The Apple iPhone 7 Plus is Apple's latest attempt to grab your attention, and after going through the spec sheet, there is a fair bit here worth talking about. Announced in 2016, September 07. Released 2016, September 16, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
The Apple iPhone 7 Plus comes with a 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm 2 (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, pushing a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density), which is more than sharp enough for everyday use, streaming and a bit of gaming. In terms of design, the Apple iPhone 7 Plus keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Jet Black.
Performance & Software
Powering the Apple iPhone 7 Plus is the Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm), paired with 3GB of RAM. For the kind of tasks most of us throw at a phone, there is plenty of muscle here. It runs iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.5 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
On the camera side, the Apple iPhone 7 Plus is led by a 12 MP main sensor (12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", AF, 2…). It is not a pro camera rig, but for everyday memories it gets the job done nicely.
Battery
Battery duties are handled by a Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh) unit, which should comfortably see most people through a full day on a single charge.
Our Opinion
So, what do we actually make of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus? What you are getting is a device that quietly covers the fundamentals rather than shouting about them. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. If your priority is a phone that just works, day in and day out, then this one deserves a spot on your shortlist. You could nitpick a few things, as you can with any phone in this bracket. Overall though, the Apple iPhone 7 Plus is easy to recommend to the right buyer. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
