How much RAM does an iPhone have? Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates
A year has passed since the release of the iPhone 6. Of course, Apple remained true to tradition and by September of this year released the updated “sixes” - 6s and 6s Plus. Is the slogan “The only news is everything new” true, or will we only see cosmetic updates with sonorous marketing names? Watch in our video!
Looking at the appearance of the new device (we have already studied the complete set and packaging of the smartphone, and), you can decide that absolutely nothing has changed. Yes, this is what happens with “letter” iPhones, because the letter s should not bring radically revolutionary innovations. And yet, she brought it.
- CPU: Apple A9, dual-core, 2GHz;
- Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16/64/128 GB memory for user needs;
- Display: 4.7″, 1334×750 pixels, 326 pixels/inch;
- Wireless protocols: GSM/EDGE, 3G, LTE (23 ranges),LTE Advanced;
- Camera: 12 MP iSight, 5 MP FaceTime;
- Additionally: Touch ID 2.0, 3D Touch, 4K video recording;
- Weight: 143 grams;
- Dimensions: 138.3×67.1×7.1 mm.
The camera still protrudes, however, and the antenna strips remain in place, but in the same pink color they look very, very decent.
Pink color. Exactly! A new iPhone color has arrived. It's not acid pink, or metallic pink, or Hello Kitty. "Rose Gold" is a truly deserved title, albeit a little synthetic.
Regardless of the color, the new 6s received a new body material - the already familiar 7,000-series aluminum. The use of the new material should reduce the risk of damage during minor contact with a hard surface. And glass, if you believe our foreign colleagues, has become more durable due to the new metal in the frame. Well, the new generation Touch ID is truly an ultra-fast scanner that works instantly and does not leave even a split second to wait for the device to react.
iPhone 6s is equipped with an updated A9 processor with 64-bit architecture. iPhone 6s processor is up to 70% faster than the previous generation, and the GPU is up to 90% faster, delivering instant responsiveness in demanding apps and games. And indeed it is.
We launched a number of popular entertainment applications and made sure that those previously encountered on the “classic” “6” friezes And shaking were practically leveled out. In many ways, it is worth expressing words of gratitude to the double amount of RAM.
As for wireless connections, the iPhone 6s supports 4G LTE Advanced and 23 LTE bands. When connected to a Wi-Fi network, iPhone 6s allows you to surf the Internet and download apps up to twice as fast. This statement still requires comparative tests, but from first impressions everything works really, very quickly.
, installed on the iPhone 6s out of the box - iOS 9, but an update to 9.0.1 was immediately offered. In comparison with the “nine” on the classic iPhone 6, everything works more vigorously and more adequately, or something...
Okay, let’s not delay for too long, the main feature of the new iPhones is not aluminum, not color, or even tens of percent superiority of the hardware component over the previous generation. 3D Touch is a screen substrate technology that allows the smartphone to recognize the pressure applied and distinguish not only short and long presses, but also the pressure exerted on the screen when pressed. Why might this be useful in real life?
The first and one of the most practical solutions is moving between running applications. It looks like a hybrid of gesture switching on the iPad and an updated carousel application menu. By applying a little force at the left edge of the display, we have the opportunity to go on a kind of “time travel”, scrolling through applications in the order in which we accessed them. Additional application functions could also be added to actions with 3D Touch. For now, the most useful functions can be found, for example, in Notes, Camera or Reminders. There is no more need to go to Notes and look for where to add a new sketch. Reflexes don’t always work, so you look with an absent gaze in the hope of finding what you are looking for, and you don’t find it. It's the same with Reminders. “Three-touch” the icon and immediately select the required list for a future reminder.
In addition to the default ones, similar features are already supported by a number of third-party applications: Instagram, for example, allows you to quickly post a photo, and Shazam allows you to recognize a track. So far there are only a maximum of dozens of supported applications, but the developers still have a lot of time ahead. Just by these actions you can easily see the difference between tap, longtap And three-dimensional tap- at first everything is incredibly difficult, but then you get the hang of it very, very quickly.
3D Touch also works, for example, on live wallpapers and live photographs - the speed of “life” of the former depends on the strength of the applied pressure, and the latter “come to life” after this very touch. As for the wallpaper, we are not sure that in real life this feature will hook someone for a long time. But Live Photo is completely different. But about them - in the camera section.
