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Apple iPhone 6s vs Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Product A: Apple
93 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 6s
Product B: Apple
75 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
72 of 154 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 35 known for one only
- 24 the same
- 58 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AiPhone 6s: 67.1 × 138.3 mm
- BiPhone SE (3rd generation): 67.3 × 138.4 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Apple iPhone 68Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-6S-Smartphone-Review.151403.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck's iPhone 6S review compares it with the iPhone 6 and calls the iPhone 6 its direct predecessor.19Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/Apple-iPhone-6s-Review_id4090Read 7 October 2026Design heading names iPhone 6, then the text calls it the predecessor. Relation is base handset to base handset, not iPhone 6 Plus.32Reviewtechradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-6s-and-6s-plus-release-date-how-to-get-apple-s-new-phones-1303905Read 23 October 2026TechRadar says the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus take over from the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/iphone-se-2022Read 23 October 2026Tom's Guide's iPhone SE (2022) review calls the iPhone SE (2020) the previous iPhone SE and compares the new model's price and battery life with it.8Press article9to5mac.com/2022/03/08/apple-unveils-iphone-se-3-with-a15-chip-same-home-button-designRead 23 October 20269to5Mac's launch report says the new iPhone SE has the same design as the previous-generation iPhone SE and costs $30 more than the second-generation model.
Successor
Apple iPhone 720Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/iPhone_7Read 7 October 2026Background explicitly names iPhone 7 as the iPhone 6s successor. Base model relation, not the Plus sibling.33Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/iphone-7Read 23 October 2026MacRumors calls the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus the previous generation of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Exact maker current finish list.
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
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Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
325.6ppi
325.6ppi
Aspect ratio
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
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Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
iOS 15.8.814Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108051Read 7 October 2026Current About iOS 15 Updates lists 15.8.8 as latest release. Apple 127114 states released May 11, 2026, available for iPhone 6s (all models). Stable released update, checked 2026-10-07. GSMArena 15.8.5 is stale. No guaranteed end of updates inferred.15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/127114Read 7 October 2026Release and exact compatibility corroboration for current stable 15.8.8. Released May 11, 2026. Available for iPhone 6s (all models). No planned or beta release used.
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Chipset
Process
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CPU cores
CPU configuration
BApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
Max CPU clock
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GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
Storage (nominal)
Memory card
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Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 6s
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 | 1/3 inch | 1.22 | PDAF | No |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Maker one rear imaging camera, 12 MP f/2.2. OIS expressly limited to Plus. Focus Pixels is mapped to PDAF only after exact Apple developer documentation identifies phase detection. Added optical format/pixel pitch use secondary sources.26Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker Table 4-1 states Focus Pixels on iPhone 6s back camera. Focus Pixels section explicitly defines phase detection and AVCaptureAutoFocusSystemPhaseDetection. Only rear autofocus PDAF is added from this source. Maker megapixels/aperture/OIS retained. Rear sensor optical format and pixel pitch have their own secondary sources.27Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-7242.phpRead 7 October 2026Main Camera row identifies optical format 1/3.0 inch and physical pixel pitch 1.22 um. PhoneArena exact specification corroborates both. Optical format is retained as notation, not a measured diagonal. Maker rear camera values and primary PDAF classification are preserved.
BApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | Yes |
Number of rear cameras
1
1
Main camera
12MP
12MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker name.
True Tone flash with slow sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111866Read 5 October 2026Camera section. As published.
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Live Photos with stabilization, Auto HDR for photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features.
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111866Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker-named photographic features.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 6s
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
BApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Exact 720p240 slow-motion recording maximum.3Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.htmlRead 5 October 2026Shoot video section explicitly distinguishes Slo-mo recording frame rate from the separately edited slowed playback segment. Faster recording frame rates produce larger video files. Exact model technical specification supplies the 240 fps recording maximum.
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPhone 6s
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 5 | 2.2 | 1/5 inch | 1.12 | Fixed |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026FaceTime HD Camera section. One physical front imaging camera, 5 MP f/2.2. Maker technical page says 720p without fps. Separate maker API camera formats establish higher supported capture maxima. Fixed focus, optical format and pixel pitch use cited secondary sources.28Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-review-1314p8.phpRead 7 October 2026Front autofocus is explicitly fixed-focus in the exact iPhone 6s review. Native video mode errors in the same review are not used. Sensor optical format/pixel pitch are separately sourced to the Tom's Hardware sensor paragraph.29Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/apple-iphone-6s-6s-plus,4437-4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Front sensor paragraph identifies actual 5 MP FaceTime HD sensor optical format 1/5 inch and smaller physical pixel pitch 1.12 um. This is a shared iPhone 6s camera fact, not a measured performance transfer. Optical format is notation, not diagonal inches. Maker megapixels and f/2.2 preserved.
BApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 7 | 2.2 |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 6s
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 | 960 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 60 |
| 960 | 540 | 60 |
| 640 | 480 | 60 |
| 480 | 360 | 60 |
| 352 | 288 | 60 |
| 192 | 144 | 60 |
Source10Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/apple-iphone-6s-6s-plus,4437-4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Native Camera review Front Camera Video Modes table 1280x720 at 30 fps. This does not limit maker-documented API video capture formats, whose higher 60 fps maximum is stored. Earlier Notebookcheck/GSMArena review front Full HD claims contradict the maker and are not used.25Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Archived iOS Device Compatibility Reference, iOS 11-era format tables updated 2017-10-30. Table 4-15 iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s Plus Front Camera. Explicit AVFoundation video capture formats, FPS 2-60 for each listed resolution. Requires selecting an AVCaptureDeviceFormat and setting active frame duration in an app. These are API-supported capture maxima, not claimed native Camera UI recording settings. Native review table 720p30 remains correct for that app mode. HRSI 2576x1932 is still-image output and is excluded. No front 1080p row is supported.
BApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
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| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Front autofocus
No
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
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3.5 mm jack
Audio features
User-configurable maximum volume limit17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 7 October 2026Audio Playback section expressly lists user-configurable maximum volume limit. It is not a Bluetooth codec or spatial processing claim.
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Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz frequency ranges.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111866Read 5 October 2026Exact model GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111866Read 5 October 2026Exact model UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Exact A1633 LTE list, excluding other model bands.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111866Read 5 October 2026Exact A2783 LTE band list. Other regional models excluded.
5G bands
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n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111866Read 5 October 2026Exact A2783 NR band list. Other regional models excluded.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Bluetooth
NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
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Video out over USB
IR blaster
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
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Face unlock
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Sensors
Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact maker list. Touch ID Home-button position has no schema enum and is not misclassified as side-button.
Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111866Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact published list. Touch ID is in the Home button. The current fingerprint enum cannot represent that position.
Extra buttons
Haptic motor
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
1,715mAh11Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+6s+Teardown/48170Read 7 October 2026Step 14 original Apple battery label and teardown text state 1715 mAh. Rated cell specification. The A1688 teardown pack rating is corroborated by the iFixit replacement pack compatibility listing for A1633 and A1688. No regional measurement is transferred.31Retailer pageifixit.com/products/iphone-6s-replacement-batteryRead 7 October 2026Compatibility lists A1633 and A1688 and compatible original part numbers 616-00036/616-00033. The replacement rating is 1715 mAh, corroborating shared pack scope. This is an aftermarket pack listing. Original installed Apple rating is established by the separate maker-marked teardown pack.
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Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
6.55Wh11Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+6s+Teardown/48170Read 7 October 2026Step 14 original Apple pack label and text explicitly state 6.55 Wh. No calculation. GSMArena 6.91 Wh disagrees, while the original maker-marked pack takes precedence. The teardown A1688 pack rating is corroborated by the iFixit replacement pack listing for A1633 and A1688, not used as a regional measurement.31Retailer pageifixit.com/products/iphone-6s-replacement-batteryRead 7 October 2026Compatibility lists A1633 and A1688 with original part numbers 616-00036/616-00033. Replacement rating 6.55 Wh corroborates shared pack scope. This aftermarket listing does not itself prove an original maker label. Original energy is separately read in the teardown.
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 6s
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 11 |
| Audio playback | 50 |
| Talk time | 14 |
| Web browsing | 11 |
| Standby | 240 |
BApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
| Use case | Hours (h) |
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| Video playback | 15 |
| Video streaming | 10 |
| Audio playback | 50 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
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Wired charging standards
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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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Hearing aid compatibility
iPhone 6s (Model A1633, A1688): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Published coupling rating without conversion.
In the box
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In the box
iPhone with iOS 11, EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Current bundle software version is not launch OS evidence.
iPhone SE, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111866Read 5 October 2026In the Box section. Current document describes the adapter-free retail bundle.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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