- Larger Screen:
- 4.7-inch Retina HD display: The iPhone 6 introduced a larger screen compared to previous models (4 inches on the iPhone 5s). The Retina HD display offered improved color accuracy, sharper details, and better contrast.
- Slimmer Design:
- Thin Profile: At just 6.9mm thick, the iPhone 6 was thinner than its predecessors, making it sleek and lightweight, yet still durable.
- A8 Chip:
- The iPhone 6 was powered by the A8 chip, a 64-bit architecture processor that offered better performance and improved power efficiency compared to the A7 chip in the iPhone 5s. This allowed for smoother app performance and better overall speed.
- Improved Camera:
- 8MP iSight camera: The iPhone 6 retained the 8MP rear camera of the iPhone 5s but improved its sensor for better low-light performance and faster autofocus. It also introduced features like Focus Pixels, Optical Image Stabilization (for the Plus model), and the ability to record 1080p video at 60fps.
- 1.2MP front-facing camera: The front camera was upgraded to support 1080p HD video recording and better selfies with improved low-light performance.
- Apple Pay:
- The iPhone 6 was one of the first devices to support Apple Pay, Apple’s mobile payment system. With NFC technology, users could pay securely at participating retailers with a simple tap of the phone.
- iOS 8:
- The iPhone 6 launched with iOS 8, which introduced features like Continuity (allowing seamless use of your phone, tablet, and computer), HealthKit (tracking health data), and the ability to install third-party keyboards.
- Battery Life:
- The iPhone 6 improved battery life over previous models. It offered up to 14 hours of talk time and 10 days of standby time, which was an improvement over the iPhone 5s despite the larger screen and more powerful hardware.
- Touch ID:
- The iPhone 6 continued with Touch ID, Apple’s fingerprint recognition technology, for secure authentication and Apple Pay transactions.
- Storage Options:
- Available in 16GB, 64GB, and 128GB storage options, the iPhone 6 gave users more capacity, especially with the removal of the 32GB option in favor of larger storage sizes.
- Improved Connectivity:
- Faster LTE and Wi-Fi: The iPhone 6 supported faster LTE Advanced and Wi-Fi 802.11ac for quicker data download and internet browsing speeds.
- Bluetooth 4.0: For wireless connectivity with accessories like headphones and smartwatches.
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