The difference between the iPhone 6s and 7
Cameras. Strike back at Samsung
Samsung has become the king of smartphone photography over the past two years, but the new iPhone 7 has undergone some very long-awaited changes while the iPhone 6S has remained on par with the iPhone 6:
- iPhone 7. Rear: 12MP sensor, f / 1.8 aperture, pixel focusing, OIS, 4-LED (dual-tone) flash, 4K video recording. Front camera: 7MP sensor, f / 2.2 aperture, 1080p recording
- iPhone 6S. Rear camera: 12MP sensor, f / 2.2 aperture, pixel focusing, software image stabilization, dual-LED flash, 4K video recording. Front camera: 5MP, f / 2.2 aperture, 720p video recording.
F / 1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization and 4-LED cool / warm-tone flash. all of this should address the biggest weakness of iPhone photos. In addition to this, Apple has equipped the iPhone 7 with a new 6-element lens, enhanced image processing, and extended color gamut support for improved color accuracy. While the front camera received 7MP. The aperture remains at f / 2.2, but still delivers more detailed photos and 1080p videos. However, the star of the show is, of course, the iPhone 7 Plus with its dual rear cameras that provide 2x optical zoom and significantly deeper depth of field. But all this alone makes the 5.5-inch phone extremely bulky.
Performance. Fastest even faster
Even now, some benchmarks claim that the 2015 iPhone 6S is faster than any flagship on the 2016 Android platform. But even this does not stop Apple from realizing the opportunity to make the iPhone 7 even faster:
- iPhone 7. Apple A10 Fusion Chipset: Quad Core CPU, Six Core GPU, 2GB RAM
- iPhone 6S. Apple A9 chipset, CPU: Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister; GPU: PowerVR GT7600, 2GB RAM
Apple claims that this first quad-core processor improves performance by 40% over the iPhone 6S. But the iPhone 6S is still superbly fast, so that’s not a compelling reason to opt for the 7, although the benefit can be felt sooner. everything in the future. Some power users will be frustrated by the lack of a RAM upgrade, but so far there is no need for more with the current version of iOS. Less significantly, the iPhone 7 offers a 50% boost in 4G speed. from 300Mbit to 450Mbit (how often you have the opportunity to check this in real life remains to be seen). Apple is not reporting any Touch ID improvement this time around, but it doesn’t need it either.
iPhone 7 and iPhone 6S: what’s the difference?
So the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus went on sale. so similar and different at the same time. The iPhone 7 is expected to sell better than its big sibling, but is it worth buying if it looks so similar to the iPhone 6S, especially given the recent discount and storage boost for last year’s model.
Design and size. Good news and bad news
The most obvious external difference between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 6S is that the new model lacks a headphone jack. Yes, Apple did the unthinkable (albeit predictable), something courageous by encroaching on the standard by advising users to switch to wireless headphones if they still want to at the same time. listen to music and charge the phone. Understandably, deleting will divide users, especially since the lack of wireless and fast charging could ease the pain. Apple included a 3.5mm Lightning to cushion the blow, but for some it may not be enough, which can be decisive when making a purchase. Another weak point is that Apple has changed almost nothing in the appearance of the new iPhone, as. in fact, has not changed it for the last three generations. The physical parameters of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 6S (and iPhone 6) are almost identical:
- iPhone 7. 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm and 138g
- iPhone 6S. 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm and 143g
What’s better for the iPhone 7 is its durability: it’s still tough like the iPhone 6S thanks to 7000 grade aluminum, but now we’ve added IP67 dust and water resistance, allowing the phone to be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes. minutes. Yes, this is just an attempt to catch up with the competition, but it is done perfectly. Another tricky change. the Home button is now a touch-sensitive surface with tactile feedback. This should reduce the number of button bounces (a fairly common problem) and give application developers access to a variety of haptic feedback patterns. Apple has also removed the antenna from the back of the iPhone 7 and integrated the loudspeaker into the sink of the handset. Finally, Apple has expanded the color gamut for the iPhone 7: rose gold, gold, silver, black and (only for versions with 128 GB and 256 GB) “black onyx”, but “gray space” is excluded.
