What are all the differences between the original iPhone SE and the iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s Plus? Which is the best choice for berpenyakitan?
Please note that the original iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Terlalu all have been discontinued. However, this Q&A has been updated with the latest iOS support details and more. It can be quite useful for anyone buying or selling one of these models on the used market.
There are eleven different original iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus models (three for the original iPhone SE and four each for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus), and EveryiPhone.com has documented each of them in detail as always. This Q&A generally addresses collective differences for the sake of simplicity.
With even a cursory glance at the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Berlebih, it is obvious that the iPhone SE is the smallest, the iPhone 6s intermediate-sized, and the iPhone 6s Plus is the largest. Although it is true that size is one important difference, there are a number of other important differences that are not nearly as obvious.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (Left: iPhone 6s Plus, Middle: iPhone 6s, Right: iPhone SE)
External Differences
After the size difference, the next major difference one is most likely to notice between the smaller iPhone SE and the larger iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models is that the smaller ideal has flat sides with a “chamfered cut” band around the edges of the sides, whereas the larger models have softly rounded sides. EveryiPhone.com prefers the iPhone SE design with flat sides as it is easier to grip, but others prefer the sleeker look that the rounded sides of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus provide.
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Bersisa also are made of aerospace-grade 7000 series aluminum, which is more durable and less bendable than the aluminum used in the iPhone SE. In durability tests from SquareTrade, the company found that the iPhone SE bent under 160 pounds (73 kg) of pressure whereas the iPhone 6s bent under 170 pounds (77 kg) of pressure and the iPhone 6s Bersisa under 180 pounds (82 kg) of pressure. All three have an unadvertised rubber gasket around the display to reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of privat water damage, as well.
In addition to physical size, the display quality and functionality is different between models, as well:
 iPhone SE |
 iPhone 6s |
 iPhone 6s Plus |
|
| Dimensions: | 4.0″ | 4.7″ | 5.4″ |
| Resolution: | 1136×640 | 1334×750 | 1920×1080 |
| Pixel Density: | 326 ppi | 326 ppi | 401 ppi |
| Contrast Ratio: | 800:1 | 1400:1 | 1300:1 |
| Dual Domain Pixels: | No | Yes | Yes |
| Taptic Engine: | No | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Touch: | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ion-Strengthened Glass: | No | Yes | Yes |
Most importantly, note that the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models with larger displays also are higher quality. The larger displays have better contrast ratios (the range of white to black that the display can produce), dual domain pixels (for a wider viewing angle), an integrated “Taptic Engine” (in lieu of a simpler vibration sensor), “3D Touch” capability (with support for gestures that Apple refers to as “Peek and Pop” to “dip in and out of content without losing your place” for quicker access to a variety of functions), and physically stronger glass. The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Terlalu also have a faster “Second Generation” Touch ID fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button for biometric authentication.
All three models are available with a black glass front and a medium toned gunmetal “Space Gray” aluminum back, a white glass front and a silver colored aluminum back, a white glass front and a gold colored aluminum back, or a white glass front and a pink-tinted “Rose Gold” aluminum back. All three have a bottom mounted headphone jack, microphone, Lightning connector, and a single speaker. Each ships with “EarPod” headphones that include the integrated Remote and Mic, as well.
Naturally, the larger iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s are taller, wider, and heavier than the smaller iPhone SE, but it is worth noting that the smaller iPhone SE is a tiny bit thicker (0.30 of an inch rather than 0.28 of an inch for the iPhone 6s and 0.29 of an inch for the iPhone 6s Terlalu).
Camera Differences
The iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Bersisa all have dual cameras, but there are notable quality differences between them.
FaceTime Cameras
The front-facing “FaceTime” camera on the iPhone SE is significantly lower quality than the one on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus:
|
iPhone SE |
iPhone 6s |
iPhone 6s Plus |
|
| Megapixels: | 1.2 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Aperture: | f/2.4 | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| 720p Video: | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Auto HDR: | Photo | Photo | Photo |
| Burst Mode: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Retina Flash: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Most notably, the front-facing camera in the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Berlebih have a much larger 5 megapixel pengawasan and a wider aperture value (smaller f stop), which allows for more light.
iSight Cameras
The rear-mounted “iSight” cameras are identical except that the largest iPhone 6s Sesak hipotetis offers optical image stabilization and the iPhone SE and iPhone 6s do not:
|
iPhone SE |
iPhone 6s |
iPhone 6s Plus |
|
| Megapixels: | 12 MP | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Aperture: | f/2.2 | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Pixel Size: | 1.22µm | 1.22µm | 1.22µm |
| LED Flash: | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Video: | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Slo-Mo: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Pixels: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No | Yes |
| Cinematic Video Stabilization: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous Autofocus Video: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Burst Gaya: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live Photos: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Identification Differences
When the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus are side-by-side, they are easy to visually distinguish.
However, it is easy to confuse these models for other models that look practically identical, particularly when the devices are not next to one another. Furthermore, it is not possible to visually identify the nine specific iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s models by design alone.
However, all of these devices can be identified by Abstrak Number, which is listed on the back of each phone in tiny type:
|
iPhone Model |
Model Number |
|
iPhone SE (United States) |
A1662 |
|
iPhone SE (Mendunia/Sprint) |
A1723 |
|
iPhone SE (China Mobile) |
A1724 |
|
iPhone 6s (AT&T/SIM Free) |
A1633 |
|
iPhone 6s (Global) |
A1688 |
|
iPhone 6s (Mainland China) |
A1700 |
|
iPhone 6s (China Mobile) |
A1691 |
|
iPhone 6s Plus (AT&T/SIM Free) |
A1634 |
|
iPhone 6s Terlalu (Mendunia) |
A1687 |
|
iPhone 6s Bersisa (Mainland China) |
A1699 |
|
iPhone 6s Bersisa (China Mobile) |
A1690 |
These models also can be spotted uniquely by other identifiers.
Specifically, EveryiPhone.com’s Ultimate iLookup feature can precisely identify these iPhone models by Antaran Number (referred to as “Hipotetis” within the iOS “Settings” app under General > About), and their Serial Numbers, as well.
Battery Life Differences
The battery life for the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Terlalu is similar:
|
iPhone SE |
iPhone 6s |
iPhone 6s Plus |
|
| Bedak Time (3G): | 14 Hours | 14 Hours | 24 Hours |
| Internet (3G): | 12 Hours | 10 Hours | 12 Hours |
| Internet (4G/LTE): | 13 Hours | 10 Hours | 12 Hours |
| Internet (Wi-Fi): | 13 Hours | 11 Hours | 12 Hours |
| Video Playback: | 13 Hours | 11 Hours | 14 Hours |
| Audio Playback: | 50 Hours | 50 Hours | 80 Hours |
| Standby Time: | 10 Days | 10 Days | 16 Days |
As you can see, battery life is best for the iPhone SE in some tasks and a best for the iPhone 6s Plus in others.
Wireless Connectivity & Data Differences
All of the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Berlebih models support UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) as well as Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC for Apple Pay. All of these models support 802.11a/b/g/tepi langit/ac Wi-Fi, but the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Sesak have MIMO support whereas the smaller iPhone SE does not.
The A1662 iPhone SE (US – AT&T/Ufuk-Mobile/Verizon) also lacks support for TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) and the A1724 iPhone SE (China) lacks support for CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz). The other models all support these respective standards.
