iPhone 6#Bendgate (chassis bending)

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{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2017}}

{{Infobox mobile phone

| name = iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus

| codename = N61

| logo = {{multiple image|align=center|direction=vertical|image_style=border: none;background-color: transparent;|background color=transparent;border:none;|image1=iPhone 6 Logo.svg|width1=163|image2=iPhone 6 Plus logo.svg|width2=215}}

| logosize =

| image = IPhone 6 Space Gray.svg

| alt =

| caption = iPhone 6 in Space Gray

| brand = Apple Inc.

| manufacturer = Foxconn, Pegatron (on contract){{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/apple-already-preparing-2015-massive-iphone-6s-launch-161002567.html|title=Apple is already preparing for 2015's massive iPhone 6s launch – and so should you|date=December 5, 2014 |work=BGR |first=Chris |last=Smith |via=Yahoo! News|access-date=December 6, 2015|archive-date=December 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222134744/https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/apple-already-preparing-2015-massive-iphone-6s-launch-161002567.html|url-status=live}}

| serieslabel = Generation

| series = 8th

| modelnumber = 6:
A1549 (North America)
A1586 (Global)
A1589 (China)
6 Plus:
A1522 (North America)
A1524 (Global)
A1593 (China)

| networks = GSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, HSPA+, 4G, LTE

| released = {{Start date and age|2014|09|19}} (16, 64 and 128 GB models)

{{start date and age|2017|03|10}} (32 GB model){{cite news|url=https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/03/apple-iphone-6-gold-32-gb-model-available-select-asian-carriers/|title=Apple quietly re-launching iPhone 6 in a gold 32 GB model, available at select Asian carriers|date=March 3, 2017|work=9to5Mac|access-date=November 19, 2018|first=Benjamin|last=Mayo|archive-date=March 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310024544/https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/03/apple-iphone-6-gold-32-gb-model-available-select-asian-carriers/|url-status=live}}

| available = {{Collapsible list

| title=September 19, 2014{{cite press release

| url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2014/09/15Apple-Announces-Record-Pre-orders-for-iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-Top-Four-Million-in-First-24-Hours.htm

| title=Apple Announces Record Pre-orders for iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus Top Four Million in First 24 Hours|location=Cupertino, CA

| publisher=Apple Inc.

| date=September 15, 2014

| access-date=April 17, 2020

}}

| 1=United States

| 2=Italy

| 3=United Kingdom

| 4=Canada

| 5=France

| 6=Germany

| 7=Australia

| 8=Hong Kong

| 9=Singapore

| 10=Japan

|11=Puerto Rico

|12=Nigeria

}}

{{Collapsible list|title=September 26, 2014

| 1=Austria

| 2=Belgium

| 3=Denmark

| 4=Finland

| 5=Georgia

| 6=Ireland

| 7=Isle of Man

| 8=Italy

| 9=Liechtenstein

| 10=Luxembourg

| 11=Nepal

| 12=Netherlands

| 13=New Zealand

| 14=Norway

| 15=Portugal

| 16=Qatar

| 17=Russia

| 18=Saudi Arabia

| 19=Spain

| 20=Sweden

| 21=Switzerland

| 22=Tajikistan

| 23=Taiwan

| 24=Turkey

| 25=United Arab Emirates

}}

{{Collapsible list

| title=October 17, 2014{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2014/09/30iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-Available-in-China-on-Friday-October-17.htm|title=iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus Available in China on Friday, October 17|location=Cupertino, CA|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=September 30, 2014|access-date=April 17, 2020}}{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2014/10/13iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-Arrive-in-36-More-Countries-and-Territories-This-Month.htm|title=iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus Arrive in 36 More Countries and Territories This Month|location=Cupertino, CA|publisher=Apple|date=October 13, 2014|access-date=April 17, 2020}}

| 1=China

| 2=India

| 3=Monaco

}}

{{Collapsible list

| title=October 23, 2014

| 1=Israel

| 2=Tanzania

}}

{{Collapsible list

| title=October 24, 2014

| 1=Czech Republic

| 2=French West Indies

| 3=Greenland

| 4=Kenya

| 5=Malta

| 6=Poland

| 7=Reunion Island

| 8=South Africa

}}

{{Collapsible list

| title=October 30, 2014

| 1=Bahrain

| 2=Kuwait

}}

{{Collapsible list

| title=October 31, 2014

| 1=Albania

| 2=Bosnia

| 3=Croatia

| 4=Egypt

| 5=Estonia

| 6=Greece

| 7=Guam

| 8=Hungary

| 9=Iceland

| 10=Kosovo

| 11=Latvia

| 12=Lithuania

| 13=Macau

| 14=Mexico

| 15=Moldova

| 16=Montenegro

| 17=North Macedonia

| 18=Palestinian territories

| 19=Romania

| 20=Serbia

| 21=Slovakia

| 22=Slovenia

| 23=South Korea

| 24=Thailand

| 25=Ukraine

}}

{{Collapsible list

| title=November 6, 2014

| 1=Brunei

| 2=Malaysia

}}

{{Collapsible list

| title=November 14, 2014

| 1=Argentina

| 2=Brazil

| 3=Chile

| 4=Colombia

| 5=Lebanon

| 6=Philippines

| 7=Vietnam

}}

{{Collapsible list

| title=February 6, 2015

| 1=Indonesia

| 2=Mauritius

}}

| discontinued = {{end date and age|2015|09|09}} (128 GB models)
{{end date and age|2016|09|07}} (Temporary, 16 and 64 GB models and Permanently, iPhone 6 Plus)
{{end date and age|2018|09|12}} (Permanently, 32 GB models)

| unitssold = 4 million+ on first day; 13 million in opening weekend; 220 million+ total

| predecessor = iPhone 5s

| successor = iPhone 6s / iPhone 6s Plus

| type = Smartphone

| form = Slate

| size = 6: {{plainlist|

  • H {{convert|138.1|mm|in|abbr=on}}
  • W {{convert|67.0|mm|in|abbr=on}}
  • D {{convert|6.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} (inc. lens, {{convert|7.5|mm|in|abbr=on|disp=comma}})[https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2014/08/25/iphone-6-camera-and-dimensions/ iPhone 6 Leaks Reveal Protruding Camera And Detailed Dimensions] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107143333/https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2014/08/25/iphone-6-camera-and-dimensions/ |date=November 7, 2020 }} Forbes August 25, 2014 @ 9:16SA[https://support.apple.com/kb/sp705 Apple iPhone 6 – Technical Specifications] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215030130/https://support.apple.com/kb/sp705 |date=February 15, 2015 }} January 5, 2017}}
    6 Plus: {{plainlist|
  • H {{convert|158.1|mm|in|abbr=on}}
  • W {{convert|77.8|mm|in|abbr=on}}
  • D {{convert|7.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} (inc. lens, {{convert|7.67|mm|in|abbr=on|disp=comma}}[http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/iphone-6-dimensions-revealed-by-latest-leak iPhone 6 dimensions revealed by latest leak] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222091633/http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/iphone-6-dimensions-revealed-by-latest-leak |date=December 22, 2015 }} Luke Johnson, Trusted Reviews August 22, 2014

