Apple iPhone 6s (2015)
697 reviews
Buy an upgrade for 2021 – I bought my iPhone 6s brand new in 2019 from Officeworks. Two years later it still works, however battery life is abysmal and can hardly last half an hour from an 80% charge. The camera quality is also not great when compared to more recent iPhones, you have to choose whether to have the sky or ground in the picture especially when it comes to… Read more
taking photos of sunsets, and zooming in on objects in a small distance away is blurry as. Overall it's ok, but I'd recommend the iphone 8 or up. Better camera, faster features, for a bit more.
Worked well..until dreaded 14.0 system upgrade ruined my phone – My 6s has been a great phone, until I allowed the system update 14.0 to install. Battery power drains from 100% charge within minutes of use crashes then reboots or wont respond until charger or computer connected. Shows low power 10%, within a minute shows 90%. Have backed up and on Apple advice restored / updated latest patch with exactly same… Read more
problem. Apple staff over years have been great and the Charlestown service are brilliant. But issue is Apple say as phone is old a charge will apply (and of course 4 hours driving, fuel and parking and my time), and simply despite all of the recorded problems SOLELY DUE TO APPLE SYSTEM SOFTWARE that they have been aware of world wide since at least October 2020, they keep rolling the faulty updates out. Then want to add insult to injury to charge me to fix the damage they knowingly initiated onto my device. Asked for their legal department contact and given a PO Box address. SERIOUSLY? Have they heard of email and phones???? You have already cost me hours trying to remedy this and now refuse to accept legal responsibility? Spoke initially today with NSW Fair Trading and advised to initiate an online complaint as this "is not acceptable ". Funny how it took court action to get batteries replaced after all the years of "Can't replace batteries in iPhones"! Wake up at head Office USA and treat your customers (the people who keep you in business) with a bit more respect. Will update after complaint progresses.
In-depth reviews
Apple- rotten to the core – Phone was ok for nearly 1 1/2 years but that’s where all the problems started. overheating when watching video content including video I had taken myself. Battery not holding charge & was getting worse. Took it to a Telstra shop who assured me there was no problem on 4 different occasions in 6 weeks ! Just out of warranty & guess what phone… Read more
refuses to turn on or be charged. Took it back to Apple in Doncaster, was served by a young lady who seemed to know what she was talking about. After over 30 minutes of trying to establish what the problem was , checking this , that & the other !!! Only to be told ‘ cannot get the phone battery to respond so Apple considers this as a dead unit & what we can do for you is offer you a replacement for $450’.......after a small pause in shock I asked if Apple would replace the battery & I would pay for the battery . I was repeated told Apple considers this phone as a dead unit & the best they could do is offer a replacement for $450.... YES ! I heard what you said the first 4 times.
When I asked what could have caused the overheating of the phone , the well trained employee again repeated the best Apple can do is offer a replacement for $450. When I said I was not interested in paying , she picked up her lap top & other equipment & cords & walked off on me !
What just happened? Did she just waiste over 30 minutes of my life in store & another hour travelling time ,to tell me to spend more money on a refurbished model that has so many well known problems .
DONE !FINISHED !!NEVER AGAIN WILL I SPEND ANOTHER CENT ON APPLE !!!!
To not even open the phone to see what went wrong is the worst customer service I have ever seen . I suppose that’s the best way to not find an ongoing problem with your products & therefore have to report that problem.
The Best Value Phone You Can Buy – Obviously my title is a bold statement. There are many fantastic budget phones on the market. I myself have previously owned a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro and a OnePlus 3T, both of which were (at the time) some of the best bang-for-buck smartphones you could buy. But they never felt complete. The battery would not last as long as I needed it to or the… Read more
camera quality was mediocre at best. The iPhone 6S is a phone that can be bought for approximately $300AUD used (I got my Gold 64GB for $299 at Cash Converters) and I actually sold my 7 Plus for this as the experience was near identical. The camera is fantastic. The battery always lasts through a full day and has amazing standby time (something Android severely lacks from my experience), the 2GB RAM and A9 chip still power through everything to this day and the screen is vibrant, bright and sharp. Best of all, it is the last iPhone with a headphone jack. Honestly as much as iOS sometimes infuriates me, it really is the best cheap phone I've ever owned. Definitely recommend picking one up if you find it cheap.
