iPhone 6 Edges Out The Samsung Galaxy S6

In the market for a Samsung (NASDAQ Other:SSNLF) Galaxy S6. I don't intend to replace my iPhone 6 with it, mind you, but I've been itching to get some extended hands-on time with an S6 to get a sense of how it compares with the iPhone 6 in the real world.

In an attempt to get an S6 for cheaper than what Verizon will sell me one for, I bid on a new 32GB Galaxy S6 on eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY). I was able to get one for $560 plus approximately $10 in shipping costs.

According to Verizon's website, the full retail cost of a S6 straight from the company is $599 after a $50 mail-in-rebate debit card, meaning I saved a cool $30.

Now, out of curiosity, I looked at how much Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 6 models go for on eBay and noticed something interesting -- and positive -- for Apple shareholders.

On eBay I followed two iPhones: a "factory sealed" 16GB silver iPhone 6 and a used 16GB silver iPhone 6. The used one sold for $560 plus $11.55 for expedited shipping for a total cost of $571.55 -- just a smidge more than the $570 total I paid for a new Galaxy S6.The new iPhone 6 that I watched sold for $600 with free shipping.

Why is this good news for Apple stockholders?

The iPhone 6 launched back in September, meaning that it's about eight months old now, with a replacement likely to be due in about four months or so. In contrast, the Galaxy S6 is barely a month old, and it still sold for less than the older iPhone 6 on eBay.

There's something unique happening here. The Galaxy S6 touts a lot of higher-end specs that the iPhone 6 simply doesn't have, like a higher-resolution display, more storage, and a whole other host of bells and whistles that the iPhone 6 doesn't have. However, people are still willing to pay more on the open market for an iPhone 6 than for a Galaxy S6. In other words, the iPhone 6 appears to be worth more to customers.

So, about those 70 million unit shipments ...
Even before the Galaxy S6 came out, there was a lot of chatter about how the S6 had received "20 million pre-orders." One Samsung executive reportedly said that it expects combined sales of the S6 and the S6 edge to exceed 70 million units.

Only time will tell how the S6 will ultimately fare in the marketplace, but The Korea Herald reports that Samsung sold 10 million phones about a month after launch. And, as Gordon Kelly, writing for Forbes, points out, this initial sales figure means that Samsung's chances of selling 70 million S6 units during 2015 -- without substantial price reductions, mind you -- are pretty slim.

The S6 might not be enough to save Samsung's high-end business
When Samsung reports its financial results in a few months, we'll get a good sense of how the Galaxy S6 fared in turning around the company's fortunes at the high end of the market. That said, given the signs I've mentioned, my suspicion is that Samsung is going to continue having a difficult time trying to grab high-end smartphone share back from Apple.

Apparently, Slickwraps is now offering a premium-looking “Hero Series” of wraps and skins for the Apple iPhone 6 and the bigger sibling iPhone 6 Plus. With the help of this wrap, any color configuration of the iPhone 6 series of handsets can be converted into an Iron Man-themed smartphone, says Phone Arena. The red-and-gold-hued Iron Man-themed wrap is available for just $24.95. On the other hand, Apple's charger docking station wrap can also be purchased with the Iron Man theme on board for an additional $4 for the iPhone 6.

Samsung has reportedly introduced two killer color-themed Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge versions in the U.S. Apparently, the flagship Galaxy S6 comes in the stunning blue topaz color exclusively. The Galaxy S6 Edge, on the other hand, sports a striking emerald green. Both the Galaxy models come equipped with 32 GB, 64 GB or 128 GB of storage space, according to Samsung Tomorrow.

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S6

The best of Android vs the best of Apple: we compare the specs to see how the Samsung Galaxy S6 compares against the iPhone 6 in this review.

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iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Price & availability

Let's start by taking a look at where you can buy these smartphones and how much they're going to cost you. For the Samsung Galaxy S6, you're looking at a price of £599 SIM-free with 32GB storage, or £660 with 64GB. Pricing for the 128GB model is £720.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 6 comes in with similar prices tags. The 16GB model (which Samsung doesn't offer), is £539. There's no 32GB model – Apple instead skips straight to the 64GB model, which costs £619 so £60 less than the Samsung equivalent. The 128GB model is also slightly cheaper at £699, a £20 saving. Of course, Samsung's smartphone has a larger screen at 5.1in so the additional cost is not surprising. If you opt for Apple's larger 5.5in iPhone 6 Plus, you're looking at a starting price of £619 for the 16GB model right up to £789 for the 128GB model.

