iPhone 6S 7 and 8

iPhone 7, 7 plus

This page covers the iPhone 6S models, the iPhone 7 models, and the iPhone 8 models. See also iPhone X.

Overview

The iPhone 6S models were announced by Apple on Sept 9, 2015 for delivery by the end of the month. These models include the 6S and 6S plus have a higher resolution camera 12 vs 8 Mpixel and improved screen than the iPhone 6 models which was still available. All of the iPhones from 6 to 8 have the same size and resolution screens. The plus models have a larger screen with higher resolution.

The iPhone 7 models were introduced on Sept 7, 2016 for delivery by the end of the month. These models include the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus which have the same screen sizes as the previous dual offerings (6 and 6S). The iPhone 7 plus includes new backside dual camera lens for both wide angle and telephoto (2X) use. They can be used together for creating effects and to improve the resolution of digital zooming. They have a new image signal processor that uses machine learning to process pictures, and take the best shots with tone mapping, noise reduction, and a wide color gamut. The images are said to be 25% brighter than before. The Front side camera on both models is now 7 Mpixel. The home button has new additional functionality called "taptic" which is Apple's word for a touch button with haptic feedback. It is now pressure sensitive and a program can vibrate the button to provide feedback to the user. These phones also have immersive stereo speakers built in. They will release with iOS 10 preloaded. They are also water resistant. See also Samsung vs LG vs Apple

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 plus were introduced on Sept 12, 2017 for delivery Sept 22. They are an all new glass version with a matching aluminum band all around. They also has wireless charging and the latest and most powerful CPU. They are a bit heavier and thicker than the iPhone 7 models they replace. Features include all iPhone 7 equivalent versions plus higher performance and some additions. Fast charging is available if you have a larger charger. 4K recording and 60fps rate is supported with the faster sensor. The 8 plus has a better camera with deeper pixels, true color display, and new color filter.

Comparison

Models	iPhone 8	iPhone 8 plus	iPhone 7	iPhone 7 plus	iPhone 6S	iPhone 6S plus
Finish	Gold, Silver, Space Gray	Gold, Silver, Space Gray	Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Black, Jet Black	Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Black, Jet Black	Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold	Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold
Capacity	64GB, 256GB	64GB, 256GB	32GB, 128GB, 256GB	32GB, 128G, 256GB	16GB, 64GB, 128GB	16GB, 64GB, 128GB
Dimensions	5.44" x 2.64" x .29" (138.3 x 67.1 x 7.3 mm)	6.24" x 3.07" x 0.30" (158.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm)	5.44" x 2.64" x .28" (138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm)	6.23" x 3.07" x 0.29" (158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm)	5.44" x 2.64" x 0.28" (138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm)	6.23" x 3.07" x 0.29" (158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm)
Weight:	5.22oz (148g)	7.13oz (302g)	4.87 oz (138 grams)	6.63 oz (188 grams)	5.04 oz (143 grams)	6.77 oz (192 grams)
Display	Retina HD display, Multi-Touch display with IPS technology,	Retina HD display, Multi-Touch display with IPS technology,	Retina HD display, Multi-Touch display with IPS technology,	Retina HD display, Multi-Touch display with IPS technology,	Retina HD display with 3D Touch,	Retina HD display with 3D Touch,
	4.7" (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen,	5.5" (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen,	4.7" (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen,	5.5" (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen,	4.7" (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen,	5.5" (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen,
	1334 x 750 pixel resolution at 326 ppi,	1920 x 1080 pixel resolution at 401 ppi,	1334 x 750 pixel resolution at 326 ppi,	1920 x 1080 pixel resolution at 401 ppi,	1334 x 750 pixel resolution at 326 ppi,	1920 x 1080 pixel resolution at 401 ppi,
	1400:1 contrast ratio (typical)	1300:1 contrast ratio (typical)	1400:1 contrast ratio (typical)	1300:1 contrast ratio (typical)	1400:1 contrast ratio (typical)	1300:1 contrast ratio (typical)
CPU w/ co-processor	A11 Bionic	A11 Bionic	A10	A10	A9	A9

Notes

Additional Specifications

• Models 6S and 7: 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
• Model 8: 625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
• Full sRGB standard, iPhone 8's Wide color (P3).
• 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
• iSight Camera
  • New 12-megapixel iSight camera with 1.22µ pixels (4032 x 3024 4:3)
  • Live Photos
  • Autofocus with Focus Pixels
  • Optical image stabilization
  • True Tone flash, iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models have Quad-LED True Tone flash
  • Panorama (up to 63 megapixels)
  • Auto HDR for photos
  • Exposure control
  • Burst mode
  • Timer mode
  • ƒ/2.2 aperture on iPhone 6S and 6S plus
    • ƒ/1.8 aperture on iPhone 7, 8 and 7 plus, 8 plus wide angle lens
    • ƒ/2.8 aperture on iPhone 7 plus and 8 plus telephoto.
  • Five-element lens, 6 element on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models
  • Digital zoom: 5X except 10X on the iPhone 7 plus and iPhone 8 plus model.
  • The iPhone 8 plus has a portrait mode and portrait lighting.
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Sapphire crystal lens cover
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Improved local tone mapping
  • Improved noise reduction
  • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos (not on the 6S)
  • Face detection
  • Photo geotagging
  • Image formats captured: JPEG and (HEIF in 8 models only)
• Video Recording
  • 4K video recording (3840 by 2160) at 30 fps
    • iPhone 8's can do 24 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps
  • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
  • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
  • Optical image stabilization for video
  • Optical zoom 6X (iPhone 8 plus only)
  • True Tone flash, iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 Models has Quad-LED True Tone flash
  • Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps
  • Time-lapse video with stabilization
  • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
  • Continuous autofocus video
  • Improved noise reduction
  • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
  • Playback zoom: 3x zoom
  • Face detection (also body detection on the iPhone 8 models)
  • Video geotagging
  • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 (HEVC on iPhone 8 models only)
• FaceTime HD Camera
  • 5-megapixel photos, (7 megapixel on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models
  • 720p HD video recording, 1080p HD video on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models.
  • Retina Flash
  • ƒ/2.2 aperture
  • Auto HDR for photos and videos
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Exposure control
  • Burst mode
  • Timer mode
  • Face detection
  • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models only.
• Touch ID: Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button
• Apple Pay: Pay with your iPhone using Touch ID in stores and within apps
  • Receive and redeem rewards using rewards cards
• Water resistant: Rated IP67 under IEC standard 60529 (iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models only)
• Carriers: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon (Virgin available in store on iPhone 8 models)
• Cellular and Wireless

