iPhone 6 facts for kids

iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus

The front face of the silver iPhone 6
Manufacturer	Apple Inc.
Type	Smartphone / Phablet (6 Plus)
Release date	September 19, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-09-19)
Units sold	10 million in opening weekend
Operating system	Original: iOS 8.0 Current: iOS 9.2, released December 10, 2015 (2015-12-10)
System-on-chip used	Apple A8
CPU	1.4 GHz dual-core ARMv8-A
Memory	1 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage	16, 64 or 128 GB
Removable storage	None
Display	Retina HD Display, LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical), and oleophobic coating 6: 4.7 in (120 mm) 1334x750 pixel resolution, 326 ppi pixel density, 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical) 6 Plus: 5.5 in (140 mm) 1920x1080 pixel resolution, 401 ppi pixel density, 1300:1 contrast ratio (typical)
Sound	Stereo speakers, 3.5mm stereo audio jack
Input	Multi-touch touchscreen display, triple microphone configuration, Apple M8 motion coprocessor, 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer, digital compass, iBeacon, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, Touch ID fingerprint reader, barometer
Connectivity	All models: UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) (802.11n: 2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, GPS & GLONASS Models A1549 & A1522: LTE (Bands 1 to 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 to 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) Models A1586 & A1524: LTE (Bands 1 to 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 to 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38 to 41), TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)
Dimensions	6: 138.1 mm (5.44 in) H 67.0 mm (2.64 in) W 6.9 mm (0.27 in) (7.1 mm (0.28 in) inc. lens) D 6 Plus: 158.1 mm (6.22 in) H 77.8 mm (3.06 in) W 7.1 mm (0.28 in) (7.3 mm (0.29 in) inc. lens) D
Weight	6: 129 g (4.6 oz) 6 Plus: 172 g (6.1 oz)
Predecessor	iPhone 5C & iPhone 5S
Related articles	Apple Watch

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are smartphones made by Apple Inc.. They were first shown on September 9, 2014, alongside the Apple Watch. These phones came after the iPhone 5S. They were the first iPhones to have much bigger screens than the iPhone 5. The iPhone 6 had a 4.7-inch screen, and the iPhone 6 Plus had a 5.5-inch screen.

Key Features of iPhone 6

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus brought many new features. They had a fresh, rounded design. This was different from the flat edges of older iPhones.

Bigger and Better Screens

One of the biggest changes was the screen size.

• The iPhone 6 had a 4.7-inch screen.
• The iPhone 6 Plus had an even larger 5.5-inch screen.

Both models featured a "Retina HD Display." This meant the screens were very clear and colorful. They were great for watching videos and playing games.

Powerful Inside

These iPhones used a new chip called the Apple A8. This chip made the phones faster. It helped apps run smoothly. They also had a special chip called the M8. This chip tracked your movement. It was useful for fitness apps.

Improved Camera

The camera on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus was also better. It could take clearer photos. It also had new features like:

• Faster autofocus.
• Better video recording.
• Slow-motion video options.

This made it easier to capture your favorite moments.

Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor

Both phones kept the Touch ID feature. This allowed you to unlock your phone with your fingerprint. It also let you make secure purchases. This was a quick and safe way to use your phone.

New Ways to Connect

The iPhone 6 models had new ways to connect. They included NFC. This allowed for Apple Pay. You could pay for things with your phone. They also had faster Wi-Fi and LTE internet.

Software and Updates

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus came with iOS 8. This was Apple's operating system. It brought many new features. These included a new keyboard and health app. The phones could be updated to newer versions of iOS. This kept them fresh with new features.

Images for kids

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  iPhone 6 camera module

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  An iPhone 6 with its display removed

See also

In Spanish: IPhone 6 para niños