What color should I get iPhone 6? Choosing a color is not an easy task

  • 29.06.2020

The frantic rush to buy the flagships of the American company Apple - iPhone 6 and 6 plus - has subsided a little. Users no longer comb through all available products, but purposefully choose the most suitable option for themselves. And in addition to thinking about which model is better - 6 or 6 plus, you need to decide on the choice of color.

However, Apple doesn’t really indulge consumers with the colorful variety of its gadgets. The color range of the new iPhone case is limited to three, now traditional, options: space grey, gold and grey, which are offered by the manufacturer for the second year in a row.

iPhone color - torment of choice

But even such a meager number makes many people think: “What color of iPhone case is better to choose?” As practice shows, there is no clear answer. Here everything depends solely on the future owner and his preferences. And we also need to thank Apple for the fact that we have to choose one of three.

First of all, it is worth noting that the gold and “silver” cases, both in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus, have a white front panel, and the “space gray” case has a black one. Omitting points like: “black suits boys best, and gold suits girls best,” let’s dwell on the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Black is always relevant!

It is clear that the iPhone in black (more precisely in black plus dark gray) is a classic that has been and will be relevant because of its versatility and practicality. It looks impressive and stylish, and therefore Apple decided to choose it to represent the entire line in the promotional campaign.

Also, plus everything, the image on the display, thanks to the dark frames, is clearly shaded and seems even more contrasting and bright. This point is especially noticeable on the large screen of the iPhone 6 plus model.

Whether in silver or gold, the iPhone is always in great shape.

The advantage of the silver case is that it is not painted - it is just original solid aluminum with a transparent coating, when scratched the color does not change, and damage will not be so noticeable. The same cannot be said about the other two options. Although the cases of the new iPhone 6 and 6 plus now have a special anodized coating, which involves deep-penetrating painting. This means that Apple gadgets will remain unchanged for a long time, and the colors of the coatings will not fade over time.

Traditionally, stains and fingerprints are less noticeable on a gold or silver-colored case. As you can see in the picture below, they are only visible on the shiny Apple logo, and the surrounding panel is clear.

But on black, the dust and dirt that inevitably appears during operation, which accumulates in the sides around the display and the Touch ID key, is not noticeable.

In general, the black iPhone visually looks monolithic. All working holes and buttons are clearly not visible on it, and there is an illusion that it is better protected. And in white, all the above elements are contrastingly graded, and when the monitor is off, it sometimes looks broken.

Color is not the main thing

As we can see, Apple does not strive for color verification of its products; all the devices it offers are already flying apart in an instant. The subjective and minor differences listed above do not in any way affect the functionality and smooth operation of the iPhone 6 and 6 plus.

By and large, you most likely won’t even see the colors of the rear panel. Because to protect such an expensive gadget, you will probably purchase a protective case. Moreover, the bodies of both models are overly streamlined and smooth, and therefore simply slip out of your hands. This is especially true for the large iPhone 6 plus. And the use of a cover makes the original color not so important.

Although, in essence, this is all a matter of taste. So just choose the one that you like best, and don’t worry about how it will perform during use, or what others will say.

Apple has released the 6th version of the legendary mobile gadget iPhone. It is produced in two modifications (A1549 and A1586). In addition, there is a “tablet phone” iPhone 6 Plus (also two models - A1522 and A1524). Both devices, of course, fall into the premium category. How much does iPhone 6 cost? Depending on the specific national market (as well as the dealer), its price is about 30-34 thousand rubles.

How do the models differ?

How, strictly speaking, do models within the same device class differ? Let's consider each of the two modifications. Model A1549 and A1586 are actually practically the same thing. As well as A1522 and A1524 (Plus modification). It’s just that the first index is adopted for sales mainly in the USA. This model comes with a charger that is very different from the Russian one, so if we bought an iPhone A1549, then most likely we will have to purchase an additional adapter for the power adapter. But it is completely inexpensive.

In turn, the A1586 model is sold mainly in Europe. Its main technological feature is support for 20 bands within the LTE standard (while the “American” modification is only capable of working with 16). As a rule, the version sold in the USA is cheaper.

Almost the same patterns are visible when comparing A1522 and A1524. The first supports slightly less LTE bands and is equipped with a charger adapted to sockets used in the United States. There is a misconception among users that the “American” version of the iPhone does not work well with Russian mobile operators. This is absolutely not true, experts emphasize. iPhones are adapted to stable operation with almost all mobile operators in the world, and in all existing communication standards, including the most modern, LTE.

What's included in the package

In the factory box, the user will find the iPhone 6 smartphone itself, a proprietary headset such as EarPods, a cable for USB communication, as well as a tool for conveniently removing the SIM card from the gadget. An instruction manual is also included.

Design, appearance

iPhone 6 is available in three shades - dark gray, gold, and silver. The device body is made of aluminum, its design is monolithic. The antenna elements are visible at the back and sides. The main camera protrudes slightly beyond the body line. Below the screen is the "Home" key. Above the display is an additional camera, as well as a voice speaker. The screen coating is high-quality oleophobic glass.

The device's power button is located on the right side (while in many others it is on the top). On the left there are keys for turning on the sound and adjusting its level. At the bottom there is a USB-Lightning connector. A nanoSIM card is inserted into the slot located on the right side of the case. Device dimensions: 138.1x67x6.9 mm.

