Apple iPhone 6
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iPhone 6 Technical specifications

It has a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and the A8 chip with 64-bit architecture chip. Storage options: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB. Colors: Silver. Weight: 129 g.

  • Display4.7″ LED
  • ChipA8 chip with 64-bit a…
  • Batteryup to 14 h
  • Storage16GB–128GB
  • Weight129 g
  • Silver

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iPhone 6: key specifications

Display4.7″ LED · Retina HD · 1334 × 750, 326 ppi
ChipA8 chip with 64-bit architecture
Storage16GB / 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
Front camera1.2-megapixel photos
Video1080p · up to 60 fps
Batteryup to 14 h
ConnectorLightning
Weight129 g
BiometricsTouch ID
SIMNano-SIM
ConnectivityLTE · Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac · Bluetooth 4.2 · NFC
Operating SystemiOS 9
Model NumbersA1549, A1522, A1586, A1524

Models, storage and colors

Model Numbers

  • A1549
  • A1522
  • A1586
  • A1524

Where to find the model number: Settings → General → About, then tap the Model Number field.

Storage

  • 16GB
  • 32GB
  • 64GB
  • 128GB

Colors

  • Silver

Complete specifications

Finish

  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Space Gray

Capacity

  • 16GB
  • 32GB
  • 64GB
  • 128GB

Display

  • Retina HD display
  • 4.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology
  • 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical)
  • 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Dual-domain pixels for wide viewing angles
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front
  • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
  • Display Zoom
  • Reachability

FaceTime HD Camera

  • 1.2-megapixel photos
  • ƒ/2.2 aperture
  • 720p HD video recording
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Auto HDR for photos and videos
  • Face detection
  • Burst mode
  • Exposure control
  • Timer mode

Video Recording

  • 1080p HD video recording (30 fps or 60 fps)
  • True Tone flash
  • Slo-mo video (120 fps or 240 fps)
  • Time-lapse video with stabilization
  • Cinematic video stabilization
  • Continuous autofocus video
  • Take still photos while recording video
  • Improved face detection
  • 3x zoom
  • Video geotagging

Power and Battery

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
  • Talk timeUp to 14 hours on 3G
  • Internet useUp to 10 hours on 3G, up to 10 hours on LTE, up to 11 hours on Wi‑Fi
  • HD video playbackUp to 11 hours
  • Audio playbackUp to 50 hours
  • Standby timeUp to 10 days

Cellular and Wireless

  • Model A1549 (GSM)/ Model A1522 (GSM)UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
  • UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
  • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
  • Model A1549 (CDMA)/ Model A1522 (CDMA)CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)Model A1586/ Model A1524CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
  • TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)
  • FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
  • TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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  • All models802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi‑FiBluetooth 4.2 wireless technologyNFC
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi‑Fi
  • Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
  • NFC

SIM Card

  • Nano-SIM
  • iPhone 6 is not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.

Touch ID

  • Fingerprint identity sensor built into the Home button

Sensors

  • Touch ID
  • Barometer
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor

Location

  • Assisted GPS and GLONASS
  • Digital compass
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Cellular
  • iBeacon microlocation

Siri

  • Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
  • Get proactive suggestions
  • Use hands-free
  • Listen and identify songs

Video Calling

  • FaceTime video
  • Initiate video calls over Wi‑Fi or cellular to any FaceTime-enabled device

Audio Calling

  • FaceTime audio
  • iPhone 6 to any FaceTime audio-enabled device over Wi‑Fi or cellular
  • Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
  • Wi‑Fi calling

Audio Playback

  • Audio formats supportedAAC (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
  • User-configurable maximum volume limit

Apple Pay

  • Pay with your iPhone using Touch ID in stores and in apps

External Buttons and Connectors

  • Home/Touch ID sensor
  • Volume up/down
  • Ring/silent
  • On/off-Sleep/wake
  • Microphone
  • Lightning connector
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Built-in speaker

Operating System

  • iOS 9
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  • AirDrop
  • AirPlay
  • AirPrint
  • Control Center
  • Notification Center
  • Siri
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  • Spotlight Search
  • Facebook Integration
  • Twitter Integration
  • iCloud
  • iCloud Keychain
  • Multitasking
  • Wallet

Built-in Apps

  • Camera
  • Photos
  • Health
  • Messages
  • Phone
  • FaceTime
  • Mail
  • Music
  • Wallet
  • Safari
  • Maps
  • Calendar
  • iTunes Store
  • App Store
  • Notes
  • News
  • Contacts
  • iBooks
  • Game Center
  • Weather
  • Reminders
  • Voice Memos
  • Clock
  • Videos
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  • Stocks
  • Calculator
  • Compass
  • Podcasts
  • Watch
  • Tips
  • iCloud Drive
  • Find My iPhone
  • Find My Friends

