Apple has made a sales record by selling 13 million units of iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus within 1 week of the launch. The older iPhone 6 was a huge success with its new design change. So Apple has kept the same design language in the S model as well. Apple launched the iPhone 6S series on September 25, 2015. The launch price in the USA is $649 for the 16 GB model of the iPhone 6S and the price goes up to $949 for the 128 GB 6S Plus. These new phones are now also available in Nepal and the price starts at Rs 90,000 for iPhone 6S 16 GB.
One year ago, its predecessor iPhone 6 was launched and got huge sales. Now the new phone has also got huge success. The S models are usually revision series and they come with minor updates. If you are already using an iPhone 6 and considering getting the new one then you should really put on some thoughts before spending. Think twice before spending such a huge amount of money unless you are in their new upgrade program. However, if you are using iPhone 5 or older devices then you should definitely consider this.
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Apple smartphones are very popular for their feature, design, performance, camera, price, and brand name. They have a reputation and people connect it with social status as well. Apple also actually puts powerful hardware in its phone and this time they have put on some noticeable improvements. So let us discuss the hardware, specifications, and price of the new smartphones.
iPhone 6S Series Hardware and Structural Improvements
Both new iPhones have the new Apple A9 processor with 2 cores at 1.84 GHz. This is a new processor compared to iPhone 6 series which has Apple A8 SoC. The 6S series phones come with 2 GB RAM, the same storage options, and the same cameras on both sides. This means the core performance is going to be the same on the regular and Plus models. Users are going to get the same smoothness and responsiveness. So the differences are on other elements such as battery size, screen, and resolution.
iPhone 6S series has a new modem for supporting new LTE bands. This improves the device’s connectivity. There is a new Live photos feature where those photos can be used as wallpaper directly. Even Facebook is bringing a new feature to put videos or live photos as the profile picture.
If there is nothing new then there is no value in buying a new device. So Apple added a few new things in its software and has internally done some hardware changes to make the device stronger than last time. Last year we heard a lot about the bending of the iPhone 6 Plus. So Apple reinforced the new chassis with a new series of metal alloys. The focus has been made on the weak points where the void can’t be jumped liked the power and volume button. The frame of the phone uses better and stronger aluminum construction for higher structural integrity.
The design change was very necessary because this bend gate changed a lot. People have questions about the strength and durability of their expensive new iPhones. So Apple is doing some changes to maintain the trust of its customers.
Camera Advancements and Upgrades
Let’s start with the biggest improvement except for the body which is the camera. This time Apple has added a 12 MP back-facing camera with 4K video recording capability. In addition to such high-resolution video support, there is support for a better slow-motion option as well. This means the camera can record more than 60 fps.
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The front-facing camera is 5 MP which takes much better selfies this time. You won’t notice much difference in the photos while viewing on your phone. You can see the huge difference in pixel, detail, and picture quality while you observe them on a computer.
The new 3D touch or simply force touch is another new feature. It is simply touching any object for an extended period of time compared to normal touching. 3D Touch enables users to get quick options to do a few tasks from an app without opening them. For example, if you force touch the Camera app, you get options to take selfies, normal pictures, etc from the menu. Most of the 3rd party apps don’t support 3D touch for now. Developers might add this new gesture support to their programs later.
Apple iPhone 6S Plus Specifications and Details
- Display: 5.5 Inches IPS LCD Screen
- Resolution: 1080×1920
- SoC: A9 (Dual-Core)
- CPU Details: 1.84 GHz
- GPU: PowerVR GT7600 (6 Cores)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 16/32/64/128 GB On-board
- Battery: 2750 mAh Lithium-Ion
- Back Camera: 1 Module
- Wide- 12 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (PDAF, OIS)
- Video- 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps, 1080p at 120fps, 720p at 240fps
- Front Camera: 5 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture
- Video- 720p at 30fps
- OS: iOS 9
- Connectivity: Lightning Connector
- Price: Rs 1,02,000 (16 GB), Rs 1,17,000 (64 GB)
Apple iPhone 6S Specifications and Details
- Display: 4.7 Inches IPS LCD Screen
- Resolution: 750×1334
- SoC: A9 (Dual-Core)
- CPU Details: 1.84 GHz
- GPU: PowerVR GT7600 (6 Core)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 16/32/64/128 GB On-board
- Battery: 1715 mAh Lithium-Ion
- Back Camera: 1 Module
- Wide- 12 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (PDAF, OIS)
- Video- 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps, 1080p at 120fps, 720p at 240fps
- Front Camera: 5 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture
- Video- 720p at 30fps
- OS: iOS 9
- Connectivity: Lightning Connector
- Sensors: Touch ID, Barometer, Compass, Proximity, Gyrosensor
- Price: Rs 1,02,000 (16 GB), Rs 1,17,000 (64 GB)
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iPhone 6S Plus and iPhone 6S Price in Nepal
The iPhone 6S series honestly isn’t a big improvement over its predecessor. However, it is a good option for people with older generation iPhones. It certainly has a better and stronger body with the latest hardware and a good camera. So overall it is a good phone with good specifications. Therefore, if you want to buy these new smartphones in Nepal, here are the prices.
| Models | Price |
| Apple iPhone 6S | Rs 90,000 (16 GB) Rs 1,02,000 (64 GB) |
| Apple iPhone 6S Plus | Rs 1,02,000 (16 GB) Rs 1,17,000 (64 GB) |