As befits devices in its line, iPhone produces a premium gadget. According to experts and users, the design of the smartphone is made at the highest level. The device is pleasant to hold and comfortable to use. Owners are particularly impressed by the balanced colors that highlight the sophistication of every curve of the iPhone 6 case.

The design of the device is assessed by users and experts in an extremely positive manner. Enthusiasts of the iOS line of devices respond very positively to the new design approaches implemented in the iPhone 6th version. However, this kind of sentiment, as experts note, is completely typical for evaluations of devices under the Apple brand. Apple gadgets are famous primarily for their high quality of design and assembly.

Screen

The display of the gadget is high-tech, made using IPS technology. Diagonal - 4.7 inches. The resolution is high - 1334 by 750 pixels. There is LED backlighting. In Apple's classification, the screen installed on the iPhone 6 is called Retina. Using system settings, you can adjust the brightness of the display and the size of program elements. Experts and users note the highest quality of the screen.

The image is perfectly visible from any viewing angle. The large diagonal, experts say, expands the multimedia capabilities of the device: viewing videos, web pages and pictures is very comfortable. The iPhone 6 display displays very natural, rich colors. Pixelation, as the owners note, is almost invisible.

Possibilities

The hardware installed in the device, as well as in other devices in the iPhone line, assumes the highest performance. All four smartphone models under the iPhone 6 brand (the differences between them are small - they mainly lie in the size of the built-in memory, but more on that later) support the latest communication technologies in 2G, 3G and 4G standards. All modifications support communication via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth version 4, as well as a modern NFC module. There is support for multimedia (traditional for iPhones), MP3, AAX, AIFF, ALAC, and WAV.

A powerful processor is a key factor in the high performance of the iPhone 6. The technical characteristics of the device, which we indicated above, according to many experts, are secondary to the role played by the dual-core, 64-bit Apple A8 chip, operating at a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The processor is complemented by the M8 module, which controls the accelerometer (acceleration meter), gyroscope, and compass integrated into the smartphone. The iPhone's graphics subsystem runs on the GX6650 chip. There is support for GPS, GLONASS.

Software

The selection of hardware components of the device would probably not imply high performance without high-quality software filling. There is one in the gadget, and this is the iOS operating system in version 8. The quality of the software, according to experts and users, is the highest. Despite the fact that the smartphone only has 1 GB of RAM, there are no slowdowns or freezes in operation.

Moving between windows is very smooth, applications launch quickly. As such, the level of performance of the iPhone 6 is quite consistent with the user tasks assigned to the device.

Camera

We wrote above that the screen installed on the iPhone 6 determines great comfort in viewing multimedia content. This opportunity would probably not be complete without a quality camera. This hardware component has decent specifications. Resolution - 8 megapixels, 5 lenses in the optical system. There is a system focusing mode. According to many experts, the quality of photos taken with the Apple iPhone 6 is comparable to that typical for photos from a specialized camera.

Battery

The smartphone battery, as stated by the manufacturer, provides about 14 hours of battery life in talk mode. If the device is not actively used, it will work without recharging for about 10 days. In video playback mode, the smartphone will function for about 11 hours, when playing music - about fifty. The experts who reviewed the iPhone 6 based on testing the battery capabilities achieved, in general, comparable results.

Memory resources

iPhones traditionally have large amounts of built-in flash memory. True, Apple provides individual models within the same line with different indicators in relation to this resource. For the iPhone 6, the differences are quite significant. Depending on the specific version of the device, 16 GB of flash memory, 64 or 128 GB can be installed. At the same time, not every smartphone on competing platforms can boast at least the same 16 GB, not to mention more impressive amounts of resource.

Modification Plus

Our review of the iPhone 6 would be incomplete without examining the characteristics of one of the main modifications of the phone. We are talking about the iPhone 6 Plus. This, of course, is not a “Chinese” iPhone 6, it is a full-fledged branded version. What are the distinctive features of this device in comparison with the flagship model? The key feature of the iPhone 6 Plus is that, according to its classification, it belongs to the “tablet phone” type gadgets. That is, a kind of hybrid between a smartphone and a tablet (which is expressed primarily in the dimensions of the “plus” modification of the iPhone 6: the device body is noticeably larger than that of the flagship version - 158x78x7.1 mm).

iPhone 6 Plus: specifications

The Korean smartphone has advantages in terms of display diagonal - 5.7 inches. Also, the Samsung device has a slightly higher pixel density - 515 (versus 401 for the iPhone). The main and secondary cameras of the Galaxy Note surpass the similar hardware component of the iPhone in terms of resolution (16 and 3.7 megapixels for the “Korean”).

But does it matter that the iPhone is inferior in most technical characteristics to its closest competitor on the Android platform? Experts have differing opinions on this issue (however, this state of affairs has been observed for many years). Some experts are sure: the main thing is not “megahertz” and “megapixels”, but the balance of technologies, the level of interaction of electronic components. Even if, they believe, the processor and other microcircuits do not work so fast, but if they are stable, then such a device is, in fact, more productive than its competitor, which has nominally more impressive parameters. Apple's platform is famous primarily for its balanced hardware and the compatibility of various hardware components. And therefore, the fact that iPhones are inferior in characteristics to competitors on the Android platform, by and large, does not mean anything, many experts are sure. Apple devices have conquered the market, they believe, largely due to their stability. As well as stylish design and convenient controls. iPhone version 6 is no exception.

