iPhone · Retina & Beyond · 2015
iPhone 6s
A "tick" upgrade with real teeth: 2 GB of RAM, a faster A9, a 12 MP camera and the short-lived 3D Touch that let you press for shortcuts.
iPhone 6s: key facts
When was the iPhone 6s released?
The iPhone 6s was released in September 25, 2015. Apple discontinued it in September 2018.
How much did the iPhone 6s cost?
The iPhone 6s launched at $649 in 2015 — about $863 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPhone 6s’s specs?
The iPhone 6s used a Apple A9 running at 1.85 GHz, with 2 GB of memory and 16 GB of storage. It ran iOS 9.
Why does the iPhone 6s matter?
Introduced 3D Touch (pressure-sensitive screen) and a stronger 7000-series aluminium frame.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A9 · 1.85 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Display | 4.7" Retina HD LCD, 1334×750 (3D Touch) |
| GPU | PowerVR GT7600 |
| Ports | Lightning, 3.5 mm |
| Weight | 143 g |
| Dimensions | 138.3×67.1×7.1 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 9 |
| Released | September 25, 2015 |
| Discontinued | September 2018 |
| Launch price | $649 |
How the iPhone 6s compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 8.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 1.85 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.7× 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 2015 — about $863 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
The new "Rose Gold" colour was so popular it became a cultural shorthand for the era.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25