Memory capacity and prices. and more
Where Apple has caught up with its competitors this year is in the amount of internal storage. The iPhone 7 has finally left behind the notorious 16GB that came with previous entry-level models, and has doubled the capacity across the range: from 16/64 / 128GB up to 32/128/256 GB. This makes the iPhone 7 a much better value for money, but makes the upgrade decision harder as it is. Apple retrospectively upgraded the storage of the iPhone 6S, and also: This has significantly increased the value for money of the iPhone 7, but the choice is not easy. Apple has retrospectively increased the storage capacity of the iPhone 6S:
- iPhone 7.32GB (731), 128GB (850), 256GB (940) on 12/14/2016
- iPhone 6S. 32 GB (623), 128GB (735) on 12/14/2016
It makes you think. For example, which is preferable: iPhone 6S with 128 GB or iPhone 7 with 32 GB for the same money. Personally, I would go with the newer model, but my guess is that some would rather do the opposite and go for the iPhone 7 Plus, despite its even higher cost.
Displays. Minimal changes
Despite revolutionizing the smartphone industry with the iPhone 4’s Retina display in 2010, many of Apple’s competitors have since beaten it to 1080p, 2K, and even 4K OLED displays. But now Apple has remained true to its ideals:
- iPhone 7. 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD, 1334 x 750 pixels (326 ppi), 65.6% screen-to-body ratio
- iPhone 6. 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD, 1334 x 750 pixels (326 ppi), 65.6% screen-to-body ratio
LED and 750p are no surprise today, but Apple has increased the maximum brightness of the iPhone 7 by 25%, expanded the color gamut (P3), and improved color management. Apple says the iPhone 7 display meets the “film standard”. but it is clearly inferior to Samsung’s OLED displays in models such as the Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, and Note 7. Meanwhile, support for 3D Touch remains, although its implementation on iOS 10 leads to frequent misses, as users have to guess which interface elements are active. and which ones. no.
Battery life and charging. Better but not enough
Do you know why the headphone jack was removed? Expand the space to accommodate a larger battery. But it turns out that most of that space was used by the tactile Home button motor (I think many users would agree that this is not equivalent). The iPhone 7 thus slightly outperforms the iPhone 6S in terms of battery life, and perhaps even more disappointingly, Apple continues to refuse to equip its iPhones with fast or wireless charging. Considering that these options have become commonplace for Android smartphones for a long time, and the iPhone 7 only has a Lightning port, it is deeply disappointing to see their continued inactivity.
Summarizing
The iPhone 7 has undergone more redesigns than the cynics claim. Added dust and water resistance, improved camera, increased performance, increased display brightness, increased memory capacity. all this is good, despite the belatedness of some improvements. But at the same time, the iPhone 7 is not that much different from the previous model. as different from their predecessors iPhones of previous generations. The largely unchanged design seems outdated compared to competitors such as the Galaxy S7 Edge and Note 7, while the lack of fast and wireless charging is unforgivable in 2016, and removing the headphone jack could backfire. that radical changes will take place in 2017 with the release of the “glass” iPhone to celebrate the 10th anniversary. The iPhone 7 is mostly a step forward, but it will hardly be remembered as an exemplary Apple release
Airpods
During the presentation of the iPhone 7, Apple also showed a curious new gadget. the Airpods wireless headphones. It is armed with two microphones, a dual optical sensor, and a dual accelerometer. Headphones require a minimum of steps to integrate with the iPhone, and in addition can interact with Siri.
The batteries are charged for five hours of listening, and within 15 minutes of being in the miniature case intended for them, the headphones can restore 2/3 of the charge. Airpods even have their own processor dubbed the Apple W1. However, the price, which is significant 159.
Unconfirmed and unreleased features
Above are all the major changes that Apple has confirmed either at the presentation or in more details on its own website.
However, at the moment there are several features, the presence of which still requires confirmation or refutation. This includes an increased up to 3 GB of RAM in the iPhone 7 Plus, the use of the True Tone display function, which is used in the smaller iPad Pro introduced in spring, fast charging, as well as a new proximity sensor.
Some parameters of the processor, cameras and batteries mentioned and not mentioned in this article are also officially unknown or only rumored.