Recently, the line of iPhone and iPad colors has been replenished with a new color: "Pink gold". The new color has become so popular that there is still a huge hype for it all over the world. Buyers are willing to overpay a lot of money to resellers just to get the iPhone 6s in this particular color.

Ultimately, we have four colors available for purchase currently: Space Grey, Gold, Silver, and Rose Gold. Many buyers rack their brains when choosing the desired color, because each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.

If you choose white, the appearance of your Apple smartphone or tablet will be more stylish and youthful, but on the iPhone and iPad of this color, black frames around the display, light sensors and the front camera will be visible. It is because of these shortcomings that many refuse to choose this color.

The gold color is no different from the white on the front of a smartphone or tablet, but the back of the case looks and feels completely different. The gold color, although in fact it looks more like sand, gives the back cover a special look, which with the release of the iPhone 5s allowed it to further emphasize its individuality.

Rose gold differs from the regular gold color only in that the back of the case is a different color. For the most part, an iPhone 6s smartphone purchased in this color allows you to emphasize your status as the owner of the newest generation iPhone, and “Rose Gold” is also very popular with girls.

When choosing a color for your iPhone or iPad, it's important to understand a few things. Scratches and abrasions will be much more visible on dark colors, so gray colors will quickly take on a used look. On a space gray iPhone, the display feels more alive due to the lack of black frames, or rather because they are invisible.

New colors like “Rose Gold” and “Gold” are tasty morsels for thieves, as they allow them to understand from afar that they are the owner of the newest and most expensive generation of iPhone. Buying new body parts is much easier for silver and space gray, as these are the most popular colors.

The most practical color for iPhone and iPad will be “Silver”. A device in this color is equally suitable for men and girls. The second place goes to “Space Gray”, which earns its place due to the “picture-in-the-palm” effect due to the invisible frames around the display. Third place gets “Gold” and fourth place “Rose Gold”.

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iPhone - originally conceived as the one and only, today is offered for every taste and color. Although, for every taste and color - this may be an exaggeration, but, in any case, at the moment the range of i-smartphones is wider than ever.

Currently on official sale are iPhone SE, iPhone 6S/7, as well as Plus versions of the last two. Moreover, each of the devices is also offered in several colors! And if choosing a model is not so difficult - the most advanced - the “Seven”, lovers of small smartphones - the SE version, and the rest, in fact, the iPhone 6S; then with color it’s already more difficult. Strict Space Gray or catchy Rose Gold? Classic but spectacular Silver or bright and somewhat controversial Gold?

Well, let's figure out which iPhone color suits you best! We'll look at the iPhone 6S as an example.

The iPhone 6S is offered to users in four colors - the first two can be called classic - this is gray, which Apple very beautifully dubbed Spay Gray, which means “space gray”, and silver - Silver - which for some reason did not get a special name. Well, okay, this, in general, is not the first, not the last and not the most interesting riddle from the “apple” giant.

What are these two smartphones? Let's take a look at them. Let's start with the back panels.

Do you want the author's honest opinion? They are almost the same! Yes, yes, according to Apple’s idea, one model is conceived as gray, and the second as silver, this is clear, but here we are not talking about the silver that shines. So in the end it turns out that in reality we have a light gray and dark gray body. At the same time, the shade of the “apples” and the unfortunate striped antennas, which everyone has been tirelessly criticizing for several years now, is almost identical.

Well, now let’s take a look at the “face” of the devices, and here there will be no accusations of sameness - because Spay Gra y has a black front panel, and Silver has a white front panel. Due to this, the first one looks more monolithic and solid, and on the silver one, sensors, the “eye” of the front camera and Touch ID “loom” brightly.

Whether this is good or bad, everyone will decide for themselves - many, for example, find a white fingerprint scanner framed around the perimeter with a silver edging to be an even more elegant solution than the “lost” black one without an accent, while others, on the contrary, will like the invisibility of the latter.

However, we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the white and black front panel - objective and not so much - a little lower, but for now...

Experiments of the "apple" giant

...let's talk about two more models of the iPhone 6S color scheme, which cannot be classified as classic - Gold - gold and Rose Gold - rose gold. However, they can no longer be called experimental; after all, these colors have been in the lineup for several years and they are definitely popular.

And here, on the contrary, let's start with the front panel. And why? Yes, because, in general, the front surface of both Gold and Rose Gold is practically no different from the Silver version, the only difference that is not immediately visible is the Touch ID edging - in Gold it is golden, in Rose Gold it is pink color. All!

But the rear panels are a different matter - you don’t need to look closely, it’s immediately clear that “xy from xy”. The silver model is light gray with dark gray stripes and antennas, Gold is golden, Rose Gold is pink, and the antennas of the last two are white - also, by the way, the decision is very subjective - some will praise it for the interesting accents, while others will scold it - “Well, why did you single out something that no one likes!”