IN default In the Mail application, you can quickly view a particular email using 3D Touch, archive the email, or mark it as unread. Keyboard as a trackpad for more convenient work with text? Yes Easy. Just add a little pressure when pressing the keyboard and move the cursor with simple movements on the screen. Both in mail and in other moments, pressing force is important, you will need to learn this.
Well, you can also customize this whole thing to your own pressing force: you hid it in the “Universal Access” item of the main settings. You can select the pressing force that will be comfortable for the owner of the new “six” and immediately test the operation of this function in this menu item.
The main camera of the new iPhone 6 with the letter s has received improved... everything: resolution, optics, matrix. This cannot be called a surprise, because it would be strange not to receive an updated module when other companies are actively “sawing” improvements in all possible areas of the photographic field.
Fanatic videographers should appreciate the ability of the latest generation of iPhone to shoot video in 4K format. The shooting resolution is selected in the camera settings menu in the smartphone settings, which looks somewhat clumsy, but is generally tolerable, especially if you have extra space on your smartphone. Apple, don't make more 16 GB devices, with such delicious In multimedia chips this is of no use.
Everything else remained in place - both slo-mo and panoramas. In our opinion, the capabilities of the 6s are very, very worthy. Of course, we will separately analyze photo and video abilities for a long time and persistently, we will conduct blind comparisons and the like. And these tongue-tied hyphens “Slow-but” and “Pano-frame”... For something like this on the site’s pages, Samsung usually goes to Samsung, but Apple, update the spell checker already or install ORFO, really!
Living photographs, forgive the repetition, will allow you to “literally revive your memories.” It's not us, it's Apple that said so. But the idea is really cool. In this mode, you can get both a photo and one and a half seconds of the previous and subsequent fragments of the image. When you export snapshots, you will receive both a three-second video and a full-length photo. Well, we’ve already talked about the launch of “live shots” with 3D Touch. The front camera has learned one interesting trick: now you can use the screen as a backlight when taking selfies. And it actually works very, very well. So what, it works great!
Unfortunately, we have nothing to say about the 1715 mAh battery yet. The device went on sale only last Friday, September 25, and drive fragile battery ions in harsh user realities it wouldn't be fair. Although it charges quickly, we have already noticed this.
We still have a lot of time and tests ahead to work with the 6s generation and talk about all the secrets, features and tricks associated with new gadgets.
We thank the UP-House.ru store for the device provided for testing.
As I expected, the new iPhone 6s was not just an updated generation of 6s. This is a qualitatively new model, albeit in an old building. But the body, if you look closely, has undergone some changes. In this review, I analyze all aspects of the new product in as much detail as possible, talk about my impressions of the smartphone and compare it with the iPhone 6.
iPhone 6s video review
Frame
The most important thing to know about the body is that it has become heavier. And it’s noticeable - 143 grams versus 129 in the iPhone 6. And I like this change, the new product is more pleasant to hold in your hands, but this is my subjective opinion. The case also became slightly thicker (by 0.2 mm - now 7.1 mm) and taller (138.3 mm versus 138.1 mm). The latter can only be tracked on paper.
Unfortunately, the increase in thickness is not associated with an increase in battery capacity. On the contrary, it has “lost weight” - 1715 mAh versus 1810 in the previous generation. Of course, there is no longer any need to talk about increased autonomy. But aluminum is now used in the 7000 series, it is very durable, the most fragile places in the body have become 2 times thicker, 3D Touch technology has appeared (more on that later), and new Taptic Engine vibration motors. The latter really pleased me; they feel different from other smartphones. I don’t know how to put it into words, it needs to be felt. But the sensations are different from the usual ones - it is a sharper, but not straining push.
Another important observation is that the new product has a better build quality. Last year I noticed that on many iPhone 6 and 6 Plus the display is not tightly inserted into the body, and this can be clearly felt in the lower right corner - it comes off. The new product has perfect assembly. There are no other changes, except that there is a new color, Rose Gold, which is what I got.
Display
The screen characteristics have not changed compared to the previous generation. It still has the same 4.7″ diagonal and a non-standard resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels. Pixel density is 326 per inch. Just like last year, purely in terms of performance characteristics, the screen seems outdated, although using a smartphone in real life is still just as convenient. And the dimensions of the device seem optimal for connoisseurs of compact smartphones, because today it is almost impossible to find a flagship in a compact case.