Rating for Hearing Aids

  • iPhone 6 (Model A1549, A1586)M3, T4

System Requirements

  • Apple ID (required for some features)
  • Internet access
  • Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires
  • MacOS X v10.8.5 or later
  • PCWindows 7 or later
  • iTunes 12.3 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)

Environmental Requirements

  • Operating ambient temperature32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature-4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Operating altitudetested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Languages

  • Language supportEnglish (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • English (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • QuickType keyboard supportEnglish (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Transliteration), Hinglish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
  • English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Transliteration), Hinglish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
  • QuickType keyboard support with predictive input9English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Thai, Turkish
  • English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Thai, Turkish
  • Siri languagesEnglish (Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Norwegian (Norway), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Turkish (Türkiye), Thai (Thailand), Portuguese (Brazil)
  • English (Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Norwegian (Norway), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Turkish (Türkiye), Thai (Thailand), Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Dictation languagesEnglish (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew (Israel), Hungarian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian (Norway), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian (Russia), Slovakian, Swedish (Sweden), Turkish (Türkiye), Thai (Thailand), Ukrainian, Vietnamese
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  • English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew (Israel), Hungarian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian (Norway), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian (Russia), Slovakian, Swedish (Sweden), Turkish (Türkiye), Thai (Thailand), Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • Definition dictionary supportEnglish, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
  • English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
  • Bilingual dictionary supportChinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
  • Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
  • Spell checkEnglish (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Turkish
  • English (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Turkish

In the Box

  • iPhone
  • Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
  • Lightning to USB Cable
  • USB Power Adapter
  • Documentation

Weight and Dimensions

  • Height5.44 inches (138.1 mm)
  • Width2.64 inches (67.0 mm)
  • Depth:0.27 inch (6.9 mm)
  • Weight4.55 ounces (129 grams)

Chips

  • A8 chip with 64-bit architecture
  • M8 motion coprocessor

iSight Camera

  • 8-megapixel iSight camera with 1.5µ pixels
  • Autofocus with Focus Pixels
  • ƒ/2.2 aperture
  • Optical image stabilization (iPhone 6 Plus only)
  • True Tone flash
  • Five-element lens
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Sapphire crystal lens cover
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  • Auto image stabilization
  • Auto HDR for photos
  • Face detection
  • Exposure control
  • Panorama (up to 43 megapixels)
  • Burst mode
  • Tap to focus
  • Photo geotagging
  • Timer mode

TV and Video

  • AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)
  • Video mirroring and video out supportUp to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
  • Video formats supportedH.264 video up to 1080p, 60 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

Free Apps from Apple

  • iMovie
  • Pages
  • Keynote
  • Numbers
  • iTunes U
  • GarageBand
  • Apple Store
  • Trailers
  • Remote

Headphones

  • Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
  • Storage and travel case

Connector

  • Lightning

Mail Attachment Support

  • Viewable document types.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics
  • .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics

iPhone and the Environment

  • Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more about iPhone and the Environment
  • iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus embody Apple’s continuing environmental progress. They are designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
  • Mercury-free LED-backlit display
  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • Brominated flame retardant-free
  • PVC-free
  • Beryllium-free
  • Recyclable aluminum enclosure
  • Power adapter outperforms strictest global energy efficiency standards
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  • Speaker enclosure with 30 percent post-consumer recycled plastic
  • Apple and the Environment
  • Recycling
  • Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your iPhone.

Apple iPhone 6 technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple iPhone 6, including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iPhone 6 — FAQ

What is the display size of Apple iPhone 6?

Apple iPhone 6 has 4.7″ LED Retina HD (1334 × 750, 326 ppi).

What chip does Apple iPhone 6 use?

Apple iPhone 6 uses A8 chip with 64-bit architecture.

What storage capacities are available for Apple iPhone 6?

Available storage capacities include 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB.

What are the model numbers for Apple iPhone 6?

Known model numbers include A1549, A1522, A1586, A1524.

What colors does Apple iPhone 6 come in?

Apple iPhone 6 is available in Silver.

What are the dimensions and weight of Apple iPhone 6?

Apple iPhone 6 weighs 129 g.

How long does the Apple iPhone 6 battery last?

Battery life of Apple iPhone 6: up to 14 h.

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