Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Key specs
Critic consensus
“Apple made sure it has put enough novelties to make the iPhone an attractive purchase and a worthy upgrade. The lines of people and the depleted stock prove that. People are buying the Plus model, lots of people are opting for the new iPhone upgrade program, too. The Apple iPhone 7 Plus is a best-seller from its very first day. Today, a few months after its launch, the phone is still on back-order, so Apple surely has got something right. Our tests proved it's not just marketing that's driving these sales, but the company's marketing prowess is undeniable.”
“The iPhone 7 Plus, with its new dual cameras, gives Apple fans a reason to pick the big phone.”
“The iPhone 7 Plus can be seen as an intermediary step, because the big bang with numerous innovations is expected for next year. You still get an excellent high-end smartphone with a lot of features not offered by the competition, but it obviously not an inexpensive device.”
“The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus still give you more: more speed, better camera, better screens, faster LTE, more battery life, more water-resistant. Year-over-year, it’s a respectable update. And compared to an aging iPhone 6 or 5S it’s a big jump forward. There’s just one thing missing.”
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In Depth
As the big brother to Apple’s new iPhone 7, the 7 Plus takes the iPhone series into phablet territory. With the launch out of the way, reviews are rolling in.
But which one should you pick? Let’s see what reviewers are saying!
The iPhone 7 Plus shares many traits with it’s smaller sibling. However, the differences made a huge impression on most reviewers.
The biggest change is the dual rear camera setup. While the 7 Plus includes the same 12MP wide-angle lens as the 7, it also includes a second telephoto lens. This effectively allows you to enjoy 2x zoom without any of the quality loss or noise of digital zoom. Apple also plans to release updates to allow photo effects, such as bokeh, using both lenses at the same time. Many reviewers noted that this made the extra cost of the Plus worthwhile.
The phone also sees upgrades to screen size and resolution. The 1080p 5.5-inch Retina HD display was well received by reviewers. Though the increased size of the phone proved difficult for one-handed use.
Lastly, you’ll find a slightly larger battery on the 7 Plus. However, paired with a larger, higher resolution display, reviews were on the fence on how much the larger cell improved battery life overall.
Everything else about the phone is identical to the iPhone 7–including the lack of headphone port. For more information, check out our summary!
What people actually want to know
When was the Apple iPhone 7 Plus released?
The Apple iPhone 7 Plus was released on September 16, 2016.
How long does the battery last on the Apple iPhone 7 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 7 Plus has a 2,900 mAh battery.
Is the Apple iPhone 7 Plus water resistant?
The Apple iPhone 7 Plus carries an IP67 rating.
Note: water resistance degrades over time and manufacturer warranties typically don't cover liquid damage.
Does the Apple iPhone 7 Plus have NFC?
Yes, the Apple iPhone 7 Plus has NFC. You can use Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pair with Bluetooth accessories.
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