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| weight = 6: {{convert|129|g|oz|abbr=on}}
6 Plus: {{convert|172|g|oz|abbr=on}}

| os = {{Ubl

| Original: iOS 8.0 (16/64/128 GB versions)
iOS 10.2.1 (32 GB version)

| Last: iOS 12.5.7, released January 23, 2023{{Cite web |title=About the security content of iOS 12.5.7 |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213597 |access-date=August 9, 2023 |website=Apple Support |date=January 23, 2023 |language=en}}}}

| soc = Apple A8

| cpu = 1.4 GHz dual-core 64-bit ARMv8-A "Typhoon"

| gpu = PowerVR Series 6 GX6450 (quad-core), up to 136 GFLOPS{{cite web|title=cpu-monkey|url= https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/cpu-apple_a8 |website= www.cpu-monkey.com|date= April 27, 2023 }}{{cite web

| url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/8562/chipworks-a8

| title=Chipworks Disassembles Apple's A8 SoC: GX6450, 4 MB L3 Cache & More

| publisher=AnandTech

| date=September 23, 2014

| access-date=September 23, 2014

| archive-date=September 23, 2014

| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140923204009/http://www.anandtech.com/show/8562/chipworks-a8

| url-status=live

}}

| memory = 1 GB LPDDR3 RAM

| storage = 16, 32 (iPhone 6 only), 64, 128 GB

| memory_card =

| battery = 6: {{nowrap|3.82 V}} {{nowrap|6.91 W·h}} {{nowrap|(1,810 mA·h)}} lithium polymer battery{{cite web | url=http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.php | title=Apple iPhone 6 – Full phone specifications | work=GSMArena | access-date=December 14, 2016 | archive-date=December 9, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209155644/https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.php | url-status=live }}
6 Plus: {{nowrap|3.82 V}} {{nowrap|11.1 W·h}} {{nowrap|(2,915 mA·h)}} lithium polymer battery{{cite web|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+6+Plus+Teardown/29206|title=iPhone 6 Plus Teardown|work=iFixit|date=September 19, 2014|access-date=November 13, 2014|archive-date=July 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180717233222/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+6+Plus+Teardown/29206|url-status=live}}

| input = Multi-touch touchscreen display, triple microphone, Apple M8 motion coprocessor, 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer, digital compass, iBeacon, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, Touch ID fingerprint reader, barometer

| display = 6: {{convert|4.7|in|mm|abbr=on}} Retina HD: LED-backlit IPS LCD, 1334×750 px resolution (326 ppi) (128 px/cm) pixel density, 16:9 aspect ratio, 1400:1 typ. contrast ratio{{cite web

| url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-6/specs/

| title=iPhone 6 Technical Specifications

| publisher=Apple

| access-date=October 2, 2014

| archive-date=April 6, 2016

| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406153541/https://www.apple.com/iphone-6/specs/

| url-status=live

}}
6 Plus: {{convert|5.5|in|mm|abbr=on}} Retina HD: LED-backlit IPS LCD 1920×1080 (401 ppi) (158 px/cm) pixel density, 16:9 aspect ratio, 1300:1 typ. contrast ratio
All models: 500 cd/m² max. brightness (typical), with dual-ion exchange-strengthened glass

| rear_camera = 6: 8 MP (3264×2448 px max.) with 1.5 focus pixels, True Tone flash, autofocus, IR filter, burst mode, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p HD video recording (30 fps or 60 fps), slow-motion video (720p 120 fps or 240 fps), timelapse, panorama (up to 43 megapixels), face detection, stills from video, auto-HDR,
digital image stabilization
6 Plus: In addition to above: optical image stabilization (for photos only)

| front_camera = 1.2 MP (1280×960 px max.), 720p video recording (30 fps), burst mode, f/2.2 aperture, exposure control, face detection, auto-HDR

| sound = Mono speaker, 3.5 mm stereo audio jack

| connectivity = {{Collapsible list

| title=All models:

| 1=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 4.2, NFC, GPS & GLONASS, Lightning connector

}}

{{Collapsible list

| title=models A1549 & A1522:

| 1=LTE (bands 1 to 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 to 20, 25, 26, 28, 29){{cite web

| url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE

| title=Apple – iPhone 6 – View countries with supported LTE networks

| publisher=Apple

| access-date=October 14, 2014

| archive-date=October 15, 2014

| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015044815/http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/

| url-status=live

}}

}}

{{Collapsible list

| title=models A1586 & A1524

| 1=LTE (bands 1 to 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 to 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38 to 41), TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)

}}

| other = FaceTime audio- or video-calling

| sar = {{Collapsible list

| title=6{{Cite web |url=https://www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure/iphone7,2/en/ |title=iPhone 6 RF Exposure information |access-date=November 9, 2017 |archive-date=November 9, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109134939/https://www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure/iphone7,2/en/ |url-status=live }}

| 1=Model A1549
Head: 1.08 W/kg
Body: 1.14 W/kg

| 2=Model A1586
Head: 1.08 W/kg
Body: 1.14 W/kg

| 3=Model A1589
Head: 0.38 W/kg

}}

{{Collapsible list

| title=6 Plus{{Cite web |url=https://www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure/iphone7,1/en/ |title=iPhone 6 Plus RF Exposure information |access-date=November 9, 2017 |archive-date=November 9, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109134844/https://www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure/iphone7,1/en/ |url-status=live }}

| 1=Model A1522
Head: 1.14 W/kg
Body: 1.16 W/kg

| 2=Model A1524
Head: 1.19 W/kg
Body: 1.19 W/kg

| 3=Model A1593
Head: 0.37 W/kg

}}

| hac = M3, T4{{cite web |work=Apple |date=September 12, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |publisher=Apple Support |title=About Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) requirements for iPhone – Apple Support |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202186 |archive-date=December 2, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202030024/http://www.apple.com/iphone-6/ |url-status=live }}

| website = {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202030024/http://www.apple.com/iphone-6/|title=Apple – iPhone 6|date=December 2, 2014}}

| references =

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{{iPhone models}}

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are smartphones that were developed and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the eighth generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 5, iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, and were announced on September 9, 2014, and released on September 19, 2014.{{cite press release |title=Apple Announces iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus—The Biggest Advancements in iPhone History |url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/09/09Apple-Announces-iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-The-Biggest-Advancements-in-iPhone-History.html |location=Cupertino, CA |publisher=Apple Inc. |date=September 9, 2014 |access-date=July 27, 2015 |archive-date=September 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909213704/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/09/09Apple-Announces-iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-The-Biggest-Advancements-in-iPhone-History.html |url-status=live }} The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus jointly were themselves replaced as the flagship devices of the iPhone series by the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus on September 9, 2015. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus respectively include larger 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays, a faster processor, upgraded cameras, improved LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity and support for a near-field communications-based mobile payments offering.{{cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/9/6122731/iphone-6-apple-4-7-inch-display-announced|title=iPhone 6 announced: 4.7-inch display, A8 processor, 8-megapixel camera, available September 19th for $199|work=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media|first=Dan|last=Seifert|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=August 4, 2015|archive-date=September 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924092336/http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/9/6122731/iphone-6-apple-4-7-inch-display-announced|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/9/6121705/apple-iphone-6-5-5-inch-display-announced|title=iPhone 6 Plus with 5.5-inch display announced|work=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media|first=Carl|last=Franzen|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=September 9, 2014|archive-date=August 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823135116/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/9/6121705/apple-iphone-6-5-5-inch-display-announced|url-status=live}}

