Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Box contents

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.

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Dimensions and weight

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.

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Back

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Volume buttons and ringer switch

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Sleep/wake button and SIM card holder

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: External speaker, Lightning connector, and headphone jack

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: iSight camera, flash and rear-facing sensor

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: FaceTime camera, earpiece speaker, and front facing sensors

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Removing the case screws

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Opening the case

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Lifting up on the display assembly

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Removing the battery connector shield

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Disconnecting the battery

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Detaching the display assembly connectors

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Internal hardware

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Front panel and display assembly

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Home button

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: FaceTime camera, earpiece speaker, and front-facing sensors

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Hardware mounted to the aluminum body

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Removing the iSight camera bracket screws

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Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Removing the vibration mechanism

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Vibration mechanism

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Removing the system board screws

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Removing the system board

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: System board - Front

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: System board - back

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Soldered logic board sheilds

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Toshiba THGBX4G9T4KLF0C 64GB NAND Flash

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Murata 339S0242 wireless IC

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Removing the speaker screws

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Removing the external speaker

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: External speaker - front

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: External speaker - back

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Hardware attached to the aluminum body

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: 3.82V, 11.1Wh Li-ion battery

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Volume button contacts and ringer switch

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Wireless antenna

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Flash and rear-facing sensors

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Sleep/wake button

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Lightning connector and headphone jack

Cracking Open iPhone 6 Plus: Final teardown