Truth is,they’re not that different.

In fact, almost every major element of the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus is the same.

But there are a few differences some subtle, some very obvious that set the two models apart.

iPhone 6s models face down

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Screen Size & Resolution

Apple Inc. You should know pretty quickly whether the 6S Plus will be too big for your pockets and hands.

And they are, except for one crucial difference: The 6S Plus offers optical image stabilization.

Image stabilization reduces that shaking and delivers better photos.

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The 6S stabilizes images using software.

That’s good but not as good as image stabilization delivered by hardware built into the camera itself.

This kind of optical image stabilization makes the 6S Plus different.

Woman testing out the iphone 6s camera at the Apple Store

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The size difference is driven almost entirely by the screen sizes of the two models.

Those differences also affect the weight of the phones.

iPhone 6S color line up

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Making a purchase at the Apple Store

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