartphones together, noting the characteristic differences between each of the devices.

iPhone 2G or which iPhone was released in 2007

In January 2007, Apple introduced its first communicator - iPhone 2G, - different from competitors' products with its stylish design and powerful hardware and software content.

The work of the Cupertinians was appreciated - the smartphone of the "apple" company has achieved significant popularity in the mobile device market.

If you ever come across this already rarity model, you can recognize it by the following signs: the device has a small size, a 3.5-inch display, a black front panel and a silver metal cover with a black plastic insert. The RAM of this little miracle was calculated at only 128 MB, while the amount of flash memory depended on the configuration and ranged from 4 to 16 GB.

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iPhone 3GS, or which iPhone was released in 2009

For the first time comes a smartphone model with a mysterious letter "S" in the name. Apple, wishing to keep the intrigue, refuses to give a decoding of the symbol, but after eight years, we can assume that this mysterious "S" is an abbreviation for "Special" or "Second edition". The iPhone 3GS model differs from 3G mainly in hardware and software update and the appearance of a version with 32 GB of internal memory. You can distinguish the novelty from its predecessor only by the marking on the rear panel: the 2008 device has a matte marking color, and the 2009 gadget has a bright white.

iPhone 4, or which iPhone came out in 2010

This year, the smartphone form factor has been significantly redesigned for the first time. The iPhone 4 features a sleek new design, retina display The 3.5-inch was traditionally equipped with up-to-date hardware and updated software. The color scheme of the devices remained the same: the gadgets were produced only in black and white.

iPhone 4 is the last apple smartphonepresented by Steve Jobs.

iPhone 4s, or which iPhone was released in 2011

In 2011, the release of the iPhone 4s smartphone took place. This model is almost outwardly identical to the previous one, the gadgets differ only in the number of antennas for receiving the signal and their location: the iPhone 4 has three of them, and one is located on the upper end of the device, and the iPhone 4s has four of these elements and they are located symmetrically on the side edges. Also this year, a complete set with 64 GB of internal memory on board is available.

iPhone 5, or which iPhone came out in 2012

2012 marked the arrival of the iPhone 5. And again, the design was changed, the display increased from 3.5 to 4 inches, the rear glass panel was replaced by a metal one, a Lightning connector and nano SIM support were added.

iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, or which iPhones were released in 2013

Contrary to tradition, two models are released at once: iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s. The innovations in the first model are limited to the hardware improvement of the iPhone 5, additional options colors and plastic case.

As for the iPhone 5s smartphone, its design has hardly changed compared to its predecessor, but an important element has appeared - a Touch ID fingerprint scanner built into the Home button.

iPhone 6, or which iPhone came out in 2014

This year, Apple's management decided to launch two smartphone models in parallel: a regular one and one with a larger screen diagonal. The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus were presented at the presentation. Changes were made to the design again, the features of the devices became softer, streamlined, new color options were added.

iPhone 6s, or which iPhone was released in 2015

In 2015, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus were released. Externally, they can be distinguished from the previous year's models only by the letter "S" engraved on the back panel. From the seemingly imperceptible, but important features of the new products, we can name the presence of a screen with 3D Touch technology (sensitive to pressure).

iPhone SE, iPhone 7, or which iPhones came out in 2016

In early 2016, the iPhone SE unexpectedly appears, the design of which is borrowed from the iPhone 5s, and the hardware is from the iPhone 6s.

You can distinguish the novelty from the 2013 model by the engraved SE sign on the back of the gadget.

In the fall of 2016, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were released. Outwardly, they do not differ much from the models of the previous year, except that new colors were added once again.

In addition, the iPhone 7 Plus has a main dual camera.

A characteristic feature of the new products is the absence of a 3.5 mm audio jack and the movement of signal reception antennas to the ends of the devices. Plus, a complete set with 256 GB of internal memory has become available.

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iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus released in 2017

Already a few months before the presentation of smartphones in 2017, it was known that Apple will show three devices for the first time - a flagship with top-end characteristics and unique features, and also as a logical continuation of the line of 4.7- and 5.5-inch devices.

The event took place, located at the company's new headquarters. Apple executives on the stage kept the illusion of intrigue to the last minute, and the audience tried not to yawn in anticipation of "One more thing." Nevertheless, Phil Schiller managed to attract the attention of the audience to the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus from the first seconds of his speech.

The main feature of the "eights" design is the glass back panel, which made it possible to implement the wireless charging function. The rest of the appearance of smartphones has not changed much compared to 2016, and only a rare case from the iPhone 6 will not fit the iPhone 8.

How the iPhone 8 differs externally from previous models iPhone

In addition, the range of cases has been reduced from six to three colors - silver, gold and space gray.

The performance of the iPhone 8/8 Plus is powered by Apple's once again evolved processor. The A10 Fusion was replaced by a 70% faster 6-core A11 Bionic, and the M11 Motion co-processor replaced the predecessor M10, respectively. The graphics chip has also been updated - the iPhone 8 uses the first GPU created by Apple engineers, which is 30% more efficient than the iPhone 7.

The screen, cameras and peripherals have changed only slightly. It is possible to highlight the technology already mentioned above, the 4-diode flash of the main camera, Bluetooth 5.0, a function that is a system that adapts the screen glow to ambient lighting.