Is it convenient to use iPhone 7 plus?

The second year has passed, as I walk with iPhone maximum size. Until I bought them, I didn’t understand why they were so loved.

The large screen rules: it’s convenient to type and easier to read. And the camera in Plus has always been a little better, be it stabilization or bells and whistles. And most importantly, a battery that really lasts the day with almost constant use.

But the other day I picked up regular iPhone 7 and fell completely in love. I immediately remembered the features of the “plus” that I had forgotten or simply got used to.

This is not an article about Plus being bad. The smartphone is gorgeous. Size just matters both sides.

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1. Plus is really heavy, regular is noticeably lighter

It would seem that this has nothing to do with it

How light is this regular iPhone 7, just be stunned. And how thin it is in your hands it just doesn't feel right. Every time I take my wife’s iPhone, I can’t get rid of this thought.

For reference, it weighs 138 grams, – 188 grams.

I'll be honest, 50 grams of difference is nonsense on the scale of everything we carry on ourselves (and with us) every day. But still, a smartphone is not just a “weight”; we hold it in our hand around the clock, and here a difference of even 10 grams will be noticeable.

The most chic thing is the weight of iPhones with covers: 158 grams iPhone 7 vs. 202 grams for iPhone 7 Plus. It turns out that Plus is equal to the weight of 2 apples or 1 large orange. It lies in our palm or pocket every day.

It will be many years before a Plus-sized phone weighs as much as a regular iPhone 7. The arm won't fall off, but the thought will remain.

2. The regular one can be used with one hand, which is great

The first 2 weeks after purchasing the iPhone Plus, I got used to this huge screen and body. Not only me, millions of its owners have gone through typing pain and answer calls with one hand on the go. How many times the phone almost flew to the ground, it’s just cruel.

But we are human beings, opportunists and all that. A month later, I noticed that I had perfected life hacks - movements with my palm and fingers, allowing me to type on the keyboard or reach the edges of the screen with one hand.

I learned to flip the phone in my palms so I could tap all over the screen; support it with your little finger at the bottom so that the device does not slide down when printing. In short, I found a whole bunch of tricks to avoid picking up the phone with both hands.

And after all this, after 2 years of tricks, you pick up a regular-sized iPhone 7. And there’s just beauty: the printing, the work, and everything in general accessible to one hand. You can’t reach the farthest corner with your thumb, but throwing a 4.7-inch smartphone higher is much easier than almost a “shovel” with a 5.5-inch screen.

I love the Plus's huge, bright, crisp screen. It’s just that in fact I almost don’t reveal its advantages - I don’t launch the video player, I don’t play games. Most often I (and you, most likely) use instant messengers and a browser with mobile versions sites that work equally well on a smaller screen.

The same thing is shown on the screen, only the convenience in the case of the iPhone 7 is completely different. In general, the iPhone 5/5s/SE was and remains ideal in this regard. But that's a completely different story.

3. iPhone 7 looks better, we just forgot about it

If you've never seen glossy black iPhone 7, then you don’t know the most beautiful iPhone in the history of iPhones. This is a solid, single black “pebble” without obvious joints - a dream smartphone, which until recently could only be imagined in concepts and renderings.

You want to wear it without a case just as much as you once wanted to wear the iPhone 4 – a chic and stylish smart phone that came out in the era of plastic rectangles. For some reason there is no such feeling, when you pick up Plus. That's all.

Most likely, it is a combination of size and capabilities. The black matte iPhone seems so small, especially after the “plus” - but it can be no less than its “big brother”. It is still the fastest smart phone on the market!

Such a “little thing”, but so powerful, also with a matte black color and a seamless body. All wishes came true, the dream materialized.

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4. You can carry the Plus in your pocket, but it’s not as convenient

I spend most of my time with my smartphones in my pocket or wallet—I’m used to carrying a “spatula” and sometimes I hide my iPhone in it. Apparently, to lose faster.

If you were at least one meter ninety, Plus always visible in your pocket pants from the side. And if you also attach a cover, you get a normal bump like this.

Further - worse. Original silicone cases pull the pockets inside out and are reluctant to take out. If the pocket is also cramped (with the “plus” and the case it’s really cramped), the process turns out to be labor-intensive and strange from the outside: a man stands and tries to get his own smart phone out of his pocket. And he resists.

Tight pants seem to have gone out of fashion, and new iPhones have been made especially strong. So now you won’t be able to accidentally bend the device in your pocket. But it was inconvenient to get it 2 years ago, and remains so today.

It's the same with the iPhone 7 and any regular-sized iPhone in general. It lies there, and you won’t even notice it.

5. iPhone 7 has noticeably improved battery life

All of the above disadvantages are so-so reasons compared to this one. The Plus has a noticeably better battery ( 2900 mAh against 1960 mAh), it has always been this way and it will definitely be so next year.

At the same time, Apple increased the capacity both batteries this year are 150 mAh. And she added some more secret magic - because the results please, first of all, the owners of ordinary “sevens”.

On average, iPhone 7 works for our colleagues 3-4 hours longer than the previous model - that is, it survives until the evening. It is clear that if you wish, you can discharge any smart phone in 3 hours, but there is a difference with moderate use, and it changes things.

Or you panicky look for a cable and portable accumulator at 16 o'clock in the afternoon, or you calmly connect your iPhone to the charger by 20 o'clock, being already at home.

If with seven everything became noticeably better, then with “plus” I did not notice an increase in time battery life compared to the previous generation. Still, an additional 150 mAh in this case is a drop in the ocean, which physically melts faster due to the larger screen.

The result? The difference in battery life has decreased. The importance of the main reason to choose Plus over a regular iPhone has also decreased in the same way. If I had known, I probably wouldn’t have looked for the “plus” 3 weeks in Russia. I would just go and buy a regular iPhone 7.

6. The regular one is ok, it’s cheaper, by 10,000 rubles.

The final chord is a serious difference in price. You can buy an iPhone 7 for from 67,990 rubles. Every 10 thousand you face a choice: either a lot more memory or Plus.

The golden mean of memory in modern smartphone– 128 GB, enough for everything. Personally, I'd rather take iPhone 7 128 GB than iPhone 7 Plus 32 GB. The real benefits of the first are largely equal to the nominal advantages of the second.

