Apple iPod touch 6th Gen, 2015 16, 32, 64, 128 GB Specs
Identifiers: 6th Gen - MKH42LL/A* - iPod7,1 - A1574 - 2899*
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With a quick glance at the iPod touch 6th Gen models and the previous iPod touch 5th Gen models, it would be easy to confuse them for one another, but the iPod touch 6th Gen is a very different beast internally.
The iPod touch 6th Gen models each have a 4" (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch IPS "retina" display with a 1136x640 native resolution (326 ppi), dual cameras -- an 8 megapixel rear "iSight" camera with LED flash that can shoot 1080p video and a front-facing 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" 720p camera -- and support for Bluetooth 4.1, and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi in addition to the expected AirPlay, Siri, music, photo, video playback, and iOS app functionality.
Internally, this model is powered by a 1.1 GHz dual-core A8 processor and it has 1 GB of RAM and the option of 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of flash storage. Battery life is an Apple-estimated 40 hours of music playback and 8 hours of video playback.
The iPod touch 6th Gen models use aluminum "unibody" cases available in six different color choices -- a dark "space gray," gold, silver, hot pink, blue, and red. The "space gray" option has a black glass front whereas the other five color options have white glass fronts.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the iPod touch 5th Generation (A1421/A1509) and the iPod touch 6th Generation (A1574)?
- What are all the differences between the iPod touch 6th Generation and the iPhone 6?
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| Introduction Date: |
July 15, 2015* |
Discontinued Date: |
May 28, 2019* |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*16 GB and 64 GB configurations were discontinued July 27, 2017. The iPod touch 6th Gen was discontinued entirely on May 28, 2019.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2015. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
2004 |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 provides 32-bit benchmarks for iOS models. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPod7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, please see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (SC): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (MC): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPod7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
1328 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
2238 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPod7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
270 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
520 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPod7,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
1.1 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A8* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPod touch 6th Gen has a dual core "A8 chip with 64-bit architecture" as well as an "M8 motion coprocessor." Apple does not specify clockspeed or the number of cores, although the third-party Geekbench benchmarking app was the first to determine that the A8 processor has dual cores and runs around 1.1 GHz. AnandTech determined that the graphics processor is a four core PowerVR GX6450, just like the iPhone 6. The iPod touch 6th Gen also has a three-axis gyroscope and an accelerometer. |
| Onboard RAM: |
1 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
16, 32, 64, 128 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information regarding the RAM used in the iPod touch models, but software analysis and physical inspection has determined that the iPod touch 6th Gen has 1 GB of LPDDR3 RAM onboard.
Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPod touch? How? |
| Song Capacity: |
3500, 7000, 14,000, 28,000 |
Photo Capacity: |
20,000 |
| Details: |
Apple long ago stopped providing an estimated song or photo capacity for the iPod models, however, using Apple's former criteria "based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding," the iPod touch 6th Gen models can hold roughly 3500, 7000, 14,000, or 28,000 songs, respectively for the 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB options. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPod touch 6th Gen is capable of charging and syncing by USB via the Lightning connector. It does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer. |
| Connectivity: |
USB, Audio |
Ports: |
Lightning, Headphone |
| Details: |
The iPod touch (6th Gen) models have a "Lightning" port that connects to a computer via USB. |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPod touch 6th Gen |
| Housing Color: |
Colors |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
Aluminum "unibody" cases with a glass front offered in six different color choices -- a dark "space gray," gold, silver, hot pink, blue, and red. The "space gray" option has a black glass front whereas all other color options have white glass fronts.
The patented "multi-touch" interface allows one to control the functions of the system by dragging one or more fingers across the display.
Also see: How does the "multi-touch" interface introduced with the iPhone work? Who developed the "multi-touch" interface originally? |
| Built-in Display: |
4" Color |
Display Resolution: |
1136x640 (326 ppi) |
| Details: |
All iPod touch (6th Gen) models have a 4" (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch IPS display with a 1136x640 native resolution at 326 ppi. Apple also reports a 800:1 typical contrast ratio and a 500 cd/m2 typical brightness. |
| Standard Wireless: |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.1 |
| Details: |
The iPod touch (6th Gen) supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth 4.1. |
| Cell Network: |
None |
Camera: |
8 Megapixels* |
| Details: |
*The iPod touch 6th Gen models have dual cameras. The rear 8 megapixel "iSight" camera with LED flash supports HD video recording (1080p up to 30 FPS with audio), tap to focus while recording, Slo-mo video (120 FPS), time-lapse, cinematic video stabilization, 3x zoom, and video geotagging over Wi-Fi. It has a f/2.4 aperture and also sports autofocus, backside illumination, a hybrid IR filter, and a five-element lens. The front "FaceTime HD" camera has a f/2.2 aperture and takes 1.2 megapixel photos and HD video (720p HD). It has a backside illumination sensor, auto HDR for photos and videos, burst mode, exposure control, a timer mode, and more. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
40 Hours |
| Details: |
The iPod touch 6th Gen models officially provide an Apple-estimated 40 hours of battery life for music playback and 8 hours for video playback.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells replacement batteries (as well as displays) for this iPod. |
| Battery Life (Photos): |
N/A |
Battery Life (Video): |
8 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple does not provide estimated battery life for photo playback or web browsing, but does estimate "up to" 8 hours of video playback.
