On the outside, the iPhone 6 Plus looks like just a scaled up iPhone 6, but the internal hardware tells a slightly different story. The phones are very similar but far from identical.
In this Cracking Open gallery, I walk you through the process of disassembling the iPhone 6 Plus and give you a tour of the internal hardware. For a detailed analysis of the teardown, check out my article and video, Apple iPhone 6 Plus teardown reveals subtle differences from iPhone 6.
The iPhone 6 Plus has a brand new A8 processor, M8 motion coprocessor, improved iSight camera with optical image stabilization, and a higher-capacity battery. There are also several significant design changes inside the case. The iPhone 6 Plus is available with 16GB ($299), 64GB ($399), or 128GB ($499) of storage–prices include carrier subsidy usually based on a activating a new 2-year plan. The 6 Plus comes in three finishes–Space Gray (black), Silver (white), and Gold.
At 3.06 inches wide, 6.22 inches tall, 0.28 inches thick, and weighing 6.07 ounces, the iPhone 6 Plus borders on phablet territory.
Bill Detwiler is the Editor for Technical Content and Ecosystem at Celonis. He is the former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and previous host of TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast and Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Previously, Bill was an IT manager in the social research and energy industries. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisville, where he has also lectured on computer crime and crime prevention.