This is exactly what I was going to do on the last day of searching for my iPhone 7 Plus, and only the sudden appearance of a “plus” in stock by the time I made my decision changed the result. And here I am writing this text, thinking that I could not look for it and not overpay.

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I would like to change it now, but it’s a shame

It seems that all the reasons are real. I think about them every time I get a regular iPhone 7 in my hands. But I’ve simply become attached to my “plus”, and I don’t want to go through the trouble of selling it again.

Detailed review of iPhone 7 Plus in 2019 - how does it work on iOS 13?

iPhone 7 Plus is a unique smartphone. This year it will be three years old, and it is still ahead of most of the latest smartphones in terms of speed, battery life and shooting quality. But still, is it worth buying the iPhone 7 Plus in 2019? In that detailed review we examined all the strengths and weaknesses of the smartphone, taking into account modern realities.

Where is the best place to buy an iPhone 7 Plus (November 21, 2019)

We regularly monitor the lowest prices for iPhone 7 Plus in Russia and update this section. As of June 22, 2019, the cheapest prices to buy an iPhone 7 Plus are as follows:

• iPhone 7 Plus 32 GB - 34,990 rubles .
• iPhone 7 Plus 128 GB - 42,740 rubles .
• iPhone 7 Plus 32 GB “Like New” - 29,990 rubles .
• iPhone 7 Plus 128 GB “Like New” - 35,990 rubles .

Note that the price difference between models with 128 and 256 GB of memory in 2019 has become relatively small. In this regard, buying an iPhone 7 Plus with 256 GB storage looks more profitable.

If you're considering buying an iPhone 7 Plus online, you'll be able to save a little more by purchasing the 32GB model. The Tmall online store (Russian AliExpress platform with shipping from a warehouse in Russia) sells the official iPhone 7 Plus model with 32 GB of memory for 35,990 rubles. It is important to emphasize that we're talking about about a smartphone with a full Russian warranty, and not about a “gray” model.

Packaging and equipment

iPhone 7 Plus comes in traditional Apple smartphones rectangular packaging, which at first glance is completely identical to the previous boxes. However, it is not. Starting with the iPhone 5, Apple designers depicted the front surface of smartphones on package covers. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus boxes show the back surface of the devices on the lids. In the case of the iPhone 7 Plus, this is, of course, done in order to attract users' special attention to the dual camera.

To complete the picture, we note that the iPhone 7 Plus in glossy black color “Black Onyx” (Jet Black) comes in a stylish black package. Interestingly, the matte black model has a white box.

The iPhone 7 Plus package is also different from all previous models. Along with the usual 5W charger, Lightning charging cable, SIM card tray ejector, stickers and leaflets, there are two “new” elements in the box with the smartphone.

These are EarPods headphones - the most ordinary ones, but with a Lightning connector and a small adapter from Lightning to a 3.5 mm audio jack. On iPhone 7 Plus company Apple for the first time and, it seems, forever, abandoned the classic audio jack. In this regard, these innovations appeared in the configuration of the smartphone.

The adapter is very compact and convenient, which is why all the criticism regarding the abandonment of the 3.5 mm jack in the iPhone 7 Plus is incomprehensible to us. If you are used to using specific headphones with a 3.5 mm jack in conjunction with your iPhone, then you just need to connect the Lightning adapter that comes with your smartphone to them. It holds securely, and it seems impossible to accidentally lose it. There is absolutely no inconvenience due to this.

Design

In appearance, the iPhone 7 Plus is very similar to all other 5.5-inch Apple smartphones. The iPhone 7 Plus is most similar to its predecessor, the iPhone 6s Plus - even the dimensions are the same. However, the noticeable novelty in the design of the iPhone 7 Plus is due to the new body colors, which we described in detail in the next section.

Now let's look at the distinctive features iPhone design 7 Plus, which are hidden at first glance. Plastic antenna inserts on the smartphone body are less noticeable. There are simply fewer of them, but this did not affect the quality of communication. On black bodies the veins are barely noticeable.

Another, much more noticeable change on the back surface of the smartphone is the camera. The iPhone 7 Plus has a double one, located horizontally. It is the two combined camera lenses that make it possible to distinguish the iPhone 7 Plus from the 5.5-inch models of previous generations even from afar.

On the front surface of the iPhone 7 Plus, everything is as standard as possible for Apple smartphones of the “pre-iPhone X” era. The display is framed by thick top and bottom frames and noticeable but more than appropriate side frames. The only change in the front part occurred on the bottom frame. Here, in its standard place, there is a Home button, but not a mechanical one, but a touch one. Along with the type of button, its appearance. More details about the button and whether it is difficult to get used to are also described in a separate section below.

And finally, the last visible change in the design of the case is on the bottom edge. The 3.5 mm audio output disappeared from it. Its place is taken by a decorative speaker grille, it is here for symmetry - everything in the iPhone is, as always, perfectly symmetrical.

What colors does the iPhone 7 Plus come in and which one should you choose?

We decided to devote a whole section to the colors of the iPhone 7 Plus case, since there is plenty to choose from, and there is really something to talk about. The iPhone 7 Plus was released in five (!) colors at once (to which a sixth was later added - red), which became a kind of record for Apple. After such a variety of colors, it was even somehow strange to see that iPhone 8 And iPhone 8 Plus came out in only three colors, and the iPhone X came out in two.

iPhone 7 Plus is available in silver, gold, pink (“Rose Gold”), matte black and glossy black (“Onyx Black”). The first three colors for Apple smartphones are quite ordinary, but the black colors are unique, and they remained so a year after the release of the “Sevens”.

The iPhone 7 Plus case in matte black has a very pleasant tactile sensation. It clearly feels velvety, even somewhat rough. Using a smartphone without a case is especially enjoyable. Particularly due to the fact that no iPhone, or indeed any other smartphone, has ever caused such tactile sensations. What's there before? Since the end of 2017, all smartphone manufacturers seem to have forgotten about aluminum and switched to glass. As a result, there was no real analogue to the matte iPhone.