Availability for both of these smartphones in the UK is pretty straightforward: both are out now and both are available from most phone shops and carriers. The iPhone 6 is a bit older, first launched in September 2014, while the Samsung Galaxy S6 was unveiled at MWC in March of this year. This does mean that the iPhone 6 will be replaced by a newer smartphone sooner than the S6 – the next iPhone (iPhone 6S, iPhone 7?) is expected in September.



iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Design

The S6 retains the style of a Galaxy S flagship, but Samsung has tackled plastic build quality complaints head on with a new metal chassis and Gorilla Glass 4 front and back. You could even argue that this Samsung smartphone looks a teeny weeny bit like an iPhone 6.

Indeed, the bottom of the Galaxy S6 is very similar to the iPhone 6 with drilled holes for the speaker, a central USB port and the headphone jack. Samsung claims that its flagship is ever so slightly thinner, though - just 6.8mm against the iPhone's 6.9mm. However, when we measured it we found that it was 7.1mm. Funnily enough, Samsung made a few jibes at Apple at its launch event, pointing out that this super-thin phone won't bend (see our sister title Macworld's article on the iPhone 6 Plus Bendgate if you're not sure what Samsung was referring to there). The S6 is also 9g heavier than the iPhone 6, but you're unlikely to notice that.

The iPhone 6 is available in three colours: Silver, Gold or Space Grey, all of which are anodised aluminium and super-stylish. The S6, on the other hand, comes in Blue Topaz, White Pearl, Gold Platinum and Black Sapphire. The Blue Topaz and Gold Platinum are an acquired taste with a garish shiny mirror finish but we love the white and black options.The Samsung Galaxy S6 also uses a new Apple-style touch- rather than swipe style fingerprint scanner, also built into the home button, and loses its waterproofing credentials. As before you'll find a heart-rate scanner on the rear.

In terms of dimensions, there's little difference.The Galaxy S6 is a little bigger becuase of the larger screen but both are just under 7mm thick. The iPhone 6 is marginally lighter at 129g compared to 138g.

One more design element that carries across both the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 is the protruding camera. We'll talk more about the camera's specs below, but both of these smartphones have cameras that stick out on the rear, meaning that they'll rock when placed on a desk.

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Hardware

Screen

This is where the major differences between the iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 start to become clear. The Samsung Galaxy S6 has an amazing screen, and while the iPhone 6's Retina display is no dud, it's completely blown out of the water by Samsung's flagship.

First let's take a look at the screen sizes: The iPhone 6 has a 4.7in display, while the Samsung Galaxy S6's display is slightly bigger at 5.1in. We think both of these phones are manageable in size, any bigger or smaller and we start to complain about the lack of screen estate or the inability to squeeze into a pocket.

When it comes to the resolution, the iPhone 6 offers a Full HD display at 750x1334 pixels, equating to 326ppi. The Samsung Galaxy S6, however, has an incredible Quad HD (1440x2560) Super AMOLED panel with a staggering 577ppi pixel density.

Although AMOLED isn't for everyone, we certainly prefer the Galaxy S6 to the iPhone 6 in this area with that extra space and unbelievable crispness.

Whereas Apple also offers a larger version (the iPhone 6 Plus), Samsung's variant is a dual-curved-edge smartphone known as the Galaxy S6 Edge. We're awaiting more details on the possibility of a forthcoming Galaxy S6 mini and Galaxy S6 Active.

Processor and memory

As we suspected, Samsung ditched the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 in favour of its own Exynos 64-bit octa-core chip, which has four cores running at 2.5GHz and four at 2.1GHz, with one geared toward efficiency and the other performance.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 6 uses Apple's own A8 processor, a 1.4GHz 64-bit dual-core chip. This it pairs with 1GB of RAM, whereas Samsung specifies a whopping 3GB. Before you assume the Samsung will leave the iPhone in its wake, remember that these two phones run different software - the iPhone 6 is very fast.