Wouldn't have any other make of phone! – Before purchasing the iPhone 6S I had the 5c model for a number of years. This is a great upgrade. The screen is large and crystal clear, and the sensitivity to touch is second to none. I like the extras that have come with the newer model (compared to the 5) especially the fingerprint unlocking security. I have found this to be very accurate and… Read more
a great way to keep your phone private. In addition I like the way you can edit screenshot photos immediately - or draw/crop them before saving or simply discarding it straight away. I think the 32GB of storage is plenty for me personally - I know it may not for others, I have not had any issue with this at all. Very simple and easy set up once purchased. The camera on here is also extremely good for a phone, even the front facing camera - I would never buy or carry a camera separate with me because the phone is excellent quality and of course more convenient!
Overall I would recommend this phone to anyone looking to try an Apple for the first time.
Positive reviews
Excellent – I have been so happy with this phone. Has lasted so well. It’s large screen has been excellent for watching tv shows. It seemed large when i first bought it but just feels normal now. 5 stars Show details
Great Phone – Have had no issues at all with this phone, it has been great. It isn't the latest & greatest, but it does everything I need with ease and is very easy to use. Seems very sturdy and has a really nice clear screen. Would recommend this model if you want a good phone without spending a fortune. Show details
Just love apple – Apple is the best love the iPhones wont buy any other brands phones then apple easy too use great camera great apps everything is great love love love Love can’t complain Show details
Negative reviews
Had to have the phone replaced – Had the phone for less than a year and it refused to charge. I only use it for social media, had to go to the trouble to get a replacement the lady at the apple store was a .... Show details
Glitches all the frustrating and stressful – I purchased my iPhone or year ago in October worked fine for the first eight months then the screen start to freeze I’ve tried everything reset it hurt started it contacted support that by the time I did this of course my my years was up . And they won’t fix it for the amount of money I paid to purchase this phone on the previous Apple products I… Read more
have owned they’re not worth the money So I have an iPhone without a scratch on it and the screen will not work most of the time in fact I had to restart it three times just to write this review awlful useless tool for a want to be your writer or not
Reception and Internet works fine if you could access the screen to use it
Good Phone – Purchased second hand, after a couple years of use, still remains fast phone for general uses and games. Battery definitely is on the short side only about 6 hours on idle now. Touch ID is also broken, not sure what is the cause but I suspect it to be water damage. After the Touch ID broke, on some idle times, the Touch ID position would heat up… Read more
dramatically. Playing large games, which is common nowadays, the phone would heat up a lot. Other than that, there is no other noticeable degrade in performance, other than the compatibility issue that may happen soon.
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Iphone 6 = ok – Camera quality is good, not insane. Pretty ergonomic phone, fits in your pocket easily and doesn't poke out. The battery is it's downfall, loses charge after a year or so.
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This is Great! – Camera is okay! Could be better! Text Pictures are taking long to load don't even get to see the text picture that was sent. For Now is okay. Thanks all! Show details
I love this phone – Its cheap, reliable. The camera is a bit lame but if you take pictures outside they look amazing. Was easy to set up, battery on it is fine, upgrades to iOS 13 Show details
In love with Apple – The camera quality of both cameras are pretty good. You are able to see every little thing in the picture in high quality. Normally the durability of the display is good but after using my phone 4 years the whole screen is smashed, but my phone is still working. The brightness of the screen is bright enough. Besides I use my phone for editing pictures and apps are running smoothly. Show details
Can’t do without it – Although the camera quality in low light conditions has a bit to be desired, I find it more than adequate for my uses. Great for those on the spot moments Show details
iPhone 6 is the ideal phone for those on the move – iPhone 6 has 2 cameras both excellent quality though no flash on the screen. The phones calendar can sync across various email address. The apps run without issues, respond fast The IPhone 6 S Is a great phone, fits your pocket with out problems. The wireless connects to available configured devices without the user intervention and the user… Read more
interface is intuitive to use. When connecting to the vehicles Bluetooth interface it is also seamless. The phone function is awesome using the keypad or stored contacts is also very intuitive with brilliant display in all lighting conditions. The complex functions are easy to navigate if that’s your thing. A great phone and included accessories, charger and headphones for iPod functions and phone calls price is great for all the needs of an every day phone.
Can’t live with out my iPhone 6 – After going from a cheap phone to my iPhone , I found it to be very smart ,love how it updates and helps my phone run so much smoother ,takes great photos I’m super happy with my phone and would continue my ride with Apple iPhones Show details
great tough phone – I live very remote and this phone is tough and has good connection. I have dropped it on the farm a few times and with the tough casing nothing has happened to this phone, easy to use, have it 2 years now and hope it will work for many more years to come. the size is perfect not too big or to small. It feels very solid in your hand and the quick camera app is brilliant. Show details
Love it – Love it !! Hoping to purchase another one soon! Camera quality is great Back camera sometimes will shake and not work properly but other then that the phone is great! i love it Show details
iPhone 6s – iPhone 6s is a great, device beautiful software, it is great for games for chat, instagram social media, the battery can stay more than one day, the device is great for that price and you can't find a mobile better than that. Show details
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Great phone – Been using for two years and very happy with he performance bit battery could be better. Camera is great and so is the display, the best feature is iMessage by far Show details
perfect device – had it for 3 years still works great, i can use it for taking great photos and i work in a kitchen it hasnt broken from the steam either, so 5 stars Show details
Best phone of its time – After so many years I never had a problem with iPhone 6s, it’s long lasting battery and ease of use iPhone is so safe and secure I have never had pop ups or virus Show details
Best Phone Ever! – Had it since new for 2.5 years. Had to replace the battery & glass but still working. I like the size so I will keep using it until it dies! Best phone I’ve ever had. Show details
Awesome, love it! – Perfect works wonderful, reliable and efficient, great camera, easy keys to use, clear screen. Good storage space. Apps are always available. Optus sell the phones in a good sales manner, and help with any difficulties. Nambour QLD have wonderful helpful staff, as do Noosa QLD. accessories are comparisons and getting bette and better. Well done Apple, looking forward to future products, and accessories Show details
Can live whith out is – Amazing I can’t imagine not having it is it old but boy it works a treat! The iPhone 6S focusses faster than the iPhone 6 for one as it spends less time hunting back and forth. Apple has lavished the iPhone 6S with a serious front camera upgrade this time around. ... The iPhone 6S's video capabilities are good. Show details
Good phone to use for a variety of things – This phone has pretty good for me, i got it in 2016 and it has great features and camera quality. recently i have been having some trouble with it, just because it is getting old, even though such expensive phones should last longer. it has completely run out of storage which means i can have hardly any apps or anything on it and it is also… Read more
starting to glitch. But most of the time is is good and it works well for calling, messaging, taking pictures on and more. i don't really use the 3D touch so if i knew that i wouldn't have paid extra for the 6s i would have just gotten the 6. good phone for a while but i think i will have to upgrade soon sadly.
Apple iphone 6s – This is my third apple iPhone & I’m really happy with it. I find it easy to use & my next one will be an iPhone. I don’t update to a new phone very often unless there’s a good reason to.
This is not a bad phone – I have been using this phone since last year and it is fine. Only one problem is that it does not fit so well in a side pocket. I like the big screen and battery life. I hope to use this phone for a few years. I think it is totally a bad idea to buy or upgrade a smart phone every year. Show details
Great phone – I have been using HTC for a long time but the iPhone 6s is even now after 3 years still a good phone for day-to-day usage. Just feels it is getting slower and slower, with every iOS update. Not sure why that is. But I heard the same from a friend and she has a iPhone X!! Great value for money! Show details
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