The matte black iPhone 7 Plus deserves special praise for its resistance to fingerprints and dirt. If they remain on the body, they can only be noticed from a certain angle. The case also masks scratches that may appear if you use the smartphone without a case.

Glossy “black onyx” is a completely different story. The coating looks absolutely incredible and is as premium as possible. Newer and more expensive iPhone 8/8 Plus/X do not look as luxurious as the iPhone 7 Plus in onyx black. True, you have to pay for a spectacular appearance. “Black Onyx” easily collects fingerprints and small scratches.

However, it is important to note that it all depends on how carefully you use your smartphone. A few months after the release of the iPhone 7/7 Plus in 2016, we collected whole gallery from active users of smartphones in the color “black onyx”. Not the most careful owners had smartphones in their hands in this condition:

Careful users, after several months of use without a case (!), did not have a single visible scratch on the case:

There is another important difference between the matte black and glossy black colors of the iPhone 7 Plus. A matte-colored case is more slippery, although when examining smartphones it may seem the opposite. It can't be said that matte iPhone The 7 Plus simply slips out of your hands, but the chances that it will still slip away are greater than in the case of the “black onyx”.

So which iPhone 7 Plus color should you choose? The choice is a purely personal matter, but we will still give a couple of tips. Gold and pink colors are undoubtedly better suited for girls and women. The colors of the cases are very pleasant and “light”. Silver color is unisex and will be a good choice for both sexes. The matte black iPhone 7 Plus is seen as more of a masculine color due to its severity.

Well, “black onyx”, also known as Jet Black. I would recommend buying an iPhone 7 Plus in this color to absolutely everyone. This is an amazingly beautiful color with a coating that is pleasant in every sense, and you don’t want to put it in a case or even cover it with a protective film.

If you want your iPhone 7 Plus to look as original and modern as possible in 2019, then you should choose matte black or glossy black. Simply because Apple no longer released smartphones in these colors, they will definitely stand out.

Display

iPhone 7 Plus received 5.5-inch Retina display HD on an IPS matrix. The display resolution is 1920×1080 pixels, the aspect ratio is standard for 2016-2017 - 16:9. In 2019, it can already be called non-standard, since almost every new model, including budget ones, is equipped with a widescreen screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9, and sometimes 19:9.

The display pixel density is the highest - 401 ppi. With such a density, of course, not a single pixel on the screen will be visible. The display occupies 67.89% of the front surface of the smartphone. For 2019, the indicator is weak, but the iPhone 7 Plus does not claim to be frameless. And the direct successor to the smartphone, the iPhone 8 Plus, has a similar indicator - there is no need to worry about this.

The maximum display brightness is 625 cd/m². It is more than enough to comfortably use the smartphone in bright lighting conditions, for example, on a sunny day outside. The light sensor in the iPhone, as usual, is phenomenal. The brightness is adjusted automatically very precisely, without strong differences, but at the same time quickly. This is especially noticeable with a sharp change in lighting.

Contrast iPhone display 7 Plus is 1300:1. The screen has a protective coating against scratches and an oleophobic coating that prevents marks and streaks. Apple has not officially announced this, but the quality of the oleophobic coating has increased compared to the iPhone 6s Plus display.

If in the latter case it began to wear off after about 8 months of active use or 12 months of regular use, then on the iPhone 7 Plus it is much more durable. Even after 14 months of constant use, the oleophobic coating on our iPhone 7 Plus retained its properties. This is a big plus of the smartphone, since without the oleophobic coating it becomes not very pleasant to use the device.

The overall display level of the iPhone 7 Plus is excellent. Wide viewing angles, rich colors thanks to the expanded P3 color gamut and uniform LED backlighting.

3D Touch

Of course, the display supports 3D Touch pressure tracking technology, which is linked to the Taptic Engine. Increased pressure on various elements interface leads to the opening of auxiliary menus. The opening itself is accompanied by a pleasant tactile response to the finger. This cannot be called vibration; the definition of “connection” is more appropriate.

With 3D Touch on iPhone 7 Plus, you can do things much faster. The most convenient and effective way is to press hard on application icons. 3D Touch support both standard iOS applications, and third parties from App Store. When you press hard on the “Clock” application icon, quick options “Create an alarm”, “Start a stopwatch” and “Start a timer” appear; when you perform a gesture on the “Weather” application icon, a detailed forecast and a list of added places to track the weather appear, etc. .

Almost every application supports 3D Touch in one way or another. And all the proposed actions help to significantly save time. For example, by pressing hard on the Notes application icon, you can instantly create new entry, list, scan a document, or open the camera to take a photo or video and then save it directly to notes. It’s very convenient, and most importantly, it doesn’t take long to get used to.

Moreover, after using the capabilities of 3D Touch even for a week, you will automatically start trying to press hard on application icons on other smartphones and tablets without support unique technology Apple. You get used to 3D Touch very quickly and using the various gestures is really nice.

iPhone 7 Plus features the same first-generation 3D Touch technology found on all newer iPhone models. After the launch of 3D Touch in the iPhone 6s, Apple did not improve the technical side of the technology, only adding new gestures and use cases.

The iPhone 7 Plus was released in 2016, but so far no competitor of the company has managed to implement something similar in their smartphones and displays. This applies to both 3D Touch and Taptic Engine.

Touch Home button - is it difficult to get used to?

In the iPhone 7 Plus, Apple abandoned not only the 3.5 mm audio output, but also the physical Home button. Instead of the usual mechanical button used in the iPhone from the very first model, the smartphone received a touch button tied to the Taptic Engine, which simulates pressing with vibration.

Why did Apple even need this? The company thereby saved on production. The difference in the cost of a mechanical button and its touch counterpart is insignificant only when it comes to one specific device. Apple produces millions of iPhones and a few cents saved turns into a huge amount of money.

Fortunately, cheaper does not mean worse. Moreover, the touch button has minimal chances of breaking over time, unlike a mechanical one. In our group "VKontakte" We conducted surveys in which many iPhone users admitted that they try to press the Home button less on the iPhone 6s and older models, simply so that “the button lives longer.” This desire is quite understandable, since one of the most common reasons iPhone users' calls to service centers are simply a broken or sticky Home button.

Nothing like this will happen to the main button of the iPhone 7 Plus. There is no pressing mechanism, there is nothing to break.