As you can see in the benchmark results, the older iPhone takes 3 out of 4, partly because of the lower resolution screen but the Galaxy S6 is still mightily impressive. They are both top-notch in the performance stakes so look elsewhere to split them.

Storage

Samsung is now more closely mirroring Apple's storage options for the iPhone 6 with the Galaxy S6 available in 32-, 64- and 128GB capacities (the iPhone 6 comes in 16-, 64- and 128GB). And Samsung has removed the microSD card slot - once a killer feature of the Galaxy S-series over Apple's iPhones.

The main difference here is the way the cheapest (entry-level) model comes with twice the amount of storage on the Galaxy S6 which is reflected in the price.

Cameras

Over the years Apple has proven that megapixels aren't everything. The iPhone 6 still offers 8Mp, which is the same resolution available on some budget phones these days. However, the quality is far superior to those cheap handsets with tech such as a BSI sensor and Focus Pixels.

Samsung has a history of producing excellent cameras in the Galaxy S range. It retains the 16Mp camera found on the S5, but upgrades it with smart optical image stabilisation and an f/1.9 wide-angle lens that should help it fare better in low light. There's an IR sensor for automatic white balance adjustment, and the camera is always-on in the background meaning you can pick it up and take a photo within 0.7 seconds, according to the company (double tap the home button to launch).

In video recording the iPhone 6 doesn't have optical image stabilisation but does offer 240fps slo-mo and time-lapse and maxes out at Full HD 1080p. The Galaxy S6 offers up to 4K resolution.

Samsung has also upgraded its front camera to a 5Mp model with real-time HDR, while Apple uses a 1.2Mp FaceTime HD camera at the front.

While the iPhone 6 has a decent, camera the Galaxy S6 is the best you'll find on a smartphone at the moment (along with the LG G4). Find out why in our in-depth best camera phone 2015 comparison.



Other hardware

Beyond the normal set of hardware which any smartphone offers, manufacturers needs to make phones stand out from the crowd with additional features. The iPhone 6 offers the latest wireless including 11.ac Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0 – and it's no surprose that Samsung specifies the same.

While the iPhone 6 has NFC for its Apple Pay service, Samsung now offers its own rival Samsung Pay service. Neither are available in the UK just yet.

Both have a fingerprint scanner which simply requires a touch (rather than a swipe as found on the Galaxy S5) but the Galaxy S6 also has an IR blaster for controlling gadgets like your TV and a heart rate monitor (which can also be used as a shutter for the camera).

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Software

It's a given that software will be a major difference between these two heavy weight smartphones with Apple running its own iOS (currently iOS 8.3 but the iPhone 6 will get upgraded to iOS 9 later this year). Samsung uses Google's Android OS and the Galaxy S6 is preloaded with version 5.0 Lollipop.

Samsung overlays Android with is TouchWiz user interface and the latest version is better than ever before. It has a lighter feel and looks closer to stock Android using the card style recent apps. There are fewer pre-installed apps and some handy extra features as usual such as Multi-Window for running two apps side-by-side.

iOS 8 is fluid, simple and easy to use with the same layout as always. Homescreens are simply for displaying app icons rather than widgets but newer features such as the control center make things a little more modern providing quick access to features such as Wi-Fi and screen brightness.

iBattz Mojo Refuel Invictus: The Best iPhone 6 Charging Case

To charge the case you use a standard micro-USB cable and one is included in the box. A full charge can take a couple of hours, even from the mains and as usual, the case will allow the iPhone to be charged first before tapping into the full power to boost its own battery. nearly a dozen iPhone 6 battery cases since the launch of Apple's latest smartphone duo - the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, back in September. They’ve varied quite a bit but few have disappointed with most offering more than double the capacity of the iPhone 6′s internal battery.

This is great news as it also more than doubles the effective battery life and increased the time between charges – welcome in anyone’s books. However, they’re mostly quite bulky and once their internal batteries are depleted, you’ll be reaching for a wall socket again. Thankfully, iBattz has an answer to both of those questions with its new Mojo Refuel Invictus battery charging case.

The most exciting feature is that it uses removable batteries and these are readily available as they’re actually the N9005 model that’s used by Samsung’s Galaxy Note III. As you can easily remove it – even while the iPhone 6 is installed, this means you can carry several with you, changing them when needed. This gives you essentially unlimited battery life – the batteries are the same size as a credit card and only a few millimeters thick so carrying half a dozen with you is no hardship at all.