There is something that has already been refuted. For example, one of the recent, at first glance, very plausible rumors attributed to the new iPhone the ability to record 4K video at 60 FPS. Unfortunately, the rumor turned out to be false: the new gadget still cannot record such a high resolution with such a high frequency of frames, limiting 4K recording to only 30 FPS.
iOS 10
The release of iOS 10, a new version of the operating system that will be preinstalled on all iPhone 7s, will officially take place on September 13th. Owners of the following devices will be able to upgrade to it:
The new system will bring a very extensive list of innovations, including an improved voice assistant Siri, among other things, which is now able to interact with third-party applications, a huge update for the Messages program and new typing functions, expanded functionality of “maps” and “photos”, a new application for smart home control, expanded application of 3D Touch, new features of the Safari browser, Raise to Wake function, as well as many other changes throughout the system.
Persistent memory
Previously, users have always had access to three versions of Apple gadgets, differing in the amount of built-in memory and, accordingly, in price. The youngest version came with 16 GB of memory, the middle one had 64 on board, and the maximum one. 128 GB.
With the release of the new iPhone, these volumes have doubled at the same price. Thus, the most “budgetary” version of the iPhone 7 is equipped with 32 GB of memory, the intermediate. 128, and the most expensive version for the first time carries with it 256 GB.
Autonomy
At its presentation, Apple stated that the iPhone 7 is the longest battery life of any iPhone it has released. According to the company, the iPhone 7 overall and on average should last two hours longer than the 6S under similar conditions. And the iPhone 7 Plus is an hour longer than the 6S Plus.
This data coincides with leaks from insiders, who previously indicated that Apple installed slightly more capacious batteries in new gadgets than before. Also, the two aforementioned auxiliary cores in the A10 processor should play a role in the autonomy of devices.
The list of technologies related to wireless networks in the new iPhone turned out to be practically unchanged compared to its predecessor. The only difference is that the maximum speed of 4G LTE Advanced can now theoretically go up to 450 Mbps, although in the previous generation iPhone was limited to 300 Mbps. The removal of this limitation was probably facilitated by the new chip from Intel used in the iPhone 7, which has been rumored for a long time.
Main cameras
The new cameras are one of the most significant changes in the new iPhones. The cameras have retained the previous resolution of 12 MPx, but the work on them has been done truly comprehensive. However, it is here that the innovations for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are somewhat different.
Let’s start with what is common to both devices. First of all, this is a new flash, which now uses not two, as before, but four LED elements at once. In addition, the cameras use six-element lenses (five lenses in 6S). The aperture value is ƒ / 1.8 versus ƒ / 2.2 in previous iPhones, which will provide noticeably better shooting especially in the dark.
In addition, cameras recognize not only faces, but also shapes. A new image signal processor is used for this and other shooting-related operations.
Now more about the cameras of each of the devices. The iPhone 7 camera with a 4.7 ” screen now also has optical stabilization, which in past years was available only in iPhones with the Plus prefix in the name. In this regard, the “small” iPhone is catching up with its older brother. But there is also something, due to which the 4.7”model will come out ahead. This is a larger sensor. Apparently, the base iPhone 7 uses a 1 / 2.6 “sensor, while the Plus model still has a 1/3” sensor.
The main new feature of the iPhone 7 Plus is the dual camera module. Both modules have 12 MPx resolution, but one uses a standard wide-angle lens and the other uses a telephoto lens.
This combination allows the iPhone 7 Plus to use 2x optical zoom for the first time. The digital zoom, in turn, should work better, and in the 7 Plus it is able to increase not 5, but 10 times. When recording video. six times (in the base iPhone 7, the same x3 remains, as it was in the 6S). Another feature of these cameras is the new depth of field effect, which allows you to create beautiful portraits with a blurred background:
In addition, Apple promises other unique features for the 7 Plus related to shooting and dual camera capabilities that have never been available on smartphones before, however, it is stipulated that not all of them will be available immediately and will appear later in free software updates.
New colors and disappeared stripes
Since Apple has chosen not to make significant changes to the appearance of devices for the second year in a row, the main effect of novelty should be provided by two new colors called Black and Jet black, which in the Russian version of the Apple website is translated as “black” and “black onyx”. Actually, behind the first color there is a black matte body, and behind the second. a black glossy.
Apple mainly showed gadgets in the latest colors at the presentation, in addition, telling how difficult it turns out to be, she was given such an updated look of the case:
Both are replacing space gray, which will not feature new iPhones. Three other old colors. “silver”, “gold” and “rose gold”. remain.