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus received positive reviews, with critics regarding their redesign, specifications, camera, and battery life as being improvements over previous iPhone models. However, aspects of the design of iPhone 6 were also criticized, including plastic strips on the rear of the device for its antenna that disrupted the otherwise metal exterior, and the screen resolution of the standard-sized iPhone 6 being lower than other devices in its class. The iPhone 6 sold extremely well, making it the best-selling iPhone model and the most successful smartphone to date.{{cite news |url=https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-history-iphone-6-launch-record |access-date=13 November 2024 |archive-date=13 November 2024 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241113015800/https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-history-iphone-6-launch-record |title=Today in Apple history: iPhone 6 sells record 10 million units at launch |url-status=live |date=22 September 2024 |orig-date=22 September 2014 |first=Luke |last=Dormehl |work=Cult of Mac}}

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have been the subject of several hardware issues, including most prominently, being susceptible to bending under hard pressure (dubbed "Bendgate"), and as a byproduct of this lack of rigidity, the touchscreen's internal hardware being susceptible to losing its connection to the phone's logic board (nicknamed "Touch Disease"). Additionally, some iPhone 6 Plus models were the subject of camera issues, including some with malfunctioning optical image stabilization or otherwise defects on rear cameras.

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were moved to the midrange spot in Apple's iPhone lineup when the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus were released in September 2015. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were discontinued in most markets on September 7, 2016, when Apple announced the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Their spot as the entry-level iPhone was replaced by the first-generation iPhone SE, which was released earlier on March 31, 2016. The iPhone 6 was relaunched with 32 GB of storage in Asian markets in February 2017 as a midrange/budget iPhone. It was later expanded to Europe,{{cite web|url=http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/03/15/apple-could-launch-32gb-iphone-6-2017-in-europe-next-week|title=Apple could launch 32 GB iPhone 6 (2017) in Europe next week|first=Christian|last=Zibreg|work=iDownloadBlog|date=March 15, 2017|access-date=September 11, 2017|archive-date=August 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823135129/https://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/03/15/apple-could-launch-32gb-iphone-6-2017-in-europe-next-week/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/32gb-iphone-6-spain|title=Special 32 GB iPhone 6 model available in Spain, Germany, Italy, and more|first=Michael|last=Potuck|work=9to5Mac|date=May 4, 2017|access-date=September 11, 2017|archive-date=August 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823135123/https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/32gb-iphone-6-spain/|url-status=live}} before hitting the US markets in May 2017,{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/09/iphone-6-32gb-space-gray-200-virgin-mobile|title=Special edition 32 GB Space Gray iPhone 6 now available for just $200 w/o contract|first=Ben|last=Lovejoy|work=9to5Mac|date=May 9, 2017|access-date=September 11, 2017|archive-date=August 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823135125/https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/09/iphone-6-32gb-space-gray-200-virgin-mobile/|url-status=live}} and Canada in July 2017.{{cite web|url=https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/06/23/special-edition-32gb-space-grey-iphone-6-coming-canada|title=Special edition 32 GB Space Grey iPhone 6 coming to Canada|first=Ian|last=Hardy|work=MobileSyrup|date=June 23, 2017|access-date=September 11, 2017|archive-date=August 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823135119/https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/06/23/special-edition-32gb-space-grey-iphone-6-coming-canada/|url-status=live}} The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus supported iOS 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 before being dropped by iOS 13, and they are the third to support five versions of iOS after the iPhone 4s and the iPhone 5.

History

From the launch of the original iPhone to the iPhone 4s, iPhones used 3.5-inch displays {{mdash}} which are smaller than screens used by flagship phones from competitors. The iPhone 5 and its immediate successors featured a display that was taller, but the same width as prior models, measuring at 4 inches diagonally. Following Apple's loss in smartphone market share to companies producing phones with larger displays, reports as early as January 2014 suggested Apple was preparing to launch new iPhone models with larger, 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays.{{cite news|first1=Lorraine|last1=Luk|last2=Dou|first2=Eva|last3=Wakabayashi|first3=Daisuke|url=https://www.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304856504579338611620927036|title=Apple iPhones to Come Out With Bigger Screens|work=The Wall Street Journal|url-access=subscription|date=January 24, 2014|access-date=September 9, 2014|archive-date=December 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216024736/http://www.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304856504579338611620927036|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-suppliers-gear-up-for-large-screen-iphones-1405985788|title=Apple Readies a Big Bet on Big-Screen Phones|work=Wall Street Journal|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=September 9, 2016|archive-date=August 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825112453/https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-suppliers-gear-up-for-large-screen-iphones-1405985788|url-status=live|first1=Lorraine|last1=Luk|last2=Wakabayashi|first2=Daisuke|first3=Eva|last3=Dou|url-access=subscription}} Reports prior to its unveiling also speculated Apple might use a new iPhone model to introduce a mobile payments platform using near-field communications—a technology that was incorporated into many Android phones, but had experienced a low adoption rate among users.{{cite news|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-6-iwatch-to-use-nfc-tokens-for-mobile-payments-report|first=Lance|last=Whitney|title=More signs point to mobile payments for iPhone 6 – and for an iWatch|work=CNET|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=September 9, 2014|archive-date=August 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825112508/https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-6-iwatch-to-use-nfc-tokens-for-mobile-payments-report/|url-status=live}}

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were officially unveiled during a press event at the Flint Center for Performing Arts in Cupertino, California on September 9, 2014, and released on September 19, 2014; pre-orders began on September 12, 2014, with the iPhone 6 starting at US$199 and the iPhone 6 Plus starting at US$299.{{cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/9/6121325/apple-iphone-6-release-date-pricing|title=iPhone 6 release date September 19th, prices start at $199 for 4.7-inch on contract, $299 for 5.5-inch on contract|work=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media|first=Chris|last=Welch|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=September 12, 2014|archive-date=August 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825112501/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/9/6121325/apple-iphone-6-release-date-pricing|url-status=live}} In China, where the iPhone 5c and 5s were the first models in the iPhone series to be released in the country on the same day as their international launch, Apple notified local wireless carriers it would be unable to release the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on the 19th there were "details which are not ready"; local media reported the devices had not yet been approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and earlier in the year, a news report by state broadcaster China Central Television alleged iPhone devices were a threat to national security because iOS 7's "frequent locations" function could expose "state secrets."{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/business/international/release-of-iphone-6-delayed-in-china.html?_r=0|title=Release of iPhone 6 Delayed in China|work=The New York Times|date=September 10, 2014|access-date=September 12, 2014|archive-date=December 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215125343/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/business/international/release-of-iphone-6-delayed-in-china.html?_r=0|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jul/14/apple-denies-iphone-national-security-threat-location-tracking-china|title=Apple denies iPhones are 'a national security threat' to China|work=The Guardian|date=July 14, 2014|access-date=September 12, 2014|archive-date=August 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825112453/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jul/14/apple-denies-iphone-national-security-threat-location-tracking-china|url-status=live}}

In August 2015, Apple initiated a replacement program for some early iPhone 6 Plus models that were found to have potentially faulty cameras that could be causing photos to appear blurry.