In fact, you could quite easily carry dozens and have enough power on hand to keep your iPhone running for a month or more. That’s a pretty extreme example, but I’ve seen plenty of non-Apple handset owners carrying around spare batteries for their handsets – of course many other handsets sport user-removeable batteries and while its possible to remove the iPhone 6′s battery, it’s not something you can do quickly or easily – at least not for battery life purposes.



The battery’s capacity is 3,200mAh, equating to around 120% of the standard iPhone battery, so you can recharge a flat iPhone 6 to full, with a good 10-20% left over for another blip. A separate product is available that comes equipped with another battery and a USB-powered charger so you can top up your depleted batteries once your iPhone 6 has sucked them dry.

The case itself is quite possibly my favourite iPhone 6 charging case yet. It’s a few millimetres thinner than all other cases I’ve tested and it’s noticeable too. It’s also a few grams lighter. This is mostly due to the fact that the proective lip that usually protects the screen all the way round, allowing the case to take the hit in case of a drop, isn’t actually present all the way round.Instead, two protrusions at the top will prevent the iPhone’s screen taking the brunt of any face-down impacts.

 Despite its smaller size, the case sports the same battery capacity as other I’ve looked at and also has an enlarged headphone jack, which should allow nearly all 3.5mm minijacks to fit in without needing to use the included adaptor.

iPhone 7 UK release date, specs, new features

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus arrived in September, but now that we're well into 2015 it's no surprise that chatter about what's next for Apple's smartphone is getting louder and clearer. Here's everything we know about the iPhone 7 release date, specs, new features and design rumours and bring you the latest iPhone 7 speculation to help you stay up-to-date with the latest iPhone 7 news, rumours and leaks. When is the iPhone 7 coming out? Updated 29/5/15.

iPhone 7 rumours: Isn't it going to be the iPhone 6S?

Some of you might be thinking, isn't it going to be called the iPhone 6S next? After all, Apple has released an iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S and now iPhone 6 (alongside the iPhone 6 Plus). So if history repeats itself, it's likely that the next iPhone will be called the iPhone 6S rather than the iPhone 7. See also: iPhone 5S vs iPhone 6 comparison

However, Apple has surprised us somewhat over the past two years, releasing an iPhone 5C alongside the iPhone 5S in 2013, and an iPhone 6 Plus alongside the iPhone 6 in 2014. We're wondering whether Apple might soon decide to ditch the numbers completely and stick with iPhone, iPhone Plus and iPhone C, perhaps. Or, simply ditch the 'S' models and launch an iPhone 7.

In fact, reports that emerged in mid April suggest that the next iPhone is going to be so significantly different to and better than the iPhone 6 that Apple has decided the iPhone 6S name doesn't fit, and instead will launch an iPhone 7 this autumn.

No one knows for sure yet though, so you'll see both terms used within this article, although primarily iPhone 7 to keep things simple.




Latest iPhone 7 rumours: Force Touch display

Those aforementioned reports come from well-respected and previously accurate analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from KGI Securities, who says that the biggest difference between Apple's iPhone 6 and the next iPhone is that it'll have a Force Touch display. Apple currently uses Force Touch in the Apple Watch and its new MacBook, but Kuo thinks it'll use different technology that, instead of actually measuring the pressure that you put on the screen to determine whether you're tapping or pressing, will detect the contact area of your finger to make the distinction.

After some reports that suggested Force Touch would only come to the display of the larger iPhone this year, new claims from Economic Daily News say that both will get the technology after all. That's according to a supply chain source, who says that Apple had originally planned to limit Force Touch to the 5.5in iPhone before settling on the final decision to implement it in both.

iPhone 7 release date rumours: When is the new iPhone 7 coming out?

Looking back over the recent history of Apple's iPhone launches, it's likely that the iPhone 7 will be unveiled at a special event in September 2015. It will be a little while until invites are sent out, though.

Our current prediction is 8 September. Why? Well, it's a complete guess, but it's an informed one. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were unveiled on 9 September, iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S were unveiled on 10 September, and iPhone 5 was on 12 September. Apple goes for Tuesday or Wednesday launches (more often Tuesdays) so Tuesday 8 September 2015 is our iPhone 7 prediction.

