Comparative characteristics of 6 and 6s. Comparison of iPhone models. Performance, chipsets, RAM

We often hear: allegedly, practically nothing changes in the iPhone from year to year. This is especially often said about “intermediate” generations with the designation S, but are such judgments fair? Of course not: and to prove this thesis, we decided to compare two Apple smartphones in detail. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S. What has changed in a year? What remains the same?

Let's figure it out using the scheme already familiar to our resource for comparing two gadgets: let's approach the question in the same way as we would do when comparing an Apple smartphone with any competitor. Let's go through all the main points!

Dimensions and design

This is one of the simplest questions: practically nothing has changed. At least externally. The iPhone 6S is tenths of a millimeter thicker than its predecessor, but it is absolutely impossible to notice this either with the eye or tactilely. Here's what the devices look like side by side:

But the body has become much stronger than that of the iPhone 6: this is achieved both by some strengthening of the structure (which has a slight effect on the weight - 143 grams to 129 grams), and by the use of special 7000-series aluminum. Thus, we can say: the iPhone 6S is much stronger, but a little thicker and heavier. This can be assessed more clearly using the table:

Or using infographics:

As for the appearance, there is only one change: the appearance of the “rose gold” color scheme. They say that it was especially in demand in Asian markets. In “space gray”, gold and silver colors, it is almost impossible to distinguish one smartphone from another externally. This can be clearly seen from the video:

However, if you look closely, you can notice a minimal change in the shade of the rim:

Even the packaging of gadgets is traditionally similar:

Is the iPhone 6S stronger with the new case? Let's look at the drop test:

And for the bend test (which the “six”, as you know, could not stand):

Hardware provision and performance

Here are perhaps the most serious differences. To begin with, we note that the iPhone 6 has one gigabyte of RAM, while the iPhone 6S already has two. Moreover, this is memory of a more advanced LPDDR4 format (instead of the previous LPDDR3). What does this mean? See:

But the most important thing is in the processor. The iPhone 6 runs on the A8 chip, while the iPhone 6S runs on the A9 chip, and the difference between them is extremely large. It is not expressed very clearly “on paper”, but both benchmarks and numerous visual tests have clearly confirmed the words of Apple itself. Here are examples from some popular benchmarks.

• AnTuTu, iPhone 6 results:

• AnTuTu, iPhone 6S results:

• Geekbench 3, iPhone 6 result:

• Geekbench 3, iPhone 6S result:

Agree, the difference is obvious? Another performance test in video format:

Apple claims the A9 is 70% more powerful than the previous processor. Moreover, its specific graphics subsystem is immediately 90% more productive. Naturally, even the benchmark does not give such a significant gap, since the overall performance of the system is tested as a whole. However, at the time of writing this article, not a single smartphone in the world can beat the iPhone 6S (and iPhone 6S Plus) in terms of performance in any synthetic tests. As for the iPhone 6, it is confidently holding at least in the top ten. And more often it ends up in the top five.

Display

In terms of basic indicators, the displays of the devices are the same. Their diagonal is 4.7 inches, the resolution is 1334 by 750 pixels (which gives 326 pixels per inch - corresponds to the Retina standard). Exactly the same technologies are used: IPS matrices, LED backlighting. Protected iPhone screens 6S and iPhone 6 with ultra-durable lithium-ion glass.

The only major difference between these screens is the 3D Touch technology, but we'll talk about that below.

Built-in memory

The situation with the built-in memory has not undergone any changes. As before, buyers have options with a flash drive of 16, 64 and 128 gigabytes. Without the possibility of expansion using memory cards.

Camera

But here the difference is very big: the iPhone 6S has made a big step forward. But first, let's talk about what the iPhone 6 camera can do?

The “six” has an 8-megapixel main camera and a front camera with a modest resolution of 1.2 megapixels. The main iSight can shoot video in Full HD format, and at speeds up to 60 frames per second. The front camera is available in 720p format. By modern standards, this is a very worthy camera with wide capabilities, absolutely adequate to the requirements of the market.

