Apple iPhone 6s (Global/A1688) 16, 32, 64, 128 GB Specs
Identifiers: iPhone 6s - MKT82LL/A* - iPhone8,1 - A1688 - 2946*
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Please note that this A1688 iPhone 6s model is compatible with LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, (but not 30) in addition to TD-LTE bands 38, 39, 40, and 41 -- is intended for Sprint and Verizon as well as sold with a T-Mobile nano-SIM in the United States and a wide variety of carriers in Canada, Europe, Asia, and elsewhere worldwide.
All iPhone 6s models have a 4.7" (diagonal) widescreen pressure-sensitive "3D Touch" LED-backlit 1334x750 native resolution (326 ppi) "Retina HD" display with "IPS technology and a taptic engine,", dual cameras -- a rear 12 megapixel, 4K "iSight" camera with 1.22 micron pixels, an f/2.2 aperture, and support for simultaneous 4K video and 8 megapixel still photography as well as a front 5 megapixel, 720p "FaceTime" camera.
The iPhone 6s uses a 7000 series aluminum housing and is available in four metallic color options -- "silver," which has a white glass front and a silver colored back; "gold," which has a white glass front and a gold colored back; "space" gray, which has a black glass front and a medium toned gray back; and "rose gold," which has a white glass front and a pink-tinted gold colored back (pictured). It also packs a second generation "Touch ID" fingerprint sensor embedded in the "home" button.
The iPhone 6s is powered by a 64-bit 1.85 GHz "Apple A9" processor and has 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of flash storage (16 GB and 64 GB options discontinued and 32 GB option introduced on September 7, 2016). It also supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, LTE (4G), and NFC for Apple Pay. It has a bottom-mounted headphone jack and uses a "Lightning" port to connect to a Mac, PC, dock, or power adapter.
Apple estimates that the iPhone 6s provides "up to" 50 hours of audio playback, 14 hours of talk time on 3G, 10 hours of Internet use on 3G, 10 hours of Internet use on LTE, 11 hours of Internet use on Wi-Fi, 11 hours of video playback and "up to" 10 days of standby time.
In the US, this iPhone 6s originally was available for US$199, US$299, or US$399 with 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of storage subsidized by a two-year carrier contract or unlocked and contract-free for US$649, US$749, or US$849. Apple also originally offered this model on an "iPhone Upgrade Program" lease, which required the device to be traded in toward a newer model at the end of one year, for US$32.45, US$37.45, or US$42.45 per month (which does not include the cost of mobile or data service).
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| Introduction Date: |
September 9, 2015* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 12, 2018* |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was introduced on September 9, 2015, was available for pre-order on September 12, 2015, and was available for purchase on September 25, 2015. On September 7, 2016, Apple discontinued the 16 GB and 64 GB options and introduced a new entry-level 32 GB option. On September 12, 2017, Apple lowered the price. On September 12, 2018, Apple discontinued this model entirely.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2015. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
2985 |
| Details: |
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
2506 |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
4346 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone8,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
2382 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
4057 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPhone8,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
541 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
990 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Processor Speed: |
1.8 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A9* |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPhone 6s uses an "A9 chip with 64-bit architecture" as well as an "embedded M9 motion coprocessor" with an unspecified clockspeed, but third-party analysis has determined that it runs around 1.8 GHz. Furthermore, investigation from Chipworks determined that there actually are two different processors in use in the iPhone 6s. Some have a 14 nm Samsung-produced APL0898 processor and others have a 16 nm TSMC-produced APL1022 processor with slight variation in heat and battery life.
Also see: How fast are the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus compared to one another and earlier iPhone models? |
| Onboard RAM: |
2 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
16, 32, 64, 128 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the iPhone 6s. However, third-party software analysis has determined that it has 2 GB of onboard memory.
Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPhone? How? |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPhone 6s models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via its Lightning connector. It does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer. |
| Connectivity: |
USB |
Ports: |
Lightning, Headphone |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPhone 6s |
| Housing Color: |
Metallic* |
Controller: |
3D Touch |
| Details: |
*The iPhone 6s models are available in four color choices -- "silver," which has a white glass front and a silver colored aluminum back; "gold," which has a white glass front and a gold colored aluminum back; "space gray," which has a black glass front and a medium toned gray aluminum back; and "rose gold," which has a white glass front and a pink-tinted gold aluminum back. |
| Built-in Display: |
4.7" Color |
Display Resolution: |
1334x750 (326 ppi) |
| Details: |
The iPhone 6s models have a 4.7" (diagonal) widescreen LED-backlit "Retina HD display with 3D Touch" with a 1334x750 native resolution at 326 ppi and "ion-strengthened" glass cover. Apple also reports a 1400:1 typical contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 max brightness, "full sRGB" standard support, and "dual-domain pixels for wide viewing angles".
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac (MIMO)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.2 |
| Details: |
*Apple notes that the iPhone 6s models support 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with MIMO as well as Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC.
This specific iPhone 6s -- the A1688 model intended for Sprint and Verizon in the United States supports "LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41); TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A); CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)." |
| Cell Network: |
GSM/CDMA/LTE* |
Camera: |
12.0 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This A1688 iPhone 6s supports "LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41); TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A); CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)."
**The iPhone 6s models have dual cameras. The rear 12 megapixel "iSight" camera has 1.22 micron pixels and a f/2.2 aperture and supports 4K video recording (3840x2160 at 30 fps as well as 1080p HD video at 30 fps or 60 fps or 720p HD video at 30 fps. Apple also boasts that it can take 8 megapixel still photos while recording 4K video.
The front "FaceTime HD" camera has an f/2.2 aperture and takes 5 megapixel photos and 720p HD video. It also has a "Retina Flash" function. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
50 Hours |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
14 Hours* |
Standby Time: |
250 Hours |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPhone 6s provides "up to" 50 hours of audio playback, 14 hours of talk time on 3G, 10 hours of Internet use on 3G, 10 hours of Internet use on LTE, 11 hours of Internet use on Wi-Fi, 11 hours of HD video playback and up to 10 days of standby time.
Also see: Why does my iPhone run out of power so quickly? How can I conserve battery life?
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| Apple Order No: |
MKT82LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPhone 6s |
| Details: |
*MKT82LL/A refers to the 16 GB configuration in silver, on Sprint. Silver with 64 GB or 128 GB of storage on Sprint are MKTD2LL/A and MKTH2LL/A. Gold on Sprint with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage are MKT92LL/A, MKTE2LL/A, and MKTJ2LL/A. Space Gray on Sprint with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage are MKT72LL/A, MKTC2LL/A, and MKTG2LL/A. Rose Gold on Sprint with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage are MKTA2LL/A, MKTF2LL/A, and MKTK2LL/A.
Silver on Verizon with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage are MKRT2LL/A, MKT02LL/A, and MKT42LL/A. Gold on Verizon with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage are MKRW2LL/A, MKT12LL/A, and MKT52LL/A. Space Gray on Verizon with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage are MKRR2LL/A, MKRY2LL/A, and MKT32LL/A. Rose Gold on Verizon with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage are MKRX2LL/A, MKT22LL/A, and MKT62LL/A.
Devices purchased unlocked and upfront (and generally intended for use on T-Mobile) have different order numbers. Silver with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage are MKQY2LL/A, MKR42LL/A, and MKR82LL/A, Gold with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage are MKR12LL/A, MKR52LL/A, and MKR92LL/A. Space Gray with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage are MKQX2LL/A, MKR32LL/A, and MKR72LL/A. Rose Gold with 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage are MKR22LL/A, MKR62LL/A, and MKRA2LL/A.
The 32 GB configurations introduced on September 7, 2016, on Sprint, are order numbers MN1X2LL/A, MN1Y2LL/A, MN1W2LL/A, and MN202LL/A, in Silver, Gold, Space Gray, and Rose Gold, respectively. 32 GB configurations on Verizon are MN1Q2LL/A, MN1U2LL/A, MN1M2LL/A, and MN1V2LL/A, again, in Silver, Gold, Space Gray, and Rose Gold, respectively. Finally, 32 GB configurations sold unlocked and upfront (and generally intended for use on T-Mobile) are MN162LL/A, MN172LL/A, MN132LL/A, and MN192LL/A, once more, in Silver, Gold, Space Gray, and Rose Gold, respectively.
Order numbers vary in other countries. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1688 (EMC 2946*) |
Model ID: |
iPhone8,1 |
| Details: |
The A1688 Model Number is unique to this specific model, but the Model Identifier is not.
