Apple’s 2015 iPhone may be getting on a bit, but don’t count it out just yet
Capable performance; Sleek design; Relatively affordable.
Cons :
Sub-par battery life; Disappointing screen.
The
iPhone 6s continues to be a good budget (for an iPhone) choice in 2018. Live Photos, 3D Touch,
headphone jack and a solid camera make for a fine choice that runs iOS 11. Though
the iPhone 7, 8 and X are all also on sale and are technically more spectacular,
the 6s is still being sold by Apple for good reason. If you want in to the iOS
ecosystem but are on a budget then it is the obvious, least expensive choice. it's
going to get updates for a year or more at least, and the headphone jack is a
bonus for many still.
The iPhone 6s was a smash hit when it first launched back in 2015
and it remains one of Apple's most popular smartphones to date. It's easy to
see why; the iPhone 6s offers a sleek design, user-friendly software, heaps of
functionality and great performance, and the fact that it's dropped in price
since its original launch makes it a pretty good deal.
The iPhone 6s may be two and a half years old, but don't let that
put you off; there's life within the old dog yet. In fact, you may be surprised
by how well this device holds its own against newer rivals.
Apple iPhone 6s review: design
The design and construction
of the 6s remains unchanged from the iPhone 6, sporting the
distinctive rounded aluminium body that Apple was expenditure until the iPhone 8. It's still a
gorgeous design to the present day - elegant, understated and
fashionable. However, it is also one of the most widely-copied aesthetics in tech history, inspiring legions of copycats.
This detracts somewhat from
the originality of its appearance, however thankfully the design is additionally effective from a practicalviewpoint. With a weight of
143g and measuring 7.1mm thick, it's slimmer and lighter than both Apple and
Samsung's most recent devices. It's still a great-looking phone, and save
for the smaller-than-average screen, it does not look remotely
out of place next to trendy flagships.
If we've one gripe with the iPhone 6s' design, it's that the rounded edges and slim profile build it somewhat slippery to hold. it isn't an enormous problem though, and it isn't nearly as awkward to use as its larger-screened stable companion the iPhone 6s plus.
If we've one gripe with the iPhone 6s' design, it's that the rounded edges and slim profile build it somewhat slippery to hold. it isn't an enormous problem though, and it isn't nearly as awkward to use as its larger-screened stable companion the iPhone 6s plus.
Apple iPhone 6s review: display
Another factor that the 6s
has borrowed from its predecessor is that the 4.7in, 1334 x 750 display. This, sadly, is one of the few areas in which the 6s starts to
appear a little behind the curve - even budget and mid-range phones currently come
with 1080p screens, and thelikes of the Galaxy
S8 with its QHD OLED panel completely leaves the iPhone 6s in the dust.
While there is nothing
technically wrong with the display - which delivers bright, correct colours, glorious contrast and wide
viewing angles - it's inferior by more trendy screens, and we found ourselves searching for a
higher-resolution display once looking at videos.
Apple iPhone 6s review:
Specs and hardware
The 6s uses Apple's dual-core 1.8GHz A9 processor, which offers a substantial boost in speed over the iPhone 6's 1.4GHz A8 chip. In our benchmark tests, the iPhone 6s was over 500th quicker than its predecessor, and even compared favorably with current-generation android flagships, beating the Galaxy S8's score for single-threaded operations.
Of course, it's lagging considerably behind
Apple's latest devices, and also the iPhone X racked up roughly double the 6s' score in our
tests. However, in comparison to android devices, the iPhone 6s is more than holding its
own.
Apple iPhone 6s review: Battery Life
The iPhone 6S is equipped with a non-removable Li-Po 1715
mAh battery, that is concerning 5-hitter smaller than the one of the iPhone 6.
iOS 9 introduced a Low-Power mode, that you'll be able to modify manually and
may save your phone from dying quicker once the charge drops below 20%.
