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Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display5.5 inches

ChipsetApple A8 (20 nm)

FCC IDBCGE2817A

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FCC ID BCGE2817A · released 2014-09-09.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only1.19 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only1.19 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.19 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.54 W/kg96% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	0.99 W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)	0.91 W/kg
FCC ID	BCGE2817A
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Apple iPhone 6 Plus SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Apple iPhone 6 Plus head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announced	2014, September 09. Released 2014, September 19
Status	Discontinued
Model Names	A1522, A1524, iPhone7,1

Display

Type	IPS LCD
Size	5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Protection	Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Features	Shatter proof glass, oleophobic coating - Display Zoom
Display Test	Contrast ratio: 1361 (nominal), 3.023 (sunlight)

Camera

Main Camera	Single Camera: 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.5m, PDAF, OIS
Main Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video	1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
Selfie Camera Features	face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Selfie Camera Video	720p@30fps

Battery

Type	Li-Po 2915 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Battery Test	Endurance rating 79h

Hardware

Operating System	iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Chipset	Apple A8 (20 nm)
CPU	Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
GPU	PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Internal Storage	16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, LE
USB	Lightning, USB 2.0
GPS	GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes (Apple Pay only)
Radio	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
Loudspeaker Test	Voice 67dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 66dB

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
Weight	172 g (6.07 oz)
Colors	Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Build	Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame

Network

Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIM	Nano-SIM Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1522 (GSM), A1522 (CDMA), A1524 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1522 (CDMA), A1524
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1522 (GSM), A1522 (CDMA), A1524 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1522 (CDMA), A1524 TD-SCDMA - A1524
4G Network	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 - A1522 GSM, A1522 CDMA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1524