Thinking of buying an iPhone 6S in 2019? We are sure your friends might question your choice. But don’t worry, just because the iPhone 6S is a few years old doesn’t make it a bad choice. Yes, Apple iPhones are expensive, but for good reason. They have great designs, displays, cameras and of course, the iOS experience which is just flawless. The iPhone 6S is no different, but for one exception – it’s affordable! In fact, since the iPhone SE was discontinued, the iPhone 6s is the most affordable yet powerful iPhone you can buy right now. In this article we are going to talk about the iPhone 6S and why it’s worth your money, even in 2019.
Most users want an iPhone for its premium looks. On the design front, the iPhones 6S resembles the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 8. It feels good to own a premium phone without spending more. The body of the iPhone 6S is built of 7000 series aluminium which is known for its strength, and its resistance against denting and bending. The iPhone 6S does not have the glass back as the iPhone 8, but it shouldn’t matter unless you care for wireless charging. Having an aluminium back means more durability. The iPhone 6S looks premium in the hands, with its all-symmetrical design. The iPhone 6S even has a headphone jack. In fact, it’s Apple’s last phone to have a headphone jack, which means you don’t need a Lightning adaptor to connect your favourite earphones.
The front of the iPhone 6S sports a 4.7-inch Retina display. It lacks the True Tone feature, but it is still perfect in many other ways. It produces great colours, the brightness levels are high and picture quality feels perfect for everyday use. The screen specifications are identical to the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 8, which is definitely a good thing. It supports 3D Touch which makes navigating through apps simpler. You can easily peak into e-mails, WhatsApp messages, access camera modes and even play 3D Touch supported games.
What makes iPhones unique from the rest is its user experience. The iPhones 6S runs the latest iOS 12.3.1 update which is identical to the one, more expensive iPhone XS series phones get. The device sports Apple’s A9 processor and it comes with 2GB of RAM. Now, 2GB may appear less on paper when compared to the latest smartphones, but it’s iOS we’re talking about! It’s perfectly optimised for the iPhone 6S’ specs and it supports all the latest features and apps. The transitions, animations and the overall user interface is snappy and lag-free. Even the Touch ID feature is accurate and gets more accurate and faster with every update. Speaking of updates, Apple has provided software support for years since the product launches, which means the iPhone 6S is set to get the upcoming iOS 13 update. The new iOS 13 has lot of UI improvements such as a dark mode, easy access to settings and more, which should make the UI experience even better.
Apple iPhones cameras have created a buzz among smartphone enthusiasts when it comes to image quality. The iPhone 6S camera did just this when it was launched in 2015, and it still is a fantastic camera. The 12MP rear camera can capture good pictures with great details and sharpness. Of course, you cannot compare it to the latest smartphones cameras, but we still feel it’s a great camera to capture memories and upload pictures on social media. The front camera on the phone is a 5MP shooter, and Apple has also recently added the Retina Display flash feature to the iPhone 6S which makes selfies look a lot better. You can download a bunch of interesting camera apps like Pro camera, Defocus to give your pictures a professional touch. What more about the camera? It even supports 4K video recording. With the EIS feature (electronic image stabilisation) on board, your videos will appear steady no matter how shaky hands you have.
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The iPhone 6S is still a great phone to buy and just because it’s a bit old, doesn’t make it a bad choice. The operating system is so well optimised it doesn’t feel like it’s aged much. Everything including the user interface, multi-tasking, apps run just as smooth as most other iPhones. In fact, the iPhone 6S can even run the latest games such as PlayerUnknown’s Battleground and Fortnite at HD settings. This phone is definitely a great choice for everyday users due to its simple yet elegant design and the overall software experience. With the upcoming iOS 13 update, we can expect things to get a bit more efficient. If you want to buy your first iPhone, the iPhone 6S still remains a great choice.
