Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 6s Plus 16GB: Price, Specs & Features Comparison
Launch Date
September 19, 2025 (Official)
October 16, 2015 (Official)
Operating System(OS)
iOS v26
iOS v9
Bluetooth
Yes, v6.0
Yes, v4.2
Autofocus
Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus
Flash
Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Video Recording Features
4k @24/30/60 fps
Full HD @30/60 fps
HD @30 fps
Full HD @30 fps
HD @240 fps
Image Resolution
8000 x 6000 Pixels
4608 x 2592 Pixels
Settings
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Exposure compensation
Shooting Modes
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Burst mode
Macro Mode
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Burst mode
Camera Features
10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
5 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Digital image stabilization
Face detection
Simultaneous HD video and image recording
Smile detection
Touch to focus
Camera
48 MP + 48 MP
12 MP
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED
IPS LCD
Screen Size
6.3 inches (16 cm)
5.5 inches (13.97 cm)
Resolution
1206x2622 px (FHD+)
1080x1920 px (FULL HD)
Peak Brightness
3000 nits
-
HBM Brightness
1600 nits
-
Pixel Density
458 ppi
401 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
90.89 %
67.51 %
Screen Protection
Yes
Yes
HDR 10 / HDR+ Support
Yes
-
Weight
177 grams
192 grams
Build Material
Back: Aluminium, Color-infused Glass
Frame: Aluminium
Back: Aluminium
Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
-
SIM 2
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
-
Wi-Fi Features
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Near Field Communication
Yes
Yes
SIM Slot(s)
Dual SIM
Single SIM
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano
Network Support
5G, 4G
5G Not Supported, 4G
SIM 1
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
4G bands, 4G Speed Expand
Capacity
3692 mAh
2750 mAh
Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-Polymer
Quick Charging
Yes, 40W Fast Charging, 50% in 20 minutes
-
Wireless Charging
Yes, 30W Wireless Charging, 50% in 30 minutes
-
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
1h 11m
-
TalkTime
-
Up to 24 Hours(3G)
Internal Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Yes
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Processor
Apple A19
Apple A9 APL1022
RAM & Storage
8 GB RAM + 256 GB
8 GB RAM + 512 GB
2 GB RAM + 16 GB
2 GB RAM + 32 GB
2 GB RAM + 64 GB
2 GB RAM + 128 GB
Display
6.3", 1206 x 2622 Resolution
5.5", 1080 x 1920 Resolution
Fingerprint Sensor Position
-
Front
