iPhone 6s Plus vs iPhone 5c
Side-by-side specs, benchmarks and the SpecEagle AI verdict.
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AI Verdict
The iPhone 5c takes the overall edge with a 55/100 to 54/100 SpecEagle score, leading on Display, Performance, Value. The iPhone 6s Plus counters on Camera, Battery.
SpecEagle subscores
56
Display
58
54
Camera
52
44
Performance
50
58
Battery
56
70
Build
70
48
Value
56
Category wins: iPhone 6s Plus 2 · 3 iPhone 5c
Benchmarks
Test
A · Apple
B · Apple
AnTuTu v10
150,000▲
45,000
Geekbench 6 Single
430▲
180
Geekbench 6 Multi
850▲
360
3DMark Solar Bay
3.0▲
0.3
Full specifications
A · Apple
B · Apple
Type
Retina HD IPS LCD, 60 Hz, 3D Touch
IPS LCD (Retina)
Size
5.5 inches
4.0 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px (401 ppi)
1,136 × 640 px (326 ppi)
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
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A · Apple
B · Apple
Main
12 MP, f/2.2, OIS
8 MP, f/2.4, AF, LED flash
Selfie
5 MP, f/2.2
1.2 MP, 720p
Video
4K @ 30 fps
1080p @ 30 fps
Features
Live Photos (debut)
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A · Apple
B · Apple
Chipset
Apple A9 (14/16 nm)
Apple A6 (32 nm)
CPU
Dual-core
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift
GPU
PowerVR GT7600
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RAM
2 GB
1 GB
Storage
16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB
8 / 16 / 32 GB
A · Apple
B · Apple
Capacity
2,750 mAh
1,510 mAh
Wired
Up to ~10 W (Lightning)
5 W (Lightning)
Wireless
No
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Choose iPhone 6s Plus if…
- Introduced 3D Touch pressure sensitivity.
- First 12 MP iPhone camera with 4K video and Live Photos.
- Sturdier 7000-series aluminium frame.
- Long iOS support — reached iOS 15.
Choose iPhone 5c if…
- Five colourful polycarbonate finishes — distinctive even today.
- Same A6 chip as the iPhone 5.
- Reinforced unibody is durable.
- Reached iOS 10 — long support for the era.