However, iPhone 6S offers even more. Firstly, the resolution has increased: up to 12 megapixels for the main camera, and up to 5 megapixels for the front camera. The updated iSight has the ability to shoot video in 4K format, up to 30 frames per second. It looks something like this:

A special photography mode, Live Photos, has appeared. And most importantly, the quality of shooting itself has increased. This advantage is quite difficult to express in some numbers, but all the research carried out on this moment tests clearly showed the advantage of the iPhone 6S. This does not mean that the “six” takes bad pictures: however, the current generation takes even better photos. Here are examples of visual comparisons:

As they say - judge for yourself! And here’s what the front camera of the new model is capable of, including thanks to the on-screen flash function:

It's hard not to admit: she has become much better than that one FaceTime, which was built into the iPhone 6.

operating system

Of course, nothing has changed here: both smartphones are supported by the ninth generation of iOS. At the time of writing this article, the current version is iOS 9.2. For at least the next few years, both the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6 will work with the same software.

Battery

The battery capacity of the iPhone 6S has decreased: from 1810 mAh to 1715 mAh. This, however, did not in any way affect the time declared by the manufacturer. battery life: Apple still promises 14 hours of phone talk time, 10 hours of LTE Internet browsing, 11 hours of video viewing, 50 hours of music listening.

It is these indicators that Cupertino considers optimal for a smartphone, and maintains them by optimizing the device’s energy consumption. What do real tests show? Here's what, for example:

But this is only one of the tests, and, as we see, the results are very ambiguous. Two more comparisons, no longer “tabular”, but visual:

There is probably no clear answer “which is better” here. Moreover, users’ experience in actually working with the device can be very different.

Other features

The iPhone 6S has two significant advantages in this category. We're talking about the Taptic Engine, which replaces the usual vibration motor, and the 3D Touch system. Both, in fact, came to the iPhone from Apple Watch, where it was successfully applied for the first time. Let's start with the first one.

Taptic Engine is a replacement for the usual vibration signal. Thanks to it, the gadget does not vibrate, but imitates a gentle touch on the user’s body. This is not just an unusual sensation: what matters is that silent mode For the first time, the smartphone became truly absolutely silent. This can be clearly seen in the video below: it is not necessary to know the language to watch.

And here is a video about how this cunning system works:

As for 3D Touch technology, we have already talked about it in detail. It allows the iPhone 6S screen not only to respond to touch, but to distinguish between several levels of applied force. Thanks to this, Apple was able to provide users with completely new device control techniques. Unfortunately, the iPhone 6 doesn't have all this. Of the special features characteristic of the new generation, only the Touch ID fingerprint sensor is available, NFC module, and the same set of sensors: distance, illumination, barometer, gyroscope and accelerometer.

True, the iPhone 6S has a built-in fingerprint scanner finger touch ID 2.0, but it is not known for certain how it differs from the first version installed in the iPhone 6. According to Apple itself, the difference is in more accurate and reliable operation.

You can summarize the comparison of the characteristics of the two gadgets with this table, which summarizes all the information presented:

Let's draw conclusions

What are the results of the comparison? Of course, a lot has changed. The iPhone 6S has significantly higher performance and much better camera capabilities - both main and front. The smartphone received interesting functionality in the form of a 3D Touch system, a haptic engine, and some other solutions. Finally, a more durable body, and a fourth color option.

At the same time, it is impossible not to recognize the iPhone 6 absolutely modern smartphone flagship level to this day. The fact that the iPhone 6S took big steps forward did not make the previous model hopelessly outdated.

So, let's repeat the question from the beginning of the article: does nothing really change on the iPhone, especially on the S models? As you can now clearly see, no. A lot is changing.

Release of the next version Apple iPhone traditionally accompanied by great excitement. They are masters at this. The subject of this article is the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. Let's see what's hidden in these markings and what differences they mean for the end user.

Housing: design, dimensions and materials

Yes, the new iPhones are extremely similar to the old models. This is an area where Apple isn't alone. Samsung smartphones are also extremely similar to each other, in order to distinguish them you need to be quite aware of their model range.

