There is no doubt that Apple and innovation go hand-in-hand and while this may be evident in the hardware, the design and build has become a bit bland – the “wow factor” is missing; the 6S is not really distinguishable from its predecessor, the iPhone 6.
So, what’s caused this? Well, it’s because the market is interested in size and power and Apple has answered this call to meet the demand, but in the process, has sacrificed the originality that has defined previous models.
iPhone 6s
Nevertheless, lying within the iPhone are far more impressive specs than its ancestor: the camera, increased RAM and improved battery capacity definitely provide a better user experience.
When it comes to power and overall performance, the iPhone 6s still has Apple’s signature of excellence. However, there are issues around design and the missing features that are found on competitors’ devices.
But, the bottom line is that visually, it doesn’t stand out from the crowd, but, overall, it’s a rock-solid choice – you will have everything that you need at your fingertips.
Key Specs
- 4.7” LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Resolution: 750 X 1334 pixels
- 12MP camera with phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
- 5MP front-facing camera
- Video: 1080@60fps
- Apple A9 chipset
- CPU: Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister processor
- SIM: Nano SIM
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
- iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 10.0.1
- 2 GB RAM
- 16 GB/32 GB/64 GB/128 GB built-in storage
- Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, LE
- No card slot
- USB: v2.0, reversible connector
- Talk time: up to 14 hours (3G)
Pros: Simultaneous 4K video and 8MP image recording; more resilient because of the durable aluminum alloy and higher-grade glass; brand new chipset (Apple A9); solid build, feels and looks great; responsive, no lag; fantastic overall performance
Cons: Lacks originality; loud speaker is worse than its predecessor; battery endurance not much better than the iPhone 6; previous generation iPhones charge faster; not water or dust resistant; no wireless charging; screen resolution is disappointing; no MicroSD card slot
The verdict: Score: 7/10
