Apple iPhone 6 Plus

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Classification

Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Classification
Grade A-
Calculator version 1
Classification date 2025-10-16
Information
Name iPhone 6 Plus
Brand by Parent Apple by Apple Inc.
Generation 6th
Model(s) A1522, A1524, A1593
Release date 2014-09-19
Type/Category Smartphone
Website [1]
Status End of life
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Dimensions 158.1 mm × 77.8 mm × 7.1 mm
Mass 172 grams
Operating system iOS 8 (upgradable to iOS 12)
Companion App iTunes, Apple Configurator (for management)
CPU Apple A8 chip with 64-bit architecture + M8 motion coprocessor
GPU PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Memory 1 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage 16/64/128 GB internal storage (non-expandable)
Battery Non-removable Li-Po 2915 mAh
Power Built-in rechargeable battery
Charging Lightning connector, USB 2.0
Display 5.5-inch IPS LCD, 1080×1920 pixels, 401 PPI
Camera 8 MP rear, 1.2 MP FaceTime HD front
Sound Stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack
Connectivity LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC (Apple Pay only)
Device
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Known hardware tampering None [2] Hardware secure; non-user-replaceable components
Known vulnerabilities Rare [3] Occasional iOS-related CVEs, patched via updates
Prior attacks Rare [4] Targeted attacks rare; mostly jailbreak-related
Updatability Rare [5] Support ended with iOS 12; no further security updates
Category score 2
System
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Authentication with other systems Partial [6] Works with Apple ecosystem; limited third-party integration
Communications Encrypted with obselete encryption [7] Uses TLS, Wi-Fi WPA2, etc.
Storage Encrypted with obselete encryption [8] Hardware encryption with FileVault
Category score 2
User Authentication
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Account management Full [9] Apple ID integration, iCloud, Find My iPhone
Authentication Secure [10] Touch ID fingerprint sensor (Secure Enclave)
Brute-force protection Exist [11] Delays and wipe options after failed attempts
Event logging Access event logged [12] Login attempts, device access logged locally/iCloud
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements [13] Encouraged during setup; supports complex passwords
Category score 1
Grade A-