*Lyrical digression. Times when everyone new phone was a work of art passed. What do the first smartphones from Nokia cost? In my opinion, the flight of thought of designers has a restraining effect - touch screen, which should occupy the entire front part of the smartphone. There’s not much you can do here, not like with a physical keyboard.
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are noticeably larger and heavier than their predecessors:

• iPhone 6S: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm and 143 g.
• iPhone 6: 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm and 129 g.
• iPhone 6S Plus: 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm and 192 g.
• iPhone 6 Plus: 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm and 172 g.

A much more important improvement is the increase in strength. The deformations to which models 6 and 5 were subject caused great harm to the reputation, even if they were isolated in nature. Apple switched from 6000 series aluminum to the 7000 series, which is much stronger. And it is unlikely that in everyday use you will encounter such force to bend.

In addition, Apple has improved the durability of glass on displays. There were no technical details reported about how they achieved this on glass.
As a result, we have an iPhone that is larger, heavier and more durable, but frankly just as slippery when it lies in the hand.

Display

Despite latest rumors before release, screen resolutions remained unchanged:

• iPhone 6S: 4.7-inch, 1334 x 750 pixels, 326 pixels per inch (PPI)
• iPhone 6S Plus: 5.5 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 401 pixels per inch (PPI)

Is this important for selection? For me no. For comparison, the iPhone 6S has a pixel density corresponding to an 11-inch laptop, and the 6 Plus has a 13-inch laptop. This is certainly less than that of direct competitors. It's just that smartphone makers are living in a time of frenzied resolution battle in which Apple is not participating.
Will owners be disappointed with the image quality? By no means in any everyday use: colors, clarity, viewing angles - everything is fine.
Both smartphones support 3D Touch. 3D Touch is a radically new method of interacting with a device - which allows you to determine the force of your pressing. You can come up with a lot practical application this technology, for example, the degree of pressure, like an accelerator in racing games. This is probably why the glass was made stronger so that very strong users would not push through it :)
The implementation of 3D Touch is hardware, so all old models are left behind.

Those who bought the 6S may feel a little depleted in numbers, since the size and pixel density are the only differences from the 6 Plus.

Cameras

While the 3D sensor delights techies more, who have received an additional gadget for use in their developments. Regular user enjoy the new camera:

• iPhone 6S and 6S Plus: rear 12 megapixel, F2.0 lens, autofocus, dual LED flash, 4k video recording. Front: 5 megapixel sensor, F2.0 lens, 1080p video recording
• iPhone 6 and 6 Plus - 8 megapixel sensor, F2.2 lens, autofocus, dual LED flash, 1080p video recording. Front: 1.2 megapixel, F2.2 lens, 720p video recording

On paper they don’t live up to the characteristics of the new ones Samsung smartphones, LG and Sony. But 12 MP combined with good software from Appe puts these models on a par with the best.
Apple also added a nice trick: recording “live photos”. Live photos record 1.5 seconds of video before and after the moment of shooting.

Big caveat: Apple has once again shortchanged the smaller iPhone. The 6S doesn't get optical image stabilization (OIS) like the 6S Plus. Instead, it's back to digital image stabilization (DIS), which gives the 6 Plus a noticeable edge in shooting quality.

Performance

In terms of performance, the two phones are almost identical. Both use Apple's new 64-bit A9 processor, which boasts a larger clock frequency than previous models and a significantly more powerful GPU.
The A9 chipset will offer 70% faster processor performance and 90% faster graphics performance compared to the A8 chipset in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Perhaps the most significant performance improvement for both phones, however, is the doubling of the 2GB RAM allotment.
Will there be a real world difference between them? Actually yes. You may have already noticed that, all other things being equal (meaning the processor), the 6S has a lower resolution, and therefore less resources are spent on drawing the image. But this does not mean that the difference will be striking for the user. A couple of “parrots” can be won in tests.

Battery life and charging time

Apple boasts that the A9 is more energy efficient, but unfortunately it doesn't enhance the optimization more capacious battery. Instead - much to the disappointment - the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus are actually less powerful batteries than iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus:

• iPhone 6S: 1,715 mAh, iPhone 6S Plus: 2,750 mAh
• iPhone 6: 1810 mAh, iPhone 6 Plus: 2915 mAh

If you look at the results, the iPhone 6S loses a lot in battery life.
In addition, Apple continues to ignore fast and wireless charging who became standard features from competing phones. Batteries are a major disappointment.

