Despite being eclipsed by recent premium Apple phones, the iPhone 6s remains a decent handset. Pick one up refurbished and you're getting a real bargain.
Refurbished iPhone 6s vs brand-new model: what's the difference?
A refurbished iPhone 6S is a really good bet if you're on a budget. But should be aware that when you buy a refurbished, or reconditioned, phone what you're getting is a pre-owned smartphone.
Typically refurbished phones have been returned by their previous owner because the phone was faulty in some way.
To get the phone ready for resale, the retailer you're buying from will have fixed the fault. The handset will also be cleaned thoroughly and checked to ensure it's working properly.
A refurbished phone comes with a guarantee, usually for 12 months. Which means you're covered if a new fault develops.
But you're unlikely to be supplied with accessories you normally get in the box, such as earphones, a charger and charging cable, that come as standard you buy a brand new phone.
Why choose a second-hand iPhone 6S over a brand new one?
Sure, you don't get that 'brand new phone' feeling when you a refurbished handset. But that's tempered by the fact that refurbished phones are...
- Cheaper by far - Shop around and you can get a refurb for hundreds of pounds less than a brand new phone.
- Still covered by a warranty - Usually extends to 12 months from the day of purchase.
- Better for the environment - Why add to the landfill mountain when you get a recycled phone?
Is the iPhone 6S worth buying?
Featuring a faster processor, better battery life and sharper new touchscreen tech than its predecessor, the iPhone 6s is still a class apart from its peers.
You’ll get perfectly decent photos with its f/2.2 aperture lens, phase detection auto-focus, and dual-LED flash, powered by a dual-core A9 chip.
And with memory options up to a large 128GB, there’s enough here to satisfy anyone looking for a cheaper iPhone.
It all depends what your priorities are. If budget is your greatest concern, there are some excellent refurbished iPhone 6s mobile contracts available.
- Storage - The iPhone 6s is available with either 16GB, 64GB or 128GB of internal storage for your apps, files and pics.
- Colour - You can get this model in Space Grey, Gold, Rose Gold or Silver.
More phones like a refurbished iPhone 6S
Not 100% sure a refurbished iPhone 6S is right for you? Take a look at deals for other refurbished phones below:
- Apple iPhone 7
- Apple iPhone 8
- Apple iPhone X
- Samsung Galaxy S8
- Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy S9
- Huawei P20 Pro
Or, if you'd prefer a brand-new version of the iPhone 6s, click on the button below and we'll track down some great deals.
iPhone 6s specs
| Manufacturer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS |
| Sim Card Type | Nano |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
|---|---|
| Proximity | No |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 7.1 mm |
| Size | 67.1mm x 7.1mm x 138.3mm |
| Weight | 143 g |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1715 mah |
| Standby | 240 hours |
| Talktime | 14 hours |
| Display Size | 4.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 0 ppi |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| CPU | 0 mhz |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Dual Core Cores |
| Memory | 2000 MB |
| Internal Storage | 16, 32, 64, 128 |
|---|---|
| External Storage | No |
| Primary Camera | 12 MP |
|---|---|
| Flash | Yes |
| LED Flash | Yes |
| GEO Tagging | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Fixed Focus | Yes |
| Touch Focus | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Smile Detection | No |
| Image Stabilisation | Yes |
| Video Quality | 2160p |
| 2nd Camera | 5 MP |
| Generation | 4G |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Dual-band |
| NFC | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|
