iPhone 6 is equipped with a Retina HD display, a single 8-megapixel rear camera, and the 64-bit A8 chip with 1GB of RAM. iPhone 6 Plus has similar hardware, but with a Full HD display and rear camera with optical stabilization (for the first time on an iPhone). These were also the first iPhones with NFC and Apple Pay.

Yes, it is likely that the iPhone 6 will still be used in 2023. Apple typically supports its devices for up to five years after their release, so the iPhone 6 should still be supported until at least 2023.

Apple iPhone 6 review

The iPhone 6 is an exceptional phone in nearly every way but for its middling battery life. The iPhone 6 Plus is also impressive; larger and thinner than other iPhone models, and with the capacity for far more endurance on a single charge than most comparably-sized and smaller competitors.

The 4.7-inch display on the iPhone 6 is arguably its best feature. It remains usable with one hand (even for those with smaller hands thanks to 'Reachability') and third party apps are updating fast to take advantage of the extra real estate so everything feels less cramped.

iPhone 6 can only be updated as far as iOS 12.5. 7. That's the end of the road for the iPhone 6, so if you need to run a higher iOS version, you will need a newer phone.

On average, Apple supports each iPhone model for around six or more years. Earlier models, such as the 5/5C, only support up to iOS 10, while iPhone 6/6 Plus goes up to iOS 12. The iPhone 6S/6S Plus and later versions go up to the most recent version of iOS 15.

iPhone 6 can only be updated as far as iOS 12.5. 7. That's the end of the road for the iPhone 6, so if you need to run a higher iOS version, you will need a newer phone. An iPhone 7 can handle iOS 15.7.

iPhone 6 can only be updated as far as iOS 12.5. 7. That's the end of the road for the iPhone 6, so if you need to run a higher iOS version, you will need a newer phone. An iPhone 7 can handle iOS 15.7.

Apple iPhone 6 The iPhone 6 is not waterproof, however, it is water resistant. There are rubber gaskets around the home and volume button, however, don't take your phone swimming just yet.

On average, Apple supports each iPhone model for around six or more years. Earlier models, such as the 5/5C, only support up to iOS 10, while iPhone 6/6 Plus goes up to iOS 12. The iPhone 6S/6S Plus and later versions go up to the most recent version of iOS 15.

Regular use of your iPhone 6 while connected to the internet gives you up to 10 hours of battery life. If the phone is on standby, it can last up to 10 days.

Brightness and colour accuracy are better and there's less apparent noise. It works really well on sunny days, too. You won't get quite the amount of detail you will on phones with many more megapixels, but pictures are vibrant and sharp. At night you can use the True-Tone LED flash to help proceedings.

The iPhone 6S was introduced in 2015, making it obsolete between 2020 and 2023. The iPhone 7 was introduced in 2016, making it obsolete between 2021 and 2023. The iPhone 8 was introduced in 2017, making it obsolete between 2023 and 2024.

The iPhone 6 is not compatible with anything later than ios 12.5.

Is the Apple iphone 6 being phased out? iPhone 6 is an outdated iPhone (9 september 2014), can't be update to a higher iOS. iOS 12.5. 5 is last security updates for iPhone 6 -> released 23 september 2021.