*The EMC number is not externally listed on the device so it cannot be used readily for identification.
Also see: All iPhones with the A1688 Model Number, the 2946* EMC Number, and the iPhone8,1 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 9.0.1 (13A405) |
Maximum OS: |
iOS 15.x* |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the last versions of iOS 9, iOS 10, and iOS 11. It supports the final version of iOS 12, with the exception of the minor Memoji feature; the final version of iOS 13, with the exception of the "Adjust Portrait Lighting" and "High-Key Mono" photography features and AR features (Motion Capture, People Occlusion); and the final version of iOS 14 with the exception of a number of advanced features (Car Keys, Spatial Audio via Airpods, App Clips, AR Location Anchors, Exposure Compensation Control, Burst Photos/QuickTake Video using the Volume Down button, and On-Device Dictation).
*Finally, this model supports iOS 15, but it does not support a significant number of advanced features (Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, Immersive Walking Instructions, Live Text in Photos, Live Text Translation, Visual Look Up, 3D Landmarks, Home Keys, and Animated Weather Backgrounds). It does not support iOS 16 or later versions of the iOS at all.
Also see: Which iPhone and iPod touch models support iOS 15? Do some models "partially" support iOS 15? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28* |
Avg. Weight: |
5.04 oz. (143 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm). |
| Mac Support: |
OS X 10.7.5* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 7* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPhone 6s, if syncing with iTunes is desired, is compatible with a Mac running OS X 10.7.5 or later or a Windows PC running Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.3 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 6s supports "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Photo Support: |
Apple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 6s. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats, from iTunes and iCloud. |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 6s supports "H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format."
It also supports AirPlay Mirroring and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter. |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Ships with "Apple EarPods [headphones] with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB cable, [and] a USB power adapter."
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| Original Price: |
US$199, US$299, US$399* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$75-US$125 |
| Details: |
*In the US, this iPhone 6s originally was available for US$199, US$299, or US$399 with 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of storage subsidized by a two-year carrier contract or unlocked and contract-free for US$649, US$749, or US$849. Apple also originally offered this model on an "iPhone Upgrade Program" lease, which required the device to be traded in at the end of one year toward a newer model, for US$32.45, US$37.45, or US$42.45 per month (this did not include the cost of mobile or data service).
**On September 7, 2016, Apple changed the lineup to have 32 GB or 128 GB capacity options available "from" US$99 or US$199 subsidized by a two-year carrier contract or US$549 or US$649 unlocked and contract-free, respectively. Finally, on September 12, 2017, Apple lowered the price to "from" US$0 or US$99 subsidized by a two-year carrier contract on Verizon or Sprint or US$449 or US$549 unlocked and contract-free, respectively. The device was discontinued entirely on September 12, 2018.
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Global original prices for the iPhone 6s (Global/A1688) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$899, C$1029, C$1159 |
Brazil: |
R$3.999, R$4.299, R$4.599 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $14,099, $16,299, $18,499 |
United States: |
US$199, US$299, US$399* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€739, €849, €959 |
Belgium: |
€749, €859, €969 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 5,799, 6,699, 7,599 |
Finland: |
€759, €869, €979 |
| France: |
€749, €859, €969 |
Germany: |
€739, €849, €959 |
| Ireland: |
€759, €869, €979 |
Italy: |
€779, €889, €999 |
| Luxembourg: |
€724,24, €830,61, €936,97 |
Netherlands: |
€749, €859, €969 |
| Norway: |
NOK 7.390, 8.490, 9.590 |
Portugal: |
€759, €869, €979 |
| Spain: |
€749, €859, €969 |
Sweden: |
SEK 7.495, 8.595, 9.695 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 759, 879, 999 |
United Kingdom: |
£539, £619, £699 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
HK$5,588, HK$6,388, HK$7,188 |
| India: |
Rs 62,000, 72,000, 82,000 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
Korea: |
KRW 920,000, 1,060,000, 1,200,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 3,199, 3,699, 4,199 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 37,990, 43,990, 49,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$1,048, S$1,218, S$1,388 |
Taiwan: |
NT$24,500, NT$28,500, NT$32,500 |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
VND 18,680,000, 21,680,000, 24,680,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1079, A$1229, A$1379 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1199, NZ$1399, NZ$1599 |
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