Be that as it may, everything that concerns the back panels, by and large, is not so important for one simple reason - the iPhone 6S smartphone is not cheap, and therefore most users, trying to protect it as much as possible from scratches and falls, put on a case . Well, besides, the range of accessories for i-smartphones is so wide that it is very difficult to deny yourself the desire to refresh your device with some interesting case.

But the result, of course, is unfair - Apple is trying, experimenting with the back of the case, but for the most part it is simply covered with an accessory. However, thank God that, in desperation, the Apple giant did not decide to make smartphones completely gold or pink, because, in fact, the success of these experimental models lies in the correct dosage. Whatever you say, when working with such colors it is very difficult to find the optimal line and get something elegant and not vulgar - the “apple” giant did a great job!

Come to the dark side... if you want!

However, if you are one of those who do without covers, the color of the back panel is of great importance for you, as well as the “perception” of specks, dust particles and fingerprints in one shade or another. However, in this sense, all models can be divided into two groups - light, in which there will be silver, pink and gold, and dark, in which gray will be forlornly bored.

So, what are the advantages of light-colored models? Right! Fingerprints on them are not as visible as on a dark one; this, by the way, applies to both the front and rear panels. In addition... and no “besides”, because this is where the positives end. Motes and specks of dust will be visible on any light model, of course, to a much greater extent than on a dark one. This is especially true for the “face”. Yes, Apple smartphones are all so solid and monolithic, but dust will always find a place to hide, alas! She especially likes to “nest” at the edge of the display and around Touch ID. And this is already an obvious problem. If a speck of dust gets under the black fingerprint scanner, it will be much less noticeable than if this happens to any light-colored model.

And here is also the time to remember about the sensors, which are very noticeable on the white panels. Yes, a prominent Touch ID is a subjective question, but very few people find the black “holes” above the display of light versions aesthetically pleasing. However, frankly speaking, they don’t look like such an eyesore - if you don’t look closely and don’t find fault, all the elements of the white panel look quite nice. On the other hand, how can you resist the temptation to find fault with Apple? By the way, we apologize to those who didn’t notice these sensors before and now don’t know how to “unsee” them; after a while they will again seem like sheer nonsense to you.

And finally, another problem with light-colored models. Look carefully at the display and its borders - you will see a narrow thin black border around the perimeter, which the black front panel seems to “erase”, and as a result the picture literally lies on the surface, which visually feels much cooler.

Which iPhone color is better to choose?

What's the result? But here's what - if when buying an iPhone 6S it doesn't really matter to you what color it will be, take Space Gray, you'll get a practical gadget with a cool effect on the screen (although the fingerprints on it, let us remind you, will be more noticeable). If you want color and variety, you can always buy a case.

On the other hand, what should you do if you really want a white front panel? Then forget about practicality, you still have to choose with your soul. Note that the screen of the light versions is just as good as the dark one, it just visually looks a little different. Well, don’t be afraid of experimental colors - pink and gold smartphones made by Apple look very decent! Although we remind you about the white antenna stripes on them, if you are their ardent opponent, the gray and silver models are more suitable for you.

iPhone - originally conceived as the one and only, today is offered for every taste and color. Although, for every taste and color - this may be an exaggeration, but, in any case, at the moment the range of i-smartphones is wider than ever.

Currently on official sale are iPhone SE, iPhone 6S/7, as well as Plus versions of the last two. Moreover, each of the devices is also offered in several colors! And if choosing a model is not so difficult - the most advanced - the “Seven”, lovers of small smartphones - the SE version, and the rest, in fact, the iPhone 6S; then with color it’s already more difficult. Strict Space Gray or catchy Rose Gold? Classic but spectacular Silver or bright and somewhat controversial Gold?

Well, let's figure out which iPhone color suits you best! We'll look at the iPhone 6S as an example.

The iPhone 6S is offered to users in four colors - the first two can be called classic - this is gray, which Apple very nicely dubbed Spay Gray, which means “space gray”, and silver - Silver - which for some reason did not get a special name. Well, okay, this, in general, is not the first, not the last and not the most interesting riddle from the “apple” giant.

What are these two smartphones? Let's take a look at them. Let's start with the back panels.

Do you want the author's honest opinion? They are almost the same! Yes, yes, according to Apple’s idea, one model is conceived as gray, and the second as silver, this is clear, but here we are not talking about the silver that shines. So in the end it turns out that in reality we have a light gray and dark gray body. At the same time, the shade of the “apples” and the unfortunate striped antennas, which everyone has been tirelessly criticizing for several years now, is almost identical.

Well, now let’s take a look at the “face” of the devices, and here there will be no accusations of sameness - because Spay Gra y has a black front panel, and Silver has a white front panel. Due to this, the first one looks more monolithic and solid, and on the silver one, sensors, the “eye” of the front camera and Touch ID “loom” brightly.

Whether this is good or bad, everyone will decide for themselves - many, for example, find a white fingerprint scanner framed around the perimeter with a silver edging to be an even more elegant solution than the “lost” black one without an accent, while others, on the contrary, will like the invisibility of the latter.

However, we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the white and black front panel - objective and not so much - a little lower, but for now...

Experiments of the "apple" giant

...let's talk about two more models of the iPhone 6S color scheme, which cannot be classified as classic - Gold - gold and Rose Gold - rose gold. However, they can no longer be called experimental; after all, these colors have been in the lineup for several years and they are definitely popular.

