iPhone · Retina & Beyond · 2014
iPhone 6 Plus
Apple’s first true phablet: a 1080p 5.5" screen, OIS for steadier photos, and a landscape Home-screen layout borrowed from the iPad.
First "Plus" iPhone and first with optical image stabilisation.
iPhone 6s (2015)
iPhone 6 Plus: key facts
When was the iPhone 6 Plus released?
The iPhone 6 Plus arrived on September 19, 2014. Apple discontinued it in September 2016.
How much did the iPhone 6 Plus cost?
The iPhone 6 Plus launched at $749 in 2014, about $1,014 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A8 at 1.40 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, 5.5" Retina HD LCD, 1920×1080 display.
Why does the iPhone 6 Plus matter?
First "Plus" iPhone and first with optical image stabilisation.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A8 · 1.40 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Display | 5.5" Retina HD LCD, 1920×1080 |
| GPU | PowerVR GX6450 |
| Ports | Lightning, 3.5 mm |
| Weight | 172 g |
| Dimensions | 158.1×77.8×7.1 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 8 |
| Released | September 19, 2014 |
| Discontinued | September 2016 |
| Launch price | $749 |
How the iPhone 6 Plus compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 16× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 1.40 GHz, the clock is roughly 2.3× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 4,100 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $749 in 2014, about $1,014 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
It launched the now-permanent two-size (regular + Plus/Max) iPhone strategy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11