Smartphone editorial team · Updated:
Cons
Our editorial view of this model’s strengths and limitations.
An ageing platform
This is a 2014 model with the Apple A8. Check the requirements of the apps you actually need before buying: older software and hardware can sharply limit your options. It is a compromise as a main phone today.
Battery condition matters more than old tests
A used Apple iPhone 6 may have lost a substantial part of its original battery capacity. Check its condition and replacement history: launch-day battery figures do not describe an individual phone after years of use.
Another cable for Lightning
Charging uses a Lightning cable. If your other devices already use USB-C, that means keeping another cable around, and this port is not built for fast large-file transfers either.
How do we assess advantages and disadvantages?
Our editorial assessment draws on specifications, manufacturer documentation and available material about the model. It does not imply our own laboratory testing. We distinguish physical RAM from virtual expansion; features and box contents can vary by market. Reference prices are conversions; check the store for the final price of an offer.