The iPhone 7 Plus was released in September 2016 and is no longer sold by Apple, but it is still a popular phone on the used market. It was a significant upgrade over the previous year’s iPhone 6s Plus, with a new A10 Fusion chip, dual cameras, and a water-resistant design.
Design and display
The iPhone 7 Plus has the same basic design as the iPhone 6s Plus, with a metal frame and glass front and back. However, there are a few key differences. First, the antenna lines on the back of the phone have been removed, giving it a cleaner look. Second, the headphone jack has been removed, making the iPhone 7 Plus the first iPhone to rely solely on Bluetooth or Lightning headphones.
The iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5-inch Retina HD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The display is sharp and bright, and it supports 3D Touch, which allows you to press harder on the screen to perform certain tasks.
Performance
The iPhone 7 Plus is powered by the A10 Fusion chip, which is one of the fastest mobile chips ever made. The phone is incredibly fast and responsive, and it can handle even the most demanding tasks with ease.
Cameras
The iPhone 7 Plus has a dual camera system on the back, with a 12MP wide-angle lens and a 12MP telephoto lens. This allows the phone to take 2x optical zoom photos, which is a significant improvement over previous iPhones.
The iPhone 7 Plus also has a number of other camera features, including optical image stabilization, wide color capture, and Portrait mode. Portrait mode allows you to take photos with a blurred background, giving them a professional look.
Battery life
The iPhone 7 Plus has excellent battery life. It can easily last a full day on a single charge, even with heavy use.
Overall
The iPhone 7 Plus is a great phone, even though it is now several years old. It has a powerful chip, a great camera system, and a long-lasting battery. If you are looking for a used iPhone, the iPhone 7 Plus is a great option to consider.
Pros:
- Powerful A10 Fusion chip
- Excellent dual camera system
- Long-lasting battery life
- Water-resistant design
Cons:
- No headphone jack
- Design is showing its age
- Expensive (even on the used market)
Conclusion
The iPhone 7 Plus is a great phone, even though it is now several years old. It has a powerful chip, a great camera system, and a long-lasting battery. If you are looking for a used iPhone, the iPhone 7 Plus is a great option to consider.
SPECIFICATIONS
Network Technology:
- GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G Bands:
- GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – A1661, A1784
- CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 – A1661
3G Bands:
- HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 – A1661, A1784
- CDMA2000 1xEV-DO & TD-SCDMA – A1661
4G Bands:
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 – A1661, A1784
Speed:
- HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Launch:
- Announced: September 7, 2016
- Released: September 16, 2016
- Status: Discontinued
Body:
- Dimensions: 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm
- Weight: 188 g
- Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
- SIM: Nano-SIM
- IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
- Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Display:
- Type: Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
- Size: 5.5 inches
- Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Protection: Ion-strengthened glass
- 3D Touch display & home button
Platform:
- OS: iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.7
- Chipset: Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
- CPU: Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
- GPU: PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
Memory:
- Card Slot: No
- Internal: 32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
- Storage Type: NVMe
Main Camera (Dual):
- 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3″, PDAF, OIS
- 12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6″, AF, 2x optical zoom
- Features: Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
- Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Camera:
- Single: 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
- Features: Face detection, HDR
- Video: 1080p@30fps
Sound:
- Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: No
Communications:
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
- Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
- NFC: Yes
- Radio: No
- USB: Lightning, USB 2.0
Features:
- Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery:
- Type: Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
- Stand-by: Up to 384 h (3G)
- Talk time: Up to 21 h (3G)
Miscellaneous:
- Colors: Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
- Models: A1661, A1784, A1785, A1786, iPhone9,4
- SAR: 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.19 W/kg (body)
- SAR EU: 1.24 W/kg (head), 1.00 W/kg (body)
Tests:
- Performance: Basemark OS II 2.0: 3796
- Display: Contrast ratio: 1398:1 (nominal), 3.588 (sunlight)
- Camera: Photo / Video
- Loudspeaker: Voice 68dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 72dB
- Audio quality: Noise -93.1dB / Crosstalk -80.5dB
- Battery life: Endurance rating 75h
