iPhone 6 64GB (Black)
A8 · 64GB · Black
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)
A10 · 64GB · Black
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 6 64GB (Black) lands at 48 and iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) at 58. That puts iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 6 64GB (Black) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) leads on camera (55 vs 45).
Battery life
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) leads on battery (52 vs 42).
Performance
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) leads on cpu (58 vs 48).
Display
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) leads on display (58 vs 48).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 6 64GB (Black) | iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A8 | A10 |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Release year | 2014 | 2016 |
iPhone 6 64GB (Black)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
FAQ: iPhone 6 64GB (Black) vs iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)
Which is better, iPhone 6 64GB (Black) or iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)? +
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) scores 58 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 6 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $649, iPhone 6 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 48 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $769, iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 58 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 6 64GB (Black) or iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photography, iPhone 6 64GB (Black) or iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)? +
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) — leads on camera (55 vs 45). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 6 64GB (Black) or iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)? +
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) — leads on battery (52 vs 42). Screen-on time and charging.