However, the most recent rumours to hit the web suggest that the iPhone 7 could actually arrive in August, a few weeks earlier than expected. The Economic Daily News has cited supply-chain sources who allegedly say that the iPhone 7 is in production already, and will launch a month earlier than we first thought.

We're taking this rumour with a pinch of salt for now, unless any further evidence emerges. And of course, if it does we'll update you right here.

The unveiling of iOS 9 and the launch of the developer preview on 8 June at WWDC 2015 could offer some further clues to the features we can expect in the next iPhone model. Find out more about what to expect from iOS 9 here.

iPhone 7 rumours: Design

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus represent a big design change from their predecessor, the iPhone 5S, so it's likely that Apple won't make such significant design changes to the next generation of iPhone. Traditionally, with Apple's 'S' models, the design is almost identical to the previous iPhone's design.

So, we can expect the iPhone 7 to have a 4.7in screen (and the iPhone 7 Plus should Apple decide to launch one to have a 5.5in display), a rounded, aluminium chassis and a very slim profile. It's also likely that it'll be available in Silver, Gold and Slate Grey.

Apple could make the iPhone 7 lighter, though, thanks to the use of the stronger sapphire glass and more durable liquidmetal materials, both of which Apple is believed to be working with. Stronger materials mean Apple could use less metal and glass in the device, making lighter overall.

One design rumour we've been hearing recently is that Apple may decide to introduce a fourth colour option, this one with a rose gold finish like the Apple Watch Edition. Those rumours came from The Wall Street Journal, and designer Martin Hajek quickly came up with realistic concept images to show what a rose gold iPhone 7 might look like.Not everyone is convinced that Apple won't change the design of the iPhone 7, though. According to MacX.cn, Apple's next iPhone will have a 5in, OLED display with a 400ppi resolution.

In March, a new patent revealed that Apple is investigating ways to make future iPhones waterproof without needing to compromise on the design. Instead of adding armour to the outside of the iPhone to protect it from water, the method would coat electronic components found inside the iPhone in a protective waterproof material that would prevent them from getting damaged should water find its way in. 

iPhone 6 stunning 60 fps video quality

Clear, high definition video is all about a frame rate of 60 frames per second (fps).Luckily, your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus can shoot in this high-speed format that will smooth out your videos as well as make the results of your slo-motion editing a much more watchable experience.
Launch the Settings app on your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus and swipe down to the Photos & Camera section. Tap there, and then swipe down past the Slideshow section to Camera.

You’ll see toggle switches for the Grid, which helps you with the rule of thirds when shooting still photos or video, and Record Video at 60 FPS. Toggle this latter one to ON, and now you’ll see the “60 FPS” indicator when you shoot video with your iPhone.

Be sure to keep an eye on your onboard storage, as the higher-definition video will take up much more space on your iPhone than the standard 30 fps video your iPhone defaults to.
Enjoy capturing your adventures with the crisp, clear, and smooth visual stylings of 60 fps, right on your iPhone. Here are the results when a professional videographer gets a hold of this technology.

Every year, Apple releases a new iPhone. This time around, the company is rumored to have an iPhone 6s up its sleeve to replace the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus from last year. iPhone 6s rumors have been rampant for several months now and they’ve picked up a ton of steam in May.

iPhone 6s rumors have hinted at the iPhone 6s release date, iPhone 6s specs and even the iOS 9 update that’s expected to arrive at WWDC 2015 in June. We’re starting to get a pretty good read on the iPhone 6s and we’re also starting to get a good read on its competition.

Every year, Samsung releases a new Galaxy Note. In 2015, it’s rumored to have a Galaxy Note 5 in development, a device that will almost certainly replace the Galaxy Note 4 from last year. Like iPhone 6s rumors, Galaxy Note 5 rumors have been swirling around this month hinting at everything from the Galaxy Note 5 release date to the Galaxy Note 5 specs.

We’ve spoken to a number of people who are interested in both of these phones. And while neither of them is official, we’ve come out of May with some solid information and leads. With that in mind, we present the five biggest iPhone 6s vs Galaxy Note 5 takeaways from this past month.

iPhone 6C Highlight Smartphone’s Huge Potentials

There are two major rumors going around these days regarding the next flagship smartphones of Apple.