When you turn it on for the first time, the smartphone offers to customize the Home touch button for you. The user is given the opportunity to select the button response level: weak, medium or strong and immediately test how the click will occur.

And finally, most importantly, is it difficult to get used to the new button? Not at all! You’ll be able to press a button without any problems in literally five minutes; within a day you’ll get used to it completely, and the next day you’ll feel a real thrill from pressing and receiving feedback from the Taptic Engine. The engine is not triggered by vibration throughout the entire body, like in conventional smartphones, but by a pinpoint tactile response to the finger. Thus, it simulates pressing and gives a truly new experience from using a smartphone. Besides, iPhone button The 7 Plus does not produce any “clack” sounds, which on older models become distorted over time and cease to be pleasant to the ear.

Productivity and Applications

The iPhone 7 Plus is powered by a quad-core 64-bit Apple A10 Fusion processor clocked at 2.3 GHz, an M10 coprocessor and a six-core PowerVR graphics chip. Volume random access memory LPDDR4 is equal to 3 GB. In the iPhone 7 Plus, Apple equipped a smartphone with 3 GB of RAM for the first time; before that, iPhones could boast only two gigabytes of RAM.

The most powerful six-core processor and increased RAM directly affected the performance of the iPhone 7 Plus. The smartphone is simply a “beast” when working with any applications and games in any quantity. In 2019 year iPhone The 7 Plus will give many of the latest Android smartphones a run for their money, both in synthetic testing and in live performance.

In Geekbench 4 testing, the iPhone 7 Plus scored 3430 points in single-core mode. And this is an impressive figure, which is not far off from newer iPhone models. For comparison, the iPhone 8 Plus scores 4210 points in a similar test, and the flagship iPhone X scores 4203 points.

The iPhone 7 Plus fares even better when compared to the latest Android smartphones. It’s surprising, but the iPhone 7 Plus even now, at the beginning of 2019, is ahead of ALL Android smartphones in single-core mode of the Geekbench 4 benchmark. The best indicator among all smartphones under Android control at the newest Samsung Galaxy S9+ - only 3388 points!

The iPhone 7 Plus has a quad-core processor, so when tested in multi-core mode, the smartphone's performance is no longer as impressive compared to other smartphones. The device scored 5778 points, which is significantly less than the newer iPhone models. The iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, which are based on the smart A11 Bionic processor, scored 10182 and 10125 points, respectively.

Android smartphones are also ahead, but the lead is not twofold, as is the case with latest iPhone. Only the same Galaxy S9+ and its “younger” brother Galaxy S9 stand out, they have 8685 and 8530 points, respectively. Next comes a serious drop, against which the iPhone 7 Plus from last year looks great.

iPhone 7 Plus runs all modern apps and games with remarkable ease. Loading in “heavy” 3D games, for example, the super-popular World of Tanks Blitz, takes place in a matter of seconds. Such high speed, coupled with a large, rich display makes the smartphone ideal for gaming. Mobile hits PUBG and Fortnite run great on the iPhone 7 Plus. There are no drops in FPS in the most intense battles, maps load instantly.

iPhone 7 Plus can safely be called one of best smartphones for games. High performance is complemented by a large and high-quality display, which you don’t need to look closely at to understand what’s happening in the game.

Memory size. Which iPhone 7 Plus is better to buy - 32 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB?

iPhone 7 Plus is released in three configurations: with 32, 128 and 256 GB of internal memory. In 2019, the smartphone still remains relevant, moreover, Apple continues to produce it. In this regard, all models of the device are available for sale. Which one is worth buying?

The iPhone 7 Plus with 32 GB of internal memory should be purchased if you want to purchase a model for the least amount of money. The smartphone is priced at 34,990 rubles- this is the lowest price among authorized Russian retailers. Will there be problems with running out of space due to only having 32GB of memory? It all depends on how actively you intend to use your smartphone. If your plans are to install modern mobile games (as we have already found out, playing them on the iPhone 7 Plus is very pleasant) and take a lot of photos and videos, then the storage will most likely fill up quite quickly.

In this case, cloud storage and timely uploading of media files to your computer will help solve the problem. Are you completely okay with these “troubles”? Then you should definitely take the iPhone 7 Plus with 32 GB of memory.

Simply because the 128GB iPhone 7 Plus is already priced at 42,690 rubles. The difference in price is serious, but the most important thing is that the model with 256 GB of memory is sold quite a bit more - for 44,890 rubles. Agree, adding 2000 rubles and doubling the storage capacity of your smartphone is a more than profitable offer. As in the first section about prices, in 2019 we recommend purchasing the 256 GB model. It will completely eliminate the need to think about the fact that your smartphone may run out of memory.

What happens, is it not worth buying an iPhone 7 Plus with 128 GB at all? It all depends on the offer you find and the opportunity to spend those “extra” 2000 rubles. If you can purchase a smartphone with 128 GB of memory significantly cheaper than the price tag presented above, for example, on the secondary market, then you can safely buy it. The large storage capacity will also make it rare to remember that your smartphone's memory is becoming full.

A huge plus of iOS is that it does not “eat up” the memory of the iPhone 7 Plus

However, for most users, 32 GB of memory will be enough, all thanks to the features of iOS. Firstly, operating system It takes up relatively little memory space - about 4-6 GB. This is small compared to Android, smartphones running which can be left without 15 GB of memory right out of the box. Many former users of Android smartphones are very surprised after switching to the iPhone precisely because the system does not “devour” memory.

And secondly, the iPhone 7 Plus is one of the few Apple smartphones that supports new photo and video formats - HEIF and HEVC, respectively. The main advantage of the formats is that images and videos take up 40-50% less space compared to JPEG and H.264, the previous standard formats on the iPhone. At the same time, the quality of shooting only improves!

On iPhone 7 Plus it is implemented to the maximum full support HEIF and HEVC formats. The smartphone, as a representative of the new generation, can not only encode and decode in new formats (in other words, view media files), but also shoot in them. The latter means that all the photos and videos that you take on the iPhone 7 Plus will take up 40-50% less space in the smartphone's memory.

