Apple iPhone 6s vs Apple iPhone 5

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Multitouch
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Stand By
Talk time
Playing Music
body
Dimensions
Weight
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memory
Internal Storage & RAM
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comms
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Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
Radio
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Java
sound
3.5mm jack
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Main
Model
Apple iPhone 6s
Price
$136.00
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, 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: 750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Ion 1715 mAh battery (6.91 Wh)
BATTERY Stand By: About 240 h
BATTERY Talk time: About 14 h
BATTERY Playing Music: About 50 h
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 16/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM
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Main
Model
Apple iPhone 5
Price
$103.99
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, 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
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 - 3D Touch display - Display Zoom
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 1715 mAh battery (6.91 Wh)
Stand By
About 240 h
Talk time
About 14 h
Playing Music
About 50 h
body
Dimensions
138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz, 0.32 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) - A1688 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 Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2012, September
Status
Available. Released 2012, September
platform
OS
iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2
Chipset
Apple A6
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
GPU
PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
camera
Rear
8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm, autofocus, LED flash
Front
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 35mm, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4 Âµm pixel size, touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection, panorama, HDR (photo)
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 1440 mAh battery (5.45 Wh)
Stand By
About 225 h / About 225 h
Talk time
About 8 h / About 8 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
Black/Slate, White/Silver
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR2
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.0, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
—
Radio
No
USB
v2.0, reversible connector
features
Sensors
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 - GSM A1428 CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA A1429
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - GSM A1428 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - CDMA A1429
4G bands
LTE band 4(1700/2100), 17(700) - GSM A1428 LTE 700 / 850 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA A1429 LTE 850 / 1800 / 2100 - GSM A1429
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 runs a more powerful CPU Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister in comparison with the iPhone 5. This is an important specification of this model as powerful processor allows you to perform multiple tasks easily.

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

The iPhone 6s has more quality back camera which makes it a better choice for those who want to get high quality photos. The iPhone 6s front camera specifications are better than that of the iPhone 5: (5 megapixels and 2.2 aperture versus 1.2 megapixels and 2.4 aperture). If you like to shoot selfies then you have to pay attention to this advantage. The iPhone 6s captures videos with a more quality resolution: 4K UHD vs FullHD.

The Apple iPhone 6s has FullHD (750 x 1334 pixels) display resolution with 325 ppi pixel density which is more high in compare to the iPhone 5 FullHD (640 x 1136 pixels) display resolution with 325 ppi pixel density. It makes this model a right choice for watching movies. The iPhone 5 device is easier to carry as it has more portable dimensions than the Apple iPhone 6s: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm versus 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm. The iPhone 5 model weight 112g which is 31g less in compare with the weight of the iPhone 6s.

The Apple iPhone 6s has a better battery life as it is equipped with 1715mah battery which is 275mah bigger compared to the iPhone 5 cell. It means that this model will live longer without charging.

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