Otherwise, it will be possible to quickly distinguish the iPhone 7 from the 6S only by the strips that have disappeared from the back of the device. plastic inserts, as well as by the missing headphone jack (more on that below).
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: what’s new. Differences from 6S
Apple has officially unveiled a new generation of iPhone smartphones. In this note, we have collected together all the information voiced at the official presentation, as well as on the company’s website, about what’s new in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, and how these models differ from the 6S. Note that despite the number 7 in the name, this is already the 10th generation of Apple smartphones, which began in 2007 by Steve Jobs.
So, two gadgets were presented. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The release of another, new version with the prefix Pro to the name, about which persistent rumors circulated for a long time, was not confirmed. The display diagonals of the new products remain the same and are 4.7 ” and 5.5 ” for the Plus version, respectively. The resolution of both displays also did not change.
No significant changes have been observed in terms of dimensions / weight of the devices compared to the 6S and 6S Plus models. New items are only a few grams lighter than their predecessors.
Thus, the long-standing insider information is confirmed that the most fundamental changes in displays, dimensions and design in Apple smartphones will happen only next year. However, the current iPhone 7 has a lot of new things that distinguish these models from the 6S. Let’s take a closer look.
What’s the difference between iPhone 6 and 6s?
Specifications. An important difference between the iPhone 6 and 6s is the iPhone 6 processor. Apple A8, 1.4 GHz, 2 cores, 6S. Apple A9, 2 GHz, 2 cores. This means that the clock speed of the iPhone 6S processor is 30% higher than that of the “six”, together with other parameters, the performance is more powerful, the gaming characteristics are higher.
How much does 6 S weigh?
iPhone 6sTypeSmartphoneForm factorMonoblockDimensionsiPhone 6s 138.3 mm × 67.1 mm × 7.1 mm iPhone 6s Plus 158.1 mm × 77.8 mm × 7.3 mm WeightiPhone 6s: 143 g iPhone 6s Plus: 192 g 25 more lines
What makes the iPhone 6 S different from the 6 Plus?
And yes, we almost forgot. now we have the iPhone 6s Plus! It has a minimum of differences from the “regular” 6s: a 5.5-inch screen instead of a 4.7-inch one, an optical stabilizer for the camera and a more capacious battery.
Is it possible to put the screen from 6s to 6?
the displays are incompatible for these models, so you won’t be able to put the display from the iPhone 6 on the iPhone 6s. If you need to replace the screen, we are always ready to help.
How much does 6 and 6s weigh?
For comparison, the dimensions of the iPhone 6 are 138.1 x 67 x 6.9mm, weight 129 g. The size of the Apple iPhone 6s is 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm. Weight. 143 grams.
What’s the Difference Between iPhone 6 and 6s?
Display
- Like iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 features a 4.7-inch widescreen Retina HD display with 750 x 1334 pixels.
- Both devices have a density of 326 ppi.
Performance, RAM and storage
- A10 Fusion chip in iPhone 7 is significantly faster than A9 in iPhone 6s.
- iPhone 7 Plus features a quad-core microprocessor that doubles the performance and reduces power consumption.
- A9 processor in iPhone 6s dual-core.
iPhone 7 vs iPhone 6S (2020)
Camera
- iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s are equipped with a 12-megapixel iSight camera.
- However, in the iPhone 7, the camera has been updated in many ways to improve the device’s graphics capabilities.
Design
- Despite the fact that Apple said that the iPhone 7 will be released in a new version, the appearance of the iPhone 7 is almost identical to the iPhone 6 / 6s, with the exception of a few touches.
- Most noticeable change is antenna stripes have been moved to the top and bottom edges.
What is the Difference Between iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s?
Apple today announced the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the closest successors to the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. Contrary to tradition, Apple developers have implemented the sixth generation devices in a design that debuted with the iPhone 6 in 2014.
However, if you look closely, it becomes clear that the iPhone 7 is updated in many ways compared to the iPhone 6s. Yes, the design remains the same, but Apple’s creators have improved other aspects of the device: capacity, RAM, camera, colors, battery. So what has really changed in the iPhone 7 compared to the iPhone 6s? Let’s figure it out.
Battery
IPhone 7 has 2 hours longer battery life than iPhone 6s.
- When connected to a Wi-Fi network, the operating time of the device is increased by 3 hours.