Will you have problems saving photos and videos to your computer or transferring them to friends or relatives? No, Apple has thought of everything. When you send or upload media files, they are instantly converted to publicly accessible formats. The exceptions are Mac computers, which also support HEIF and HEVC. Photos and videos from the iPhone 7 Plus will be downloaded to them in original modern formats. As a result, your Mac's memory will fill up more slowly.

You can learn more about the HEIF and HEVC formats from this article.

Refurbished iPhone 7 Plus is a fake, is it worth buying?

When it comes to prices, we can’t help but remember the option to purchase a refurbished iPhone 7 Plus. Don't let this word scare you, we are talking about an officially restored smartphone, which was updated by Apple itself. A refurbished (“Like New”) iPhone is a smartphone that has been returned due to minor damage or under warranty and then restored to full new condition by Apple.

Apple approaches the process of restoring such smartphones very carefully. The company not only fixes the malfunction, but also checks the device for functionality with a full set of tests, replaces the case and battery with new ones, re-equips the smartphone with new accessories and seals it in new packaging with a barely noticeable note that the iPhone is, after all, refurbished ( how to determine). In addition, Apple gives the smartphone a full warranty, like new models.

Have a nice one distinctive feature refurbished smartphones is their price. Apple reduces it, and in the case of most iPhone models, quite decently. In Russia, Apple sells only one refurbished iPhone 7 Plus model through its retailers. A version of the smartphone with 256 GB of internal memory in a black matte case can be purchased for 29,990 rubles. Reduced price compared to similar new model is 11 (!) thousand rubles.

iPhone 7 Plus Security System

iPhone 7 Plus features a second-generation Touch ID fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint module is identical to those installed in the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 8 Plus. Apple hasn't improved Touch ID in any way for three years, simply because it's almost impossible to make the scanner faster and more stable. Touch ID in iPhone 7 Plus works in a split second, instantly unlocking the device or confirming a purchase in the App Store or via Apple Pay.

However, Touch ID in the iPhone 7 Plus is faster than the similar module in the iPhone 6s Plus. The reason lies in the overall performance of the smartphone. Powerful processor The A10 Fusion processes data from the sensor faster and produces the unlock animation itself faster. As a result, Touch ID on the iPhone 7 Plus feels snappy.

The experience of using Touch ID on the iPhone 7 Plus over a long period of time is positive. In our editorial office we use iPhone 7 Plus on permanent basis more than a year. The percentage of correct responses of the fingerprint sensor tends to the maximum. Recognition failures only occur if the finger or the scanner itself is dirty or wet. Any fingerprint scanner reacts poorly to dirt and water, so the refusal of Touch ID to work in unacceptable conditions is not surprising.

Water protection

iPhone 7 Plus is the first 5.5-inch Apple smartphone to receive IP67 protection against water and dust. This means that the smartphone is waterproof - it can be immersed in water to a depth of one meter, and dust cannot get inside the device’s body at all.

The long-awaited protection against water made the iPhone 7 Plus especially attractive for purchase by those who have previously had a sad experience with the iPhone and water. It's no secret that one of the most common reasons iPhone users contact service centers is when their smartphone comes into contact with water. Moreover, according to service center employees, most often the iPhone comes into contact with water not just anywhere, but in the toilet!

The iPhone 7 Plus is completely protected from just such “toilet bowl” or any other short-term contact with water. The smartphone should not be immersed in water specifically for long term, swim or take a shower with him. Apple has implemented water protection in the iPhone in order to reduce the number of smartphones that fail after minor contact with water.

Testing by enthusiasts, however, clearly shows that the iPhone 7 Plus can easily “survive” even when immersed in water for a long time, even to great depths.

iPhone 7 Plus - easy to break or not? Maintainability assessment

The iPhone 7 Plus case is made of 7000 series aluminum, a material used in the aviation industry. Due to this, the body of the smartphone is very durable - it is difficult to bend it, despite its decent dimensions. The reinforced case resists damage even when the smartphone is dropped. After the iPhone 7 Plus, Apple released the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X with glass cases that are not suitable for falls.

The security of the smartphone is positively influenced by protective glass Ion-X. It covers the display, preventing direct damage to it.

The iPhone 7 Plus is fairly well protected, but will it be difficult to repair if damage does occur? Authoritative specialists from the iFixit resource rated the device’s repairability as 7 points out of 10. This means that fixing a smartphone even at home, of course, if you have the necessary tools, will not be difficult.

How does iPhone 7 Plus work on iOS 13?

We are currently testing the iPhone 7 Plus on iOS 13 and will report the results in this section a little later. The first impression is positive - on iOS 13, iPhone 7 Plus works even faster!

How does iPhone 7 Plus work on iOS 12?

iPhone 7 Plus, of course, received support iOS 12. IN new firmware Apple developers have focused on increasing performance, which has helped the iPhone 7 Plus become incredibly fast.

The iPhone 7 Plus also ran well on iOS 11, but users did notice some minor stuttering. iOS 12 not only removes them, but also almost doubles overall performance. Under iOS control 12, the smartphone seems to get a second life and begins to feel new. A worthy upgrade for a worthy smartphone!

How long will the iPhone 7 Plus be relevant? What firmware will it support?

There is no need to worry about the relevance of the iPhone 7 Plus. The smartphone will receive support not only iOS 13, but also iOS 14, iOS 15, iOS 16 and, most likely, iOS 17! In other words, the smartphone will receive Latest updates at least until 2021! Considering that Apple has recently been changing its iOS release strategy and is starting to support older smartphones longer, we can say with a high degree of confidence that the iPhone 7 Plus will be updated until 2022.

Ergonomics of iPhone 7 Plus - is it comfortable to use?

iPhone 7 Plus is a rather large smartphone. The diagonal of its display is 5.5 inches, and the body dimensions are 77.9 × 158.2 × 7.3 mm. Because of this, problems may arise in using a smartphone with one hand.

It can sometimes be difficult to reach the top of the display, but a special Reachability mode (convenient access) saves the day, in which all the content on the display fits on its lower half. One-handed control mode is activated by double-tapping (not pressing) the Home button.

Problems may also arise with transporting the iPhone 7 Plus, again due to the size of the smartphone. You will have to think separately about how to wear the device in the summer, when there are minimal pockets.

