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iPhone 6 Plus

● Obsolete 2014 · iPhone era iPhone

Introduced

2014

Original price

$ 749

Processor

Apple A8

Original OS

iOS 8

Colors

Silver, Gold, Space Gray

1976

1984

1998

2001

2007

2020

2026

Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorApple A8

Speed1.4 GHz

Cores2 (dual core)

Architecture64-bit

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM1 GB

RAM typeLPDDR3

GPUPowerVR GX6450

Display5.5-inch widescreen multi-touch IPS LED-backlit Retina HD

Resolutions1920x1080 (401 ppi)

Storage

Storage16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB

Connectivity

Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac

BluetoothBluetooth 4.0/4.2

Audio outBottom-mounted headphone jack

LightningLightning connector

Software

Original OSiOS 8

Apple statusObsolete

Included peripheralsEarPods with Remote and Mic

Power

Weight172 g

DimensionsH 158.1 mm x W 77.8 mm x D 7.1 mm

Battery2915 mAh Li-Polymer

Battery lifeUp to 80 hours audio, 24 hours talk (3G), 14 hours video, 384 hours standby

Identifiers

Model IDiPhone7,1

Model N°A1524

Order N°MGCW2LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2014

Discontinued2016

Apple statusObsolete

History

The iPhone 6 Plus was presented during an Apple Special Event on September 9, 2014, alongside the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch. The iPhone 6 line marks the first significant increases in physical screen size for the iPhone line from the highest variant of the iPhone 5, measuring 4.7 inches. The design of the iPhone 6 line is influenced by that of the iPad Air, with front glass that curves around the display edges and an aluminum back. Both models are available in gold, silver, and space gray finishes. It includes an Apple A8 system-on-chip and an M8 motion co-processor, an upgrade from the iPhone 5S's M7 chip. The main difference between the M8 and the original M7 co-processor is the inclusion of a barometer to measure altitude changes. Apple emphasized that the A8 chip would provide, compared to the 5S, a 25% increase in CPU performance, a 50% increase in graphics performance, and reduced heat dissipation. LTE support was expanded on the iPhone 6 line, with support for over 20 LTE bands (7 more than the iPhone 5S), download speeds up to 150 Mbps, and VoLTE support. Wi-Fi performance was improved with support for 802.11ac specifications, providing speeds up to 433 Mbps, up to 3 times faster than 802.11n, along with support for Wi-Fi Calling where available. The iPhone 6 line adds support for near-field communications (NFC), used primarily for Apple Pay, a new mobile payment system that allows users to store their credit cards in Passbook for use in online payments and retail purchases via NFC. While remaining 8 megapixels, the rear camera of the iPhone 6 line includes a new sensor containing larger pixels for improved performance in low-light conditions, a lens with f/2.2 aperture, and the ability to record 1080p video at 30 or 60 frames per second. The iPhone 6 Plus adds support for optical image stabilization, while the iPhone 6 maintains digital image stabilization. The front camera was also updated with a new sensor and f/2.2 aperture, along with support for burst mode and HDR.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_6 · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The iPhone 6 Plus represented the first major increase in screen size in iPhone history, with its 4.7 inches, marking a strategic shift in design compared to previous models. • The A8 chip in the iPhone 6 Plus promised 25% superior CPU performance and 50% better graphics compared to the iPhone 5S, while generating less heat, thanks to the innovative integrated cooling system. • The introduction of NFC (Near Field Communication) on the iPhone 6 Plus revolutionized mobile payments, allowing users to use Apple Pay for the first time and transforming the phone into a true digital wallet.

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