# iPhone 6s Plus, model A1699

> model of iPhone in the iPhone 6s Plus series

**Wikidata**: [Q66816673](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66816673)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/iphone-6s-plus-model-a1699

## Summary
iPhone 6s Plus, model A1699 is a specific product model within Apple Inc.'s iPhone 6S smartphone line, released in September 2015. It represents the larger-screen variant of the iPhone 6S family, distinguished by its hardware version identification number A1699 and FCC certification code -E2944A.

## Key Facts
- Part of the iPhone 6S product group (launched September 9, 2015).
- Model identifier: A1699 (also listed as hardware version ID).
- FCC product code: -E2944A.
- Bluetooth declaration ID: D023028 (certified October 17, 2019).
- Specific absorption rate (head, 1g tissue): 1.12 watts per kilogram.
- Specific absorption rate (body, 1g tissue): 1.14 watts per kilogram.
- Specific absorption rate (head, 10g tissue): 0.93 watts per kilogram.
- Specific absorption rate (body, 10g tissue): 0.98 watts per kilogram.
- Radio equipment certification number: 579C-E2944A.

## FAQs
### Q: What is the iPhone 6s Plus, model A1699?  
A: iPhone 6s Plus, model A1699 is a specific hardware configuration of Apple's iPhone 6S Plus smartphone family, released in September 2015. It is identified by the model number A1699 and FCC code -E2944A.

### Q: When was the iPhone 6s Plus, model A1699 launched?  
A: It was launched alongside the iPhone 6S family on September 9, 2015, as part of Apple's annual smartphone update cycle.

### Q: How is model A1699 differentiated from other iPhone models?  
A: It is exclusively the variant of the iPhone 6S Plus (not the standard 6S), confirmed by its subclass-of classification linking directly to the iPhone 6S group and unique hardware identifiers.

### Q: What regulatory certifications apply to this model?  
A: It holds FCC certification -E2944A, radio equipment certification number 579C-E2944A, and Bluetooth declaration ID D023028.

## Why It Matters
iPhone 6s Plus, model A1699 represented a significant evolution in smartphone technology as part of Apple's 2015 flagship lineup. Its introduction marked the debut of 3D Touch functionality and a 12-megapixel camera, setting new standards for premium smartphones. The model played a pivotal role in expanding the iPhone's market reach with a larger 5.5-inch display while maintaining industry-leading build quality and iOS ecosystem integration. Despite its eventual discontinuation, it remains a benchmark for understanding mid-2010s smartphone engineering advancements and Apple's iterative design philosophy. Its specific regulatory data continues to inform wireless safety standards globally.

## Notable For
- First implementation of 3D Touch pressure-sensitive display technology in a Plus-sized iPhone.
- Introduction of a 12-megapixel rear camera (industry-leading for its era).
- Enhanced structural rigidity with "7000 series aluminum" alloy body.
- Support for Live Photos capturing 1.5 seconds before and after exposure.
- Exclusive large-screen variant in the iPhone 6S family.

## Body
### Model Identity
- Official model designation: iPhone 6s Plus, A1699
- Hardware version identification number: A1699
- Product classification: Smartphone (instance_of: product model; subclass_of: iPhone 6S)
- FCC certification: Code -E2944A
- Global radio certification: 579C-E2944A

### Technical Specifications
- **Wireless Compliance**:  
  - Bluetooth declaration ID: D023028 (certified October 17, 2019)
  - Specific absorption rates (per 1g/10g tissue):
    - Head (1g): 1.12 W/kg
    - Body (1g): 1.14 W/kg
    - Head (10g): 0.93 W/kg
    - Body (10g): 0.98 W/kg

### Regulatory Compliance
- Documentation referenced in regulatory submissions:
  - Apple RF exposure guide (September 3, 2019): Specifies tissue-specific SAR measurement methods
  - Apple Support documentation (August 29, 2019): Confirms model classification
  - Bluetooth listing details (October 17, 2019): Verifies wireless declaration ID

### Product Lineage
- Parent entity: iPhone 6S (Thing) — smartphone group produced by Apple Inc.
- Release date: September 9, 2015
- Model relationships: Direct subclass of iPhone 6S family
- Related entities: iPhone 6S series (47 documented sitelinks)

## References

1. [Source](https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201296)
2. [Source](https://www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure/iphone8,2/en/)
3. [Source](https://launchstudio.bluetooth.com/ListingDetails/863)