Sound

The iPhone 7 Plus was the first among Apple's 5.5-inch smartphones to have stereo speakers. One speaker is located at the bottom end, the other in the speaking hole. The speakers sound clear, spacious and really loud, especially when compared to previous iPhone models.

The iPhone 7 Plus processor monitors the speakers, making them “smart.” The orientation of the right and left speakers automatically changes depending on how the user holds the device. It turns out that you don’t have to monitor the “correct” location of the smartphone to correctly output sound to the stereo speakers.

Two DACs are responsible for the sound quality: the Cirrus Logic 338S00105 audio codec and the Cirrus Logic 338S00220 audio amplifier. It is interesting that the audio codec is borrowed from the iPhone 6s/6s Plus, while the amplifier is a “trick” exclusively of the “seven”. It is this that makes the sound of the smartphone speakers much louder.

As for the sound quality in the headphones, even the included EarPods with a Lightning connector will allow you to evaluate its level. Their sound cannot be called phenomenal, but the level is decent and they are more than suitable for everyday use. Of course, the iPhone 7 Plus supports wireless AirPods headphones, which Apple released simultaneously with the abandonment of the 3.5 mm audio output in smartphones. AirPods on iPhone 7 Plus sound significantly better than EarPods and provide incredible freedom when listening to music.

Battery and operating time

iPhone 7 Plus is non-removable lithium ion battery capacity 2900 mAh. It allows the smartphone to work up to 21 hours in talk mode or 384 hours in standby mode, as stated in the specifications.

In practice, the battery life of the iPhone 7 Plus is no less surprising than the stated values. The smartphone is rightfully recognized as one of the longest-lived. In terms of operating time without recharging, it is ahead even newest iPhone X. The iPhone 7 Plus battery is fully charged for a full and busy workday. If you do not use your smartphone very actively in everyday use, then you will have to charge it once every two days.

Talking about iPhone battery 7 Plus you can’t help but ignore the scandalous topic related to Apple's slowdown of its smartphones with depleted batteries. The iPhone 7 Plus also has a function that monitors the condition of the battery and, if its capacity is greatly reduced, limits the speed of the smartphone. But the large battery capacity of the device does not allow the capacity to drop quickly, this is a huge plus of large Apple smartphones.

After a year of active using iPhone 7 Plus, its remaining battery capacity in our case was 96%. This is an excellent indicator, indicating that if the device begins to slow down due to a “dead” battery, it will only be in about five years.

Although the iPhone 7 Plus is less susceptible to rapid battery depletion, it must be used correctly. This way you can keep your battery in better condition longer. We wrote more about how to properly use an iPhone so that its battery charge depletes more slowly in separate article .

How to charge iPhone 7 Plus faster?

iPhone 7 Plus is not supported fast charging However, the smartphone can be charged faster than usual. To do this, you need to use a more powerful Charger, For example, from iPad 12 W. Charging a smartphone using such a power adapter will make it possible to charge the gadget almost twice as fast.

We will separately answer a very popular question. Is it harmful to charge your iPhone using an iPad charger? No. Apple officially states on its website that all current iPhone models can be safely charged using the more powerful power adapter from the iPad.

Is it profitable to buy the iPhone 7 Plus - will there be any problems with the subsequent sale?

As we already found out above, the iPhone 7 Plus will remain relevant for many years to come. There will definitely be no problems with its subsequent resale. In addition, you can sell a smartphone on the secondary market at a price that is not much different from that offered in stores. Of course, if the smartphone is in good condition.

The fact is that iPhones depreciate more slowly than Android smartphones. This is confirmed by numerous studies of ad platforms. However, this can be seen even without studying any research. In 2019, for example, an iPhone 7 Plus with a memory capacity of 32 GB in excellent condition is sold on the secondary market at a price of 38 thousand rubles. The difference with the price of a new device cannot be called large, given that the smartphone was released almost two years ago.

Switching from Android to iPhone - is it difficult to figure out?

Let's pay attention to another frequently asked question, this time from “defectors” from Android devices. Contrary to popular belief, basic actions on the iPhone, for example, transferring music or photos to a smartphone, are performed as simply as possible, easier than in the case of Android smartphones.

For iPhone, you don't need to install any special drivers (they are all included in iTunes). It is also not necessary to use iTunes itself. There are dozens of completely free file managers with pleasant and convenient interfaces that allow you to download any type of data to your iPhone or download it to your computer.

In addition, there are many understandable and detailed instructions by decision of any possible problems. Most of them are on our website in the “” section. If you have a specific question, you can ask it at our forum- they will always answer quickly.

Cameras, examples of photos and videos

The iPhone 7 Plus is the first among Apple smartphones to have a dual-camera system. The first 12-megapixel camera received a 28 mm wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture, the second had a similar 12-megapixel resolution and a 56 mm telescopic lens with an f/2.8 aperture. The cameras support optical image stabilization technology and dual optical zoom, allowing you to zoom in on objects without losing quality.

Daytime shooting

During the day, in excellent natural light, the iPhone 7 Plus takes wonderful photos with virtually no flaws. The detail of objects located relatively close to the camera is high.

In the example presented above, it is clearly noticeable that the detailing is excellent in the background as well.

However, long-range plans are not always perfect. The clear example above shows that the detail of distant plans can noticeably decrease.

iPhone 7 Plus has the same classic “honest” color reproduction of iPhone cameras. Colors are not distorted in any way by software, as they are on many other smartphones. If we see bright green, iPhone camera The 7 Plus will shoot bright green. And if it's pale yellow, you get pale yellow. The camera does not do coloring.

A great example of the camera working in the shadows (left).

And another example of “honest” color rendition. Some Google Pixel would have an unnaturally bright red sign.

The camera also copes well with shooting in less-than-ideal daytime conditions. Colors are reproduced correctly throughout the entire frame, and no noise is noticeable.

And again the camera works in the shadows - the subject is visible in detail.

Macro photography is impressive.

The iPhone 7 Plus takes amazing photos with the depth of field effect.

Evening shooting

The iPhone 7 Plus camera reacts noticeably to deteriorating lighting conditions. The work of the noise reduction begins to be clearly visible, especially in the corners of the frame.