On September 9, 2015, with the release of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were moved to the mid-range of the iPhone lineup. The 128 GB versions of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus was discontinued along with the gold version of both phones, but the 16 GB and 64 GB versions of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in silver and space gray remained available for sale at a reduced price.{{cite news | url=http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/09/09/apple-axes-gold-color-128gb-options-for-iphone-6-and-6-plus-models | title=Apple axes gold color, 128 GB options for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models | work=Apple Insider | date=September 9, 2015 | access-date=January 10, 2016 | author=Campbell, Mikey | archive-date=January 9, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109160710/http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/09/09/apple-axes-gold-color-128gb-options-for-iphone-6-and-6-plus-models | url-status=live }}

In June 2016, Apple faced a potential sales ban in China, as Shenzhen Baili, a Chinese device maker, alleged the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus infringed on its design patent.Abhishek, [http://www.techkabaap.com/patent-fight-stop-apple-iphone-6-sales-china/ "Patent Fight Could Stop Apple iPhone 6 Sales in China] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807120357/http://www.techkabaap.com/patent-fight-stop-apple-iphone-6-sales-china/ |date=August 7, 2017 }}, Techkabaap, August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

The iPhone 6 was temporarily discontinued on September 7, 2016, and the 6 Plus was permanently discontinued on same date, when Apple announced the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus' spot as the entry-level iPhone was taken by the first-generation iPhone SE. As the iPhone SE has more powerful internal hardware than the midrange iPhone 6 (largely the same as the 6S) and had been released earlier on March 31, 2016, this created an unusual situation when it was sold alongside the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus until September 7 despite being marketed as a lower-tier iPhone.

In February 2017, the iPhone 6 was quietly relaunched in carrier stores and online, this time the storage has been changed to 32 GB. In India, it was sold on Amazon's website in Space Grey. In Taiwan, it was sold through Taiwan Mobile on March 10 in gold color. In mid-March, it was released in the EU to Belarus via the i-Store webshop. It also makes an appearance in North America with Sprint based US prepaid carriers Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile, along with AT&T GoPhone. These are not being distributed by Apple on their website or their retail stores.

Specifications

= Hardware =

== Design ==

The design of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is influenced by that of the iPad Air with a glass front that is curved around the edges of the display, and an aluminum rear that contains two plastic strips for the antenna. The back is built of 6000-series aluminum.{{Cite magazine|url = https://www.wired.com/2015/09/iphone-6s-6s-plus-biggest-changes-invisible/|title = You Can't See the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus' Biggest Changes|magazine = Wired|access-date = January 11, 2019|archive-date = November 16, 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181116111853/https://www.wired.com/2015/09/iphone-6s-6s-plus-biggest-changes-invisible/|url-status = live}} Both models come in gold, silver, and "space gray" finishes. The iPhone 6 has a thickness of {{convert|6.9|mm}}, while the iPhone 6 Plus is {{convert|7.1|mm|abbr=on}} in thickness; both are thinner than the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, with the iPhone 6 being Apple's thinnest phone {{as of|2024|||lc=y}}.

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|+ iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus color options

ColorNameFrontAntenna
bgcolor="#B1B2B7" |Space GrayBlackrowspan="2" | Light Grey
bgcolor="#E2E3E4" |Silverrowspan="2" | White
bgcolor="#E3CCB4" |GoldWhite

== Displays ==

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The most significant changes to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are its displays; both branded as "Retina HD displays" and "ion-strengthened", the iPhone 6 display is 4.7 inches in size with a 16:9 resolution of 1334x750 (326 ppi, minus one row of pixels), while the iPhone 6 Plus includes a 5.5-inch 1920x1080 (1080p) display (401 PPI). The displays use a multiple-domain LCD panel, dubbed "dual-domain pixels"; the RGB pixels themselves are skewed in a pattern so every pixel is seen from a different angle. This technique helps improve the viewing angles of the display.{{cite web|title=Understanding Dual-Domain Pixels in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/8509/understanding-dual-domain-pixels-in-the-iphone-6-and-iphone-6-plus|website=Anandtech|publisher=Purch Inc.|access-date=March 1, 2015|archive-date=August 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826074624/https://www.anandtech.com/show/8509/understanding-dual-domain-pixels-in-the-iphone-6-and-iphone-6-plus|url-status=live}}

To accommodate the larger physical size of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the top button was renamed to "side button" and moved to the side of the phone instead of the top to improve its accessibility.

== Batteries ==

The iPhone 6 features a 6.91 Wh (1,810 mAh) battery, while the iPhone 6 Plus features an 11.1 Wh (2,915 mAh) battery, neither of which are user-replaceable.{{cite web |url=https://www.dpreview.com/products/apple/mobilephones/apple_iphone6/specifications |access-date=13 November 2024 |date=30 March 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241113042720/https://www.dpreview.com/products/apple/mobilephones/apple_iphone6/specifications |at=Battery type |title=Apple iPhone 6 Overview |archive-date=13 November 2024 |work=Digital Photography Review |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/21/iphone-battery-mah-capacity-list/ |access-date=13 November 2024 |archive-date=13 November 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113043141/https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/21/iphone-battery-mah-capacity-list/ |date=21 November 2023 |first=Michael |last=Potuck |title=iPhone battery mAh list: Here's the capacity for every model |work=9To5Mac}}

== Chipsets ==

Both models include an Apple A8 system-on-chip, and an M8 motion co-processor—an update of the M7 chip from the iPhone 5s. The primary difference between the M8 and the original M7 coprocessor is the M8 also includes a barometer to measure altitude changes. Phil Schiller said the A8 chip would provide, in comparison to the 5s, a 25% increase in CPU performance, a 50% increase in graphics performance, and less heat output. Early hands-on reports said the A8's GPU performance might indeed break away from previous generations doubling of performance at each yearly release, scoring 21204.26 in Base mark X compared to 20253.80, 10973.36 and 5034.75 on respectively the 5s, 5 and 4s.{{cite web|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_6_a8_gpu_benchmark_suggests_its_behind_the_curve-news-9630.php|title=iPhone 6 A8 GPU benchmark suggests it's behind the curve|work=GSMArena|date=September 12, 2014|access-date=September 16, 2014|archive-date=August 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826074641/https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_6_a8_gpu_benchmark_suggests_its_behind_the_curve-news-9630.php|url-status=live}}

== Connectivity ==

The expanded LTE connectivity on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is improved to LTE Advanced, with support for over 20 LTE bands (seven more than the iPhone 5s),{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-6/specs/|title=Apple – iPhone 6 – Connectivity|publisher=Apple|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=September 10, 2014|archive-date=April 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406153541/https://www.apple.com/iphone-6/specs/|url-status=live}} for up to 150 Mbit/s download speed, and VoLTE support. Wi-Fi performance has been improved with support for 802.11ac specifications, providing speeds up to 433.0581 Mbit/s—which is up to three times faster than 802.11n, along with Wi-Fi Calling support where available. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus adds support for near-field communications (NFC). It is initially used exclusively for Apple Pay {{mdash}} a new mobile payments system which allows users to store their credit cards in Passbook for use with online payments and retail purchases over NFC.{{cite web|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-adds-nfc-to-iphone-6-with-apple-pay|title=Apple takes NFC mainstream on iPhone 6; Apple Watch with Apple Pay|work=CNET|first1=Marguerite|last1=Reardon|first2=Shara|last2=Tibken|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=September 10, 2014|archive-date=August 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826080138/https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-adds-nfc-to-iphone-6-with-apple-pay/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cultofmac.com/296093/apple-confirms-iphone-6-nfc-apple-pay|title=Apple confirms iPhone 6 NFC chip is only for Apple Pay at launch|first=Buster|last=Hein|date=September 15, 2014|access-date=September 15, 2014|archive-date=August 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826074640/https://www.cultofmac.com/296093/apple-confirms-iphone-6-nfc-apple-pay/|url-status=live}} iOS 11 added limited use of near-field communications besides Apple Pay for 3rd party apps.{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/25/apple-will-reportedly-open-up-nfc-in-ios-12/|title=iOS 12 will reportedly include new NFC features, enable iPhones to become secure hotel room keys|website=9to5mac|date=May 26, 2018|access-date=April 29, 2019|archive-date=August 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826074619/https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/25/apple-will-reportedly-open-up-nfc-in-ios-12/|url-status=live |last1=Mayo |first1=Benjamin }}