The first rumor states that the American tech giant would be releasing the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus come September, which is normally the month when Apple launches its latest smartphones. The other rumor indicates that Apple would be launching three flagship smartphones including the iPhone 6S, the iPhone 6S Plus, and the iPhone 6C.

With last week’s very revealing leaks on the iPhone 6C, it looks like the second rumor that the American tech company will be launching three smartphones instead of two is becoming more feasible now.

However, until Apple makes an official announcement or statement, which seems unlikely, these are still mere speculations at this time.Three form factors

Trip Chowdry, analyst of Global Equities Research, cannot confirm whether the latest leak on the iPhone 6C is an actual handset or just a mere concept, but he believes that Apple’s next iPhones may come in three forms – small, medium, and large, details Benzinga.

He disclosed that it is likely that Apple is now doing away with its older and smaller iPhones but it is likely that the company would now be focusing on a new trio of devices.

Chowdry said that the current flagship smartphones of Apple, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are classified as the medium and large handsets. Thus it is likely that when the company launches its new flagship smartphones around September this year, there will be three devices.

Although Chowdry did not specifically said it, it could be that the large would be the iPhone 6S Plus, the medium with be the iPhone 6S, and the small would be the iPhone 6C.He did say however that the small smartphone should be about ¾ the size of the iPhone 6, which is actually the dimension of the leaked iPhone 6C.

Huge potentials

Niles Lawrence, president of stock analysis site Vuru, believes that assuming that the iPhone 6C is an actual handset in development, the smartphone could really have huge potentials if it would be retailed at a competitive price point.

He explained that Apple has become a luxury brand so whatever product comes from the company, it would surely generate positive impact on the market and get good patronage, citing the Apple Watch as a perfect example.

Incidentally, the Apple Watch comes in three versions, which may indicate some form of consistency if the company also launches three variants of its next flagship smartphone.The first leak about the iPhone 6C came out in March when one website called Future Supplier, got hold of an iPhone 6C with rear housing and it subsequently compared it to the iPhone 5C just to show the differences in size and also the input and output holes of the device, particularly on the back and on the lower side.

iPhone 6s vs. iPhone 6

In May, we’ve started to see iPhone 6s rumors emerge at a breakneck pace teasing smartphone enthusiasts and smartphone buyers. With the month coming to a close, we want to take a look at the five most important things you need to know about the inevitable iPhone 6s vs iPhone 6 matchup.

Apple’s 4.7-inch iPhone 6 is still one of the top smartphones on the market thanks to its impressive array of features. And it will remain one of the market’s top smartphones for much of 2015 because Apple still isn’t ready to unleash a successor for it or the iPhone 6 Plus.

As we’ve moved deeper into the year, we’ve started to hear more about iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus successors and what the company has in store for the iPhone in 2015. iPhone 6s rumors are rampant in the build up to WWDC 2015 though the company isn’t expected to announce new phones there.
Apple’s new iPhone isn’t confirmed but thanks to these rumors and leaks, we have a pretty good read on what to expect months ahead of the device’s launch date. Nothing is confirmed until Apple takes the stage but we have enough to start making some early comparisons.

This comparison focuses on the most important things to know about how the current iPhone 6s rumors compare to the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6s vs iPhone 6 matchup isn’t set in stone but this quick outline of what we’ve seen in May will help set your expectations as we push deeper into the year towards a iPhone 6s release.



It's May and you're interested to hear how the iPhone 6s is stacking up with the iPhone 6 so far. Well, the first thing that we'll tell you is that we still have a long way to go before the iPhone 6s rumor cycle matures and a long way to go before the iPhone 6s is announced. It's still early.

Apple hasn't announced anything yet but it's clear that WWDC will be about products not called iPhone. iOS 9, iOS 8.4, a new Apple TV, and a new Apple Music streaming service are all but confirmed for Apple's June 8th keynote and there's virtually no chance that we'll see the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus arrive there.

Instead, May iPhone 6s release rumors have pointed to an arrival later this year, probably in the fall alongside iOS 9.One rumor comes from the very credible KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who claims that iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus production will start in mid-to-late August.Kuo believes that Apple will announce the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models in August and that they will arrive on store shelves in September. Not everyone agrees though. 9to5Mac claims that there is no truth to the August rumors.