When shooting in the evening on the iPhone 7 Plus, it is advisable to take a series of pictures. For example, in the photo above from the same place the result is much better.

Night photography

iPhone 7 Plus will allow you to capture well-lit objects at night at a high level. Please note that the detail is even on in the background remains excellent. The work of the noise reduction is almost invisible. In terms of quality of shooting in the evening and at night, the iPhone 7 Plus is definitely not inferior to the iPhone X (), and looking at some photos it even seems superior.

With good artificial lighting at night, you get great pictures.

Specific subjects look good, but focusing on them from behind causes noise to appear.

Video examples on iPhone 7 Plus

Apple smartphones have always been among the best in terms of video quality. It's no surprise that the iPhone 7 Plus continues the company's proud traditions. Excellent stabilization work, the picture is displayed smoothly, without jerking. The maximum shooting quality is 4K.

Example daytime shooting on iPhone 7 Plus

Shooting objects in motion on iPhone 7 Plus

Example of night shooting on iPhone 7 Plus with good artificial lighting

Example of night shooting on iPhone 7 Plus

Front-camera

The front camera of the iPhone 7 Plus has a resolution of 7 megapixels and an f/2.2 aperture. The maximum resolution of photos on the camera is 3088x2320 pixels, video - 1920x1080 pixels at a frequency of 30 frames per second. The front camera of the smartphone takes high-quality selfies, even in low-light conditions. The camera supports Retina Flash software, which illuminates the entire screen area in white at maximum brightness when the shutter is released.

Technical specifications of Apple iPhone 7 Plus

• Display- 5.5-inch Retina HD with 3D Touch technology support. Resolution 1920x1080 pixels (401 ppi).
• Camera- 12+12 megapixels, photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels, optical image stabilization, True Tone flash, video shooting with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels.
• Front-camera- 7 MP.
• CPU- Apple A10 Fusion 64-bit 2.3GHz quad-core M10 motion coprocessor.
• Memory- 3 GB RAM (LPDDR4), 32/128/256 GB internal memory.
• Sensors- barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, second generation Touch ID fingerprint scanner.
• Connection- LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41), Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi (802.11), NFC, Apple Pay.
• Battery- lithium polymer with a capacity of 2900 mAh, non-removable.
• Dimensions- 158.2×77.9×7.3 mm.
• Weight- 188 g.

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Can't imagine your life without a smartphone? We all need to check email, order a taxi, read the latest news, communicate with friends on social networks and instant messengers. Know that you are at risk, especially owners of an iPhone with the “Plus” prefix.

Well-known journalist and tech blogger Om Malik used the iPhone 7 Plus for 10 hours a day and as a result was forced to give up his smartphone. Photo editing, publishing blog posts, messaging, sending Email– in the end, doctors diagnosed him with “carpal tunnel syndrome.”

According to Malik, recently he began to notice that he had more frequent pain in his wrist and thumb of his left hand. He even woke up at night. The pain was so severe that he thought he had broken his arm. In fact, the blogger was using his thumb too much on his iPhone 7 Plus, operating it with one hand, and as a result he developed “carpal tunnel syndrome.” Malik was forced to wear a prosthesis and will now undergo surgery.

But the journalist did not give up the iPhone. Instead, he decided to purchase a more compact model. Now, instead of an iPhone 7 Plus, he now uses an iPhone SE. According to Malik, he simply had no choice. He's very unhappy with the device's "tiny" 4-inch display, but it's the only way he can avoid straining his wrist or pulling on his thumb.

In fact, frequent use of a smartphone, constant texting or web surfing can cause quite unpleasant sensations in the hand and wrist, such as pain, tingling and numbness. A recent study found that 54% of active smartphone users, those who spend more than three hours a day on their phones, experience carpal tunnel syndrome.

Now Malik has to get used to the iPhone SE. According to him, with a compact smartphone he lost the pleasure of watching sports matches and videos on a large, high-quality screen. In addition, the iPhone SE is slower than the Seven, cannot offer portrait shooting mode, and heats up while charging.

“The device is noticeably slower than the iPhone 7 Plus, although I am quite pleased with Touch ID and a decent camera - it’s bad, of course, that there is no portrait mode. The smartphone gets very hot while charging and the screen is not good enough like on larger phones. It's amazing that a few years ago we were arguing whether a 4-inch screen was big and whether there would be problems with it. And now I’m complaining,” Malik writes.

Malik himself gives iPhone owners the only recommendation: if you don’t want to get carpal tunnel syndrome, use your smartphone less. He especially addresses the parents of children, since schoolchildren are much less able to control themselves and minimize the use of gadgets.

2018 has finally arrived and many are starting all over again, including acquiring completely new smartphone. Everyone recommends buying an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, but is it worth it?

There will also be information about the price of this device. In general, everything is quite predictable, so let’s start reading, it will be very interesting.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: pros and cons

So that you understand what you will encounter after the purchase, I suggest going through all the points in order. To avoid disappointments and misunderstandings.

Design. If you need something fresh both in feel and in design as a whole, then this is definitely not the place for you. Here you will find an improved design of the still old iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

The device is beautiful and there is no doubt about it. You won't feel like you're holding something like an iPhone 5S in your hands. Just get ready that this is an ordinary smartphone from Apple, which is beautiful in its own way and absolutely everyone will recognize it.

There are more than enough color options here, because this model was made in Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold and Red. Of course, some colors have already been discontinued, but you can still find them.

iPhone 7 is very compact and comfortable to operate. The same cannot be said about the Plus version - it is a huge shovel, with large frames, and the weight of the device is also not small. Of course, you can get the hang of it, but when you look at the same iPhone X or Galaxy S8, you will understand that you are holding the past in your hands, albeit a recent one.

We write down the design as a minus.

Filling. Here we have on board a very fast Apple A10 Fusion processor, as well as 2 GB (iPhone 7) and 3 GB (iPhone 7 Plus). The filling is very decent and the next couple of years, fresh iOS should fly.

Only 32 GB and 128 GB versions are currently available in the official store. But considering the huge cost of the 256 GB versions, I think there are enough in the folds to find one for you.

