Overall Score
59.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#1366)59.4
Performance(#3263)69.5
Camera(#357)96.2
Display(#2396)77.0
Battery(#5059)23.3
Build(#138)94.5
Connectivity(#2092)65.0
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone 7 Plus features a solid aluminum build with a glass front, measuring 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm and weighing 188 grams.
- Its 5.5-inch Retina IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing clear visuals at approximately 401 ppi.
- Powered by the Apple A10 Fusion chipset, it delivers strong performance with a quad-core CPU and a six-core GPU, supported by 3GB of RAM across various storage options.
- The dual-camera system includes a 12 MP wide and a 12 MP telephoto lens, enabling 2x optical zoom and high-quality 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity stands at 2900 mAh, with no wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on iOS 10.0.1, it is upgradable to iOS 15.8.1, ensuring access to the latest features and security updates.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device is equipped with stereo speakers, enhancing audio quality, while the absence of a headphone jack may be a drawback for some users.
- Available in multiple colors, including Jet Black and Red, it combines style with functionality.
- Overall, the iPhone 7 Plus remains a capable device with a well-rounded feature set.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016, September 16
Announced2016, September 07
DescriptionVersions:A1784 (Global), A1661 (USA & China), A1785 (Japan), A1786 (China)
Display
Size5.5"
TypeRetina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionIon-strengthened glass
Performance
ChipsetApple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
GPUPowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera FeaturesQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
Front Camera FeaturesFace detection, HDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Weight188 g
MaterialsGlass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsJet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable✗
SAR1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemiOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer