Apple
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black)
A8 · 64GB · Black
50
/ 100
From $749
VS
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) wins by 8
Apple
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)
A10 · 64GB · Black
58
/ 100
From $769
Specdex verdict
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black) lands at 50 and iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) at 58. That puts iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black) 50
vs 58 iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)
Score breakdown
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black)
50 cpu 50
gpu 48
camera 47
battery 44
display 50
design 48
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)
58 cpu 58
gpu 56
camera 55
battery 52
display 58
design 56
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black) | iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A8 | A10 |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Release year | 2014 | 2016 |
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black)
Pros
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
Cons
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)
Pros
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
Cons
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
FAQ: iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black) vs iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)
Which is better, iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black) or iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)? +
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) scores 58 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $749, iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 50 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $769, iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 58 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 6 Plus 64GB (Black) or iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.