Speaking of frames, they are indeed larger than those in top-end smartphones from competitors, and that’s good. Because with the same SGS6 Edge+ I constantly have problems associated with arbitrary pressing on the edges. The worst thing is when you watch a video on Youtube and it starts jumping chaotically across the timeline. It turns out that your finger is just touching the display. There are no such problems here.
But there are some differences. In a direct comparison, the iPhone 6's display appears slightly dimmer and yellowish. Both models are new, if anything.
3D Touch
This is a major change, and Apple calls this technology no less important than Multi Touch at one time. The beauty is that since the invention of Multi Touch, the way of interacting with the interface has not developed in any way. And 8 years have already passed! All this time we used the touch screen in one plane - we simply swiped across it. Now another plane has been added, and you can press on the screen. In this case, either a context menu is called up, or a link/photo is previewed, and so on. Now the list of actions is not so large, not even all standard applications respond to clicks, but there are already interesting possibilities. And most importantly, even third-party applications are already updated with 3D Touch support. For example, Shazam, Evernote, Instagram, etc. The list of possible uses is huge, the APIs are open to developers. Just imagine how this technology could be implemented in games!
UPD. After several months of using the iPhone 6s, now personal, I wrote an article about. And I took a video, here it is:
Camera
Finally, the number of megapixels has changed from 8 to 12. But you need to understand that the size of the matrix has remained the same, so the detail has increased, but the quality of the photos has not changed significantly. It got better during the day, sometimes even worse in the evening. This makes sense because the smaller the pixel, the less light it absorbs. But I’m still happy with the camera, it’s fast and doesn’t add any Android overhaul. And millions will still use it.
But I can’t help but say about the negative aspects. Why do we see an f2.2 aperture in the best, according to Apple, smartphone in 2015? The Samsung Galaxy S6 and its brothers have f1.9, the LG G4 generally has f1.8. And this can be seen in the photographs, I’m talking about this. I can’t say that things are completely bad, but they are clearly worse than their competitors. We'll do a separate camera comparison soon.
But where the iPhone 6s excels is in video. Firstly, 4K shooting has appeared, but others have this too. The 6s Plus also has optical stabilization, but that's a different story. Secondly, in slow motion mode you can shoot in 1080p at 120 frames per second! No one has learned to shoot properly in 720p, but Apple does it in 1080p without interpolation! This is a test! There is an example in the video review. Finishing about the camera, I attach several photos taken in the same conditions on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6.
iPhone 6s iPhone 6
It is impossible not to note the front camera. She is now 5 MP, which is very good. Finally, Apple tried at least a little to catch up with everyone. But damn, she writes videos in HD! What's wrong with them? The processor allows it, the matrix allows it, especially why not Full HD? Fail.
Specifications
As you might expect, the new generation uses the Apple A9 processor and M9 coprocessor. The latter collects data from all motion sensors, including height. Basically, like the iPhone 6, only even better. I don’t know how exactly. But processor performance, according to Apple, has increased by 70%, and graphics have generally increased by 90%. Synthetic benchmarks show approximately this, but in terms of operating speed I will not say that the smartphone has become twice as fast. The interface slows down from time to time - it’s a fact, but games launch faster. But the gameplay itself is identical.
- Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm.
- Weight: 143 g.
- Operating system: iOS 9.
- Processor: Dual-core Apple A9 1.85 GHz with M9 coprocessor
- Display: IPS, 4.7″ 750x1334, 326 PPI, Gorilla Glass 3
- Memory: 16/64/128 GB flash.
- RAM: 2 GB.
- Camera: main – 12 MP, video recording 4K/FullHD/HD at 120 fps, front – 5 MP.
- Wireless technologies: Wi-Fi (2.4Gh/5Gh) 802.11 b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.0.
- Interface connectors: 3.5 mm headphone jack, Lightning.
- Battery: non-removable Li-Pol battery 1715 mAh.
For all other questions, I went through the video comparison, it is below. Especially pay attention to how the new Touch ID works, the speed is unreal! I just want to summarize. Generation S turned out very good, but with a clear gap for the 7th generation iPhone. I don’t understand why they didn’t increase the battery and why the front camera doesn’t record 1080p, but I’ll definitely buy this smartphone because it’s really good. And I see a great future in 3D Touch, I think other manufacturers will pick up this wave.
iPhone 6s video review
Comparison of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6
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The Apple iPhone 6S model entered the market not so long ago - a little over 2 years ago, but has already managed to win the interest of many lovers of Apple gadgets. The iPhone version 6S smartphone is not much different in appearance from its predecessor, the sixth model. Although this was to be expected: usually a new iPhone from Apple, which has a prefix in the name “S” or “PLUS”, simply includes new functions (or improved old ones).