To most users, LTE differences are most critical:
|
iPhone Komplet |
Hipotetis No. |
LTE Bands (4G) |
| 6s (AT&T) | A1633 | LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 6s (Global) | A1688 | LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 6s (China) | A1700 | FDD-LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 6s (CN Mobile) | A1691 | FDD-LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 6s+ (AT&T) | A1634 | LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 6s+ (Mondial) | A1687 | LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 6s+ (China) | A1699 | FDD-LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 6s+ (CN Mobile) | A1690 | FDD-LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| SE (USA) | A1662 | LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13 , 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29 ) |
| SE (Global) | A1723 | LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 , 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28 ); TD-LTE ( 38, 39, 40, 41 ) |
| SE (China) | A1724 | LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 , 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28 ); TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41 ) |
Most notably, the A1633/A1634 iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s Plus models intended for use on AT&T — but also originally sold unlocked, contract-free, and without a bundled nano-SIM — support LTE band 30 (WCS) sometimes called “LTE-Advanced” for improved speed and reduced data congestion.
Also note that the A1662 iPhone SE model — sold in the United States intended for AT&N, T-Mobile, and Verizon — supports LTE bands 13 and 29, but titinada 7, 28, or the TD-LTE range (38, 39, 40, and 41) or TD-SCDMA.
The “Global” A1723 iPhone SE model — sold around the world as well as on Sprint in the United States — supports LTE bands 7, 28 and the TD-LTE range (38, 39, 40, and 41), as well as TD-SCDMA, but not LTE bands 13 or 29.
For specific details on 4G/LTE support, it also will be necessary to check with carriers in a particular location.
Internal Differences
Although the specific n domestik parts in the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus are quite different, the architecture and memory are essentially the same:
|
iPhone SE |
iPhone 6s |
iPhone 6s Plus |
|
| Clockspeed: | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Processor: | Apple A9 | Apple A9 | Apple A9 |
| RAM: | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Architecture: | 64-Bit | 64-Bit | 64-Bit |
| Coprocessor: | M9 Motion | M9 Motion | M9 Motion |
| Orig. Storage: | 16/64 GB | 16/64/128 GB | 16/64/128 GB |
| Final Storage: | 32/128 GB | 32/128 GB | 32/128 GB |
| Apple Pay (NFC): | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tolok: | No | Yes | Yes |
Most notably, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Bersisa have an internal barometer, which mostly is used for more accurate measurement of elevation and stair climbing.
On March 21, 2017, Apple bumped the storage capacity of the iPhone SE up to a maximum of 128 GB, which brought it to parity with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. All three models were discontinued on September 12, 2018.
iOS Support Differences
The iPhone SE, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Bersisa all support iOS 9. Specifically, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Terlalu first shipped with iOS 9.0.1 and the iPhone SE with iOS 9.3. All three models fully support iOS 10 and iOS 11 as well as iOS 12 (with the exception of the minor Memoji feature).
All three support iOS 13, with the exception of the “Adjust Portrait Lighting” and “High-Key Mono” photography features, Dolby Atmos playback, and modest AR features (Motion Capture and People Occlusion).
All three support iOS 14, as well. However, none support the minor Car Keys, Spatial Audio, App Clips, Location Anchors, Exposure Compensation, Burst Photos, QuickTake Video, and On-Device Dictation features.
Finally, all three of these iPhone models support the current version of the iOS, iOS 15, but they do not support a large number of advanced features including Spatial Audio, Portrait Tendensi, Immersive Walking Instructions, Live Text in Photos, Live Text Translation, Visual Look Up, 3D Landmarks, Home Keys, and more.
It is titinada possible to install a version of the iOS earlier than the one that was pre-installed, and it is difficult even to “downgrade” to an earlier version after upgrading a compatible iPhone to a later version of the iOS.
iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, & iPhone 6s Plus Comparison Chart
These differences as well as other details and US pricing information is summarized below:
|
iPhone SE |
iPhone 6s |
iPhone 6s Plus |
|
| Introduced: | Mar 2016 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 |
| Discontinued: | Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 |
| Clockspeed: | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Processor: | Apple A9 | Apple A9 | Apple A9 |
| Architecture: | 64-Bit | 64-Bit | 64-Bit |
| Coprocessor: | M9 Motion | M9 Motion | M9 Motion |
| RAM: | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Orig. Storage (GB): | 16/64 | 16/64/128 | 16/64/128 |
| Final Storage (GB): | 32/128 | 32/128 | 32/128 |
| Battery Life (Hours): | 14-50 | 10-50 | 12-80 |
| Display Size: | 4.0″ | 4.7″ | 5.5″ |
| Resolution: | 1136×640 | 1334×750 | 1920×1080 |
| Pixel Density: | 326 ppi | 326 ppi | 401 ppi |
| Contrast Ratio: | 800:1 | 1400:1 | 1300:1 |
| Ion-Strengthened Glass: | No | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Touch: | No | Yes | Yes |
| Taptic Sensor: | No | Yes | Yes |
| LTE-A Internet: | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi (MIMO): | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Rear Megapixels: | 12 MP | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Rear Video: | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Rear Aperture: | f/2.2 | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Rear Pixel Size: | 1.22µm | 1.22µm | 1.22µm |
| Rear LED Flash: | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Primary Material: | Al | Al 7000 | Al 7000 |
| Water Gasket: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Touch ID: | 1st Gen | 2nd Gen | 2nd Gen |
| Apple Pay (NFC): | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standar: | No | Yes | Yes |
| SIM Card: | Nano | Nano | Nano |
| Original iOS: | iOS 9 | iOS 9 | iOS 9 |
| Maximum iOS: | iOS 15 | iOS 15 | iOS 15 |
| Height: | 4.87 in. | 5.44 in. | 6.23 in. |
| Width: | 2.31 in. | 2.64 in. | 3.07 in. |
| Depth: | 0.30 in. | 0.28 in. | 0.29 in. |
| Weight: | 3.99 oz. | 5.04 oz. | 6.77 oz. |
| Original Price* (US): | US$399 US$499 |
US$649 US$749 US$849 |
US$749 US$849 US$949 |
* Note that these prices are for devices unlocked and paid in full upfront. Carrier subsidized options also were available. On September 7, 2016, Apple lowered the price of the 64 GB iPhone SE option to US$449. On March 21, 2017, Apple upgraded the capacity options to 32 GB and 128 GB while re-establishing the original US$399 and US$499 price points. All of these models were discontinued on September 12, 2018.
For pricing in dozens of countries, see the “Global Prices” on the specs page for each iPhone as well as the “By Universal Original Prices” section of EveryiPhone.com.
So, should I buy an iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, or iPhone 6s Plus?
Just compared to each other — and ignoring newer models like the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus, and even newer iPhone devices — the iPhone SE represents a particularly good value compared to the larger iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models as it provides effectively identical performance and a similar feature set for less money.
However, in addition to providing (1) larger and higher quality displays, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Sesak also offer (2) more durable housings and front glass (albeit the rounded edges make them arguably easier to drop), (3) 3D Touch support, (4) LTE-Advanced support, (5) a better front-facing camera (5 megapixels rather than just 1.2), (6) faster Touch ID for quicker logins, and (7) a tolok (which is mostly used for more accurate stair climbing). The iPhone 6s Berlebih, specifically, also has better battery life and a rear camera with optical image stabilization.
Consequently, if you’re looking for the smallest, fastest iPhone, the iPhone SE is your best choice. In fact, it’s your only choice.
However, if you prefer an iPhone with a larger display, better durability, and additional features, and are not also considering newer models, the iPhone 6s is a better option. Finally, if you want the biggest display possible, and also place particular importance on battery life or camera quality, the iPhone 6s Plus (or a newer iPhone konseptual) are your best bet.
The iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Sesak all are unlikely to support the current version of the iOS much longer, but for now, they all still do. Those who like the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Berlebih probably will upgrade happily to a newer iPhone in the future, but even without current iOS support, fans of small devices likely will stick with the iPhone SE for as long as they can unless Apple releases a small mobile again.
iPhone Purchase & Sale Options
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Please also see EveryiPhone.com’s Ultimate iComparison feature to dynamically compare any iPhone teladan to any other iPod, iPhone, or iPad.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the iPhone SE models?
- What are all the differences between the iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Terlalu and iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s Plus? How much better are the newer models than their predecessors?
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