Apple · Released Sep 2015 Last verified June 15, 2026

iPhone 6s 64GB (Black) Review

Name: iPhone 6s 64GB (Black)
Brand: Apple

A9 · 64GB · Black

Specdex verdict iPhone 6s 64GB (Black) is a category laggard on the dimensions we weight — see the alternatives below.

Apple's iPhone 6s in 64GB Black — 2015 generation with A9.

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iPhone 6s 64GB (Black) — A9 · 64GB · Black

Specdex verdict

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Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+Classic flagship pedigree
+Long firmware tail
+Competitive resale

Cons

−No 5G on pre-2020 models
−Aging ports/charging
−Shorter update window

Who's the iPhone 6s 64GB (Black) for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Battery-life shoppers Skip

Battery sub-score of 46 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.

Photography enthusiasts Skip

Camera sub-score of 49 is below the photography-flagship tier — better picks live in our "best for photography" list.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $649 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the iPhone 6s 64GB (Black).

Device
USB-C cable
SIM ejector tool
Quick-start guide
Brand sticker

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.