Conclusion

Both phones have received significant upgrades over last year's models, despite their similarities in appearance.
iPhone 6S Plus objectively best phone of two:

• With best camera(optical stabilization);
• the screen diagonal is larger, the pixel density is higher;
• significantly longer battery life

Of course, the iPhone 6S has one tangible advantage: its practicality. It is more compact and cheaper. Most likely, these qualities will make it more popular than the 6S Plus.

From this review, you will learn about the main differences between the iPhone 7, iPhone 6S and iPhone SE, which will allow you to decide whether to buy one or another phone model.

In September 2016, Apple introduced new devices, including the iPhone 7. The next series of annual research began, the purpose of which is to find out what new iPhone better than previous versions. An impartial comparison shows that the iPhone 7 is not marketing, but the next step in the development of smartphones.

To understand how far developers have come over the past year, let's compare the iPhone 7 with two previous models: the iPhone 6S and iPhone SE.

Comparison table between iPhone 7 6S and SE

Please note that the table shows only those characteristics that differ between phones.

Appearance

6S and SE are available in 4 colors: silver, space gray, gold and rose gold. iPhone 7 has 5 colors: silver, gold, rose gold, black and black onyx.

The SE retains the appearance of the iPhone 5S with glass inserts at the bottom and top of the body, while the iPhone 7 is virtually identical to the 6S, made entirely of aluminum. However, it is still impossible to talk about complete similarities between the iPhone 6S and iPhone 7. The Home button has turned from a physical button into a touch button and acquired a bunch of sensors. In addition, the iPhone 7 case, unlike previous models, is protected from splashes of water and dust.

main feature iPhone 7 - no headphone jack. There is only one Lightning port left on the phone, which is used to charge the device and connect the original headphones. Music lovers who are not yet ready to give up the standard 3.5 jack can use the Lightning to 3.5 mm jack adapter that comes with the phone.

In addition, the corporation introduced new wireless headphones AirPods, which have a separate chip inside that ensures all the sensors work. AirPods work without recharging for 5 hours.

Display and speakers

Retina display iPhone 7 has 25% more color gamut than previous models. The physical size is no different from the iPhone 6S - 4.7 inches; the iPhone SE has a 4-inch screen. The resolution also remains the same - 1334x750 pixels (SE - 1136x640). But the screen brightness has increased - 625 cd/m2 versus 500 cd/m2 for the 6S and SE.

Initially, information appeared that the iPhone 7 has two stereo speakers. But in reality, the grille, which is located on the bottom edge of the device, turned out to be decorative. Stereo sound is organized using a second speaker. When playing audio, two loudspeakers work at once, so in comparison with previous models, the sound on the seventh iPhone is twice as loud.

Cameras

The number of megapixels has not changed - 12 on all three compared devices. However, you need to look at others iPhone specifications 7:

The front camera on the iPhone 7 has not received any new technologies, but it takes selfies just as perfectly as on the 6S or SE.

Performance

The iPhone 6S and iPhone SE used the Apple A9 chip. At the time these devices appeared, there was nothing faster.

iPhone 7 is built on the Apple A10 Fusion processor with 4 cores, made using a 14-nanometer process technology, which allows for increased performance while reducing heat and power consumption. Compared to the A9, the new chip is 40% faster. If you compare it with the A8 processor from the iPhone 6, the difference will be even more significant - the performance of the iPhone 7 chip has increased by 2 times.

Life modern man so fast that it is difficult to imagine it without such an indispensable gadget as mobile phone. Every year, manufacturers delight us with new models with additional functions.
Today we will look at the most latest news Apple - and iPhone 6 in comparative characteristics. The iPhone 7 went on sale this fall, while its predecessor has been very popular among consumers for about two years. So is it worth changing your old iPhone to its new version? This will be discussed further.

When you buy an iPhone 7, you get:

• lightning cable
• power unit
• headphones mounted on a new holder.

You can immediately notice in the box an adapter from a Lightning connector to a standard 3.5 mm connector. I was also pleasantly surprised by the included adapter, which the consumer receives completely free of charge, which was not the case before. If necessary, you had to purchase it for an additional fee of 799 rubles.

