20 Things You Didn’t Know About The iPhone 6S

In this article, I will tell you 20 things you didn’t know about the iPhone 6S. I don’t guarantee you don’t know every single one. However, most of these were a surprise to me.

20 Things you Didn’t know about iPhone 6S

1. Parts Cost ($234) – In a report, the iPhone 6S parts value is just $234 in comparison to $650 base price and between 16 and 64GB, there is a $12-$20 difference in storage and Apple charging us 100$.

2. On track to beat 5S Preorders – With the iPhone 6S, Apple is on track to break records that’s one million more on the pre-order weekend than the iPhone 5S which itself was an earth-shattering record.
3. Most Popular version was 6S Plus Rose Gold 64GB – The most popular version of the iPhone 6S was the 6S Plus in rose gold 64GB. The prices on Ebay are above retail by $200-$500 right now, and they are actually selling.
4. No more FCC Labels – The iPhone 6S has a cleaner exterior, with no more FCC Labels. As new ruling allows your FCC Labels move from the actual device and as long as they are easy to reach in the settings.
5. No More IMEI or Rear – The new iPhone will also no longer have the IMEI imprinted onto the rear casing. Instead, you will find out on the SIM card tray or inside the software settings.
6. 2GB RAM Confirmed – 2GB of RAM has been confirmed and now everybody can exhale as we’ve been wishing and waiting so long, but it’s finally here confirmed by an Xcode leak.
7. Taptic Engine replaces vibration motor – It has been confirmed that the new Taptic Engine shipping with the 6S will completely replace your vibration motor.
8. Keypad Trackpad exclusive – You know that the awesome keypad trackpad that Apple introduced with iOS 9 has been removed in the beta 3 and making it exclusive for the 6S. So you will be able to activate it with a 3D touch and no longer can you do on any iPhone besides the 6S.
9. 3D Touch into App Switcher – You will be able to use 3D touched instantly pop into the apps switcher which will make multitasking so easier and quicker on the new 6S.
10. Heavier and Thicker – iPhone 6S is heavier and thicker because of the 3D touch display. That new technology must make a sacrifice and the new 6S as a result, is 14g heavier than the iPhone 6. The 6S Plus is even heavier than that.
11. 6S Plus is the first phone to ship with OIS for video – The iPhone 6S plus, not only does an exclusively have optical image stabilization, but have video image stabilization as well. So now you will be able to see that function extended into video recording.
12. Individual Camera pixel smaller. 1.22µ vs. 1.5µ – The individual pixels on the camera are actually smaller which may worrisome when it comes to night-time recording. But Apple action developed a new technology such as deep trench isolation that should make a lovely record with no problem and on par or even better than iPhone 6 camera.
13. 2x The focus pixels – Due to the greater megapixel size, Apple upped the focus pixel as well. The new 6S features double the focus pixels as the iPhone 6 making fast and sharper.
14. Slow Motion improved – Unknown to many by Apple silently updated the slow motion capability of the iPhone 6S. You can now record 1080P at 120 frames per second.
15. Live Photos only take up 2x storage – Live Photos bring pictures to live. It allows to capture a few seconds before and after the picture to make photos more lively. However, the great thing is it only takes up two times the memory as a standard photo.
16. AT&T iPhones have unique LTE-30 Band – This is something crucial to consider if you are an AT&T customer. Do not buy an unlocked phone by strictly in AT&T iPhone 6S as they do have a unique LTE-30 band that is much faster and improves coverage for all AT&T users.
17. TouchID is Lightning fast – In the official iPhone 6S video ad you can see the TouchID being used is crazy fast. You just have a couple of seconds delay between putting your finger on the sensor and getting through the home Screen. TouchID in the new 6S is instant and is amazing to see in action. Watch Official Video.
18. 1715mAh confirmed – It’s officially being confirmed based on a leaked video advertisement from Apple that the iPhone 6S battery will be a downgrade from the iPhone 6. Battery life will remain the same, but it’s just the capacity went down to 1750mAh from 1810mAh.
19. Hey Siri always on – Now, Exclusive to the 6S is the always ON Hey Siri function whereas on other iPhones you have to have your phone plugged in and charging in order for this to work.
20. New packaging Art & Exclusive Wallpapers – You know how the iPhone 6 has some ugly and dull packaging. It looks so simple whereas the new iPhone 6S packaging has a lot of colors which look beautiful especially the darker color on the iPhone 6S. Some new wallpapers might be included in the iPhone 6S.

Did you guy know that Samsung built the A9 chip in the iPhone 6S?. The chip is built on 16nm (TSMC) and 14/15nm (Samsung) technology. Other than that, iPhone 6 come up with Scratch-resistance display that is awesome.

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