== Camera ==

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The iPhone 6's rear-facing camera now has the ability to shoot 1080p Full HD video at either 30 or 60 frames per second and 720p HD slow-motion video at either 120 or 240 frames per second, while the iPhone 5s could only record at 30 and 120 frames per second respectively.{{cite web |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/apple-iphone-6-plus-review,3976-9.html |access-date=13 November 2024 |date=13 November 2014 |first=Matt |last=Humrick |title=Apple iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus Review |at=Camera: Video Quality |work=Tom's Hardware |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113043341/https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/apple-iphone-6-plus-review,3976-9.html |url-status=live |archive-date=13 November 2024}} Unlike the previous models, the rear-facing camera is not flush with the rear of the device, but instead protrudes slightly.{{cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/16/6209759/apple-has-an-embarassing-bulge|title=Apple is hiding an embarrassing iPhone 6 camera bulge|work=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media|first=Tom|last=Warren|date=September 16, 2014|access-date=September 16, 2014|archive-date=August 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826074619/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/16/6209759/apple-has-an-embarassing-bulge|url-status=live}}

Still photos can be captured during video recording. Those have a resolution of four megapixels (2720×1532).{{Cite web|date=2015-09-26|title=How to take a picture while capturing video on iPhone|url=https://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/09/26/how-to-take-still-photos-while-shooting-video-iphone/|access-date=2020-07-17|website=iDownloadBlog.com|language=en-US|archive-date=September 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200910202345/https://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/09/26/how-to-take-still-photos-while-shooting-video-iphone/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Snap Photos and Record Video on an iPhone at the Same Time|url=https://www.lifewire.com/take-photo-while-recording-video-iphone-1999621|access-date=2020-07-17|website=Lifewire|language=en|date=2020-01-22|archive-date=September 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915132100/https://www.lifewire.com/take-photo-while-recording-video-iphone-1999621|url-status=live}}

The camera also includes phase detection autofocus. The iPhone 6 Plus camera is nearly identical, but also includes optical image stabilization. The front-facing camera was also updated with a new sensor and f/2.2 aperture, along with support for burst and HDR modes.

However, the optical image stabilization of the iPhone 6 Plus is only available for photography and deactivated during video recording.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6_plus-review-1142p10.php |title=Review of the iPhone 6 Plus video camera by GSMArena |access-date=July 2, 2020 |archive-date=July 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702125259/https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6_plus-review-1142p10.php |url-status=live }}

The front camera has 1.3 megapixels and can record video up to 720p at 30 frames per second.

== Sensors ==

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are the first iPhones to be equipped with a barometer sensor.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-review-1141.php |title=GSMArena review of the iPhone 6 |access-date=July 2, 2020 |archive-date=July 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702092844/https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-review-1141.php |url-status=live }}

Like the predecessor, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are equipped with an accelerometer, gyroscope, front-facing proximity sensor and a digital compass.

= Software =

{{See also|iOS version history|iOS 8|iOS 9|iOS 10|iOS 11|iOS 12}}

When first released, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were supplied pre-loaded with iOS 8. Apps are able to take advantage of the increased screen size in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus to display more information on-screen; for example, the Mail app uses a dual-pane layout similar to its iPad version when the device is in landscape mode on the iPhone 6 Plus. As it uses an identical aspect ratio, apps designed for the iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, and 5s can be upscaled for use on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. To improve the usability of the devices' larger screens, an additional "Reachability" gesture was added; double-tapping the Home button will slide the top half of the screen's contents down to the bottom half of the screen. This function allows users to reach buttons located near the top of the screen, such as a "Back" button in the top-left corner. Tapping it once resets the screen timeout so the user does not have to look at the screen for an empty spot to tap on.{{cite book |url=https://cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/ma1724_iphone_user_guide.pdf |year=2015 |access-date=13 November 2024 |title=iPhone User Guide For iOS 8.4 Software |page=26 |archive-date=13 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113044948/https://cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/ma1724_iphone_user_guide.pdf |url-status=live |publisher=Apple |location=Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA |chapter=3 Basics}}

In June 2019, Apple announced that it would drop support for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus with the release of iOS 13.{{Cite web|url=https://ios13guide.com/ios-13-compatibility/|title=iOS 13 Compatibility: Full List of All iOS 13 Supported Devices|date=2019-03-07|website=iOS 13 Guide|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-19|archive-date=August 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826092942/https://ios13guide.com/ios-13-compatibility/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.igeeksblog.com/ios-13-compatible-devices/|title=iOS 13 Compatible Devices: What iPhone and iPad Likely to Support iOS 13?|date=2019-05-14|website=www.igeeksblog.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-19|archive-date=June 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622014059/https://www.igeeksblog.com/ios-13-compatible-devices/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/ios-13-likely-to-drop-support-for-a-lot-of-older-hardware/|title=iOS 13 likely to drop support for a lot of older hardware|last=Kingsley-Hughes|first=Adrian|website=ZDNet|language=en|access-date=2019-05-19|archive-date=May 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190519180250/https://www.zdnet.com/article/ios-13-likely-to-drop-support-for-a-lot-of-older-hardware/|url-status=live}}

Reception

Both iPhone 6 models received positive reviews. Re/code called it "the best smartphone you can buy".{{cite news|title=iPhone 6 Review: It's a Winner|url=http://recode.net/2014/09/16/iphone-6-review/|access-date=October 19, 2014|work=Recode|publisher=CNBC|archive-date=May 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508025453/http://recode.net/2014/09/16/iphone-6-review/|url-status=live}} TechRadar praised the iPhone 6's "brilliant" design, improved battery life over the 5s, iOS 8 for being "smarter and more intuitive than ever", along with the quality of its camera. However, the plastic antenna strips on the rear of the phone were criticized for resulting in poor aesthetics, the display for having lower resolution and pixel density in comparison to other recent smartphones – including those with the same physical screen size as the iPhone 6, such as the HTC One, and for not having a sufficient justification for its significantly higher price in comparison to similar devices running Android or Windows Phone.{{cite news|title=iPhone 6 review|url=http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/iphone-6-1264565/review|access-date=September 23, 2014|work=TechRadar|publisher=Future plc|archive-date=September 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902193704/https://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/iphone-6-1264565/review|url-status=live}} The Verge considered the iPhone 6 to be "simply and cleanly designed" in comparison to the 5s, noting the phone still felt usable despite its larger size, but criticized the antenna plastic, the protruding camera lens (which prevents the device from sitting flat without a case), and the lack of additional optimization in the operating system for the bigger screen. Improvements such as performance, battery life, VoLTE support, and other tweaks were also noted. In conclusion, the iPhone 6 was considered "good, even great, but there's little about it that's truly ambitious or truly moving the needle. It's just a refinement of a lot of existing ideas into a much more pleasant package".{{cite news|title=iPhone 6 review|url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/16/6154975/iphone-6-review|work=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media|first=David|last=Pierce|date=September 16, 2014|access-date=September 23, 2014|archive-date=August 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826074619/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/16/6154975/iphone-6-review|url-status=live}}

