Apple · iPhone 6
iPhone 6 specifications
iPhone 6 was introduced by Apple in 2014. This page includes every specification group published on Apple's official technical specifications page, plus model numbers, capacities, colors and current OS compatibility.
Software support: Not listed for iOS 26|Last reviewed: 2026-07-29
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Specifications
Design and colors
- Finish
- Silver • Gold • Space Gray
- Weight and Dimensions
- Height: 5.44 inches (138.1 mm) • Width: 2.64 inches (67.0 mm) • Depth:0.27 inch (6.9 mm) • Weight: 4.55 ounces (129 grams)
Display
- 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
Performance and storage
- Capacity
- 16GB • 32GB • 64GB • 128GB
- Chips
- A8 chip with 64-bit architecture • M8 motion coprocessor
Cameras and video
- 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 • 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
- 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
- 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
Battery and charging
- Power and Battery
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter • Talk time: Up to 14 hours on 3G • Internet use: Up to 10 hours on 3G, up to 10 hours on LTE, up to 11 hours on Wi‑Fi • HD video playback: Up to 11 hours • Audio playback: Up to 50 hours • Standby time: Up to 10 days
Connectivity and ports
- 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) • 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) • 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) • All models 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi‑Fi • Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology • NFC
- Location
- Assisted GPS and GLONASS • Digital compass • Wi‑Fi • Cellular • iBeacon microlocation
- 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
- Sensors
- Touch ID • Barometer • Three-axis gyro • Accelerometer • Proximity sensor • Ambient light sensor
- SIM Card
- Nano-SIM
- Connector
- Lightning
Software and security
- Touch ID
- Fingerprint identity sensor built into the Home button
- Operating System
- AirDrop • AirPlay • AirPrint • Control Center • Notification Center • Siri • Spotlight Search • Facebook Integration • Twitter Integration • iCloud • iCloud Keychain • Multitasking • Wallet
Audio and media
- Audio Calling
- FaceTime audio • iPhone 6 to any FaceTime audio-enabled device over Wi‑Fi or cellular • Voice over LTE (VoLTE) 4 • Wi‑Fi calling 4
- Audio Playback
- Audio formats supported: 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 • User-configurable maximum volume limit
- Headphones
- Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic • Storage and travel case
In the box
- In the Box
- iPhone • Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic • Lightning to USB Cable • USB Power Adapter • Documentation
Additional specifications
- Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPhone using Touch ID in stores and in apps
- Video Calling
- FaceTime video • Initiate video calls over Wi‑Fi or cellular to any FaceTime-enabled device
- TV and Video
- AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) • Video formats supported: H.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
- Siri
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more • Get proactive suggestions • Use hands-free • Listen and identify songs
Before buying
- Match the model number to your region and cellular networks before buying.
- Test the battery, display, cameras and biometrics, and review parts and service history on a used device.
- Verify storage capacity because iPhone does not support expandable memory cards.
Sources
- Official iPhone 6 technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support