Is it worth buying an iPhone 6S, as well as a full review of the iPhone 6 version S - discussed below.
The peculiarities of the iPhone 6S lie in its technical characteristics, which have changed somewhat compared to previous versions of Apple smartphones. A brief description of the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S models allowed us to highlight the following main characteristics:
- iPhone 6S model year of manufacture – 2014 iPhone 6s chips.
- Processor - Apple A9, 2 cores, 2 GHz.
- RAM in the iPhone 6S - 2 GB RAM, 16/64/128 GB of memory to suit the user's needs.
- Display (diagonal and resolution) - 4.7″, 1334×750 pixels, 326 pixels/inch.
- Camera: 2 MP + 5 MP.
- Features and special capabilities of iPhone 6S - Touch ID 2.0, 3D Touch, 4K video recording.
- iPhone 6S weight - 143 grams.
So, from the above characteristics it is clear that the Apple iPhone 6S is a rather miniature smartphone model, especially considering its functionality. The iPhone 6S gadget and its weight and thickness do not frighten you with its dimensions. By the way, the thickness of the new phone is just over 6.7 mm. Considering how much the Apple iPhone 6S weighs, as well as its dimensions, we can say that this gadget is not heavy, but quite neat.
The Apple iPhone mobile phone - and what the 6S version looks like - is shown below.
Whether it is worth buying an iPhone 6S, taking into account the above-mentioned characteristics and the appearance of this gadget, each user must decide for himself - depending on which functions of the smartphone are most important to him.
Has the iPhone 6S changed, and is it the right gadget?
Many stores in the Russian Federation have already started selling the Apple iPhone 6S, positioning this model as a profitable phone with improved functionality compared to other versions. What are the features of the new iPhone and whether it is worth taking the 6S version is analyzed further.
Inspecting the appearance of the gadget, you will notice that the camera in the Apple iPhone 6S, as before, protrudes slightly on the surface. The antenna strips are also preserved in the same place.
As for drastic changes, take at least the new color of the six, defined by the manufacturer as “rose gold”. Indeed, it is a deep and rich shade of pink that borders on yellow. It is not pretentious or acidic, but noble and restrained. This smartphone model should be on a par with the best gadgets, since many consumers will probably consider it the best and will definitely purchase it. Moreover, the spectacular appearance of the gadget is accompanied by the rich functions of the iPhone and the presence of powerful cores in the 6S.
The number of sales of iPhone 6S in Russia, despite the crisis, is continuously growing. The growth of iPhone 6S sales in our country is facilitated by such technical characteristics of the iPhone 6S version as:
- Powerful processor.
- A large amount of RAM in the iPhone
- The presence of 2 cores.
- Such a parameter, so small dimensions.
The instructions for the gadget of the six S model say that it is made of high-quality new material - seven-thousand-series aluminum. This material is more durable and helps preserve the smartphone body in case of minor mechanical damage. Thanks to this, the glass elements of the phone have also become more resistant to shocks and falls.
The Touch ID scanner is as fast and convenient as possible – another important advantage of the Six S, which allowed the smartphone to successfully launch in Russia and generate great consumer demand. After all, thanks to this technology, it has become possible to instantly pay for purchases in stores. The number of sales of the smart gadget iPhone 6S in Russia is growing steadily every month.
Processor and core of iPhone six version S
The processor in this version of the iPhone is more powerful than in earlier versions, and its speed is increased by 70% compared to the usual six gadgets from Apple. As for the graphics processor, its operating speed has been increased almost 2 times – by 90%. This allows avid gamers to get a unique gaming experience, because applications and mobile games in the S version respond instantly.
The increased power of RAM and cores also allows you to enjoy complex games to the maximum. Regarding the cores, let us remind you that in the improved version of the six there are 2 of them, which means that the functionality of the gadget has increased significantly.
The gadget contains wireless connections, namely 4G LTE Advanced networks and 23 LTE bands. According to reviews from many users, problems with the iPhone version 6S practically do not arise when downloading various applications from the Internet. Everything happens quite quickly and without interference.