Let's look at some of the differences in more detail.

Design changes

Without departing from the old tradition of changing the design every two years, Apple followed its principle this time too. Although the iPhones are similar in appearance, there is still a difference between them. The first thing that has remained unchanged is the dimensions, which have been preserved exactly down to the millimeter. We can see the size of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s gadgets in the table.

As you can see, no changes

IPhone 7 is made of a composite material, the name of which is kept secret. In this regard, the antenna strips are almost invisible on the rear surface. The body is made of polished aluminum, the front glass of the smartphone is scratch-resistant. The Seven has an additional speaker. There are now two of them: one on top, the other on bottom. Thanks to this, the desired stereo effect is created, the sound will be slightly louder than in previous versions of the smartphone. The headphones are still uncomfortable and constantly slip out of my ears. Their sound quality is average.

According to the new design, the camera eye begins to blend more smoothly into the body and looks much more elegant.
At the bottom of the device, instead of a management jack, there is a second stereo speaker. has become touch sensitive and recognizes pressure. The iPhone 7 module has a new Taptic Engine vibration motor built into it.
In addition, Apple has improved the model, making it waterproof and dustproof according to the IP 67 standard. In this regard, the problem that buyers most often address in service centers, namely, repairing a phone after it fell into a puddle or toilet. Even 30 minutes will not affect the quality of his work. At least that's what the manufacturers promise.

I was pleased with the new shade "". In this variation, the appearance of the iPhone has become even more attractive, but there is a problem with fingerprints that have to be wiped off even more often. Let's remember in the past year iPhone The 6S and 6 came in silver, gold, pink and space gray.

The difference is in hardware

In this regard, both smartphones have a significant difference. The “six” has an Apple A 9 installed under the hood, while the iPhone 7 used a more powerful A 10 chip, which works 40% stronger. For the first time in the iPhone 7, the company used for its gadgets quad-core processor, from which two cores run on high frequencies, the other two cope with weaker tasks. Thus, the main difference between iPhone 7 and iPhone 6 is the installation of a more powerful chip.

Regarding , the company has not changed anything. Version 7, like the iPhone 6, uses a 4.7-inch matrix with a resolution of 1334x750 pixels. However, the number of colors displayed has expanded and the brightness has increased by 25%.
The storage capacity of models has increased. IPhone 7 has a 32/128/256 GB version, iPhone 6 S, as we know, is sold in 16, 64 and 128 GB variations. RAM is 2 GB in iPhone 7 and 3 GB in iPhone versions 7Plus.

Benefits of the new camera

The main camera, as before, remains 12 megapixels. Concerning front camera, Apple switched from the 5 megapixel module used in the iPhone 6 to a 7 MPX module in new version. This will especially please selfie fans. The new module has been improved with optical stabilization and a new True Tone flash has been added, which is half brighter than the previous one. To process images, a chip is used that copes with its task in 25 milliseconds.
Thanks to noise reduction, multi-colored ripples are removed with a bang, and night shots turn out to be very good quality. For this, the iPhone 7 is another plus.
The two cameras on the iPhone 7 Plus use 10x digital zoom and 2x optical zoom.

Cost of gadgets

Apple priced the 32GB iPhone 7 at the same $649 as its previous version. Residents of Russia can purchase it for 57 thousand rubles, and the iPhone 7 Plus with the smallest configuration will cost the buyer 68 thousand rubles or $769.

I suggest you briefly familiarize yourself with the main characteristics of two newfangled gadgets. So to speak, iPhone 6 vs iPhone 7.