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| Apple Order No: |
MKH42LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
6th Gen |
| Details: |
*MKH42LL/A is the order number for the iPod touch 6th Gen in silver with 16 GB of storage. Also in silver, with 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of storage, respectively, the order numbers are MKHX2LL/A, MKHJ2LL/A, and MKWR2LL/A. In gold, with 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MKH02LL/A, MKHT2LL/A, MKHC2LL/A, and MKWM2LL/A. In space gray, with 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MKH62LL/A, MKJ02LL/A, MKHL2LL/A, and MKWU2LL/A. In hot pink, with 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MKGX2LL/A, MKHQ2LL/A, MKGW2LL/A, and MKWK2LL/A. In blue, with 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MKH22LL/A, MKHV2LL/A, MKHE2LL/A, and MKWP2LL/A. Finally, in (PRODUCT) RED, with 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are MKH82LL/A, MKJ22LL/A, MKHN2LL/A, and MKWW2LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1574 (EMC 2899*) |
Model ID: |
iPod7,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers can refer to more than one iPod touch 6th model, but can be used to collectively identify the iPod touch 6th Gen. The EMC number is not externally located, but is accessible in software.
Also see: All iPod touch models with the A1574 Model Number, the 2899* EMC Number, and the iPod7,1 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 8.4 (12H143) |
Maximum OS: |
iOS 12.5.5* |
| Details: |
This model is fully supported by the last version of iOS 9. It is supported by the final version of iOS 10, also, although it does not support the Raise to Wake, Rich Notifications, or Ride-Booking features. It is supported by the last version of iOS 11, but it does not support person-to-person payments or Apple Pay Cash nor does it support the minor "Appointment confirmation" feature. It is supported by the last version of iOS 12, as well, with the exception of the Memoji, Camera Effects, ARKit 2, and Siri Suggestions features. It does not support iOS 13 or later versions of the iOS.
Also see: Which iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models support iOS 12? Do some models "partially" support iOS 12? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 |
Avg. Weight: |
3.10 oz. (88 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (123.4 mm x 58.6 mm x 6.1 mm). |
| Mac Support: |
OS X 10.7.5* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 7 |
| Details: |
*If syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC is desired, the original iPod touch 6th Gen models require a Mac running OS X 10.7.5 or later or a PC running Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.2 or later. The 32 GB and 128 GB models shipped after July 27, 2017 require a Mac running OS X 10.8.5 or later or a PC running Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.3 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod touch 6th Gen models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Photo Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod touch models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats". |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod touch 6th Gen supports "H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
The iPod touch 6th Gen models shipped with "Earpods" (headphones, A1471) and a Lightning to USB cable.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cables, headphones, speakers and more for this iPod touch.
Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPod touch? |
| Original Price: |
US$199, US$249, US$299, US$399* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$75-US$150 |
| Details: |
*All colors were the same price. Pricing varies only by capacity. Originally, 16 GB was US$199, 32 GB was US$249, 64 GB was US$299, and 128 GB was US$399. On July 27, 2017, Apple discontinued the 16 GB and 64 GB options and cut the price of the 32 GB option to US$199 and the 128 GB option to US$299. The remaining iPod touch 6th Gen models were discontinued on May 28, 2019.
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
Global original prices for the iPod touch 6th Gen, 2015 in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
For global original prices for all iPod, iPhone, and iPad models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$249, C$299, C$369, C$499 |
Brazil: |
R$1.429, R$1.779, R$2.099, R$2.699 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $3699, $4599, $5499, $7499 |
United States: |
US$199, US$249, US$299, US$399* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€239, €289, €349, €469 |
Belgium: |
€229, €279, €339, €449 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 1,749, 2,199, 2,649, 3,499 |
Finland: |
€239, €289, €349, €469 |
| France: |
€239, €289, €369, €489 |
Germany: |
€229, €279, €339, €449 |
| Ireland: |
€239, €289, €349, €469 |
Italy: |
€239, €289, €349, €469 |
| Luxembourg: |
€221,43, €269,78, €327,80, €434,15 |
Netherlands: |
€229, €279, €339, €449 |
| Norway: |
NOK 2.090, 2.590, 3.090, 3.990 |
Portugal: |
€239, €299, €369, €489 |
| Spain: |
€229, €279, €339, €449 |
Sweden: |
SEK 2.295, 2.895, 3.495, 4.495 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 229, 279, 329, 449 |
United Kingdom: |
£159, £199, £249, £329 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 1,498, 1,898, 2,298, 2,988 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$1,588, HK$1,988, HK$2,388, HK$3,188 |
| India: |
Rs 18,900, 22,900, 26,900 |
Indonesia: |
Rp 2,999,000, 3,799,000, 4,599,000, 5,999,000 |
| Japan: |
¥24,800, ¥29,800, ¥36,800, ¥48,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 279,000, 329,000, 389,000, 499,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 779, 979, 1,179, 1,599 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 12,590, 15,590, 18,590, 24,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$278, S$348, S$398, S$588 |
Taiwan: |
NT$6,790, NT$8,290, NT$9,890, NT$12,990 |
| Thailand: |
THB 7,200, 8,900, 10,900, 14,500 |
Vietnam: |
VND 6,999,000, 8,799,000, 10,499,000, 13,999,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$279, A$349, A$419, A$579 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$349, NZ$429, NZ$499, NZ$679 |
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