The operating system, as shown by the experience of the very first users of the iPhone Six S model, who managed to evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of the gadget, works much better than in previous versions of Apple smartphones. We are talking about the iOS 9 operating system, but updated to version 9.0.1.
iPhone 6s chips
Of course, all of the above advantages of the Six S over older versions of iPhones are important, but the most important feature of this gadget model. According to numerous user reviews, this is still 3D Touch technology, which opens up many possibilities for users.
Reference. 3D Touch is a screen substrate technology that allows the iPhone to recognize the power of pressing and its duration, as well as the force of pressure on the display.
What does 3D Touch technology give to a real user:
- Move between two simultaneously running applications.
- Working in live photographs.
- Quickly view mail, individual letters, archive and delete letters.
- Ability to customize the function to your own pressing force through the corresponding menu.
What changes has the iPhone 6S camera undergone?
Speaking about the main camera of the gadget, it should be noted that its superiority over earlier versions is immediately evident, because Almost everything has improved - optics, resolution, matrix. Photography enthusiasts now have the opportunity to take pictures in 4K format. The shooting resolution can be selected as in the camera settings. The same is true in the settings of the iPhone itself.
Live Photos mode is an interesting new feature of the iPhone 6S, which allows you to capture frames half a second before the actual frame was taken and within a second after. As a result, a 3-second video and, in fact, the main photo will be saved in the smartphone’s memory.
By the way, you can start displaying photos using the 3D Touch technology mentioned above.
Difficulties in handling the Apple 6S smartphone
Like any mobile device, even the most advanced one, the Apple 6S smartphone is not without its drawbacks. How to fix the most common problems that often arise among owners of the Six S is described below.
So, the most frequently encountered difficulties are:
1 Rapid discharge of the battery, which sometimes has to be recharged several times a day. To avoid this, you need to go to the “Settings” - “General” - Content Update menu and press the “off” button. 2 System hangs. If this happens infrequently, you need to try to reset by holding two buttons - the “Home” and the power key. If the device freezes too often, it may be faulty and you need to contact a service center. 3 Chaotic activation of 3D Touch. According to Apple specialists who deal directly with the development of the gadget, this phenomenon indicates a serious breakdown of the iPhone and requires its replacement. However, this phenomenon can occur when the screen is dirty, so do not panic if 3D Touch starts to work frequently and regardless of your actions, but carefully examine the display. 4 Strong heating of the device body. It may be caused by the continuous operation of an application installed on the iPhone. We need to check if this is true. By looking at the Batteries tab in the Settings menu. If nothing special is found there, you should reset all settings and then restore the data from the backup.Thus, the iPhone 6 series S version is somewhat superior to previous models of Apple gadgets. Take, for example, its closest predecessor - the iPhone 6. However, if the smartphone user is not too sophisticated and does not chase technical innovations, such as 3D Touch technology, and the quality of the camera is not particularly important to him, in principle, he will not feel the difference between the two versions .
But if it is important for the consumer to have a high-tech new product with him, with the help of which he can significantly simplify his life, for example, saving time when paying for purchases, then the iPhone 6S will be preferable to him than any other earlier version of the phone from Apple. However, gamers will probably also opt for the iPhone 6S.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 67.1 mm (millimeters) 6.71 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.64 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 138.3 mm (millimeters) 13.83 cm (centimeters) 0.45 ft (feet) 5.44 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 7.1 mm (millimeters) 0.71 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.28 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 143 g (grams) 0.32 lbs 5.04 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 65.89 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Grey Silver Golden Pink gold |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Aluminium alloy |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer speeds and the ability to connect more consumers at the same time. | CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1700/2100 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz |
| CDMA2000 CDMA2000 is a group of 3G mobile network standards based on CDMA. Their advantages include a more powerful signal, fewer interruptions and network breaks, support for an analog signal, wide spectral coverage, etc. | 1xEV-DO Rev. A |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE AWS (B4) LTE 700 MHz (B12) LTE 800 MHz (B18) LTE 800 MHz (B19) LTE 800 MHz (B20) LTE 1900+ MHz (B25) LTE 800 MHz (B26) LTE 800 MHz SMR (B27) LTE 700 MHz APT (B28) LTE 700 MHz de (B29) LTE 2300 MHz (B30) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Apple A9 APL0898 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 14 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | Apple Twister |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 64 kB + 64 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 3072 kB (kilobytes) 3 MB (megabytes) |
| Level 3 cache (L3) L3 (level 3) cache is slower than L2 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L2, is much faster than system memory (RAM). | 8192 kB (kilobytes) 8 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 2 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1840 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | PowerVR GT7600 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 6 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR4 |
