Apple
iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold)
A9 · 64GB · Gold
54
/ 100
From $749
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) wins by 44
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Black
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold) lands at 54 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) ahead by 44 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold) 54
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Score breakdown
iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold)
54 cpu 54
gpu 52
camera 51
battery 48
display 54
design 52
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold) | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A9 | A19 Pro |
| Storage | 64GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Color | Gold | Black |
| Release year | 2015 | 2025 |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold)
Pros
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
Cons
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Pros
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
Which is better, iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 44. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold) worth the price? +
At $749, iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold) delivers a Specdex score of 54 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 6s Plus 64GB (Gold) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (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.