So, iPhone 6S:

• 4.7" color display
• resolution 1334*750 pixels (version 6 Plus uses HD resolution)
• dual core A9 processor
• 2 Gigabytes of RAM
• 12 megapixel camera (front 5 megapixel)
• storage capacity 16/64/128 gigabytes
• 3.5 mini jack

iPhone 7:

• improved appearance
• 4.7" color display
• resolution 1334*750 megapixels
• Screen brightness increased by 25%
• quad-core processor A 10
• 2 GB of internal RAM (3 GB in version 7 Plus)
• 12-megapixel camera with optical stabilization (the 7 Plus version uses a dual module with optical zoom)
• storage capacity 32/128/256 gigabytes
• added another stereo speaker
• waterproof, dustproof function

Smartphone operating time

The 6S module is equipped with a 1715 mAh battery.
A 1960 mAh battery is installed in the iPhone 7, in Plus versions The battery is more capacious – 2900 mAh. The manufacturer claims that the new product will work 2 hours longer.
We can see the comparative characteristics of the operating time of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 in the table.

Summarize

The iPhone 7 turned out to be quite interesting with a very attractive design. The advantages include two speakers, optical stabilization, installation of a more powerful chip, protection from moisture and dust, and other innovations.
Owners of the iPhone 6S will not notice such a significant change in the new version. They will use it with ease.
Compared to the five, versions 6, 6S and 7 are much cooler and faster in operation. I was very pleased with 3 D Touch in the seventh model. The button is solid and can be easily replaced if broken. There is a function for selecting the vibration intensity of the motor.
The smartphone, of course, is not cheap. But there is no big difference in price between the models.
Using the tips in this article, you can easily answer the question of whether to choose iPhone 6 or iPhone 7. The choice is yours.

The comparison between the iPhone 6S and 7 was carried out in order to find out which of these smartphones should attract the attention of buyers.

Apple's seventh generation phone was the most anticipated mobile device, but after its appearance on the market, users were disappointed because instead of a complete design update, the gadget received only minor cosmetic changes. They touched mainly hardware. Models with the "S" index have always been distinguished by improved performance and more high resolutions cameras

Appearance comparison

Visually, the iPhone 6S is no different from its predecessor. This model can be distinguished by the letter “S” on the back of the case. The smartphone is available in an additional Rose Gold color, but otherwise it is no different from the iPhone 6, as it contains the same protruding camera block and plastic antenna strips.

The dimensions of the 6S device are 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm, and the weight is 143 g. The phone is 0.2 mm thicker than its predecessor and 14 g heavier. The smartphone fits the silicone case of the iPhone 6, but it pulls on the hand more. The material for the body is an aluminum-zinc alloy.

In appearance iPhone 7 has few differences from the sixth model. If you look at these smartphones from the front side, you won’t be able to notice the difference at first glance. Upon closer inspection, you can see that the Home button protrudes more from the body.

The reverse side received more changes. Plastic inserts that provide signal reception are now located on the sides of the case at the top and bottom. The camera still protrudes from the body, but it has increased in size and has a smooth edge. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack on iPhone 7.

Differences between processor and battery

Inside the iPhone 6S there is an A9 processor with a clock frequency of 1.85 GHz and 64 bits, which works with 2 GB of RAM. This is the first Apple smartphone, in which the RAM capacity is more than 1 GB.

Due to the presence of the Taptic Engine, there is less free space inside the case. For this reason, the developer decided to reduce the battery size. Compared to the previous model, the characteristics of the iPhone 6S have changed: the battery capacity has decreased from 1810 to 1715 mAh. At the same time, processor power consumption has been reduced, thanks to which the autonomy of smartphones is approximately at the same level.

The iPhone 7 device received a different A10 Fusion processor. This is a 4-core chip with a clock speed of 2.3 GHz, which is paired with 2 GB of RAM. According to Apple, the hardware platform of the seventh model is 40% faster than the 6S. Thanks to synthetic tests, it was possible to confirm that the iPhone 7 is much faster, but in everyday use the feeling of using the smartphone remained the same.

Inside the seventh generation phone there is a 1960 mAh battery, due to which the device works longer by about 2 hours. The smartphone can be actively used throughout the day.

Photo and video shooting

The main camera of the iPhone 6S includes 5 lenses, hybrid infrared filter and phase detection autofocus. Lens resolution is 12 megapixels, aperture is f/2.2. Despite the fact that the resolution has been increased compared to the previous model, the quality of the images is automatic and manual modes didn't get much better. However, the detail of the images has increased, and the colors have become more natural.

The front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels, which has a positive effect on detail. For comparison, the iPhone 6 had a 1.2 megapixel lens.