| M9 motion coprocessor Samsung N71AP - 14 nm TSMC N71mAP - 16 nm |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4.7 in (inches) 119.38 mm (millimeters) 11.94 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.3 in (inches) 58.51 mm (millimeters) 5.85 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.1 in (inches) 104.06 mm (millimeters) 10.41 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.779:1 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 750 x 1334 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 326 ppi (pixels per inch) 128ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 65.82% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Retina HD display Force Touch 1400:1 contrast ratio 500 cd/m² Full sRGB standard Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating LED-backlit |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera. | Sony IMX315 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 4.8 x 3.6 mm (millimeters) 0.24 in (inches) |
| Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size. | 1.19 µm (micrometers) 0.001190 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device. | 7.21 |
| Svetlosila | f/2.2 |
| Focal length | 4.02 mm (millimeters) 29 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Number of optical elements (lenses) Information about the number of optical elements (lenses) of the camera. | 5 |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | Double LED |
| Image Resolution | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
| 30fps (frames per second) | |
| Characteristics | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition Exposure compensation Self-timer |
| Sensor type - RGBW Hybrid IR filter Sapphire crystal glass lens cover 1080p @ 60 fps 720p @ 240 fps |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2.2 |
| Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device. | 31 mm (millimeters) |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Face unlock |
| Retina flash HDR Exposure compensation Self-timer |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 1715 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 14 h (hours) 840 min (minutes) 0.6 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 240 h (hours) 14400 min (minutes) 10 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998. | 0.93 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.98 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.12 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.14 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
We present to your attention a review of the iPhone 6 S plus. There are four colors of this device: gold, silver, rose gold and dark gray. This smartphone has 2 GB of RAM and four versions of internal memory: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB.
The iPhone 6 s plus box is stylish and made of thick cardboard. At least there is an understanding that you bought a difficult white silhouette, as was the case a year earlier. The box depicts some kind of abstraction, which on one side looks like a flower, but at the same time a fish or colorful algae. She demonstrates fly photo wallpaper.
The contents of the box have not changed either: a clip for the SIM tray, a sheet of service information. The service guide is slightly different. Charging is always different depending on where you buy your iPhone. Because of this, the thickness of the box may vary. The thickest version is from the UK because they have a triple plug. In other cases, the fork is a regular one.
Lighting is standard. The cable hasn't changed much. It is made from organic plastic, which is quickly recycled, but because of this it can fray in almost a year. Of course, the cable could have been made better. Ear Phones haven't changed much. Everything is the same, no changes.
The build quality is simply perfect. There are no gaps at all between the screen and the metal body. The screen and back cover do not bend when pressed.
Smartphones of this brand are so popular that the iPhone 6s plus remains one of the most popular gadgets even after the release of the iPhone 7.
Design and Feel
The design and overall impressions of the smartphone are not much different from previous versions of the iPhone 6s. But both models are thicker than their predecessors and now weigh more. They look much better, although, exactly the same design, but there is the effect of a new device. The letter S on the body distinguishes the iPhone 6c plus from the regular “six”.
On the right side there is an on/off button and a tray for one Nano SIM card. It is not combined, there is no possibility to install an additional memory card, so immediately choose the version with enough built-in memory so that it is enough for you. Or use cloud storage.
On the left side there is a volume button and a mechanical ringer switch from normal to silent mode. The upper end is absolutely clean, all exits are located on the lower part. There is a 3.5 mm headphone input, a main microphone, a speaker grille, and between them there is an input for connecting “charging” and synchronizing with a computer.
At the back is a 12 Megapixel camera with LED flash. It protrudes slightly beyond the body, about 1 millimeter. But the glass here is sapphire, so there shouldn’t be any scratches. Right there at the top is a second noise-canceling microphone.
In terms of ergonomics, buttons and other elements, nothing distinguishes it from the sixth. The weight difference is also not noticeable. The phone seems big, but this is a matter of habit.
The body does not bend, unlike the 6 S. It has become more durable. The aluminum on the body has become thicker and stronger. There are no visible scratches or chips. Aluminum cover. It completely covers the back of the smartphone. There are also rubberized stripes on the top and bottom. This was done so that signals could pass through the metal cover without interference. The edges are rounded on all sides. The smartphone looks beautiful, stylish and expensive.