Model A1633 A1634	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)
Model A1688 A1687	LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

• Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO
• Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology, iPhone 8 models support 5.0.
• NFC
• Location: Assisted GPS and GLONASS, (Galileo and QZSS on iPhone 8 models)
  • Digital compass
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Cellular: iBeacon microlocation
• Video Calling: FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or cellular
• Audio Calling: FaceTime audio, Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Wi-Fi calling
• Headphones: Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic (iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models have lightning connector for audio)
• Storage and travel case
• SIM Card: Nano-SIM are not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.
• Rating for Hearing Aids
  • iPhone 6s: (Model A1633, A1688): M3, T4
  • iPhone 6s Plus: (Model A1634, A1687): M3, T4
• 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
  • iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models have stereo speakers in the unit.
• 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 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 using avi file format
  • HEVC available on iPhone 8 models H.265
• External Buttons and Connectors
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Volume up/down
  • Ring/Silent
  • Power: On/Off, Sleep/Wake
• 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack (iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 Models use lightning connector for audio)
• Lightning connector
• Microphones: 2 (one for phone use and one for video)
• Built‑in speaker, 2 for stereo on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models.
• Power and Battery
  • All models:
    • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
    • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
    • iPhone 8 models also have wireless charging available.
  • iPhone 6S
    • Talk time: Up to 14 hours on 3G
    • Internet use: Up to 10 hours on 3G, up to 10 hours on LTE, up to 11 hours on Wi‑Fi
    • HD video playback: Up to 11 hours
    • Audio playback: Up to 50 hours
    • Standby time: Up to 10 days
  • iPhone 6S plus
    • 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
  • iPhone 7 - up to 2 hours longer than the iPhone 6S
  • iPhone 7 plus - up to 1 hour longer than the iPhone 6S plus.
  • iPhone 8 same as iPhone 7. The iPhone 8 plus battery is 10.28 watt-hours.
• Sensors
  • Touch ID fingerprint sensor
  • Barometer
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
• System Requirements
  • Apple ID (required for some features)
  • Internet access
• Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
  • Mac: OS X v10.7.5 or later
  • PC: Windows 7 or later
  • iTunes 12.3 or later (free download from http://www.itunes.com/download)
• Environmental Requirements
  • Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
• In the Box
  • iPhone with iOS 9, 10, or 11 (all are upgradable to 11)
  • Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, iPhone 7 models and iPhone 8 models have adapters for Earpods.
  • Lightning to USB Cable
  • USB Power Adapter
  • Documentation

Operating System:

The world’s most advanced mobile operating system gets major enhancements to built-in apps, a smarter Siri and search, and much more. iOS 9 includes:

• AirDrop
• AirPlay
• AirPrint
• Control Center
• Notification Center
• Siri
  • Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
  • Get proactive suggestions
  • Use hands-free
  • Listen and identify songs
• Spotlight Search
• Facebook Integration
• Twitter Integration
• iCloud
• iCloud Keychain
• Multitasking
• Wallet

Apps

Built-in apps are an essential part of your iPhone experience and are efficiently designed to use less than 150MB of storage.

• Built-in Apps
  • Camera
  • Photos
  • Health
  • Messages
  • Phone
  • FaceTime
  • Mail
  • Music
  • Wallet
  • Safari
  • Maps
  • Calendar
  • iTunes Store
  • App Store
  • Notes
  • News
  • Contacts
  • iBooks
  • Game Center
  • Weather
  • Reminders
  • Clock
  • Videos
  • Stocks
  • Calculator
  • Voice Memos
  • Compass
  • Podcasts
  • Watch
  • Tips
  • iCloud Drive
• Free Apps from Apple
  • iMovie
  • Pages
  • Keynote
  • Numbers
  • iTunes U
  • GarageBand
  • Apple Store
  • Trailers
  • Remote
  • Find My iPhone
  • Find My Friends
• Mail Attachment Support
• Viewable document types
  • .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics

Languages

• Supported languages
  • English (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
• QuickType keyboard support
  • English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Transliteration), Hinglish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
• QuickType keyboard support with predictive input
  • English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Thai, Turkish
• Dictation languages
  • English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Mainland China, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Swedish, Turkish, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
• Siri languages
  • English (Australia, Canada, Denmark, India, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Mainland China, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong), Swedish (Sweden), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Norwegian (Norway), Russian (Russia), Turkish (Turkey), Thai (Thailand), Portuguese (Brazil)
• Definition dictionary support
  • English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
• Bilingual dictionary support
  • Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
• Spell check
  • English (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Turkish

For more information

• https://www.apple.com/iphone-8/
• http://www.apple.com/iphone-6s/
• http://www.apple.com/iphone-7/
• Samsung vs LG vs Apple‎