And here, on the contrary, let's start with the front panel. And why? Yes, because, in general, the front surface of both Gold and Rose Gold is practically no different from the Silver version, the only difference that is not immediately visible is the Touch ID edging - in Gold it is golden, in Rose Gold it is pink color. All!

But the rear panels are a different matter - you don’t need to look closely, it’s immediately clear, “xy from xy.” The silver model is light gray with dark gray stripes and antennas, Gold is golden, Rose Gold is pink, and the antennas of the last two are white - also, by the way, the decision is very subjective - some will praise it for the interesting accents, while others will scold it - “Well, why did you single out something that no one likes!”

Be that as it may, everything that concerns the back panels, by and large, is not so important for one simple reason - the iPhone 6S smartphone is not cheap, and therefore most users, trying to protect it as much as possible from scratches and falls, put on a case . Well, besides, the range of accessories for i-smartphones is so wide that it is very difficult to deny yourself the desire to refresh your device with some interesting case.

But the result, of course, is injustice - Apple is trying, experimenting with the back of the case, but for the most part it is simply covered with an accessory. However, thank God that, in desperation, the Apple giant did not decide to make smartphones completely gold or pink, because, in fact, the success of these experimental models lies in the correct dosage. Whatever you say, when working with such colors it is very difficult to find the optimal line and get something elegant and not vulgar - the “apple” giant did a great job!

Come to the dark side... if you want!

However, if you are one of those who do without covers, the color of the back panel is of great importance for you, as well as the “perception” of specks, dust particles and fingerprints in one shade or another. However, in this sense, all models can be divided into two groups - light, in which there will be silver, pink and gold, and dark, in which gray will be forlornly bored.

So, what are the advantages of light-colored models? Right! Fingerprints on them are not as visible as on a dark one; this, by the way, applies to both the front and rear panels. In addition... and no “besides”, because this is where the positives end. Motes and specks of dust will be visible on any light model, of course, to a much greater extent than on a dark one. This is especially true for the “face”. Yes, Apple smartphones are all so solid and monolithic, but dust will always find a place to hide, alas! She especially likes to “nest” at the edge of the display and around Touch ID. And this is already an obvious problem. If a speck of dust gets under the black fingerprint scanner, it will be much less noticeable than if this happens to any light-colored model.

And here is also the time to remember about the sensors, which are very noticeable on the white panels. Yes, a prominent Touch ID is a subjective question, but very few people find the black “holes” above the display of light versions aesthetically pleasing. However, frankly speaking, they don’t look like such an eyesore - if you don’t look closely and don’t find fault, all the elements of the white panel look quite nice. On the other hand, how can you resist the temptation to find fault with Apple? By the way, we apologize to those who didn’t notice these sensors before and now don’t know how to “unsee” them; after a while they will again seem like sheer nonsense to you.

And finally, another problem with light-colored models. Look carefully at the display and its borders - you will see a narrow thin black border around the perimeter, which the black front panel seems to “erase”, and as a result, the picture literally lies on the surface, which visually feels much cooler.

Which iPhone color is better to choose?

What's the result? But here's what - if when buying an iPhone 6S it doesn't really matter to you what color it will be, take Space Gray, you'll get a practical gadget with a cool effect on the screen (although the fingerprints on it, let us remind you, will be more noticeable). If you want color and variety, you can always buy a case.

On the other hand, what should you do if you really want a white front panel? Then forget about practicality, you still have to choose with your soul. Note that the screen of the light versions is just as good as the dark one, it just visually looks a little different. Well, don’t be afraid of experimental colors - pink and gold smartphones made by Apple look very decent! Although we remind you about the white antenna stripes on them, if you are their ardent opponent, the gray and silver models are more suitable for you.

Once upon a time I had the most beautiful iPhone in the world - a white iPhone 5.

This was the first smartphone that seemed to be carved from a solid block of silver. The idea was continued by the iPhone 5s and iPhone SE, and everything was fine with them.

But with the iPhone 6, white smartphones from Cupertino went to the wrong place. It’s as if the designers decided: let’s make one ugly phone so that other models look better!

And what do you think - they have happened. If boredom has a color, it's the white iPhone 6s. The back panel is bluish-silver, completely featureless.

Three years later, Apple came to its senses.

Gold and white iPhone 8 must be taken

When I was there, it was the black color that I was least pleased with - specific because of the glass panel that reflects light into the body. At the same time, I expressed hope: the white and gold iPhone 8 should look much better.

I was right.

If you're going to buy the eighth iPhone, you're actually making a choice between two models: white And gold.

It is enough to see them in person once to fall in love forever. They turned out to be so successful that even I wanted to change my 7 Plus to 8 Plus - yes, just because of the case.

Why? These colors simply complement the idea of ​​a glass case perfectly.

Glass back panel, white and gold background colors – magically beautiful at any time of the day. It's like the phone is glowing from the inside. I want to pick it up, just watch and enjoy. When was the last time an iPhone case evoked such emotions in you?

Light colors have other advantages. For example, fingerprints are much less visible on them. Even scratches will not be as noticeable as on the black model.

And I want to especially praise the new gold color. It looks much better in person than in any photos. I would rather call him pink, which is confirmed by the border around the camera. The side frames, however, are closer to gold.