In regards to the 6 Plus, Engadget panned its design for being uncomfortable to hold and harder to grip in comparison to other devices such as the Galaxy Note 3 and LG G3, but praised its inclusion of optical image stabilization and slightly better battery life than the 6.{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/09/16/iphone-6-and-6-plus-review|title=iPhone 6 and 6 Plus review: bigger and better, but with stiffer competition|publisher=Engadget|date=September 16, 2014|access-date=September 24, 2014|archive-date=July 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721081737/http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/16/iphone-6-and-6-plus-review/|url-status=live}}

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have been criticized by Forbes Magazine for the lack of 2160p (3840×2160 pixels) video recording due to the insufficient image sensor resolution of 3264×2448 pixels. However, third-party software is able to record footage at 3264×1836 pixels upscaled to 3840×2160p.{{Cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paulmonckton/2015/01/13/4k-video-on-iphone-6/#183df969112a |first=Paul |last=Monckton |date=13 January 2015 |title=iPhone 6: How To Shoot 4K Video |website=Forbes |access-date=July 2, 2020 |archive-date=July 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702014011/https://www.forbes.com/sites/paulmonckton/2015/01/13/4k-video-on-iphone-6/#183df969112a |url-status=live }}

Issues

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were affected by a number of notable hardware-related issues, including but not limited to concerns surrounding their rigidity (which led to incidents surrounding chassis bending, as well as degradation or outright loss of touchscreen functionality), performance issues on models with larger storage capacity, camera problems on the 6 Plus model, as well as an initially undocumented "error 53" that appeared under certain circumstances.

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= Bendgate (chassis bending) =

Shortly after its public release, it was reported the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus chassis was susceptible to bending under pressure, such as when carried tightly in a user's pocket. While such issues are not exclusive to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the design flaw came to be known among users and the media as "Bendgate".{{cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-replacing-bent-iphone-6-2014-9|title=Apple Will Start Replacing Bent iPhones|work=Business Insider|date=September 25, 2014|access-date=September 25, 2014|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827100435/https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-replacing-bent-iphone-6-2014-9|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-News-Handy-Apple-boycotts-COMPUTER-BILD-An-open-letter-to-Tim-Cook-10953399.html|title=Apple boycotts COMPUTER BILD: An open letter to Tim Cook|work=Computer Bild|date=September 29, 2014|access-date=September 29, 2014|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827130541/https://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-News-Handy-Apple-boycotts-COMPUTER-BILD-An-open-letter-to-Tim-Cook-10953399.html|url-status=live}}

Apple responded to the bending allegations, stating they had only received nine complaints of bent devices and that the damage occurring due to regular use is "extremely rare." The company maintained the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus went through durability testing to ensure they would stand up to daily use.{{cite news|url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/09/25/apple-responds-to-bending-iphones|title=Apple responds to bent iPhone 6 complaints, all nine of them|first=Billy|last=Steele|work=Engadget|date=September 25, 2014|access-date=September 25, 2014|archive-date=February 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213133503/https://www.engadget.com/2014/09/25/apple-responds-to-bending-iphones/|url-status=live}} The company offered to replace phones that were bent if it is determined the bending was unintentional.

In May 2018, as part of a lawsuit against Apple regarding touchscreen failure, it was revealed via internal documents that Apple knew the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus phones were more likely to bend than previous models. According to the court documents, Apple's internal tests found the iPhone 6 was 3.3 times more likely to bend than the iPhone 5s{{clarify inline|reason=iPhone 5 or iPhone 5S?|date=April 2025}}, while the larger iPhone 6 Plus was 7.2 times more likely to bend.{{cite news|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/iphone-6-touch-disease-documents/|title=Internal Documents Show Apple Knew the iPhone 6 Would Bend|work=Vice|date=May 24, 2018|access-date=April 3, 2021|archive-date=May 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516010110/https://www.vice.com/en/article/a3a3gg/iphone-6-touch-disease-documents|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/24/17389220/apple-bendgate-internal-documents-iphone-6-plus|title=Internal documents reveal Apple knew the iPhone 6 was more likely to bend than previous models|work=The Verge|date=May 24, 2018|access-date=April 3, 2021|archive-date=March 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310103438/https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/24/17389220/apple-bendgate-internal-documents-iphone-6-plus|url-status=live}}

= Hair ripping =

On October 3, 2014 9to5Mac released a post claiming certain iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users complained on social networking sites the phone ripped off their hair when they held the phone close to their ears when making phone calls.{{cite web|url=http://9to5mac.com/community/my-iphone-6-plus-is-yanking-out-my-hair|title=My iPhone 6 Plus is yanking out my hair|publisher=9to5Mac|author=Ayeai|work=9to5Mac |date=October 3, 2014|access-date=October 4, 2014|archive-date=October 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141005054230/http://9to5mac.com/community/my-iphone-6-plus-is-yanking-out-my-hair/|url-status=live}} Twitter users claimed the seam between the glass screen and aluminum back of the iPhone 6 was to blame, with hair becoming caught within it.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Buyers-complain-iPhone-6-ripping-out-their-hair/articleshow/44303581.cms|title=Buyers complain iPhone 6 ripping out their hair|work=Times of India|date=October 4, 2014|access-date=October 4, 2014|archive-date=October 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023040035/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Buyers-complain-iPhone-6-ripping-out-their-hair/articleshow/44303581.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/hairgate-iphone-6-customers-complaining-the-phone-is-ripping-out-their-hair-2014-10|title=HairGate: iPhone 6 Customers Are Complaining That The Phone Is Ripping Out Their Hair|work=Business Insider|first=James|last=Cook|date=October 3, 2014|access-date=October 4, 2014|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827100433/https://www.businessinsider.com/hairgate-iphone-6-customers-complaining-the-phone-is-ripping-out-their-hair-2014-10|url-status=live}}

= Flash storage performance =

Some users reported the 64 and 128 GB iPhone 6 models had experienced performance issues, and that some 128 GB iPhone 6 Plus models would, in rare cases, randomly crash and reboot. Business Korea reported the issues were connected to the triple-level cell NAND storage of the affected models. Triple-level NAND flash can store three bits of data per cell of flash, and are cheaper than dual-level cell solutions, but at the cost of performance. It was reported Apple had planned to switch the affected model lines back to multi-level cell flash, and address the performance issues on existing devices in a future iOS update.{{cite web|url=http://bgr.com/2014/11/04/128gb-iphone-6-plus-crash-and-reboot|title=128GB iPhone 6 Plus crash and reboot bug blamed on memory quality|work=BGR|date=November 4, 2014|access-date=November 15, 2014|archive-date=November 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118025529/http://bgr.com/2014/11/04/128gb-iphone-6-plus-crash-and-reboot/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Apple to switch faulty flash storage type for iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus|url=http://blog.gsmarena.com/apple-switch-faulty-flash-storage-type-iphone-6-iphone-6-plus/|website=GSMArena|date=November 7, 2014 |access-date=March 1, 2015|archive-date=January 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110125254/http://blog.gsmarena.com/apple-switch-faulty-flash-storage-type-iphone-6-iphone-6-plus/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Apple to Change Controller IC of NAND Flash Used in iPhone 6, iPhone 6+|url=http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/article/7172/resolution-apple-change-controller-ic-nand-flash-used-iphone-6-iphone-6|website=Business Korea|access-date=March 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724161612/http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/article/7172/resolution-apple-change-controller-ic-nand-flash-used-iphone-6-iphone-6|archive-date=July 24, 2015|url-status=dead}}