We were wanting to see how the new options will have an
effect on the battery life, particularly when the battery unit got even
smaller. The iPhone 6s announce very balanced score across all of our tests -
it can do approximately 10 hours of 3G calls or video playback on a single
charge, while you'll be able to browse on Wi-Fi for half a day.
So, the entire ratting of the iPhone 6s is 62 hours - an
hour higher than the iPhone 6. this means 62 hours is how long a single battery
charge can last you if you utilize the iPhone 6s for an hour each of calliing,
internet browsing, and video playback daily. Such usage pattern is after all
entirely artificial, however we've established it thus our battery results are
comparable across devices.
Apple iPhone 6s review:
Camera
Apple's put a lot of
work into the 6s's camera, fitting it with a larger 12-megapixel sensor this
time instead of sticking with the 6's eight-megapixel sensor. This increases
the amount of detail present, but its lack of optical image stabilisation means
its low light performance isn't a match for the 6s Plus and more recent
iPhones.
The difference in quality between the 6s and Android cameras isn't nearly as clear-cut, either. In fact, The Galaxy S8 and Google Pixel 2 have, by our reckoning, quite handily surpassed the 6s in terms of the quality of their photos. While it's still an excellent camera, it's no longer the world-beater that it once was.
Apple iPhone 6s review:
Features
3D Touch is the iPhone
6s's biggest feature. Much like Apple's pressure sensitive Force Touch
technology on the Apple Watch and 12in Retina Macbook, 3D Touch allows you to
press harder on the screen to access different shortcuts and options.
On home screen app
icons, it works in a similar way to right-clicking an icon on a Mac or PC,
allowing you to jump to certain tasks straight away without having to navigate
to them manually within the app. For example, you could go straight to video
recording in the Camera, or send a direct message in Twitter. In-app, 3D Touch
doubles up as a preview tool, allowing you to peek into emails and URLs with an
initial firm press, and then opening them fully by pressing even harder.
In most cases, 3D Touch is a great addition. It not only saves time, but it's also extremely practical, particularly if you're using the phone single-handedly. It's a shame not all apps work with 3D Touch right now, but this is sure to change over time. Likewise, Apple's clever haptic feedback system lets you know whether or not you've pressed the screen with enough force.
However, the 4.7in
screen also has its downsides when using 3D Touch, as preview windows could
often be obscured by our thumb. This is less of a problem on the larger 5.5in
6s Plus, but it's easy to work around once you get the hang of it.
Apple iPhone 6s review:
Verdict
Compared to Apple's more
recent devices, the iPhone 6s may seem a little underwhelming, but it's worth
remembering that it's also the company's most affordable mainstream handset. At
£449 including VAT, it's around £250 cheaper than the iPhone 8, and less than
half the price of the iPhone X.
It should also be noted
that the iPhone 6s still compared very favourably to modern Android devices,
rivalling devices like the Galaxy S8 and OnePlus 5T in terms of performance.
It's not quite the equal of the 5T in terms of sheer value for money, given
that the 5T has a much more impressive camera, screen and battery life, but
it's still a worthy contender.
There are certain areas
that let it down - an underwhelming display and distinctly sub-par battery
life, for example - but the iPhone 6s isn't as outdated as you might think. For
businesses that want to deploy iOS devices throughout their business without
the extortionate pricetag of a current-generation iPhone, the iPhone 6s is
still well worth taking into consideration.
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Specifications |
OS: iOS 9 (preloaded)
Display: 4.7in, 1334
x 750 (326ppi)
Processor: 1.8GHz
Apple A9 dual-core 64-bit + M9 co-processor
RAM: 2GB
Biometrics: Touch ID
fingerprint sensor
Storage: 16/64/128GB
Camera: 12-megapixel
with autofocus, flash, five-megapixel front-facing
Connectivity: Wi-Fi:
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, 4G, GPS/GLONASS
Ports: Lightning
connector
Dimensions: 138 x 67
x 7 mm (WxDxH)
Battery: 1715mAh
Weight: 143g
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