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iPhone 6 Plus specifications
iPhone 6 Plus 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: 6.22 inches (158.1 mm) • Width: 3.06 inches (77.8 mm) • Depth:0.28 inch (7.1 mm) • Weight: 6.07 ounces (172 grams)
Display
- Display
- Retina HD display • 5.5-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology • 1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi • 1300:1 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 • 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 24 hours on 3G • Internet use: Up to 12 hours on 3G, up to 12 hours on LTE, up to 12 hours on Wi‑Fi • HD video playback: Up to 14 hours • Audio playback: Up to 80 hours • Standby time: Up to 16 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 • 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack • 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 Plus technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support