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Released 19 September 2014.5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2014/09/22First-Weekend-iPhone-Sales-Top-10-Million-Set-New-RecordRead 5 October 2026Actual past retail report. Maker September 22 report says both models launched September 19 and reports actual sales. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size
4.7in
Chipset
Apple A8
Main camera
8MP
Rated battery capacity
Not available

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Series
iPhone 64Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2014/09/09Apple-Announces-iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-The-Biggest-Advancements-in-iPhone-HistoryRead 5 October 2026Exact maker family launch.
Model numbers
A15492Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 6 identity entry names A1549. Represented GSM radio subtype is specified in source notes.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
9 September 20144Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2014/09/09Apple-Announces-iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-The-Biggest-Advancements-in-iPhone-HistoryRead 5 October 2026Dated maker announcement, distinct from preorder and retail.
Status
Discontinued8Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact original iPhone 6 lifecycle table explicitly states Discontinued. This is marketed hardware status, not absence of third-party used inventory. The generic model-number list also includes sibling Plus identifiers, which are excluded from this reference.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Apple iPhone 6s15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-6S-Smartphone-Review.151403.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's iPhone 6S review compares it with the iPhone 6 and calls the iPhone 6 its direct predecessor.16Reviewtechradar.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.
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026US exact maker model/radio reference. Other regions not merged.
Colours
Silver, Gold, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Exact maker current finish list.
Form factor
Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Complete maker product diagram shows the non-folding handset.
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Body

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Height
138.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact published metric body dimension.
Width
67mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact published metric body dimension.
Thickness
6.9mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact published metric body dimension.
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
Folded dimensions
Not available
Weight
129g(4.6 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact handset weight without accessories.
Frame
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Environmental section explicitly states recyclable aluminium enclosure. This describes the structural enclosure/frame.
Front
Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity describes flat glass front with curved edges.
Back
Aluminium2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity description states anodised aluminium back.
Dust and water rating
Not available
Water resistance depth
Not available
Water resistance time
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity describes one physical nano-SIM tray. No active-eSIM absence count inferred.
Stylus
Not available
Stylus name
Not available

Display

Screen size
4.7in(11.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Display section. Published diagonal for the flat rectangular panel, no rounded-corner footnote.
Resolution
750 × 1334px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.
Pixel density
325.6ppi
Aspect ratio
16:98Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Display resolution cell explicitly publishes 16:9 ratio. Source rounding retained alongside maker exact 750 x 1334 pixels.
Display type
LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly states LCD with IPS technology.
Display type (as published)
Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Display section. Published maker name.
Max refresh rate
60Hz7Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Archived maker iOS Device Compatibility Reference, Displays table 2-3, exact iPhone 6 row 60 Hz display refresh. Recommended application frame rates are not minimum panel rates.
Min refresh rate
Not available
Touch sampling rate
60Hz7Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same archive table 2-4 exact iPhone 6 row, finger sample rate 60 Hz. UIKit touch delivery 60 Hz is separate. Apple Pencil not supported. No instantaneous marketing peak inferred.
Instant touch sampling
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Display section. Claimed maximum typical brightness. cd/m² and nits are equivalent units.
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Not available
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
HDR playback formats
Not available
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Always-on display
Not available
Front camera cutout
None1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Complete front product diagram. No cutout in the rectangular display.
Cover screen size
Not available
Cover screen resolution
Not available
Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
Cover screen type
Not available

Platform

OS at launch
iOS 84Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2014/09/09Apple-Announces-iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-The-Biggest-Advancements-in-iPhone-HistoryRead 5 October 2026Exact launch announcement identifies this major OS generation. Later specification software is not substituted.
Software
Not available
Latest stable OS (verified)
iOS 12.5.813Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 7 October 2026Current maker security-releases table explicitly iOS 12.5.8 available for iPhone 6, released 26 January 2026. No later exact-model release in current table on accessed date. Release extends service certificates, with no published CVEs, not a new security-support promise.
Chipset
Apple A81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed chipset, no unproved CPU/GPU counts or process node.
Process
20nm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 6 A1549-inclusive specification table names Apple A8 20 nm. Original Apple technology page no longer exists. Exact technical review and published Chipworks analysis independently corroborate 20 nm. Not a transfer from faster A8 configurations.
CPU cores
28Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact A1549-inclusive iPhone 6 CPU table says Dual-core. Maker names Apple A8 but does not specify core count.
CPU configuration
Count
2
Source8Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Only agreed dual-core quantity stored. Spec table Typhoon versus review Cyclone and 1.4 GHz versus Notebookcheck 1.35 GHz and iFixit device 1.2 GHz remain unresolvable with maker silent. Names/clocks are omitted.
Max CPU clock
Not available
GPU
PowerVR GX64508Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 6 table names PowerVR GX6450. Technical review agrees. Not the 6 Plus display or later A8X GPU.
NPU performance
Not available

Memory

RAM
1GB8Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Every listed iPhone 6 storage version in Internal table has 1 GB RAM. Exact A1549 hardware corroborated by iFixit device specifications. Not a converted 1024 MB figure.9Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_6Read 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 6 device page explicitly includes A1549, A1586 and A1589 and states RAM 1 GB LPDDR3. Unlike the initial teardown speculative wording, current device specifications state the value directly.
RAM type
LPDDR39Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_6Read 7 October 2026Same exact A1549-inclusive device specification RAM row LPDDR3. Not inferred solely from chipset capability or Plus teardown.
Storage (nominal)
16, 32, 64, 128GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Manufacturer nominal decimal GB before formatting, including later capacity changes stated in this document.
Storage type
Flash memory9Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_6Read 7 October 2026Exact device page Storage row names 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB flash memory. Stored generic source-stated technology. No NVMe/eMMC version, lane count or supplier generalized across capacities.
Memory card
None8Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Memory Card slot row explicitly No. No maximum card capacity invented.
Max card size
Not available

