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iPhone 6
The front face of the silver iPhone 6
ManufacturerApple Inc.
TypeSmartphone
Slogan"Bigger than bigger"[1]
SeriesiPhone
First releasedSeptember 19, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-09-19)
Availability by region
September 19, 2014
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • France
  • Germany
  • Australia
  • Japan
  • Hong Kong
  • Singapore
PredecessoriPhone 5S
RelatediPhone 6 Plus
Compatible networksGSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, HSPA+, LTE
Form factorSlate
Dimensions138.1 mm (5.44 in) H
67.0 mm (2.64 in) W
6.9 mm (0.27 in) D
Weight129 g (4.6 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: iOS 8
System-on-chipApple A8
CPU1.4 GHz dual-core ARMv8-A
GPUGX6650 (six cluster)
Memory1 GB LPDDR3
Storage16, 64, or 128 GB
Rear camera8-MP with digital image stabilization,
Dual LED flash, autofocus,
1080p video capture@60fps[2]
Front camera1.2 MP (1280×960 px max.)
720p video recording
Burst mode
Exposure control
Face detection
Auto-HDR
Display4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 1334 x 750 pixel resolution, 326 ppi pixel density, 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical), shatter-proof glass and oleophobic coating[2]
SoundStereo speakers, 3.5mm stereo audio jack
Connectivity
All models:
Model A1549 (GSM):
  • LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
Model A1549 (CDMA):
  • LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
    CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
Model A1586:
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 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)
    TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)
Data inputsMulti-touch touchscreen display,
triple microphone configuration,
Apple M8 motion coprocessor,
3-axis gyroscope,
3-axis accelerometer,
digital compass,
iBeacon,
proximity sensor,
ambient light sensor,
Touch ID fingerprint reader,
Barometer
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T4
Websitewww.apple.com/iphone-6/

The iPhone 6 is an iOS smartphone designed and manufactured by Apple Inc. The phone was unveiled during Apple Live on September 9, 2014, alongside the iPhone 6 Plus and the Apple Watch. The iPhone 6 serves as a successor to the iPhone 5S. The models mark the first major increases in physical screen size for the iPhone line since the taller screen of the iPhone 5, measuring at 4.7 inches (120 mm).[3][4]

History

The iPhone line had historically maintained the use of small, 3.5-inch displays—the first major change in screen size came with the iPhone 5, which switched to a display that was the same width, but slightly taller, than the screen used on prior models, measuring 4 inches diagonally. As the result of Apple's loss in smartphone market share to companies producing phones with larger displays (such as Samsung, whose popular Galaxy S4 model featured a 5-inch screen),[5] reports as early as January 2014 suggested that the next iPhone would come in versions with larger 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays in order to compete.[5][6][7] Reports prior to its unveiling also speculated the possibility that Apple would use a new iPhone model to introduce a mobile payments platform using near-field communications—a technology that has been incorporated into many Android phones, but has a low adoption rate among users.[8]

The iPhone 6, along with the iPhone 6 Plus phablet, were officially unveiled during a press event at the Flint Center for Performing Arts in Cupertino, California on September 9, 2014. The event featured other major product announcements by Apple alongside the new iPhone models, including the Apple Pay mobile payment platform, and the company's entry into the wearable computing market with the Apple Watch smartwatch.[9]

The iPhone 6 line will be released on September 19, 2014, with pre-orders beginning on September 12, 2014.[10] In China, where the iPhone 5S and 5C were the first models in the iPhone series to be released in the country on the same day as their international launch, Apple notified local wireless carriers that it would be unable to release the iPhone 6 line in China on the 19th because there were "details which are not ready"; local media reported that the devices had not yet been approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and earlier in the year, a news report by state broadcaster China Central Television alleged that iPhone devices were a threat to national security because iOS 7's "frequent locations" function could expose "state secrets".[11][12]

Specifications

Hardware

The design of the iPhone 6 line is influenced by that of the iPad Air, with a glass front that is curved around the edges of the display, and an aluminium rear. Both models will come in gold, silver, and space grey finishes. The iPhone 6 is 6.9 millimetres (0.69 cm) thick, while the iPhone 6 Plus is 7.1 millimetres (0.71 cm) thick; both are thinner than the iPhone 5S, with the iPhone 6 being Apple's thinnest phone ever. In terms of weight, the iPhone 6 weighs in at 129 grams (4.6 oz).[13] The most significant changes to the iPhone 6 line are its displays; branded as "Retina HD", the iPhone 6 display is 4.7 inches in size with a nearly 16:9 resolution of 1334x750, while the iPhone 6 Plus includes an "ion-strengthened" 5.5-inch 1080p display. Due to the larger physical size of the iPhone 6 line, the power button was moved to the side of the phone instead of the top to improve its accessibility.[3][4]