- IPhone 7 has 14% more battery capacity compared to iPhone 6s.
Thus, from the above, we can conclude that the iPhone 7 is significantly different from the iPhone 6s. Most of the changes are not visible when you first use the device, but they will certainly significantly expand the functionality of the device in the future.
Are these changes enough for you to make your own iPhone 6s to iPhone 7 upgrade? Or not impressed? Write in the Комментарии и мнения владельцев.
Daylight shooting
In daylight conditions, the cameras of the iPhone 6 / 6s / 7 show excellent results. Of course, the iPhone 6 does not have advanced zoom capabilities and does not support 4K video shooting, but with the exception of these two aspects, there is not much difference in the quality of photos taken with smartphone cameras.
Photo taken on iPhone 6 (click to enlarge)
Photo taken on iPhone 6s (click to enlarge)
Photo taken on iPhone 7 (click to enlarge)
In terms of detail, the iPhone 6s camera is almost as good as the iPhone 7, but the latter offers a shallower depth of field.
How the camera changed from iPhone 6 to iPhone 7 and are there significant differences in the quality of the photos
Up until the release of the iPhone 6s, Apple had been criticized for not doing enough to improve the cameras of its smartphones. All four generations of iPhones. from iPhone 4s to iPhone 6. were equipped with an 8-megapixel sensor, which could not compete with 12-, 16- and 21-megapixel sensors found in some Android smartphones of competitors.
In iPhone 6s Plus, the company has significantly improved the quality of motion pictures by implementing optical image stabilization technology, which eliminates motion blur caused by camera movement or shake during shooting. Many believed that Apple would stop there and continue to equip smartphones with the same cameras over the next three years. However, the Cupertinians have once again surprised users by improving cameras in each new generation of iPhone.
iPhone 6s. iPhone 7
The iPhone 7 camera has received many improvements, including optical image stabilization. The camera resolution remains the same. 12 megapixels, but the aperture is wider (f / 1.8 versus f / 2.2 in the previous model). A sensor with a wider aperture can capture more light for the sensor. The more light the sensor receives, the more the shutter speed can increase and the darkening of photos can be reduced.
Photo taken on iPhone 6s (click to enlarge)
In iPhone 7, Cupertinos have updated the TrueTone flash, which now has four powerful LEDs and automatically adjusts to the color temperature of the environment.
Photo taken on iPhone 7 (click to enlarge)
If you compare the pictures taken with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 7 cameras, some differences become noticeable. For example, in terms of color reproduction, the iPhone 7 is inferior to its predecessor. Photos taken with iPhone 7 show a lot of background blur, while photos taken with iPhone 6s show minimal blur.
iPhone 6. iPhone 6s
As mentioned, Apple has equipped the iPhone 6 with an 8MP iSight main camera. Compared to its predecessors, this model offered better low-light performance and overall better photo quality. iPhone 6 supports continuous autofocus when shooting video. this optical feature uses new Focus Pixels technology to provide clear Focus even when the photographer or subject is on the move.
Photo taken on iPhone 6 (click to enlarge)
With the iPhone 6s, Apple retained the best camera capabilities of the iPhone 6, but increased the resolution to 12 megapixels. However, this practically did not affect the quality of the images, since in order to accommodate a larger number of pixels, the Cupertinos were forced to reduce their size. For example, the iPhone 6’s 8MP camera has a pixel size of 1.5 microns, while the iPhone 6s’ camera has 1.22 microns.
Photo taken on iPhone 6s (click to enlarge)
Despite the increased resolution, photos taken with the iPhone 6s often show a lot of noise and blur. The ability to shoot 4K video is one of the strengths of the iPhone 6s camera, but for owners of models with 16GB of internal storage, it hardly plays a big role.
Shooting in night mode
The iPhone 7 is the undisputed leader in the quality of shooting at night. The presence of an OIS-module and a new six-element lens allows you to take high-quality images on the iPhone 7 the first time. Photos taken with a new generation smartphone have the lowest noise level.
Photo taken with iPhone 6
Photo taken on iPhone 6s (click to enlarge)
Photo taken on iPhone 7 (click to enlarge)
iPhone 6s also does a good job, but the iPhone 6 shoots a little worse in the dark.
