Apple iPhone 7 is one of those devices that tries to pack a lot into one package. Let us see if Apple has managed to put together a phone that is actually worth your money. 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 comes with a 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm 2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, pushing a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density). Colours look punchy and text stays clean, so you will not have much to complain about here. The build feels well put together, and Apple has clearly paid attention to the in-hand feel. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Jet Black.
Performance & Software
Powering the Apple iPhone 7 is the Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm), paired with 2GB of RAM. That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.5 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
Photography is handled by a main 12 MP shooter that should cover most situations, from daylight shots to the occasional low-light frame. Expect solid detail in good light, with the usual softness creeping in once the sun goes down.
Battery
There is a Li-Ion 1960 mAh, non-removable (7.45 Wh) battery inside, 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? Apple has clearly gone for substance over gimmicks here, and we respect that approach. 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. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. But taken as a whole, the Apple iPhone 7 is a sensible, well-judged choice that should keep most users happy for a good while. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