Activation
Activating your iPhone 6 S plus may take a few minutes. And this requires a SIM card and a reboot. And now there is no “Use without Apple ID” option separately, but you can skip setting it. And at the same time, you will have to go through a lot of settings for the first time before activation.
Screen
The screen size of the device is 5.5 inches. The matrix is built using APS technology with excellent color reproduction. Full HD resolution 1920 by 1080 pixels. Retina screen, 2.5 d technology applied to glass. High density - 401 pixels per inch. The contrast is 1300 to 1. The frames around the edges are not visible in the dark gray version, although they are large.
Above the display there is a light sensor and a proximity sensor. Also - an earpiece and a 5 Megapixel front camera. Under the display there is a “Home” button with a fingerprint sensor built into it, which is very convenient for unlocking your smartphone.
There is also 3D Touch technology, which recognizes the force of pressing the screen, support for the Russian language. Nothing slows you down. By swiping your finger across the screen from left to right, you can open multitasking. You don't have to press the buttons at all.
A large amount of information fits on the screen, which is undoubtedly a huge plus, because now you can see more and better. For games, a large screen is also an advantage. You will definitely like it.
Camera
The iPhone 6s Plus models have improved camera performance. Possibility of recording 4 K. But the usual resolution is enough for the average user. Better video recording, better photography, but all these changes will be little noticeable to the average buyer. You shouldn't buy this phone just because of the camera.
Apple's own I Site module for the 6 S plus camera. Focusing is very fast and accurate. The photo quality is wonderful. In the settings you can find a number of modes:
- autofocus,
- face recognition mode,
- HDR mode,
- panoramic mode,
- exposure compensation,
- slow motion and many other modes.
Video is shot in 4K quality at 30 frames per second and Full HD at 60 frames per second. There is also optical stabilization. When shooting in slow motion, the quality is 1080p at 120 frames per second.
The flash is bright. The 5 Megapixel front camera is perfect for selfies.
Processor and operating system
This smartphone is equipped with a processor of Apple's own production - dual-core A 9. Clock frequency - up to 1.85 Gigahertz. Video accelerator Power BN GIT 7600. This combination provides excellent performance both during normal use and in the heaviest games at maximum settings.
But you need to be prepared for the fact that it gets quite hot.
Operating system - IUS 10.3.2. Updates from the manufacturer appear regularly. The “shell” is very nice and easy to use. The system works quickly, there are no slowdowns or “sticking”. Applications launch quickly and when minimized they are not “unloaded” from multitasking.
Technical specifications iPhone 6 s plus
Settings
In principle, everything is quite standard. There are 28 icons on the desktop. The device can be used in both vertical and horizontal positions. It's more like using a tablet. In the settings you can check the IMEI, phone model and get complete information about the device.
Speakers, Wi Fi and BlueTooth
The external speaker is loud, and even at maximum volume the wheezing is inaudible. The sound coming out of it is clear, its quality is excellent. The sound in the headphones is also good, but it depends more on what headphones you connect.
Wi-Fi works stably, the connection is not lost. BlueTooth works perfectly.
If we talk about phone calls, the device picks up the network well, the interlocutors hear each other perfectly. There is also an NFC chip, with which you can pay for travel on public transport, pay without money in various places, simply by linking your card to your smartphone.
Charging and battery
Under the cover is a non-removable battery 2750 Milliampere/hour. In principle, it’s enough for daylight hours with normal use, but you can’t count on more. You will still need to recharge at the end of the day.
There is information that the 6 S plus can charge faster from a 2.1 Ampere network. But for now the charging is standard, at 1 Ampere. In this sense, there was no forward movement.
The battery is better than in the 6 S. The battery is more capacious and lasts longer. With active use of the 6 S, charging at 8 am, as of 6 pm there is about 30% of the battery remaining. On 6 S plus about 40-45% remains. A good increase that allows you to use the phone in the evening.
Peculiarities
Very high hopes for Fours Touch. This greatly changes the experience with IUS devices for the first time in many years. This is a really big change.
There are absolutely no problems to use with the iPhone 6 S plus. You can be absolutely sure that nothing bad will happen when using your device. There are not even serious “lags”. It only makes the owner happy during use.
The price now is not very high compared to versions 7 and 7+. This smartphone from Apple is an excellent device in terms of the quality of materials, reviews and characteristics. If you are an Apple fan, or are looking for a decent premium device, without wanting to overpay for the latest version of iPhones, then this device is worth a closer look.
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