Everyone I showed the gold iPhone 8 to was delighted. Even men, though it would seem.

If I had known that a gold-colored iPhone 8 would be so cool, I would not have rushed to buy an iPhone 7 Plus for my wife. Still, Apple still has designers from the times of Steve Jobs who can make Beautiful.

Remember: these are the best white and gold iPhones ever

My opinion: white and gold iPhone 8 are the culmination of iPhone 6 design and the absolute, final pinnacle of everything that can be squeezed out of a body of this format.

If you, like me, have been waiting for a long time really beautiful white iPhone- That's enough, it's time for you to go to the store. And if you need a decent gift for a girl for the holidays, you won’t find a better or more beautiful gold iPhone 8.

I advise you to go and touch both in person today. You will not regret.

At the moment, the newest iPhone is the iPhone 6s, but the iPhone 6 is still on sale, and its cost is noticeably lower. In this regard, many buyers cannot decide whether they should overpay for a new product or whether they can save a little and take last year’s flagship from Apple. In this article, we will make a detailed comparison of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s so that you can understand the difference between these smartphones and which one is worth buying.

First, let's briefly compare the characteristics of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s that have undergone the most significant changes. Firstly, new colors have appeared in the color scheme of the new iPhone. The iPhone 6 model was available only in silver and dark silver, which was officially called the pretentious name “space gray.” Now two glamorous options have been added to these two colors. It's gold and also a color that Apple calls "rose gold."

iPhone 6s color scheme

Secondly, the iPhone 6s introduced a technology called. This is practically the most important change in the new iPhone. 3D Touch measures the force applied to the screen and, depending on the force applied by the user, various functions of the operating system and programs are called up.

Working with 3D Touch on iPhone 6s

And thirdly, the iPhone 6s received a number of improvements in the hardware platform. It uses a more modern processor, as well as more RAM and internal memory. Both cameras have also changed, they received higher resolution and new features.

Apple A9 processor

You can find out more about the characteristics of these two smartphones from Apple in the comparison table that we have prepared for you (the main changes in the iPhone 6s are highlighted in red).

iPhone 6 Specifications iPhone 6s Specifications
Available colors: silver, gray space. Silver, gray space, gold, rose gold.
Built-in memory: 16 and 64 gigabytes. 16, 64 or 128 gigabytes.
Screen: IPS screen with a diagonal of 4.7 inches and a resolution of 1334x750 pixels.
3D Touch Technology: absent. Present.
Additional screen information: oleophobic coating, Multi-Touch support, pixel density 326 pixels/inch, brightness 500 candelas/m2, contrast ratio 1400:1, sRGB support. Oleophobic coating, Multi-Touch support, pixel density 326 pixels/inch, brightness 500 candelas/m2, contrast ratio 1400:1, sRGB support.
Weight and dimensions of the device: weight 129 grams, dimensions 138.1 by 67 by 6.9 millimeters. Weight 143 grams, dimensions 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimeters.
Hardware platform: 64-bit Apple A8 processor with M8 coprocessor. 1 gigabyte DDR3. 64 bit Apple A9 processor with M9 coprocessor. 2 gigabytes of DDR3 RAM.
Wireless technology support:
  • Wi‑Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac;
  • GSM/EDGE;
  • UMTS/HSPA+;
  • DC-HSDPA;
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (CDMA models only);
  • 4G LTE;
  • Bluetooth 4.2;
  • GPS and GLONASS;
  • Wi‑Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac;
  • GSM/EDGE;
  • UMTS/HSPA+;
  • DC-HSDPA;
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A;
  • 4G LTE Advanced;
  • Bluetooth 4.2;
  • GPS and GLONASS;
Touch ID fingerprint sensor: present Present.
iSight Camera: resolution 8 megapixels, aperture ƒ/2.2. Record video at 1080p resolution at 30 or 60 frames per second. Resolution 12 megapixels, aperture ƒ/2.2. 4K video recording and a frequency of 30 frames per second. Record video in 1080p resolution at 30 or 60 frames per second.
Additional information about the camera: five-lens lens, light sensor, hybrid autofocus, focusing on an object by touch, lens protection with sapphire glass, face recognition, panoramic shooting with a resolution of 43 megapixels, slow-motion video shooting, tracking autofocus when shooting video. Five-element lens, light sensor, hybrid IR autofocus, touch focusing on an object, sapphire crystal lens protection, face recognition, panoramic shooting with a resolution of 63 megapixels, slow-motion video shooting, tracking autofocus when shooting video.
FaceTime Camera: resolution 1.2 megapixels, aperture ƒ/2.2, video recording with a resolution of 720p. 5 megapixel resolution, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 720p video recording, Retina Flash.
Siri Assistant: present. Present.
Battery: Non-removable lithium-ion battery provides up to 14 hours of talk time on a 3G network and up to 10 days of standby time. Non-removable lithium-ion battery provides up to 14 hours of talk time on a 3G network and up to 10 days of standby time.
Apple EarPods: are present. Present.
Sensors: accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor, three-axis gyroscope, distance sensor. Accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor, three-axis gyroscope, distance sensor.
SIM card used: Nano-SIM. Nano-SIM.
Connector for connecting to a computer: Lightning. Lightning.

