Iphone 6s

The Apple company is once again presenting an improved version of its flagship at its usual September event. An edition that, on this occasion, repeats many patterns. From the name of his new mobile, the iPhone 6s (adding the S at the end), to the improvement of its camera and processor. Usual news that the leaks had already let us know days before the event. A mobile elevating further the performance of the latest iPhone from Apple and also features exclusive new features like 3D Touch technology, which promises to revolutionize the interactionwith these devices through a screen that also measures the pressure with which it is pressed. We discuss it in detail below.

Display and layout

On the screen of the iPhone 6s we find new things and things that Apple has directly repeated from its previous version. It is a 4.7 inch screen diagonal capable of providing images to 1334 x 750 pixels. Good quality, sharpness and brightness that repeats exactly the same patterns as the iPhone 6 presented last September. And the real novelty is in the technology that hides its retina screen. Thus, the backlit panel of this iPhone 6s has capacitive sensors that are capable of feeling and measuring the force with which the screen is pressed. They do this with the help of other sensors on the terminal, achieving agreat precision in the measurement and knowing if the user has simply put his finger on the screen to start an application, for example, or if he is doing some more pressure to execute a contextual menu. This technology is called 3D Touch, and it was already presented under the name Force Touch on the screen of the Apple Watch. Something that other manufacturers like Huawei have already implemented in their own flagships such as Huawei Mate S.

Regarding design, Apple is continuous. Something that is not surprising, since it always repeats the same body model in its S versions. Although there are also news to comment. Thus, while the body of the iPhone 6S remains of aluminum with a measures 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm and a weight of 143 grams, the alloy has been improved. Issue that presumably makes it more resistant to possible deformations, as it did in its previous version. In addition, Apple has expanded the range of models with a new color. Along with silver, gold and space gray, there is now also arose gold version that promises to marry especially well with the female audience.

Cameras and multimedia

Regarding its photographic section, this iPhone 6s also presents interesting and long-awaited news. Although always pay great quality without exceeding the number of megapixels, Apple has made the leap into your camera iSight, leaving behind the 8 megapixels of the iPhone 6, to move to 12 megapixels that brings this new version. This translates into higher quality and more detailed captures of photos and videos. Thus, it leaves behind the video resolutions in Full HD to take a leap that is multiplied by four, obtaining video recordings in 4K. All this without losing its famous video functionsfast motion (time-lapse) and slow motion (slow-motion), only with more details. A sensor that also has a BSI image stabilizer and an f / 2.2 focus aperture to give light in dark scenes. All this accompanied by a large amount of technology such as Focus Pixel, with faster focuses, a digital image stabilizer, or Deep Trech Isolation to offer more sharpness, also improving other aspects such as color detection, etc.

Regarding its camera for selfies, this iPhone 6s introduces a 5 megapixel sensor and f / 2.2 capable of capturing high definition with a good amount of detail. A camera that has its own resources such as Retina Flash, which illuminates the terminal screen to achieve a flash effect in selfies.

Apple has also highlighted its new Live Photos image format during the presentation of this terminal. Something that is not really new in the world of mobile photography, reminding of cinemagraphs and other versions that different companies have given photos with some movement. Thus, it is possible to capture images that are actually small videos or animations to give dynamism to the image. Content that can not only be enjoyed on the iPhone 6s reel, but as an animated wallpaper.

In multimedia and audio, the iPhone 6s is also continuist. It maintains its scheme of speakers, microphones and ports such as the 3.5 mm jack. As it cannot be otherwise, it can connect to the music service through the Internet (streaming) of Apple Music, and it has the Shazam application integrated into its Siri assistant to hunt and know the music that sounds around the user.

Power and memory

But it is under the chassis of the iPhone 6s where the true news and rationale for this new version are found. And it is that Apple has introduced in it a new 64-bit A9 processor that claims to be no less than 70 percent faster than the A8 with which the original iPhone 6 was released. Something that gives it great performance, especially because it is accompanied by the A9 motion coprocessor to manage the different sensors that arrive inside this terminal. All this with a graphics chip that processes 90 percent faster than the previous version. Issues that provide it with the technology and enough power to move the most cutting-edge and demanding games in the graphic section. However, Apple has not offered data about the RAM memory that these components have.

The storage capacity that the iPhone 6s brings with it is known. Again, Apple is not surprising, offering three different models with 16, 64 and 128 GB capacity. Of course, this time, you have to think that a 12 megapixel camera can produce very heavy videos and photos. However, Apple still does not include a MicroSD card slot that allows the expansion of this space.

Operating system and applications

Regarding the operating system of this iPhone 6s, Apple is also a premiere. And it is that with it will come iOS 9. A new version that is committed to reinforcing the positioning of Siri as an assistant, but making it more intelligent and, above all, proactive. Something that will make it more competitive compared to Google Now by anticipating user needs. Although what is really interesting is the practical application of 3D Touch technology on its screen. And it is that the ecosystem of iOS functions changes to adapt to the light and strong keystrokes of the user. In this way, in iOS 9 you only have to perform onelong soft press on an application to find the latest features that the user has used in them. Or make the same gesture on a link or content (such as photos) to see a preview of said content without leaving the environment, offering more pressure on the screen to access it directly.