Rear cameras

Physical rear cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Pixel size (µm)OIS
Main82.21.5No
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Camera section. One physical imaging camera. Maker explicitly restricts photo optical stabilisation to the Plus model, so base lacks optical OIS. Published 1.5 µm pixel pitch is stored without binning assumptions.
Number of rear cameras
1
Main camera
8MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
Not available
Flash
True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker name.
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Auto HDR for photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
1920108060
1280720240
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Only 1080p30/60 is resolution-scoped. Unscoped 120/240 fps slow-motion claims are not assigned an invented resolution.11Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-review-1141p10.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact original iPhone 6 video review explicitly 720p at 240 fps capture, plus 120 fps. The maximum 240 fps row is distinct from slowed playback editing. Maker 1080p60 remains. No 4K or frame-interpolation row inferred.
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Log recording
Not available
Video recording codecs
Not available
Video stabilisation
EIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic video stabilisation. Photo OIS is not automatically transferred to video.
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section explicitly lists Slo-mo 120 fps or 240 fps. Maximum recording rate is 240 fps, resolution is unstated and is not assigned to a rear video mode row.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

Front cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)
Main1.22.2
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026FaceTime HD Camera section. One physical front imaging camera. 720p recording has no published fps here, so no front frame-rate row is written.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
128072030
Source8Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Selfie-camera Video cell explicitly 720p at 30 fps. Maker names 720p without fps, so exact secondary cell fills the gap.
Front autofocus
Not available

Audio

Stereo speakers
No12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-6-Smartphone-Review.127057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original iPhone 6 specifications explicitly one mono speaker. Headphone stereo jack and receiver do not establish stereo media speakers. No reviewer display or CPU result transferred across the radio/configuration scope.
3.5 mm jack
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section. 3.5 mm headset jack expressly listed.
Audio features
Not available
Microphones
Not available

Network

Network
GSM, HSPA, LTE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Exact A1549 GSM radio group. CDMA version of the 6 family and global A1586/A1524 are not merged into this reference.
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz frequency ranges.
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 291Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Exact A1549 GSM LTE list, excluding other model bands.
5G bands
Not available
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
Not available
Maximum modem download rate
150Mbps4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2014/09/09Apple-Announces-iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-The-Biggest-Advancements-in-iPhone-HistoryRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch release explicitly gives LTE download speeds up to 150 Mbps for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Theoretical device maximum, not measured data rate. Carrier/network conditions apply.10Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-review-1141p3.phpRead 7 October 2026Connectivity paragraph explicitly iPhone 6 LTE Cat.4 up to 150 Mbps down, 50 Mbps up. Claimed protocol maximum, not measured throughput. Radio band details remain exact maker A1549 GSM.
Satellite
Not available
Wi-Fi calling
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling/Cellular section. Carrier-dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly states 802.11ac, the Wi-Fi 5 standard.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz9Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_6Read 7 October 2026Exact A1549-inclusive device page Wireless Connectivity explicitly dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Current maker 802.11ac standard is not used alone to infer bands.
Bluetooth
4.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Current maker technical specification. For iPhone 6 and 6 Plus this is a later software-era claim, not the original 2014 launch specification. See exact later iOS 9-era security support source.6Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/pdf/security/en_GB/apple-platform-security-guide-b.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth security table page 199 explicitly lists iPhone 6 or later and iOS 9 or later under Bluetooth 4.2 or later. Current exact model spec separately states 4.2. This supports the later software-era claim, not 4.2 at the 2014 launch. No optional speed or packet-length feature inferred.
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
NFC
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless All models section explicitly lists NFC.
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Location section. Only explicitly named satellite constellations.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.
USB data standard
USB 2.08Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Communications table explicitly Lightning, USB 2.0. Connector and protocol remain distinct.
Video out over USB
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026TV and Video section explicitly supports wired mirroring and video output up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV and Lightning to VGA adapters, sold separately.
IR blaster
Not available
FM radio
No8Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Communications Radio row explicitly No. Streaming-radio apps are not an FM tuner.

Features and sensors

Fingerprint
Not available
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Touch ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact maker list. Touch ID Home-button position has no schema enum and is not misclassified as side-button.
Extra buttons
Ring/Silent switch, Home button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Complete external-control diagram. Extra controls beyond ordinary sleep/wake and volume buttons.
Haptic motor
Not available

Battery and charging

Rated battery capacity
Not available
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Rated battery energy
Not available
Battery type
Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section expressly states rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Claimed battery life
Use caseHours (h)
Video playback11
Audio playback50
Talk time14
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Up-to video/audio claims, talk time expressly 3G. Internet connection variants and standby conversions omitted. Actual life depends on settings, usage and network.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
Not available
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available
Wireless charging power
Not available
Wireless standards
Not available
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
Reverse wired
Not available
Charger in box
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026In the Box explicitly includes USB Power Adapter. No adapter wattage or device input maximum inferred.
Included adapter rated power
Not available

Measured

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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
Not available
Display brightness (measured)
Not available
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available

EU label and regulatory

EU energy class
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
SAR head (US)
Not available
SAR body (US)
Not available
SAR head (EU)
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available
Hearing aid compatibility
iPhone 6 (Model A1549, A1586): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Published coupling rating without conversion.

In the box

In the box
iPhone, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Current bundle software version is not launch OS evidence.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year14Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US iOS hardware warranty includes archived 28 March 2013 to 3 February 2016 version covering original iPhone 6 launch. One year from original retail purchase. Statutory rights, later refurbished seller warranties and paid AppleCare excluded.

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