Apple iPhone 6 vs Apple iPhone 5s

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Front
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Resolution
Technology
Protection
Multitouch
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General
Stand By
Talk time
Playing Music
body
Dimensions
Weight
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Colors
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
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comms
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Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
Radio
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sound
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Main
Model
Apple iPhone 6
Price
$125.86
Advantages
PLATFORM Chipset: Apple A8
PLATFORM CPU: Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
PLATFORM GPU: PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
CAMERA Front: 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
CAMERA Video: 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
DISPLAY Resolution: 750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery (6.9 Wh)
BATTERY Talk time: About 14 h
BATTERY Playing Music: About 50 h
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Main
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
2014, September
Status
Available. Released 2014, September
platform
OS
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2
Chipset
Apple A8
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
GPU
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
camera
Rear
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
Features
1/3" sensor size, 1.5 Âµm pixel size, touch focus, geo-tagging, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
display
Size
4.7 inches
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating - Display Zoom
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery (6.9 Wh)
Stand By
About 250 h
Talk time
About 14 h
Playing Music
About 50 h
body
Dimensions
138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in)
Weight
129 g (4.55 oz, 0.28 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.0, 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 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1549 (CDMA), A1586
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1549 (CDMA), A1586 TD-SCDMA - A1586
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700) - A1549 GSM, A1549 CDMA LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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 Apple iPhone 6 is equipped with a more powerful CPU Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based) than the Apple iPhone 5s. This is an important difference between these models because fast processor allows you to play more part of modern games without lags.

The Apple iPhone 6 has better graphics processor PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics) thanks to which you will be able to run more number of modern game apps.

The Apple iPhone 6 front camera specifications are better than that of the Apple iPhone 5s: (1.2 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 Apple iPhone 6 shoots videos with a more quality resolution: [v_quality_name] vs FullHD.

The Apple iPhone 6 has FullHD (750 x 1334 pixels) screen resolution with 325 ppi pixel density which is more high than the Apple iPhone 5s FullHD (640 x 1136 pixels) screen resolution with 325 ppi pixel density. It makes this phone a good choice for watching movies. The iPhone 5s device is easier to carry as it has smaller dimensions than the Apple iPhone 6: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm versus 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm. The iPhone 5s model weight 112g which is 17g lighter than the weight of the Apple iPhone 6.

The Apple iPhone 6 has a better battery life as it is produced with 1810mah battery which is 250mah bigger compared to the iPhone 5s cell. That's mean this model can be used for a longer time without charging.

Considering the above differences the iPhone 6 will become the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.