We hope that this article comparing iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s will help you decide on the choice and purchase of a new smartphone from Apple.

Apple has released the 6th version of the legendary mobile gadget iPhone. It is produced in two modifications (A1549 and A1586). In addition, there is a “tablet phone” iPhone 6 Plus (also two models - A1522 and A1524). Both devices, of course, fall into the premium category. How much does iPhone 6 cost? Depending on the specific national market (as well as the dealer), its price is about 30-34 thousand rubles.

How do the models differ?

How, strictly speaking, do models within the same device class differ? Let's consider each of the two modifications. Model A1549 and A1586 are actually practically the same thing. As well as A1522 and A1524 (Plus modification). It’s just that the first index is adopted for sales mainly in the USA. This model comes with a charger that is very different from the Russian one, so if we bought an iPhone A1549, then most likely we will have to purchase an additional adapter for the power adapter. But it is completely inexpensive.

In turn, the A1586 model is sold mainly in Europe. Its main technological feature is support for 20 bands within the LTE standard (while the “American” modification is only capable of working with 16). As a rule, the version sold in the USA is cheaper.

Almost the same patterns are visible when comparing A1522 and A1524. The first supports slightly less LTE bands and is equipped with a charger adapted to sockets used in the United States. There is a misconception among users that the “American” version of the iPhone does not work well with Russian mobile operators. This is absolutely not true, experts emphasize. iPhones are adapted to stable operation with almost all mobile operators in the world, and in all existing communication standards, including the most modern, LTE.

What's included in the package

In the factory box, the user will find the iPhone 6 smartphone itself, a proprietary headset such as EarPods, a cable for USB communication, as well as a tool for conveniently removing the SIM card from the gadget. An instruction manual is also included.

Design, appearance

iPhone 6 is available in three shades - dark gray, gold, and silver. The device body is made of aluminum, its design is monolithic. The antenna elements are visible at the back and sides. The main camera protrudes slightly beyond the body line. Below the screen is the "Home" key. Above the display is an additional camera, as well as a voice speaker. The screen coating is high-quality oleophobic glass.

The device's power button is located on the right side (while in many others it is on the top). On the left there are keys for turning on the sound and adjusting its level. At the bottom there is a USB-Lightning connector. A nanoSIM card is inserted into the slot located on the right side of the case. Device dimensions: 138.1x67x6.9 mm.

As befits devices in its line, iPhone produces a premium gadget. According to experts and users, the design of the smartphone is made at the highest level. The device is pleasant to hold and comfortable to use. Owners are particularly impressed by the balanced colors that highlight the sophistication of every curve of the iPhone 6 case.

The design of the device is assessed by users and experts in an extremely positive manner. Enthusiasts of the iOS line of devices respond very positively to the new design approaches implemented in the iPhone 6th version. However, this kind of sentiment, as experts note, is completely typical for evaluations of devices under the Apple brand. Apple gadgets are famous primarily for their high quality of design and assembly.

Screen

The display of the gadget is high-tech, made using IPS technology. Diagonal - 4.7 inches. The resolution is high - 1334 by 750 pixels. There is LED backlighting. In Apple's classification, the screen installed on the iPhone 6 is called Retina. Using system settings, you can adjust the brightness of the display and the size of program elements. Experts and users note the highest quality of the screen.

The image is perfectly visible from any viewing angle. The large diagonal, experts say, expands the multimedia capabilities of the device: viewing videos, web pages and pictures is very comfortable. The iPhone 6 display displays very natural, rich colors. Pixelation, as the owners note, is almost invisible.

Possibilities

The hardware installed in the device, as well as in other devices in the iPhone line, assumes the highest performance. All four smartphone models under the iPhone 6 brand (the differences between them are small - they mainly lie in the size of the built-in memory, but more on that later) support the latest communication technologies in 2G, 3G and 4G standards. All modifications support communication via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth version 4, as well as a modern NFC module. There is support for multimedia (traditional for iPhones), MP3, AAX, AIFF, ALAC, and WAV.

A powerful processor is a key factor in the high performance of the iPhone 6. The technical characteristics of the device, which we indicated above, according to many experts, are secondary to the role played by the dual-core, 64-bit Apple A8 chip, operating at a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The processor is complemented by the M8 module, which controls the accelerometer (acceleration meter), gyroscope, and compass integrated into the smartphone. The iPhone's graphics subsystem runs on the GX6650 chip. There is support for GPS, GLONASS.

Software

The selection of hardware components of the iPhone 6 and the technical characteristics of the device would probably not imply high performance without high-quality software. There is one in the gadget, and this is the iOS operating system in version 8. The quality of the software, according to experts and users, is the highest. Despite the fact that the smartphone only has 1 GB of RAM, there are no slowdowns or freezes in operation.

Moving between windows is very smooth, applications launch quickly. As such, the level of performance of the iPhone 6 is quite consistent with the user tasks assigned to the device.

Camera

We wrote above that the screen installed on the iPhone 6 determines great comfort in viewing multimedia content. This opportunity would probably not be complete without a quality camera. This hardware component has decent specifications. Resolution - 8 megapixels, 5 lenses in the optical system. There is a system focusing mode. According to many experts, the quality of photos taken with the Apple iPhone 6 is comparable to that typical for photos from a specialized camera.

