iPhone · Retina & Beyond · 2014
iPhone 6
Apple chased the big-screen trend with the 4.7" iPhone 6 (and 5.5" Plus) and was rewarded with the best-selling iPhones in history.
iPhone 6: key facts
When was the iPhone 6 released?
The iPhone 6 was released in September 19, 2014. Apple discontinued it in September 2016.
How much did the iPhone 6 cost?
The iPhone 6 launched at $649 in 2014 — about $878 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPhone 6’s specs?
The iPhone 6 used a Apple A8 running at 1.40 GHz, with 1 GB of memory and 16 GB of storage. It ran iOS 8.
Why does the iPhone 6 matter?
Apple finally went big — the rounded, thin design that defined iPhones for years.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A8 · 1.40 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Display | 4.7" Retina HD LCD, 1334×750 |
| GPU | PowerVR GX6450 |
| Ports | Lightning, 3.5 mm |
| Weight | 129 g |
| Dimensions | 138.1×67×6.9 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 8 |
| Released | September 19, 2014 |
| Discontinued | September 2016 |
| Launch price | $649 |
How the iPhone 6 compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 16× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 1.40 GHz, the clock is roughly 2.3× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 4,100 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $649 in 2014 — about $878 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
"Bendgate": a handful of owners reported the slim frame flexing in tight pockets.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25