= iPhone 6/6 Plus camera issues =

It was reported the optical image stabilization systems on some iPhone 6 Plus models were faulty, failing to properly stabilize when the phone is being held perfectly still, leading to blurry photos and "wavy"-looking videos.{{cite web|title=Some iPhone 6 Plus units are suffering from a weird camera issue|url=http://www.phonearena.com/news/Some-iPhone-6-Plus-units-are-suffering-from-a-weird-camera-issue_id63024|website=PhoneArena|date=November 19, 2014 |access-date=March 1, 2015|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827100439/https://www.phonearena.com/news/Some-iPhone-6-Plus-units-are-suffering-from-a-weird-camera-issue_id63024|url-status=live}} The optical image stabilization system was also found to have been affected by accessories that use magnets, such as third-party lens attachments; Apple issued advisories to users and its licensed accessory makers, warning magnetic or metallic accessories can cause the OIS to malfunction.{{cite web|title=Accessories with magnets/metal might interfere w/ iPhone 6 Plus optical image stabilization, NFC on new iPhones|url=http://9to5mac.com/2014/12/14/accessories-with-magnetsmetal-might-interfere-w-iphone-6-plus-optical-image-stabilization-nfc-on-new-iphones/|website=9to5Mac|date=December 14, 2014|access-date=March 1, 2015|archive-date=February 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220152540/http://9to5mac.com/2014/12/14/accessories-with-magnetsmetal-might-interfere-w-iphone-6-plus-optical-image-stabilization-nfc-on-new-iphones/|url-status=live}}

On August 21, 2015, Apple instituted a repair program for iPhone 6 Plus models released between September 2014 and January 2015, citing faulty rear cameras on affected models may produce blurry pictures.{{cite news|title=Apple is offering free camera replacements on some iPhone 6 Plus units due to blurry photos|url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/8/21/9189893/apple-iphone-6-plus-camera-defect|work=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media|first=Ariha|last=Setalvad|date=August 21, 2015|access-date=August 22, 2015|archive-date=August 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825112453/https://www.theverge.com/2015/8/21/9189893/apple-iphone-6-plus-camera-defect|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/support/iphone6plus-isightcamera/|title=iSight Camera Replacement Program for iPhone 6 Plus|publisher=Apple Inc|date=August 21, 2015|access-date=August 24, 2015|archive-date=May 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512002138/https://www.apple.com/support/iphone6plus-isightcamera/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/some-iphone-6-plus-phones-have-faulty-cameras-says-apple-as-it-offers-free-repair/|title=Some iPhone 6 Plus devices have faulty cameras, says Apple, as it offers free repair|work=CNET|first=Edward|last=Moyer|date=August 22, 2015|access-date=August 24, 2015|archive-date=August 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825112510/https://www.cnet.com/news/some-iphone-6-plus-phones-have-faulty-cameras-says-apple-as-it-offers-free-repair/|url-status=live}}

Some iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models have an issue in which the front-facing camera is somehow "shifted", or out of place. Apple stated they would replace most affected iPhone 6 models with this issue, free of charge. Despite numerous complaints regarding this issue, it does not seem to affect the camera itself. It is said the camera is not what has shifted, but a piece of protective foam around the camera module itself that has gone out of place.{{cite web | url=http://www.businessinsider.com/crescentgate-problem-with-the-iphone-6-selfie-camera-2014-12 | title=There's A New, Widespread Problem With The iPhone 6 Selfie Camera | work=Business Insider | date=December 1, 2014 | access-date=January 10, 2016 | author=Cook, James | archive-date=August 27, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827100445/https://www.businessinsider.com/crescentgate-problem-with-the-iphone-6-selfie-camera-2014-12 | url-status=live }}

= "Error 53" =

If the iPhone 6 home button is repaired or modified by a third party, the device will fail security checks related to Touch ID as the components have not been "re-validated" for security reasons—a process that can only be performed by an authorized Apple outlet. Failing these checks disables all features related to Touch ID. Such effects have sometimes happened as a result of damage as well.

It was reported these same hardware integrity checks would trigger an unrecoverable loop into "Recovery Mode" if iOS is updated or restored, with attempts to restore the device via iTunes software resulting in an "error 53" message. Beyond the explanation this is related to hardware integrity errors regarding Touch ID components, Apple provided no official explanation of what specifically triggers error 53 or how it can be fixed without replacing the entire device.{{cite news|title='Error 53' fury mounts as Apple software update threatens to kill your iPhone 6|url=https://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/feb/05/error-53-apple-iphone-software-update-handset-worthless-third-party-repair|access-date=February 5, 2016|work=The Guardian|archive-date=December 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222040915/https://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/feb/05/error-53-apple-iphone-software-update-handset-worthless-third-party-repair|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Error 53 will kill your iPhone and no one knows what it is|url=http://www.dailydot.com/technology/what-is-error-53-iphone/|website=The Daily Dot|date=April 20, 2015|access-date=February 5, 2016|archive-date=June 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619061249/http://www.dailydot.com/technology/what-is-error-53-iphone/|url-status=live}}

On February 18, 2016, Apple released an iOS 9.2.1 patch through iTunes which addresses this issue and admitted error 53 was actually related to a diagnostic check for inspecting the Touch ID hardware before an iPhone is shipped from its factories.{{cite web|title=Apple Apologizes And Updates iOS To Restore iPhones Disabled By Error 53|url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/02/18/apple-apologizes-and-updates-ios-to-restore-iphones-disabled-by-error-53/|website=TechCrunch|date=February 18, 2016 |access-date=February 18, 2016|archive-date=December 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223144111/https://techcrunch.com/2016/02/18/apple-apologizes-and-updates-ios-to-restore-iphones-disabled-by-error-53/|url-status=live}}

