Apple finally built iPhones with display bigger than 4.0-inch in 2014, introducing the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. Here we focus on iPhone 6 Plus, a Phablet with a 5.5-inch display. iPhone 6 Plus is faster with the A8 processor and offers the best battery life of any iPhone as at 2014 with up to 24 hours talktime as well as NFC and the Apple Pay service that would revolutionise mobile payment. The iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone 14 Plus, and the iPhone 14 are the latest iteration of the iPhone.
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iPhone 6 Plus Key Specs and Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Touch Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401 ppi)
- Apple A8 Chipset with 1GB RAM
- iOS 8, upgradeable to iOS 12
- 16GB, 64GB, or 128GB Built-in Storage
- 8MP Rear Camera
- 1.2MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
- 2915 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Hardware and Software
iPhone 6 Plus uses the new system on chip designed by Apple, the Apple A8, which offers a 25% faster CPU and 50% faster graphics. M8 coprocessor is also available to take some of the load as well as track user’s steps, distance, etc.
The iPhone 6 Plus keeps the has TouchID fingerprint sensor in the home button, but the power button has been moved from the top to the side.
iPhone 6 Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. The display is protected with coated shatterproof glass that also reduces fingerprint smug.
It is a bright display with up to 500 nits, which is great for watching movies and browsing the web.
According to Apple, they are introducing a new technology in the iPhone 6 Plus that uses dual domain pixels on the IPS display, providing a wider viewing angle. This is the first in the industry, and so we have to wait to see how it works.
Newer models of the iPhone include the iPhone 13, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the iPhone 13 Pro, the iPhone 13 Mini, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
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iPhone 6 Plus Price and Availability
iPhone 6 Plus Price in Nigeria ranges from 55,000 Naira to 160,000 Naira, depending on your location and built-in storage. The iPhone 6 Plus costs around $129.99 at leading online stores.
The iPhone 6 Plus launched initially in eight countries (United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, Japan, and Singapore) on September 19, 2014 though preorders opened September 12.
iPhone 6 Plus launch price was $749, $849, and $949 for the 16GB, 64GB or 128GB models respectively.
iPhone 6 Plus Cases
Cases for your iPhone:
iPhone 6 Plus Battery Replacement
Is your iPhone battery now performing below par? You need a battery replacement. Here are some options to consider:
iPhone 6 Plus Screen Replacement
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The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR are the 2018 iteration of the iPhone
Also checkout the iPhone X and iPhone 8.
Apple iPhone 6 Plus Specs
Here are a few specs of the Apple iPhone 6 Plus Phablet:
General Features
- Platform: iOS 8 (upgradeable to iOS 12)
- Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core 64-bit Processor (Apple A8)
- GPU: Hexa-core graphics Processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Colours: Gold, Silver, Space Grey
- Dimension: 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm
- Weight: 172 g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes (Shatter proof Glass)
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, Dual-LED Flash, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, Geo-tagging, HDR, Face Detection, OIS, Panorama, Slo-mo video
- Front Camera: 1.2 MP Camera, BSI, 720p HD FaceTime Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes, iCloud
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100MHz (CDMA version)
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes (CDMA version)
- 4G LTE: 700 / 800 / 1700 / 1800 / 2600MHz (not in all models)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: Yes, up to 3.1 Mbps (CDMA version)
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 150Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- Pedometer: Yes
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (TouchID)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes (Siri)
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Fingerprint Resistant Coating: Yes (oleophobic coating)
- Mobile Payment: Yes, Apple Pay with NFC (Visa, MasterCard, etc)
- M8 Motion coprocessor: Measures your steps, distance, elevation as well share tasks with the main processor
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 2,915 mAh Non-removeable Battery
- Standby time: up to 384 Hours
- Talktime: up to 24 hours
- Music Playback: up to 80 hours