Battery

The smartphone battery, as stated by the manufacturer, provides about 14 hours of battery life in talk mode. If the device is not actively used, it will work without recharging for about 10 days. In video playback mode, the smartphone will function for about 11 hours, when playing music - about fifty. The experts who reviewed the iPhone 6 based on testing the battery capabilities achieved, in general, comparable results.

Memory resources

iPhones traditionally have large amounts of built-in flash memory. True, Apple provides individual models within the same line with different indicators in relation to this resource. For the iPhone 6, the differences are quite significant. Depending on the specific version of the device, 16 GB of flash memory, 64 or 128 GB can be installed. At the same time, not every smartphone on competing platforms can boast at least the same 16 GB, not to mention more impressive amounts of resource.

Modification Plus

Our review of the iPhone 6 would be incomplete without examining the characteristics of one of the main modifications of the phone. We are talking about the iPhone 6 Plus. This, of course, is not a “Chinese” iPhone 6, it is a full-fledged branded version. What are the distinctive features of this device in comparison with the flagship model? The key feature of the iPhone 6 Plus is that, according to its classification, it belongs to the “tablet phone” type gadgets. That is, a kind of hybrid between a smartphone and a tablet (which is expressed primarily in the dimensions of the “plus” modification of the iPhone 6: the device body is noticeably larger than that of the flagship version - 158x78x7.1 mm).

iPhone 6 Plus: specifications

The Korean smartphone has advantages in terms of display diagonal - 5.7 inches. Also, the Samsung device has a slightly higher pixel density - 515 (versus 401 for the iPhone). The main and secondary cameras of the Galaxy Note surpass the similar hardware component of the iPhone in terms of resolution (16 and 3.7 megapixels for the “Korean”).

But does it matter that the iPhone is inferior in most technical characteristics to its closest competitor on the Android platform? Experts have differing opinions on this issue (however, this state of affairs has been observed for many years). Some experts are sure: the main thing is not “megahertz” and “megapixels”, but the balance of technologies, the level of interaction of electronic components. Even if, they believe, the processor and other microcircuits do not work so fast, but if they are stable, then such a device is, in fact, more productive than its competitor, which has nominally more impressive parameters. Apple's platform is famous primarily for its balanced hardware and the compatibility of various hardware components. And therefore, the fact that iPhones are inferior in characteristics to competitors on the Android platform, by and large, does not mean anything, many experts are sure. Apple devices have conquered the market, they believe, largely due to their stability. As well as stylish design and convenient controls. iPhone version 6 is no exception.

  1. The display is a rectangle with rounded corners. The diagonal of this rectangle, excluding the curves, is 5.85 inches (for iPhone XS), 6.46 inches (for iPhone XS Max), 6.06 inches (for iPhone XR) or 5.85 inches (for iPhone X). The actual viewing area is smaller.
  2. iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR are tested in specially maintained laboratory conditions per IEC 60529. iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are IP68 rated (allowable). diving to a depth of up to 2 meters for up to 30 minutes); for iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and iPhone XR - IP67 index (allowed for immersion to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes). Resistance to splashes, water and dust is not permanent and may decrease due to normal wear and tear. Don't try to charge a wet iPhone: Wipe and dry it according to the instructions in the user manual. Damage resulting from contact with liquid is not covered by the warranty.
  3. Qi wireless chargers sold separately.
  4. The amount of available space is less than stated and depends on various factors. The standard configuration (including iOS and pre-installed apps) takes approximately 10 to 12 GB depending on the device model and settings. Pre-installed applications take up about 4 GB; they can be deleted and downloaded again.
  5. Dimensions and weight depend on configuration and manufacturing process.
  6. Data plan required. Calling over Gigabit Class LTE, 4G LTE Advanced, 4G LTE and VoLTE networks is not available in all regions or with all carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and may vary depending on local conditions. For details about 4G LTE network support, contact your carrier or visit.
  7. To communicate using FaceTime, both users must have FaceTime-enabled devices and be connected to a Wi-Fi network. Availability of FaceTime over cellular networks varies by carrier; Data charges may apply.
  8. Standard dynamic range video only.
  9. Siri may not be available in all languages ​​or regions. Siri capabilities may also vary. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
  10. Hey Siri is supported on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus when the device is connected to a power outlet.
  11. All declared battery characteristics depend on network settings and other factors; Actual operating times may differ from those stated. The battery allows a limited number of charging cycles. After some time has passed, you may need to have your battery replaced by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Battery life and number of charge cycles are determined by usage and device settings. More details on pages and.
  12. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2017 using pre-release iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus units and August 2018 using pre-production iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR units; Apple USB-C adapters were used (model A1720 - 18 W, model A1540 - 29 W, model A1882 - 30 W, model A1718 - 61 W, model A1719 - 87 W). Fast charging testing was carried out on a discharged iPhone. Charging time depends on environmental factors; Actual charging time may not be the same as stated.
  13. A wireless data plan is required to use eSIM (may have carrier and roaming restrictions even after your contract has expired). Not all carriers support eSIM. When you purchase an iPhone from some carriers, the eSIM feature may be disabled. Contact your carrier for more information. More details on the page