Cost of gadgets
Apple has priced the 32GB iPhone 7 at the same 649 as its previous version. Residents of Russia can purchase it for 57 thousand rubles, and the iPhone 7 Plus with the smallest configuration will cost 68 thousand rubles or 769.
I propose to briefly familiarize yourself with the main characteristics of two newfangled gadgets. So to speak, iPhone 6 vs iPhone 7.
Benefits of the new camera
The main camera, as before, remains 12 megapixels. As for the front camera, Apple has switched from the 5 megapixel module used in the iPhone 6 to the 7 MPX module in the new version. This will especially delight selfie fans. The new module has been improved with optical stabilization and added a new True Tone flash, which is half as bright as the previous one. A chip is used to process the images, which copes with its task in 25 milliseconds. Thanks to the noise reduction, the multi-colored ripples are removed with a bang, and the night pictures are of very good quality. For this, the iPhone 7 is another plus. Dual cameras in iPhone 7 Plus use 10x digital and 2x optical zoom.
Design changes
Without departing from the old tradition, to change the design every two years, Apple followed its principle this time. Although iPhones are similar in appearance, there is still a difference between them. The first thing that remained unchanged. these are dimensions that have been preserved exactly to the millimeter. What size of gadgets iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s, we can see in the table.
Smartphone operating time
The 6S module is equipped with a 1715 mAh battery. The 1960 mAh battery is installed in the iPhone 7, the Plus version has a larger battery at 2900 mAh. The manufacturer claims that the new product will last 2 hours longer. Comparative characteristics of the duration of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 can be seen in the table.
The difference in hardware
In this regard, both smartphones have a significant difference. In the “six” is installed under the cover Apple A 9, while the iPhone 7 used a more powerful chip A 10, which works 40% stronger. For the first time in the iPhone 7, the company used a quad-core processor for its gadgets, of which two cores work at high frequencies, the other two cope with weaker tasks. Thus, the main difference between iPhone 7 vs iPhone 6 is the installation of a more powerful chip.
In terms of displays, the company hasn’t changed anything. Version 7, like the iPhone 6, uses a 4.7-inch matrix with a resolution of 1334 × 750 pixels. However, the number of displayed colors has expanded and the brightness has increased by 25%. The model storage has increased. The iPhone 7 has a 32/128/256 GB version, the iPhone 6 S, as we know, is sold in 16, 64 and 128 GB versions. RAM is 2 GB in the iPhone 7 and 3 GB in the version of the iPhone 7 Plus.
The difference between iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s
The life of a modern person is so impetuous that it is difficult to imagine it without such an irreplaceable gadget as a mobile phone. Every year manufacturers delight us with new models with additional functions. Today we will look at the latest innovations from Apple. iPhone 7 and iPhone 6 in a comparative description. The iPhone 7 went on sale this fall, while its predecessor has enjoyed great popularity among consumers for about two years now. So is it worth changing your old iPhone to its new version. This will be discussed further.
By purchasing an iPhone 7, you get:
You can immediately notice in the box an adapter with a Lightning connector to a standard 3.5 mm one. I was also pleasantly surprised by the adapter included in the kit, which the consumer receives completely free of charge, which was not available before. If necessary, you had to purchase it for a separate fee.
How the iPhone 7 differs from the iPhone 6s?
Today, buyers of new Apple smartphones face a daunting task. Should you choose the flagship iPhone 7 or its predecessor, the iPhone 6s? Yes, if you have money, they usually buy the very best. But is the “seven” really better ?! Let’s figure it out.
Dimensions and weight
With identical dimensions (138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm), the iPhone 7 is slightly lighter than the 6s. 138 g versus 143. Five grams of the difference in weight is quite a bit, only a very sensitive person can feel it (or something who talks on the phone day and night).
Camera
Apple even in technical documents describes the 12-megapixel camera of the iPhone 7 as “completely new”. because now it has optical image stabilization for photos and videos (previously it was only in the Plus version), an aperture of f / 1.8, a 6-lens lens for good shooting in low light, enhanced flash, wider color range. Experts from the authoritative publication Consumer Reports, which was published even before Steve Jobs was born, are not so optimistic. according to them, the camera of the “seven” shoots almost exactly the same as the 6s camera (but the 7 Plus, thanks to the dual camera, already shoots better). If so, why pay more?
