We are getting our first look at the new iPhone 6S. While there are no real external changes, there are some big upgrades inside.
According to a report by 9 to 5 Mac, the biggest upgrade for the iPhone 6 will be a redesigned wireless system featuring Qualcomm’s MDM9635M chip, which is believed to be capable of delivering up to twice the LTE download speeds.
The biggest takeaway for end users will be the potential for 300 Mbps download speeds, which is double the current 150 Mbps download speeds for the iPhone 6. The 50 Mbps upload speed is expected to remain essentially the same.
Qualcomm said the new processor is more efficient, which it believes could lead to improved battery life when the phone is being used for LTE functions. The motherboard is also expected to be more spacially efficient, which could create room for a larger battery.
The “9X35” chip is the first built using Qualcomm’s new production process, which is expected to lead to increased power efficiency and reduced heat generation.
Qualcomm says the chip enables smartphonemakers to “design sleeker devices without sacrificing performance, while at the same time allowing operators to increase their network capacity and efficiency.”
Another key feature expected to be included in the iPhone 6S is a Force Touch pressure-sensitive display.