In the applications section, it is expected that the iPhone 6s arrives with the classic Apple tools. Of course, they will not forget the App Store, where you can download from Garage Band to play all kinds of instruments, to applications like Keynote to create presentations and documents. Do not forget that Apple already offers its applications for free.

Connectivity and autonomy

The connectivity of the iPhone 6s has also been improved in different aspects. No really remarkable news, but with subtleties that will appeal to users more concerned with interacting with other devices and wireless payment methods, or with fast Internet networks. Thus, its 4G or LTE connectivity is now capable of connecting to more bands. In addition, it includes a new version of Bluetooth connectivity, 4.2. Its WiFi has also been enhanced with MIMO, offering more stable connections. Like its fingerprint reader, Touch ID, which now works more precisely.

Apart from this, the terminal has a NanoSIM card slot, as it already appeared in the original iPhone 6. Also its connector is still Lightning, and the GPS and NFC connectivity are maintained to make payments just by bringing the mobile closer to the sales terminal.

Regarding autonomy, the iPhone 6s does not present any improvement. And it is that it has the same data as its previous version. That is, a capacity of 10 days of performance if it is kept idle. A time that is reduced to 10 hours in continuous 4G Internet browsing. All this without Apple having detailed the capacity of its battery, as usual.

Availability and opinions

Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 6s will begin to hit stores on September 25. Of course, at the moment in a small group of countries. We will have to wait, presumably until October, for this terminal to land in Spain, although there is still no official date. It will, yes, in the four aforementioned colors: gray, silver, gold, and rose gold.

Regarding the price, the company has assured that this new version will repeat the price scheme of the iPhone 6 from last year. Therefore, the 16 GB iPhone 6s will go on sale for 700 euros, while the 64 GB of memory will do so for 800 euros, reaching 900 euros for the version with capacity for 128 GB.

In short, a more than remarkable update of a powerful mobile. All this surprising for the 3D Touch technology, which can change the way in which you interact with your screen, although without really striking news. Yes, your processor A9 committed a great power, and its camera 12 megapixels and the ability to record videos in 4K one of the key points in this redesign. The downside is still its storage capacity, which can now be more compromised precisely by the new camera and the large videos and photos it can produce, leaving users of the 16GB model with little room for maneuver.

iPhone 6S

Brand	Manzana
Model	iPhone 6S

screen

Size	4.7 inch
Resolution	1,334 x 750 pixels
Density	326 ppi
Technology	LCD and Retina HD Contrast 1,400: 1 3D Touch Technology
Protection	Ion-X reinforced glass

Design

Dimensions	138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm
Weight	143 grams
Colors	Silver / Dark Gray / Gold / Rose Gold
Waterproof	Not

Camera

Resolution	12 megapixel BSI (1.22µ)
Flash	Yes, dual-tone flash
Video	4K 2160p @ 30fps FullHD 1080p @ 30 / 60fps Slow motion function 120/240 fps Continuous focus
Features	Autofocus Focus Pixels (phase detection) Aperture f / 2.2 lens 5 items with IR filter hybrid coverage sapphire crystal Noise Reduction Technology Deep Trench Isolation Digital Image Stabilizer Face Detection Mode panoramic (up to 63 megapixels) Geotagging Live Photos Burst shooting
Front camera	5 megapixel BSI f / 2.2 aperture fill flash through screen

Multimedia

Formats	Audio: 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. Video: H.264 video up to 4K, 30 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
Radio	Not
Sound	Speakers Headphones (Apple EarPods with controls and hands-free)
Features	Limit user configurable maximum volume output AirPlay video up to 1,080 pixels Shazam integrated into Siri

software

Operating system	iOS 9
Extra applications	Siri Proactive Assistant Spotlight Find My iPhone iCloud Photos

Power

CPU processor	64-bit Apple A9 (70% faster than A8) A9 motion coprocessor
Graphics processor (GPU)	90% faster graphics
RAM	-

Memory

Internal memory	16, 64 and 128 GigaBytes
Extension	Not

Connections

Mobile Network	3G (HSDPA at 21 Mbps / HSUPA at 5.76 Mbps) 4G LTE 23 bands
Wifi	WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac with MIMO
GPS location	GPS with GLONASS technology
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2
DLNA	Not
NFC	Yes
Connector	Lightning
Audio	3.5 mm minijack
Bands	LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) UMTS / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Others	Create WiFi zones

Autonomy

Removable	Not
Capacity	-
Standby duration	Up to 10 days
Duration in use	Up to 14 hours on 3G up to 10 hours of surfing the Internet up to 11 hours of video playback up to 50 hours of music playback

+ info

Release date	September 25, 2015
Manufacturer's website	Manzana

Price from 700 euros