The front camera in the iPhone 7 received two megapixels more than the analog in the 6s (7 megapixels versus 5), the ability to record video in 1080p resolution, automatic image stabilization and an extended color range. An impressive upgrade that video call lovers will surely appreciate.
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Loudspeakers
For the first time in history, the iPhone 7 received stereo speakers, and they sound, for obvious reasons, 2 times louder than in the iPhone 6s. Apple says that
“Now you can better hear your music, videos and hands-free conversations. Much better”.
A wonderful update. both fans of dancing to music on the iPhone and those who always can’t hear an incoming call will appreciate it. The only “but”. stereo sound is available only when the smartphone is lying horizontally. And you can get it in any other position on 6s (if you put on headphones).
Built-in memory
The basic version of the iPhone 7 is finally here!. received a 32 GB data drive. But back in 2015, Apple was still selling an iPhone with a ridiculous 16 gigabyte internal memory by today’s standards. So, it turns out that the “seven” is clearly superior to the 6s in this indicator? No, Apple is now releasing two versions of the iPhone 6s, with 32GB and 128GB of ROM. True, the maximum memory capacity is still higher in the iPhone 7. a version with 256 GB is available for purchase.
CPU
The iPhone 7 received a proprietary 64-bit 4-core Apple A 10 Fusion processor. It works 2 times faster than the SoC A8 in the iPhone 6, and is more economical, as a result, the “seven” lasts up to two hours longer. Plus two hours of operation time is a solid argument in favor of Apple’s new flagship. But there is practically no increase in speed compared to the iPhone 6s.
Display
The diagonal and screen resolution of the iPhone 7 are the same as in the 6s, Apple is clearly in no hurry to transfer its flagships to Full HD (and there really is no good reason for this. what is now is quite enough, Full HD is needed for smartphones with a display in 5 inches or more). The only advantage of the “7” is its high brightness, 625 candelas against 500 (25% brighter), on a sunny day it will be a little easier for you to read information from the display. Does it matter?
Everyone decides for himself, but we do not see this as a great advantage. The same can be said for another feature of the iPhone 7 display. wider color gamut.
Dimensions, appearance
Dimensions remained unchanged, width, height and thickness are as follows: 67.1 × 138.3 × 7.1 mm. What does it mean? This means that if you take turns taking one smartphone, then the other, you will not notice the difference. Maybe 6s is 5g heavier (143g vs 138g), but can you feel it? Hardly.
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Whether it’s design, there are some important changes. First of all, the eye clings to the camera peephole. now it is made flush with the surface of the body and looks much better than the ring framing the camera peephole in 6s.
The second important difference is that the antenna strips for signal reception now pass along the upper and lower frame of the case, they look quite stylish.
In short, in terms of design, the iPhone 7 has become much prettier. In front, however, the difference is minimal.
Another important difference is the color scheme. The iPhone 6s is available in Silver, Gold, Dark Gray, Pink. colors available for iPhones: Silver, Gold, Taupe (almost black), Pink, and Black Onyx (glossy black).
Cameras
Both devices have rear 12-megapixel iSight cameras, however, the camera on the G7 is much better in terms of capabilities: it has a six-element lens with an F / 1.8 aperture, a larger aperture range allows you to absorb more light, which has a positive effect on shooting in twilight or darkness, there is a new flash, as well as a new processor for processing photos.
But the most interesting thing is that the camera in 6s, if worse, is not much worse, and therefore remains one of the best cameras on the market.
Model 7 Plus received a dual rear camera.
What makes the iPhone 6s different from the iPhone 7?
It is done. Apple introduced the much-awaited new generation of its smartphones, namely, presented the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Of course, users immediately began to wonder. what is the difference between iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s? There are many differences.
Let’s say right away that in this review we are considering only the iPhone 7 and 6s, you can see a comparison of the 7 and 7 Plus here.
Iron
The iPhone 7 uses Apple’s latest A10 Fusion 4-core processor, which claims to deliver nearly double the performance of the Apple A9 processor found in the 6s. But let’s not forget that the iPhone has never had a performance issue anyway.
The amount of RAM is the same. 2 GB, but in version 7 Plus Apple immediately uses 3 GB of RAM.
Main memory capacity has changed. For 6s, it is 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB. For iPhone 7, the numbers are different: 32 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB.
