Which one is best for you?
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus hit the headlines when they became the first in the series to ditch the headphone jack in favour of wireless headphones – a controversial move but one that ultimately didn’t put off loyal fans.
They are also the first in the series to be dust and water resistant – a welcome feature giving users reassurance when using their phones outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Both iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus also feature the A10 chip. At 40% faster than the previous year’s model, this was an impressive leap forward.
Well if you’re keen on photography, iPhone 7 Plus is a clear winner. It sports two rear facing cameras that work in unison – with the second camera giving you 2x optical zoom. Unlike digital zoom, this allows you to get in close to your subject without sacrificing quality.
On battery life, iPhone 7 Plus is ahead too, as you’d expect from a larger format phone. iPhone 7 Plus has up to 24 hours talk time compared to 14 hours for iPhone 7 – or up to 60 hours’ audio playback vs 40 hours for iPhone 7 (according to Apple’s own figures). It’s worth noting that these specs refer to ‘wireless’ talk time and ‘wireless’ audio playback – though Apple’s new AirPods are not included in the box.
iPhone 7 Plus is a step up in price of course – so if you don’t feel a dual camera and extra battery life are essential, the more pocket-sized (and pocket-friendly) iPhone 7 may be the one for you. You’ll still benefit from Apple’s A10 chip, a wide colour Retina display and the reassurance of water and dust resistance.
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Apple
iPhone 7
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Take pictures like a pro with a 12-megapixel camera, and optical image stabilisation that keeps images steady when on the move
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Express yourself and match your phone to your outfit with a choice of four colours
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Relax, and use your phone without a worry, with its splash and water resistant design
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Focus on A10 processor
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Apple
iPhone 7 Plus
Take pictures like a pro with a dual lens main camera that can capture the subject in the foreground and blur the background
Do what you love for longer, thanks to longer battery life than any previous iPhone
Express yourself and match your phone to your outfit with a choice of four colours
Relax, and use your phone without a worry, with its splash and water resistant design
| Name | iPhone 7 | iPhone 7 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
iPhone 7 |
Buy the iPhone 7 Plus |
| Display |
4.7 inches (diagonal) |
5.5 inches (diagonal) |
| Size and weight |
Height: 138.3 mm Width: 67.1 mm Depth: 7.1 mm Weight: 138 grams |
Height: 158.2 mm Width: 77.9 mm Depth: 7.3 mm Weight: 188 grams |
| Rear camera | 12 MP |
12 MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras |
| Front camera | 7 MP |
7 MP |
| Video recording |
4K video recording at 25 fps or 30 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps |
4K video recording at 30 fps |
| Processor | A10 Fusion chip |
A10 fusion chip with 64-bit architecture Embedded M10 motion coprocessor |
| Battery | Up to 13 hours video playback | 2900 mAh |
| Storage |
32 GB 128 GB |
32 GB 128 GB 256 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | Yes |
| Buy now | iPhone 7 | Buy the iPhone 7 Plus |