= Touchscreen failure ("touch disease") =

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Touchscreen control components on iPhone 6 logic boards have insufficient support, including a lack of underfill—which strengthens and stabilizes integrated circuits, and a lack of rigid metal shielding on the logic board unlike previous iPhone models; the touchscreen controller is instead shielded by a flexible "sticker". Normal use of the device can cause the logic board to flex internally, which strains the touchscreen IC connectors and leads to a degradation or outright loss of touchscreen functionality. A symptom that has been associated with this type of failure is a flickering grey bar near the top of the display.{{cite web|title=The iPhone 6's 'touch disease' is spreading, now the largest problem reported to Apple Stores|url=http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/234661-the-iphone-6s-touch-disease-is-spreading-now-the-largest-problem-reported-to-apple-stores|website=ExtremeTech|date=August 30, 2016 |publisher=Ziff Davis Media|access-date=August 31, 2016|archive-date=August 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828062743/https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/234661-the-iphone-6s-touch-disease-is-spreading-now-the-largest-problem-reported-to-apple-stores|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=iPhone 6 touch problems? The gray flickering is an epidemic|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-6-touch-problems-the-gray-flickering-is-an-epidemic-disease-1327020|website=Techradar|publisher=Future|access-date=August 31, 2016|archive-date=October 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002042545/https://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-6-touch-problems-the-gray-flickering-is-an-epidemic-disease-1327020|url-status=live}} iFixit reported this issue, nicknamed "touch disease",{{cite web|title=Apple Is Being Sued Over the iPhone 'Touch Disease'|url=http://fortune.com/2016/08/30/apple-touch-disease-lawsuit/|website=Fortune|access-date=August 31, 2016|archive-date=August 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828062739/https://fortune.com/2016/08/30/apple-touch-disease-lawsuit/|url-status=live}} was a byproduct of the previous "Bendgate" design flaw because of the device's demonstrated lack of rigidity. As such, the larger iPhone 6 Plus is more susceptible to the flaw, but it has also been reported on a small percentage of iPhone 6 models.{{cite web|title=Apple's iPhone 6, 6 Plus are failing early thanks to 'touch disease,' bending problems|url=http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/234552-apples-iphone-6-6-plus-are-failing-early-thanks-to-touch-disease-bending-problems|website=ExtremeTech|date=August 26, 2016 |access-date=August 31, 2016|archive-date=August 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828062734/https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/234552-apples-iphone-6-6-plus-are-failing-early-thanks-to-touch-disease-bending-problems|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=A Touch Defect Is Breaking a Ton of iPhone 6 Pluses|url=http://ifixit.org/blog/8309/iphone-6-plus-gray-flicker-touch-death/|website=iFixit Blog|publisher=iFixit|access-date=August 31, 2016|archive-date=June 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611195831/https://ifixit.org/blog/8309/iphone-6-plus-gray-flicker-touch-death/|url-status=live}} The devices' successor, the iPhone 6s, is not afflicted by this flaw due to changes to their internal design, which included the strengthening of "key points" in the rear casing, and the re-location of the touchscreen controllers to the display assembly from the logic board.

Initially, Apple did not officially acknowledge this issue. The issue was widely discussed on Apple's support forum—where posts discussing the issue have been subject to censorship. The touchscreen can be repaired via microsoldering: Apple Stores are not equipped with the tools needed to perform the logic board repair, which had led to affected users sending their devices to unofficial, third-party repair services. An Apple Store employee interviewed by Apple Insider reported six months after they first started noticing the problem, Apple had issued guidance instructing them to tell affected users this was a hardware issue that could not be repaired and that their iPhone had to be replaced. However, some in-stock units have also been afflicted with this issue out of the box, leading to an employee stating they were "tired of pulling service stock out of the box, and seeing the exact same problem the customer has on the replacement".{{cite web|title=Sources: iPhone 6 series 'touch disease' now accounting for about 11% of Apple Store repairs|url=http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/08/26/sources-iphone-6-series-touch-disease-now-accounting-for-about-11-of-apple-store-repairs|website=Apple Insider|date=August 26, 2016 |access-date=August 31, 2016|archive-date=July 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720011757/https://appleinsider.com/articles/16/08/26/sources-iphone-6-series-touch-disease-now-accounting-for-about-11-of-apple-store-repairs|url-status=live}} The issue received mainstream attention in August 2016 when reported by iFixit.{{cite news|title=Apple accused of iPhone 6 'touch disease' defect|work=BBC News|date=August 24, 2016|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37174316|access-date=August 31, 2016|archive-date=September 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190915121035/https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37174316|url-status=live}} On August 26, 2016, Apple Insider reported based on data from four "high-traffic" Apple Store locations, there was a spike in the number of iPhone 6 devices brought into them for repairs following mainstream reports of the "touch disease" problem.

On August 30, 2016, a group of three iPhone 6 owners sued Apple Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and filed for a proposed class action lawsuit, alleging Apple was engaging in unfair business practices by having "long been aware" of the defective design, yet refusing to acknowledge or repair it.{{cite web|title=Sufferers of iPhone 6's 'Touch Disease' may soon have a class action lawsuit|url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/29/sufferers-of-iphone-6s-touch-disease-may-soon-have-a-class-action-lawsuit/|website=TechCrunch|date=August 29, 2016 |publisher=AOL|access-date=August 31, 2016|archive-date=August 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828062732/https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/29/sufferers-of-iphone-6s-touch-disease-may-soon-have-a-class-action-lawsuit/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=iPhone 'touch disease': Apple faces class-action lawsuit|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_30309040/apple-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-iphone-touch|website=The Mercury News|date=August 30, 2016|access-date=August 31, 2016|archive-date=September 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901144849/http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_30309040/apple-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-iphone-touch|url-status=live}}

On November 17, 2016, Apple officially acknowledged the issue and announced a paid repair program for affected iPhone 6 Plus models, stating; "some iPhone 6 Plus devices may exhibit display flickering or Multi-Touch issues after being dropped multiple times on a hard surface and then incurring further stress on the device".{{cite web|title=Apple launches repair program for iPhone 6 Plus 'touch disease' flaw|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/17/13672788/apple-iphone-6-plus-touch-disease-repair-program|website=The Verge|date=November 17, 2016|publisher=Vox Media|access-date=December 13, 2016|archive-date=August 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828062735/https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/17/13672788/apple-iphone-6-plus-touch-disease-repair-program|url-status=live}}

Sales

Apple Inc. announced, within 24 hours of availability, over 4 million pre-orders of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were made, exceeding the supply available—an Apple record.{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/2643110/apple-iphone-6-and-6-plus-pre-orders-top-4-million-in-24-hours.html|title=Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus pre-orders top 4 million in 24 hours|first=Serenity|last=Caldwell|work=Macworld|date=September 15, 2014|access-date=September 16, 2014|archive-date=August 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828111133/https://www.macworld.com/article/2643110/apple-iphone-6-and-6-plus-pre-orders-top-4-million-in-24-hours.html|url-status=live}} 10 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices were sold in the first three days, marking another Apple record. The iPhone 6S & 6S Plus were introduced in September 2015 selling 13 million units which set the record for sales in the first three days from last years release.{{Cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2015/09/28Apple-Announces-Record-iPhone-6s-iPhone-6s-Plus-Sales/|title=Apple Announces Record iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus Sales|website=Apple Newsroom|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-26|archive-date=September 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920135622/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2015/09/28Apple-Announces-Record-iPhone-6s-iPhone-6s-Plus-Sales/|url-status=live}} Three months after its release, the iPhone 6 generated 71.5 million unit sales.{{Cite web|last=Segal|first=Troy|title=What's the Best-Selling iPhone Model of All Time?|url=https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/021315/whats-bestselling-iphone-model-all-time.asp|access-date=2020-08-02|website=Investopedia|language=en|archive-date=September 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913101352/https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/021315/whats-bestselling-iphone-model-all-time.asp|url-status=live}}

As of June 2017, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have sold 222.4 million units worldwide, making them the most popular iPhone models and the best-selling smartphones of history.{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/5-best-selling-smartphones-888017/|first=Robert|last=Triggs|title=5 best selling smartphones of all time|date=2018-08-05|website=Android Authority|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-09|archive-date=November 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109224439/https://www.androidauthority.com/5-best-selling-smartphones-888017/|url-status=live}}

See also

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