Both models include an Apple A8 system-on-chip, and an M8 motion co-processor—an update of the M7 chip from the iPhone 5S. The main difference between the M8 and the original M7 coprocessor is the inclusion of a barometer to measure altitude changes. Phil Schiller touted that the A8 chip would provide, in comparison to the 5S, a 25% increase in CPU performance, a 50% increase in graphics performance, and less heat output.[3][4]

LTE support is expanded on the iPhone 6 line, with support for over 20 LTE bands (7 more than the iPhone 5S),[14] up to 150 Mbps download speed, and VoLTE support. Wi-Fi performance has been improved with support for 802.11ac specifications, providing speeds up to 433 mbps—which is up to 3 times faster than 802.11n,[14] along with Wi-Fi Calling support where available. The iPhone 6 line adds support for near-field communications (NFC), which is used primarily for Apple Pay—a new mobile payments system which will allow users to store their credit cards in Passbook for use with online payments and retail purchases over NFC.[15]

While still 8 megapixels in size, the iPhone 6's rear-facing camera includes a new sensor containing larger pixels for better performance in low-light conditions, a f/2.2 aperture lens, and the ability to shoot 1080p video at either 30 or 60 frames per second. The iPhone 6 Plus camera adds support for optical image stabilization, while the iPhone 6 retains digital image stabilization. The front-facing camera was also updated with a new sensor and f/2.2 aperture, along with support for burst and HDR modes.[3][4]

Software

See also: iOS and iPhone § Software

The iPhone 6 line will ship with iOS 8. Apps will be able to take advantage of the increased screen size to display more information on-screen; for example, the Mail app uses a dual-pane layout similar to its iPad version when the device is in landscape mode on the iPhone 6 Plus.[16] As it uses an identical aspect ratio, apps designed for the iPhone 5 and 5S can be upscaled for use on the 6 and 6 Plus. To improve the usability of the devices' large screens, an additional "Reachability" gesture was added; double-touching the Home button will slide the top half of the screen's contents down so that users can, for example, tap a "Back" button in the top-left corner.[3][4]

Timeline of models

Timeline of iPhone models
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 ProiPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 ProiPhone 14 ProiPhone 14 ProiPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 ProiPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 ProiPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSiPhone XSiPhone XiPhone 16iPhone 16iPhone 15iPhone 15iPhone 14iPhone 14iPhone 13iPhone 13iPhone 12 MiniiPhone 12iPhone 11iPhone XRiPhone 8iPhone 8iPhone 7iPhone 7iPhone 6SiPhone 6SiPhone 6iPhone 6iPhone 5iPhone 5SiPhone 4SiPhone 4iPhone 3GSiPhone 3GiPhone (1st generation)iPhone SE (3rd generation)iPhone SE (2nd generation)iPhone SE (1st generation)iPhone 5C
See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive[17]

See also

References

  1. ^ "iPhone 6 Bigger than bigger". Apple. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  2. ^ a b TechPrezz. "Apple iphone 6 Full Specifications". Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d e "iPhone 6 announced: 4.7-inch display, Retina HD resolution, A8 processor". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d e "iPhone 6 Plus with 5.5-inch display announced". The Verge. Vox Media. September 9, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Apple iPhones to Come Out With Bigger Screens". The Wall Street Journal. January 24, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  6. ^ "Apple Readies a Big Bet on Big-Screen Phones". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  7. ^ "iPhone 5: a little bit taller, a little bit baller". Ars Technica. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  8. ^ "More signs point to mobile payments for iPhone 6 -- and for an iWatch". CNET. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  9. ^ "See All the Glorious Gadgets From Apple's Big Event". Wired.com. Condé Nast. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  10. ^ "iPhone 6 release date September 19th, prices start at $199 for 4.7-inch on contract, $299 for 5.5-inch on contract url=http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/9/6121325/apple-iphone-6-release-date-pricing". The Verge. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing pipe in: |title= (help)
  11. ^ "Release of iPhone 6 Delayed in China". The New York Times. September 10, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  12. ^ "Apple denies iPhones are 'a national security threat' to China". The Guardian. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  13. ^ "Apple - iPhone 6 - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  14. ^ a b "Apple - iPhone 6 - Connectivity". Apple. Apple. September 9, 2014. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  15. ^ "Apple takes NFC mainstream on iPhone 6; Apple Watch with Apple Pay". CNET. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  16. ^ https://www.apple.com/iphone-6/display/
  17. ^ Apple Inc. (2007–2024). iPhone News - Newsroom Archive. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
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