Also installed on iPhone 7 rear camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels, but it contains 6 lenses, an f/1.8 aperture and offers optical stabilization. In conditions good lighting The camera provides a level of detail comparable to the 6S model. But photographs taken with using iPhone 7, look more natural and less saturated. This is the main difference between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 6S.

In addition, the seventh generation smartphone is more suitable for night photography thanks to the f/1.8 aperture, although it is inferior in this regard Samsung Galaxy S7. The resolution of the front camera, which supports the HDR function, is 7 megapixels.

Other benefits of iPhone 7

It is necessary to consider other features of the device.

New Home button

Early iPhone models had an analog Home button below the screen. Starting from the seventh model, this key became fixed and touch sensitive. Home button now protrudes from the body and responds to pressure. Feedback is provided thanks to the Taptic Engine linear motion drive installed inside the device. When setting up iPhone for the first time, the user can choose the strength of the vibration that accompanies the press. The button does not respond to touches with gloves.

Sound

iPhone 7 has 2 external speakers (multimedia and conversational). The smartphone produces better sound compared to the 6S, but the volume remains at the same level, which may be due to protection from water.

Another innovation is the absence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Apple explains this controversial decision by saying that this port is outdated from a technological point of view and takes up a lot of space that can be used for other needs. The developer used the free space to install a larger battery and Taptic Engine.

Now you can listen to music only through the Lightning port or via wireless protocol Bluetooth. The disadvantage of this solution is that the company has created new standard for headphones, which will be incompatible with other smartphones (instead of the generally accepted protocol USB Type-C a different connector is used).

The sound is unchanged because the Lightning port allows good quality audio that is as good as Android smartphones. This connector has been redesigned to better secure the plug.

Moisture protection

The most important innovations of the iPhone 7 include protection against water and dust, made in accordance with the IP67 standard. When a user inserts a SIM card, they may notice a black stripe with a seal on the slot. Thanks to this innovation, the phone body is reliably protected from dust and can withstand immersion in water to a depth of no more than 1 m. According to the developer, the device can be in water for no more than 30 minutes. But if the smartphone fails due to water penetration, it will not be possible to replace it under warranty.

Display

The seventh model uses a familiar touch screen with an IPS matrix, 4.7” diagonal, 326 PPI pixel density and 1334x750 resolution. The difference between the iPhone 6S and 7 is that the latter offers a wider color gamut and its display is 25% brighter. However, users cannot notice the increase in brightness and contrast with the naked eye. Maximum value the contrast ratio is 1149:1. The maximum brightness is 499 cd/m².

Display calibration performed on high level. If you compare the screens of the iPhone 6S and 7, you can see warmer tones on the latter. In this regard, the seventh generation phone resembles the iPhone 6.

Despite the lack of a 5" diagonal screen and Full resolution HD, which is considered the standard for competing OS-based flagships Android systems(for example, Samsung Galaxy), the display does its job well. It offers sharp images, good color reproduction and wide viewing angles. This smartphone is not suitable for regularly watching movies, videos and TV shows, but its capabilities are sufficient for gaming and surfing the Internet.

Which iPhone to choose 6S or 7

To the advantages iPhone smartphone 6S includes the following items:

• high-quality materials from which the phone is assembled;
• good placement of controls;
• screen;
• 3D Touch function;
• RAM with a capacity of 2 GB;
• image quality of the rear and front cameras;
• fingerprint recognition speed;
• battery saving mode;
• operating system iOS 9.

The disadvantages of the phone include the following points:

• lack of optical stabilization for the camera;
• 16 GB permanent memory in the basic version;
• low-power battery;
• high price.

Among the advantages of the iPhone 7 smartphone are the following features:

• screen;
• protection from water;
• high performance;
• 32 GB of permanent memory as standard;
• camera with optical stabilization;
• sound;
• fingerprint scanner speed.

The list of shortcomings is as follows:

• outdated design that has not been updated for a long time;
• lack of a 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones;
• high price.

The iPhone 7 smartphone no longer looks modern device, when compared with 6S. The seventh-generation phone performed better in synthetic tests, but the increase in power is not felt in everyday use.