In terms of hardware in general, Apple has never chased the amount of RAM and has always taken top places in performance ratings.

There are no questions about the filling, it is a plus.

Camera. Previously, everyone tried to buy an iPhone precisely because of the camera. Now the world has turned upside down and there are many examples that have long surpassed them.

Even when the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus came out, the Galaxy S8 quietly outperformed them, although not by a large margin. This doesn't mean their camera is bad. She's just not top-notch.

Let’s not forget about the same portrait mode, which is no longer in beta mode and in the right hands, takes simply magical pictures.

The front cameras are 7 MP, and the main cameras on the iPhone 7 are 12 MP, and the iPhone 7 Plus has two 12 MP cameras with a telephoto lens with a fixed 2x optical zoom.

Despite the slight lag with modern models, it is still a plus.

Battery. If the Plus version has as much as 2900 mAh and you will feel quite comfortable with it, then the smaller version is equipped with a pitiful 1960 mAh.

Of course, it all depends on the type of use, but usually this is not enough. It is also worth considering technologies that are not here - wireless and fast charging.

This is not an extreme necessity, but for 2018 it is already a standard that simply must be present. A 2A iPad charger can help.

I can only write down the negatives: there were too many complaints about this last year.

Features Then we got stereo speakers, cool touchscreen Home button, working using the Apple Taptic Engine and, of course, moisture protection.

I don’t know whether this should be listed as a feature or a drawback, but it was with this model that the era in the world of smartphones began, when they began to remove the 3.5 mm jack.

I think this is more of a minus than a plus. That year was a catch-up year and we simply added what was missing earlier and what others had already had for a long time.

Price. This is probably the biggest plus that can be noted from all of the above. If you look at the price of modern flagships, then the iPhone 7 is just a cutie.

RUB 43,990.00 for the 32 GB version. And if you take gray, it will be even cheaper. I'm not saying it's super cheap, but the prices are much more reasonable than the iPhone 8 or iPhone X.

Definitely a plus and there is nothing to add here.

Should you buy an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus in 2018?

Even though Apple has many worthy competitors this year, fans of this particular company will always exist and if you are one of them, then the choice usually remains between iPhone models.

If we look at the situation with a sober look, then apart from framelessness, we received nothing at all in latest news. Everything is the same, only now it’s something more interesting and convenient.

Everyone is catching up to this trend and Apple showed what it can do with the iPhone X. The first pancake is a little lumpy, of course, but I think everything will be fixed in the fall.

Design is design, but the price is simply incredible. If you want a beautiful smartphone, then get ready to pay a pretty penny for it, and then we start thinking about older models, like the iPhone 7.

Let's summarize our pros and cons:

I noted only the most important points. I think we could also say something separately about the display or something else. But I think there is no particular need for this.

I can say this: at the beginning of 2018, it’s definitely worth taking the iPhone 7, and especially the iPhone 7 Plus. For such a price, better than iPhone You definitely won’t find it and in the case it looks like the same eight.

I just want to warn you that this year will be a year of change. The fashion for framelessness has begun and I think somewhere in the fall, and perhaps earlier, you will feel that you are holding something outdated in your hands.

If you don't care about that and just want everything to work great, the camera is great and you'll like this design. So we take it and you definitely won’t regret it.

When will the iPhone 7 become cheaper in 2018?

The first price drop for the iPhone 7 was last fall, with the advent of new models. The next stage, I think we’ll have to wait until the fall of 2018, unless Apple comes up with something, which is unlikely.

iPhones always have a good price. For example, just go to any online store and check the prices for the iPhone 6. If you want to buy it, then you should do it at a time when it is convenient for you.

You can wait forever. We buy and enjoy using them, because they become outdated and then we will have to save up or wait for something else.

This year, Apple introduced two flagship smartphones: iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Find out the benefits of each to help you make your choice.

Screen

The iPhone 7 Plus has a larger screen than the iPhone 7, so it fits more information. On such a display it is more comfortable to read, play, view photos and videos.

High resolution and high pixel density make images on iPhone 7 Plus sharper and more detailed. Thanks to this, you can, for example, see more of the fine details in a photo without zooming in on it.

In addition, iPhone 7 Plus supports landscape mode, which allows you to work more efficiently with applications. Simply turn your smartphone horizontally and the interface will split into two parts, making it easier to access the main functions of the application.

Detailed comparison iPhone screens 7 and iPhone 7 Plus:

Dimensions

A large screen means large dimensions. The iPhone 7 Plus is heavier, wider, and longer than the iPhone 7. It's not as comfortable to use on the go, especially with one hand, and it won't fit in every pocket. It is this criterion that often turns out to be decisive in choosing a smartphone.

To understand how large the diagonal will cause inconvenience, pay attention to your own experience of using a smartphone. How often do you use your phone on the go? Do you use one or two hands for this? Do you carry your smartphone in your pocket or bag? Answering these questions will help you decide whether the iPhone 7 Plus will fit into your lifestyle.

Performance

Both smartphones are powered by the Apple A10 Fusion processor, which is twice as powerful as the iPhone 6. However, the iPhone 7 has 2 GB of RAM, and the iPhone 7 Plus has 3 GB. Thanks to this, you can switch between more applications without worrying about any of them closing.

Cameras

Both smartphones shoot 12-megapixel photos and 4K video with optical stabilization.

However, the iPhone 7 Plus is additionally equipped with a second camera, which allows you to use 2x optical zoom and take such beautiful photos with the bokeh effect (the function will become available with the release of iOS 10.1):

2x optical zoom allows you to photograph objects from afar without losing quality. And the background blur effect makes portrait shots more effective.

If you take photos often and pay a lot of attention to the quality of your photos, then you should take a closer look at the iPhone 7 Plus.

Working hours

Another advantage of the iPhone 7 Plus is that it lasts longer without recharging thanks to a battery with a capacity of 2900 mAh versus 1960 mAh for the iPhone 7. At the same time, the iPhone 7 Plus takes longer to charge, however, if you are used to charging your iPhone at night, this will not will be a disadvantage for you.

Detailed comparison of battery life in different conditions:

Prices

Difference in iPhone price 7 and iPhone 7 Plus with the same amount of memory is 11,000 ₽.