iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 6S rumors, specs, and features: How different are the two devices?

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Recently, there have been reports that seemed to contradict each other about Apple's device releases this year. One analyst claimed that an inclusion of the Force Touch technology in upcoming iPhone devices would prompt Apple to skip iPhone 6S, and release iPhone 7 instead. However, a German retailer listed the iPhone 6S in their online catalog, implying that Apple could release the device. Hence, Apple could release either iPhone 6S or iPhone 7. Nevertheless, are there really significant differences between the two devices? A table will show below.

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently tipped investors that Apple would be putting an FPC-made capacitive Force Touch in their next-generation iPhone devices. It was also said that the "change may be significant enough for Apple to call its next iPhone the 'iPhone 7' instead of the so-called 'iPhone 6s.'" This made various reports suggest that Apple could possibly skip the iPhone 6S, and proceed to iPhone 7.

However, there are reports about a German retailer who has allegedly listed "several unreleased 2015 iOS products in its online catalogue" despite that Apple did not give official statements about these devices. The listings in question implied that Apple would release an iPhone 6S, iPhone 6C, and iPad Pro this year, contrary to rumors that there won't be an iPhone 6S but an iPhone 7. Reports perceived this retailer's gesture as "a genuine mistake that provides legitimate insight into the future of Apple's products. Or it could conceivably be a publicity stunt to attract people to the retailer."

Taking to consideration about the rumors of iPhone 6S and iPhone 7, what can fans expect on the features and specification of these devices? Below are some rumors about the features and specifications of the two devices.

iPhone 6S

iPhone 7

Size

4.7 inches

4.7 inches

Processor

A9

A9

RAM

2 GB

2 GB

Screen resolution

full HD

full HD; 3D display; 4K

Storage

32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB

16 GB, 64 GB, 126 GB

Camera

new light-splitting, three-sensor camera system

dual-lens (DSLR-quality photos)

Battery

will not get a bigger battery

better battery life

Price

£549 (UK)

$649

Features

Force Touch; wireless charging; waterproof; Gorilla glass; liquidmetal; Apple SIM

Force Touch; infrared; wireless charging; waterproof; sapphire glass; Apple SIM

Release date

September

September

Who recently gave a hint of the device?

German retailer

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo

What basis?

No released statement yet

The next-generation iPhone will have a FPC-made capacitive Force Touch sensor under the backlight, laminated with metal shielding. Kuo adds that the change may be significant enough for Apple to call its next iPhone the "iPhone 7" instead of the so-called "iPhone 6s."


Based on these rumors, both iPhone 6S and iPhone 7 include various specs and features that are almost similar to each other. However, the aspect of "who recently gave a hint of the device" differs, as each seemed to have credibility in their own right. Nevertheless, it is up to the buyers whom to believe. Still, rumors and speculations will end once Apple makes official statements about their product releases.

Tags
Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple, Force Touch, Iphone, Iphone 7, IPhone 6s, IPad Pro, A9 processor, 2 GB of RAM, Gorilla Glass

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