Technology Hugely powerful. Enormously efficient.

iPhone 6 features an A8 chip built on second-generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture. Its incredible power is enhanced by an M8 motion coprocessor that efficiently measures your activity from advanced sensors, including a new barometer. So you can do more, for longer periods of time, with better performance and battery life.

64-bit

ARCHITECTURE

A8

CHIP

M8

MOTION COPROCESSOR

A8 chip.
High performance that’s highly efficient.

The all-new A8 chip is our fastest yet. Its CPU and graphics performance are faster than on the A7 chip, even while powering a larger display and incredible new features. And because it’s designed to be so power efficient, the A8 chip can sustain higher performance — so you can play graphics-intensive games or enjoy video at higher frame rates for longer than ever.

CPU PERFORMANCE
GPU PERFORMANCE

Two billion transistors strong.

A8 uses an advanced 20-nanometer process. It’s a remarkably small and efficient chip on which two billion transistors deliver incredible performance with up to 50 percent more energy efficiency than the A7 chip.

Great battery life. Even while powering great new features.

iPhone 6 is designed to be incredibly efficient. So you can spend your day taking advantage of all its new features and apps while getting better battery life.*

iPhone 6

iPhone 6 Plus

Audio

Up to 50 hours

Up to 80 hours

HD Video

Up to 11 hours

Up to 14 hours

Wi-Fi Browsing

Up to 11 hours

Up to 12 hours

LTE Browsing

Up to 10 hours

Up to 12 hours

3G Browsing

Up to 10 hours

Up to 12 hours

3G Talk

Up to 14 hours

Up to 24 hours

Standby

Up to 10 days (250 hours)

Up to 16 days (384 hours)

The power behind our most powerful camera.

The iSight camera in iPhone 6 features an Apple-designed video encoder and image signal processor built into the A8 chip. They support advanced camera and video features, like new Focus Pixels, better face detection, continuous autofocus, and enhanced noise reduction, so it’s easier to shoot higher-quality photos and videos.

Learn more about Cameras

Metal raises the game.

To get the greatest graphics performance out of the A8 chip and iOS 8, we introduced Metal — a new technology that lets developers create highly immersive console-style games on iPhone. Metal is optimized to allow the CPU and GPU to work together to deliver detailed graphics and complex visual effects. So every imaginary world you visit will feel much more realistic.

M8 coprocessor. Technology that moves you forward.

When you’re in motion, the M8 motion coprocessor continuously measures data from the accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, and a new barometer. This offloads work from the A8 chip for improved power efficiency. And now those sensors do even more, measuring your steps, distance, and elevation changes.

Go to greater lengths.
And heights.

Barometer

The barometer senses air pressure to determine your relative elevation. So as you move, you can keep track of the elevation you’ve gained. It can even measure stairs climbed or hills conquered.

Accelerometer

The accelerometer can measure your distance for walking and running. And by using GPS to calibrate for your running stride, the sensor more accurately captures your movement.

Gyroscope

In addition to knowing whether you’re on the move or stationary, M8 works with the gyroscope to detect when you’re driving. It also kicks into action when you’re taking panoramic photos or playing games that react to your movement.