Display
The displays are almost the same. They have a diagonal of 4.7 inches, the resolution is 750×1334 pixels. The iPhone 7 claims to have a quarter brighter display and a wider range of colors.
Other differences
Here’s what else the iPhone 7 got (or lost):
- Splash and dust resistant to IP67. We still strongly advise against checking the protection by dipping your smartphone in water.
- Stereo speakers. Yes, now the top speaker can also make sound.
- Woe to some users. iPhone 7 has lost its 3.5mm headphone jack! However, you can listen to them through the adapter.
- The HOME key still became touch-sensitive.
Battery
The capacity of the latter in the new model has increased, but quite a bit. 1960 mAh versus 1715 mAh. The iPhone 7 is said to last a few hours longer in a similar mode.
Differences between processor and battery
Inside the iPhone 6S is an A9 processor with a clock speed of 1.85 GHz and 64-bit, which works with 2 GB of RAM. This is the first Apple smartphone with more than 1 GB of RAM.
Less space is left inside the chassis due to the Taptic Engine. For this reason, the developer decided to reduce the size of the battery. Compared to the previous model, the characteristics of the iPhone 6S have changed: the battery capacity has decreased from 1810 mAh to 1715 mAh. At the same time, the power consumption of the processor has been reduced, due to which the autonomy of smartphones is approximately at the same level.
IPhone 7 features a different A10 Fusion processor. It is a 2.3GHz quad-core chip that is paired with 2GB of RAM. The 7th model’s hardware platform is 40% faster than the 6S, according to Apple. Thanks to synthetic tests, it was possible to confirm that the iPhone 7 is much faster, but in everyday use the feeling of using the smartphone remains the same.
The 7th generation phone has a 1960 mAh battery, which allows the device to last about 2 hours longer. The smartphone can be actively used during the day.
What separates the iPhone 7 from the iPhone 6S, comparison of characteristics
Comparison of iPhone 6S and 7 was carried out in order to find out which of these smartphones should attract the attention of buyers.
The seventh generation Apple phone was the most anticipated mobile device, but after its appearance on the market, users were disappointed, because instead of a complete design update, the gadget received only minor cosmetic changes. They mainly touched on the hardware. S-indexed models have always featured improved performance and higher camera resolutions.
Comparison of appearance
Visually, the iPhone 6S is no different from its predecessor. This model can be distinguished by the letter “S” on the back of the case. An additional color Rose Gold is available for the smartphone, but otherwise it does not differ from the iPhone 6, since it contains the same protruding camera unit and plastic antenna strips.
The dimensions of the 6S device are 138.3×67.1×7.1 mm, and the weight. 143 g. The phone has become 0.2 mm thicker than its predecessor and 14 g heavier. The smartphone fits the iPhone 6 silicone case, but pulls the hand more. Aluminum-zinc alloy is used as a material for the body.
The appearance of the iPhone 7 is not much different from the sixth model. If you look at these smartphones from the front, you won’t be able to notice the difference at first glance. Upon closer inspection, you can see that the Home button protrudes more from the body.
The downside has received more changes. Plastic inserts that provide signal reception are now located on the edges of the case at the top and bottom. The camera still protrudes from the body, but it has increased in size and received a smooth edging. 3.5mm headphone jack missing on iPhone 7.
Photo and video filming
The iPhone 6S main camera includes 5 lenses, a hybrid infrared filter and phase detection autofocus. Lens resolution. 12 MP, aperture. f / 2.2. Although the resolution has been increased over the previous model, the picture quality in auto and manual modes has not improved much. However, the detail in the images has increased, and the colors have become more natural.
The front camera received a resolution of 5 megapixels, which had a positive effect on detail. For comparison, the iPhone 6 was equipped with a 1.2 megapixel lens.
The iPhone 7 also has a 12MP rear camera, but it has 6 lenses, f / 1.8 aperture and OIS. In good lighting conditions, the camera delivers a level of detail comparable to the 6S. But photos taken with the iPhone 7 look more natural and less saturated. This is the main difference between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 6S.
In addition, the seventh generation smartphone is more suitable for night shooting thanks to the f / 1.8 aperture, although it is inferior in this regard to the Samsung Galaxy S7. HDR front camera 7MP.
Other benefits of the iPhone 7
It is necessary to consider other features of the device.
