Apple iPhone 6s Plus vs Apple iPhone 5s

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Main
Model
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Price
$186.54
Advantages
PLATFORM Chipset: Apple A9
PLATFORM CPU: Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
PLATFORM GPU: PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
CAMERA Rear: 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
CAMERA Front: 5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, face detection, HDR, panorama
CAMERA Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
DISPLAY Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Ion 2750 mAh battery (10.45 Wh)
BATTERY Stand By: About 384 h
BATTERY Talk time: About 24 h
BATTERY Playing Music: About 80 h
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 16/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM
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Model
Apple iPhone 5s
Price
$75.29
Advantages
BODY Dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
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launch
Announced
2015, September
Status
Available. Released 2015, September
platform
OS
iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2
Chipset
Apple A9
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
camera
Rear
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, face detection, HDR, panorama
Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
Features
1/3" sensor size, 1.22 Âµm pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 8MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
display
Size
5.5 inches
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating - 3D Touch display - Display Zoom
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 2750 mAh battery (10.45 Wh)
Stand By
About 384 h
Talk time
About 24 h
Playing Music
About 80 h
body
Dimensions
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Weight
192 g (6.77 oz, 0.42 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes (Apple Pay only)
Radio
No
USB
v2.0, reversible connector
features
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging
iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser
HTML5 (Safari)
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300) - A1633 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2013, September
Status
Available. Released 2013, September
platform
OS
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2
Chipset
Apple A7
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
GPU
PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
camera
Rear
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Features
1/3" sensor size, 1.5 Âµm pixel size, touch focus, geo-tagging, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
display
Size
4.0 inches
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 1560 mAh battery (5.92 Wh)
Stand By
About 250 h / About 250 h
Talk time
About 10 h / About 10 h
Playing Music
About 40 h
body
Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz, 0.25 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray, White/Silver, Gold
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.0, A2DP
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
—
Radio
No
USB
v2.0, reversible connector
features
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging
iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser
HTML5 (Safari)
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all models CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1533 (CDMA), A1453
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1533 (GSM), A1453 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1533 (CDMA), A1453 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A1457, A1530
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900) - A1533 GSM, A1533 CDMA LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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Summary

The iPhone 6s Plus runs a more powerful processor Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister in comparison with the iPhone 5s. It is an important advantage of this model as fast CPU allows you to run a few apps at once.

The iPhone 6s Plus has more powerful graphics processor PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) thanks to which the user will be able to play more number of new game apps.

The iPhone 6s Plus has better back camera specifications that makes it a better selection for photo lovers. The Apple iPhone 6s Plus front camera specifications are better than that of the iPhone 5s: (5 megapixels and 2.2 aperture versus 1.2 megapixels and 2.4 aperture). If you like to make selfies then it is an important advantage for you. The iPhone 6s Plus captures videos with a more quality resolution: 4K UHD vs FullHD.

The iPhone 6s Plus has 2K HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) display resolution with 400 ppi pixel density that is better in compare to the iPhone 5s FullHD (640 x 1136 pixels) display resolution with 325 ppi pixel density. It makes this phone a right choice for reading books. The iPhone 5s device is easier to carry as it has smaller dimensions in comparison to the iPhone 6s Plus: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm versus 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm. The Apple iPhone 5s cell phone weight 112g that is 80g lighter in compare with the weight of the Apple iPhone 6s Plus.

The iPhone 6s Plus has a better battery life as it is produced with 2750mah battery that is 1190mah bigger compared to the Apple iPhone 5s cell. It means that this model will work for a longer time without charging.

The iPhone 6s Plus has 12 advantages and the iPhone 5s only 2 so the iPhone 6s Plus becomes the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon.