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In 2016 Apple made 2 options flagship smartphones- iPhone 7 and iPone7 Plus, both devices are different, but the main difference is the size of the phones. You will be given accurate information about the sizes, and besides that, we will compare them with other phones.

iPhone 7

The iPhone 7 is equipped with a small-sized body due to the fact that the flagship has a diagonal of 4.7 inches. Recall, Phone 7 is identical in size with the previous version, iPhone 6S, namely: the body length is 13.83 cm, the thickness is 0.71 cm, the width is 6.71 cm. If we talk about the flagship screen, then the screen height is 10.41 cm, the width is 5.85 cm. And it turns out that the body: screen ratio is 65.82%. With additional information about the smartphone, you can if you follow the link.

IPhone 7 Plus

Obviously, with a 5.5-inch panel, the iPhone 7 Plus is much larger than the iPhone7. The height of the case here is more than 15.82 cm, the width is also more than 7.79 cm, and the thickness has remained practically unchanged 0.73 cm. Comparing the displays, of course, the iPhone 7 Plus is also larger, the screen height has become 12.12 cm, the width has been increased to 6.85 cm. As a result, we have a display: body ratio equal to 67.89%.

Compare iPhone 7 to iPhone 7 Plus

Comparing the dimensions of both flagships, we can conclude that the iPhone 7 Plus is larger than the iPhone 7. Despite a small margin, the 5.5-inch display outperforms 4.7 inches, and the display: body ratio, albeit slightly, but the iPhone 7 Plus is better than 67.89% : 65.82%.

Bottom line: The larger version makes better use of the front panel space.

But despite the small advantages, the overwhelming number of people will be uncomfortable with the iPhone 7 Plus, because for full use it is necessary to hold the gadget with one hand and operate the other. Besides, having any tablet there is no need to buy this phone.

Compare dimensions with OnePlus 3 and Galaxy S7 Edge

Despite the fact that the diagonal displays of the devices are identical, the iPhone 7 Plus is much larger than its competitor, the Galaxy S7 Edge.

Telephone Samsung 4 mm less in length, in width it is also inferior, but the only plus is the difference in the thickness of the case, here the model from Samsung is in front.

If we talk about the comparison with the OnePlus 3, then there is not much difference: the representative from China will be more compact, but not so thin.

The Galaxy S7 Edge will be taller and thicker than the iPhone 7, but it's smaller in size. In addition, the Korean brand has a larger built-in battery. The "Korean" has a thickness of 0.79 cm, the scale of the "torso" is 6.96 cm, and the length is 14.24 cm. Comparing OnePlus3 with the seventh iPhone, it will immediately become clear that the Chinese device loses on all fronts, although the display is much larger.

In today's article, we'll take a look at the main differences between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus. In our table, you will clearly see how these two models differ from each other.

Not so long ago, there was an official presentation of new gadgets from Apple... It should be noted that the new iPhone devices 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have received a whole list of innovations. And if outwardly they do not differ much from their predecessors, then their inner content has indeed undergone a number of improvements.

The most anticipated and striking change is the introduction of a waterproof case. Also among the new products is a unique new generation camera and the most powerful processor A10. Moreover, these two models differ not only from early versions, but also have significant differences relative to each other.

Comparison of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in the table

Here we have shown only the differences between the models. We did not introduce identical characteristics so as not to confuse you.

Display and device sizes

There are no big surprises in the size of the display. The same 4.7-inch widescreen display in version 7 and the 5.5-inch widescreen Retina HD display in the 7 Plus. The resolution of such screens is 750X1334 pixels and 1920X1080 pixels, respectively. Increased display size in iPhone models 7 Plus hints to its users about the general increase in size and weight this device... The weight of the seventh version reaches 138 grams, while in the "plus" model this figure is 50 grams more and is 188 grams.

Battery life

The increase in the size of both gadgets indicates an increase in the battery. The developers themselves from Apple noted that the total battery life of the iPhone 7 has now increased by as much as two hours compared to the previous iPhone 6s.

However, this value is still significantly less than the duration iPhone work 7 Plus. The talk time in the seventh version is about 14 hours on the 3G network, while in the 7 Plus model this figure is increased to 21 hours. In standby mode, the duration of work without the need for urgent recharging is about 10 and 16 days, respectively.

New generation camera

Perhaps the main difference between the two new products from Apple, which is striking at first glance, is their improved camera. In the arsenal of both models there is an improved 12 megapixel iSight camera. Camera aperture f / 1.8 and optical stabilization image allows you to get the most out of your photography. Also, both models feature a True Tone Quad-LED flash. This is where the similarities end.

The new iPhone 7 Plus has dual camera by 12 megapixels. The lens of this camera is equipped with a 56 mm focal length lens. This solution allows you to get 2x optical zoom. This is clearly lacking in the seventh version. Also, the iPhone 7 Plus has 10x digital zoom versus 5x in the iPhone 7.

Thanks to its unique lens, the "plus" version allows you to choose the focus area. You also get the ability to create a blurred background effect on photos. Special portrait mode will help you with this. However, it should be noted that while this function is not available. The developers of the company promise to release the necessary software with support for this function for the iPhone 7 Plus.

The release of the next iPhone in the fall is already a tradition, as well as information leaking from everywhere (mostly true) about what will be new in this iPhone. The iPhone 7/7 Plus is no exception. However, if in iPhone previous generation there was nothing really revolutionary (only good evolutionary improvements), then in the "seven" we see really significant innovations. Which, however, does not mean an unambiguously positive assessment of them.

Let's take a look at the characteristics of the new item.

Specifications Apple iPhone 7 Plus

• SoC Apple A10 Fusion (4 cores, 2 of which run at 2.34 GHz, 64-bit ARMv8-A architecture)
• GPU Apple A10 Fusion
• Apple M10 motion coprocessor including barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope and compass
• RAM 3 GB
• Flash memory 32/128/256 GB
• No memory card support
• Operating system iOS 10
• Sensory IPS display, 5.5 ″, 1920 × 1080 (401 ppi), capacitive, multitouch, support for 3D Touch technologies and Taptic Engine response
• Cameras: front (7 megapixel, video 1080p 30 fps, 720p 240 fps) and rear with two lenses (12 megapixels, optical zoom 2x, video shooting 4K 30 fps and 60 fps)
• Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n / ac (2.4 and 5 GHz; MIMO support)
• cellular: UMTS / HSPA / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, support LTE Advanced
• Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP LE
• Fingerprint scanner Finger Touch 3rd version ID
• NFC (only for Apple Pay)
• Universal Lightning connector
• Lithium polymer battery 2900 mAh, non-removable
• GPS / A-GPS, Glonass
• Dimensions 158 × 78 × 7.3 mm
• Weight 189 g (our measurement)

* according to the manufacturer's information
** our dimension

The table clearly shows key features iPhone 7 Plus: Water resistant, first in the lineup, the disappearance of the 3.5mm headphone jack, and a dual-lens camera that enables 2x optical zoom.

Of course, in addition to this, there is a new SoC (we will definitely evaluate its performance), and an increased amount of memory (both operational and permanent). It is significant that the dimensions of the device remained the same - this is not typical for an iPhone without the letter "s" in the name.

Well, let's get to know the smartphone live.

Packaging and equipment

IPhone 7 Plus packaging is traditional for Apple smartphones and practically does not differ from the packaging of a smartphone of the previous generation. But in the new Jet Black, the stylish black box design stands out.

As for the package bundle - here, at first glance, everything is also traditional, but there is one important surprise. So, the set includes EarPods with a Lightning connector, fixed on a cardboard holder (it's a pity that they abandoned the plastic box with a transparent lid, as it was before! - according to Apple, for environmental reasons), leaflets, Charger(5 V 1 A), Lightning cable, stickers and a key for removing the SIM-card cradle, as well as an adapter from Lightning to 3.5 mm minijack.

It is this adapter that is the surprise. As we said, the new iPhone lacks a traditional headphone jack. Hence, for using wired headphones third party manufacturers with an iPhone, you will need an adapter. The big plus is that it's free and very compact.

Design

Externally new iPhone very similar to its predecessor. Dimensions and basic design elements remain unchanged. The feeling of novelty is brought, of course, by the colors previously unavailable: "black onyx" and "black".

In the first days of sales, there was a huge excitement around the "black onyx" option, which is quite logical. Not only is the color new, but the finish is also glossy, not matt aluminum like other options and previous generations of iPhones. We tested it exactly, "black onyx", and, I must say, he leaves mixed impressions.

The fact is that outwardly it looks very similar to plastic. It's like the smartphone has just a black plastic case. But if you take it in your hand, you feel the coolness and heaviness typical of metal. Well, if you knock on it, then all doubts about the type of material will disappear: it is metal, not plastic. However, in the process of use, you very quickly run into a problem, typical just for plastic glossy devices - with fingerprints on the case. Miracles do not happen, and they are here too.

Of course, the cover saves from this, but a logical question arises: why chase a new color if it will not be visible under the cover anyway? True, you can alternate the use of a smartphone in a case and without it, since Apple has released for new iPhones new line covers - very nice. This is what the branded looks like Leather Case for iPhone 7, Stormy Sky (not included, must be purchased separately for 4100).

It looks more beautiful live and feels very pleasant in the hand. Although, add a fly in the ointment, the surface of the cover is quickly covered with scratches and scuffs. This can be seen even in the photo above, although we used this case for just a few days before shooting. And one more thing: despite the preserved dimensions and shape, it is impossible to use cases for iPhone 6s Plus with the new iPhone - the changed camera peephole interferes.

Returning to the design of the iPhone itself, we note four key innovations that have a strong impact on the use of the device, although they are not striking from the outside. First of all, it is moisture protection. How long have we been waiting for her! How often were there stories about iPhone drop in the toilet, getting into heavy rain with it, problems after using it in winter during a snowfall ... Now all this is in the past. Yes, Apple representatives emphasize that you cannot swim with an iPhone (unlike the Apple Watch Series 2). But he will survive a short-term immersion in water (like falling into the toilet).

The second aspect, which follows directly from the issue of moisture protection, is the replacement of the round "Home" button with a touch zone. In fact, in terms of revolution, this change may well be compared to the abandonment of the 3.5 mm jack, and for sure it will irritate many Apple fans. After all, this button has become almost the symbol of the iPhone for a long time! Key element design that competitors did not dare to copy (by at least, in this form). And now Apple itself refuses it.

It is clear that he refuses not on some whim, but precisely because of the desire to make the smartphone waterproof. And nevertheless, the move is bold. However, Apple employs very resourceful people. They rightly decided that, in the end, the main thing for users is not the fact that a button is being pressed, but the feeling that a person experiences at the same time. If so, why not imitate this feeling? After all, Apple has Taptic Engine technology. And an amazing thing happened: when we touch the touch zone, we really feel about the same thing as when we press physical button... Wonders! The author gave the device to several people, and those of them who did not know about this innovation in advance, but had experience using iPhone, could not believe that there really is no button and this is an illusion.

The third innovation is the emergence of stereo speakers. Now the sound goes and from below, where there are slots, and from above, where there are no slots. This, of course, is good for watching videos and playing games, although on a smartphone such use cases are less convenient than on a tablet (recall that all iPad models Pro). But it won't get any worse from them, that's for sure.

And finally, once again recall the disappearance of the standard headphone jack. Please note that the top edge of the smartphone is now devoid of any connectors and slots, while the location of the rest of the controls and slots has not changed.

On the right is the power button and slot for Nano-SIM cards... On the left - volume control buttons and a lever for transferring the smartphone to silent mode... And at the bottom is the only Lightning connector and speaker grilles.

Well, Apple did not radically change the face of the smartphone (as, for example, it was in the previous "numbered" generations - iPhone 4, 5, 6), but made revolutionary adjustments to the functional design features. And if the appearance of moisture protection is a definite plus, then the rest of the innovations are more controversial. Not everyone to whom I showed the new iPhone 7 Plus "black onyx" liked it, not everyone was ready to refuse such familiar button Home and headphone jack. Here, time will tell whether the innovations will take root (we are almost sure that yes, they will). However, in any case, one cannot fail to note the ingenuity and grace with which Apple engineers and designers solved the tasks assigned to them.

Screen

The screen parameters of the iPhone 7 Plus do not differ from those of the iPhone 6 Plus: 5.5-inch diagonal, IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1920 × 1080. By modern standards, these are not record-breaking parameters, but, incidentally, they look like a golden mean. True, with the proliferation of VR helmets, it became clear that even 2560 × 1440 resolution in smartphones is not enough, but Apple still adheres to 1920 × 1080, apparently, apart from the use case described above, it is massive enough for the sake of ultra-high resolution sacrifice other parameters.

The editor of the "Monitors" and "Projectors and TV" sections will tell you about the quality of the display. Alexey Kudryavtsev.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface, resistant to scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are better than that of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photo in which a white surface is reflected in the turned off screens (on the left - Nexus 7, on the right - Apple iPhone 7 Plus, then they can be distinguished by their size):

The screen of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus is slightly darker (the brightness in the photos is 109 versus 116 for the Nexus 7). The doubling of reflected objects in the screen of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus is very weak, this indicates that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen (more specifically, between the outer glass and the surface of the LCD matrix) (OGS type screen - One glass Solution). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (such as glass / air) with greatly different refractive indices, such screens look better in conditions of intense ambient light, but their repair in the case of cracked outer glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be changed. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (effective, similar to that of the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are much easier to remove, and appear at a slower rate than in the case of ordinary glass.

At manual control brightness and when displaying a white field on the whole screen, the maximum brightness value was about 550 cd / m², the minimum - 2 cd / m². The maximum brightness is very high, and given the excellent anti-glare properties, readability even on a sunny day outdoors will be good level... In complete darkness, the brightness can be lowered to a comfortable value. In the presence of automatic brightness control by light sensor. In automatic mode when changing external conditions illumination level, the screen brightness is both increased and decreased. The operation of this function depends on the position of the brightness adjustment slider - with it the user sets the desired brightness level for the current conditions. If nothing is changed, then in complete darkness, the brightness drops to 2 cd / m2 (very dark), in an office lit with artificial light (about 550 lux), the screen brightness is set to 130 cd / m2 (acceptable), in a very bright environment (corresponds outdoor lighting on a clear day, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lux or slightly more) rises to 630 cd / m² (even higher than with manual adjustment). The result did not quite suit us, so in the dark we slightly moved the brightness slider to the right, and for the above three conditions we got 16, 110-130 and 630 cd / m² (ideal). It turns out that the automatic brightness control function works adequately, and it is possible to adjust the nature of the brightness change to the user's requirements. At any brightness level, there is no significant backlight modulation, so there is no screen flickering either.

V this smartphone matrix used IPS type... The micrographs show the typical IPS subpixel structure:

For comparison, you can see the gallery of photomicrographs of screens used in mobile technology.

Traditionally for iPhone, a lot of dust particles are found in the layer of filler glue between the outer glass and the matrix:

The screen has good angles view without significant color shift, even with large gaze deviations from the perpendicular to the screen and without inverting shades. For comparison, we present photographs in which on Apple screens iPhone 7 Plus and Nexus 7 display the same images, with the screen brightness initially set to about 200 cd / m² (white-to-full screen), and color balance on the camera forcibly switched to 6500 K. Perpendicular to the screens white field:

Note the good uniformity of brightness and color tone white field.

And the test picture:

Color balance is slightly different, color saturation is normal.

Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much on both screens and the contrast remained at a high level.

And white box:

The brightness at an angle at the screens decreased (at least 4 times, based on the difference in exposure), but in the case of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus, the drop in brightness is less. When deviated diagonally, the black field is lightened to a medium degree and takes on a purple tint. The photos below demonstrate this (the brightness of the white areas in perpendicular to the plane screens direction is about the same!):

And from a different angle:

At perpendicular view the uniformity of the black field is good, although not ideal:

The contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is high - about 1300: 1. The response time for the transition black-white-black is 22 ms (12 ms on + 10 ms off). The transition between gray tones of 25% and 75% (based on the numerical value of the color) and back in total takes 30 ms. The gamma curve, plotted using 32 points at equal intervals in terms of the numerical value of the shade of gray, did not reveal a blockage in either the highlights or the shadows. The exponent of the approximating power function is 1.99, which is slightly below the standard value of 2.2. In this case, the real gamma curve slightly deviates from the power dependence:

The color gamut is sRGB:

We look at the spectra:

Such spectra (unfortunately) are found in top mobile Sony devices and other manufacturers. Apparently, this screen uses LEDs with a blue emitter and a green and red phosphor (usually a blue emitter and a yellow phosphor), which, in combination with special matrix light filters, allows obtaining a wide color gamut. Yes, and in the red phosphor, apparently, the so-called quantum dots... For a consumer device, a wide color gamut is in no way an advantage, but significant disadvantage, since, as a result, the colors of images - drawings, photographs and films - oriented to the sRGB space (and there are the overwhelming majority of them) have an unnatural saturation. This is especially noticeable on recognizable shades, such as skin tones. However, unlike many well-known and not so famous companies, Apple knows what the color gamut should be, and therefore carefully corrects it to the sRGB borders (apparently, programmatically). As a result, the colors visually have a natural saturation.

The grayscale balance is good as Colorful temperature is close to the standard 6500 K, and the deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) is less than 10, which is considered an acceptable indicator for a consumer device. At the same time, the color temperature and ΔE vary little from shade to shade - this has a positive effect on the visual assessment of the color balance. The change in values ​​from hue to hue indirectly indicates that software color correction is being used. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since the color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)

Like the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and iPhone SE, this Apple device there is a function Night shift , which makes the picture warmer at night (how much warmer - the user indicates).

A description of why such a correction can be useful is given in the referenced article on iPad Pro 9.7. In any case, when having fun with a tablet or smartphone at night looking, it is better to lower the screen brightness to a minimum, but still comfortable level, and only then, to calm your own paranoia, turn the screen yellow by setting Night shift.

Let's summarize. The screen has a very high maximum brightness and has excellent anti-reflective properties, so the device without special problems can be used outdoors even on a sunny summer day. In complete darkness, the brightness can be lowered to a comfortable level. It is also acceptable to use the mode with automatic brightness adjustment, which works adequately. The advantages of the screen include an effective oleophobic coating, no air gap in the layers of the screen and no flicker, good black stability to deviation from perpendicular to the screen plane, high contrast, as well as sRGB color gamut and good color balance. There are no significant shortcomings. At the moment, this is perhaps one of the best displays among all smartphones.

Performance

The iPhone 7 Plus is powered by Apple's new A10 Fusion SoC. For the first time, the company uses a quad-core CPU, a feature of which is the presence of two cores operating at a reduced frequency. They are used when great performance is not required. The idea, of course, is not new, and we have seen something similar from competitors for a long time - and in a 4 + 4 configuration, not 2 + 2. Yes, and today you will not surprise anyone with three gigabytes of RAM - flagship models competitors can be 4 GB, or even 6 GB. But, as we have long understood, compare iPhone performance with Android models, focusing solely on the number of cores, gigabytes and gigahertz is wrong and meaningless. So let's move on to the tests that will show how much the new product outperforms or lags behind competitors, as well as what an increase in performance here compared to the iPhone 6s Plus. We emphasize that on the iPhone 6s Plus we ran all the tests anew, since it is logical to compare models on the same OS version, that is, on iOS 10, and our first iPhone testing 6s Plus was run on iOS 9.

Let's start with browser benchmarks: SunSpider 1.0.2, Octane Benchmark, and Kraken Benchmark. We will also add to our standard set - a new browser benchmark, recommended by the creators of SunSpider as a replacement for it. We used the Safari browser on iOS devices, and Chrome on the Samsung Galaxy Note7.

The picture is unambiguous: the novelty overtakes its predecessor by about one and a half times, and the main competitor - more than twice.

Now let's see how the iPhone 7 Plus performs in the comprehensive AnTuTu benchmark (we have recently been using it on iOS as well) and Geekbench 3, which measures CPU and RAM performance.

The layout is generally similar, although here the gap from the Samsung Galaxy Note7 is not so great, and the iPhone 6s Plus looks better. However, the leadership of the iPhone 7 Plus is still undeniable.

The last group of benchmarks is dedicated to GPU performance testing. We used 3DMark, GFXBench, and Basemark Metal Pro, built specifically for devices with Metal technology... In the case of the iPhone, GFXBench Metal was used (a benchmark variant optimized for Metal devices), on the Samsung Galaxy Note7 - regular version GFXBench 3.

Recall that Offscreen tests are displaying a 1080p picture regardless of real resolution screen. And Onscreen tests are displaying an image in the resolution that matches the device's screen resolution. That is, the Offscreen tests are indicative from the point of view of the abstract performance of the SoC, and the Onscreen tests - from the point of view of the comfort of the game on a specific device.

Despite some oddities in the results (almost identical performance of the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 7 Plus in Manhattan Offscreen mode, but the iPhone 7 confidently wins in Onscreen mode, but the opposite picture in the T-Rex scene), the distribution of seats remains the same: iPhone 7 ahead, last year's iPhone followed, and in third place - the flagship Samsung.

Once again, the iPhone 7 Plus is in the lead.

Finally - Basemark Metal Pro. Since this benchmark is made specifically for Apple devices, Samsung smartphone in the table no.

Well, the superiority is one and a half times - approximately this is what Apple promised us.

As a result, we can admit that the iPhone 7 Plus is the most productive smartphone to date. Performance increase compared to iPhone 6s Plus - up to one and a half times, the next Samsung competitor The Galaxy Note7 has been crushed to pieces too. This also applies to graphic benchmarks, which is most important for games. However, we will repeat what we write about the performance of flagship smartphones every time: at the time of their release, it is almost impossible to feel the difference with its predecessor and with weaker competitors of the same level on real applications. Only after a year and a half, game projects are released that can fully reveal their potential.

Cameras

On iPhone 7 and 7 Plus important updates made on the part of the camera. We'll take a look at the iPhone 7 camera in a separate article, but here we'll focus on the iPhone 7 Plus camera capabilities. So, the main thing: there are now two camera modules. One is wide-angle, the other is telephoto. Right during shooting, you can choose which of the two cameras to use, and this is done intuitively.

Cameras can be switched even while shooting a video. It is reported that 4K video can now be shot at not only 30 fps, but also 60 fps. However, there was no option in the settings that allowed to set 60 fps when shooting in 4K. From which we can conclude that either it will be added to the software later, or this possibility will only be possible when using third-party software. Here are some examples of 4K videos at 30 fps.

The first movie shot with a wide-angle lens shows almost perfect quality. In some places you can even see the numbers of passing cars. In the third video, we see a very nice color and good work of the camera in the backlight. By the way, both videos allow you to evaluate the optical stabilization.

But videos 2 and 4 already demonstrate some disadvantages. In the second video, you can see the switching between the two cameras (it was done manually), and here you can clearly see that the picture quality from the telephoto lens is noticeably worse than from the wide-angle one. The fourth video attracts attention with a strong image noise: at dusk the camera can no longer cope, although at the time of shooting (18:48 in early October) it was not yet very dark.

Now let's evaluate the photo opportunities. Below are examples of pictures on rear cameras with comments from our expert Anton Solovyova

Illumination ≈130 lux, flash.

Lighting<1 люкс, вспышка.

As expected, the quality of the camera in iPhones is no longer moving forward, but it is not losing ground either. There are some minor problems with software processing, but one could get used to them over the past two generations - all this will be fixed in the next update. Of course, it is a little offensive that there are still some raw spots in the production sample, but this is not so critical. In good lighting conditions, the camera produces a beautiful and fairly clean picture, but at the slightest drop in illumination, the noise reduction turns on with might and main, although the shutter speeds are not so long, and the sensitivity values ​​are low.

A camera with a telephoto lens most likely has the same sensor, but the program works a little worse with it. Often, there are areas of blur or a semblance of blur, despite the rather short exposure times. I don't want to think badly about optics, because making a telephoto lens in this case is easier than a wide-angle one. It would be strange if its quality failed. However, the TV camera is still convenient and useful, despite the current image quality.

All in all, the iPhone 7 Plus's camera is a good one. It remains to wait a little, and then it will be possible to consider it excellent.

Autonomous work and heating

A year ago, we noted that the battery life of the iPhone 6s Plus is one of the main advantages of the device. One and a half to two days of use, long operating time in games and when watching videos - for many devices such results are unattainable. The iPhone 7 Plus does not have any superiority here, but there is no significant loss in comparison with the iPhone 6s Plus. You can use the smartphone without recharging for the same one and a half to two days (with moderate active use, the smartphone can be charged once every two nights).

In our traditional test scenarios, the iPhone 7 Plus also performed well, although it was inferior to its predecessor in terms of the playback length of the 3D game scene. However, the closest competitor shows almost twice the worst result in this test.

Below is a thermal image back surface obtained after two runs in a row (approximately 10 minutes of operation) of the Basemark Metal test:

It can be seen that the heating is highly localized in the upper right part of the device, which apparently corresponds to the location of the SoC chip. According to the heat chamber, the maximum heating was 41 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees), which is not very much.

conclusions

The iPhone 7 Plus is a controversial device. It is the undisputed flagship with many advantages, including record-breaking performance, long battery life and low heat when playing 3D games, a traditionally beautiful screen and an innovative (albeit imperfect) camera. However, those resonant design innovations that Apple introduced in this generation of iPhone will not be accepted by all users. On the other hand, many may be disappointed that the appearance of the smartphone has practically not changed compared to the previous two generations (except, of course, the new color scheme "black onyx", which is also very controversial due to the glossy finish).

And yet this is the new iPhone, and that says it all. Apple is absolutely in its own style: it does not seem to care about competitors, or even fans of the brand, who hardly accept some bold innovations. The company just does what it sees fit. And in the end, we get devices that (despite the disgruntled exclamations of both haters and some fans) everyone uses. In the case of the iPhone 7 Plus, the situation will be the same. And the triumphant start of sales confirms this.

In conclusion, we suggest watching our video review of the iPhone 7 Plus smartphone:

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Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.

additional characteristics

Some devices have characteristics that do not fall into the above categories, but it is important to point out them.

The first point when buying a phone is exactly the size of the screen and how many inches it is. Today we will talk about the screen size of iPhones, because this question is of interest to many.

In fact, there is a lot of information about this, and since the iPhone is just a standard among phones, I will be very brief and try to show only the main things.

What is the size of the iPhone screen?

Apple held its position with small screens for a long time, but the smartphone market still forced them to change their thinking and now you know how much the largest screen the iPhone has. If not, then the following list is for you.

In it, I will talk not only about its size, but also mention its main characteristics.

First generation iPhone screen, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S

For five generations we have used phones with such small screens. At that time, and this is the period from 2007 to 11, this size was acceptable and it was enough for all modern tasks.

But if you look through the eyes of 2006, these are very small smartphones and you don't really want to take them in your hands. There is little content on the screen, and games are generally inconvenient to play.

• 2G:
• 3G: 3.5 inches, LCD TFT, resolution 320 × 480, 163 ppi;
• 3GS: 3.5 inches, LCD TFT, resolution 320 × 480, 163 ppi;
• 4: 3.5 inches, LCD TFT, resolution 640 × 960, 326 ppi;
• 4S: 3.5 inches, Retina, 640 x 960 resolution, 326 ppi.

All of these phones have become a very significant part of the development of touchscreen smartphones. It was thanks to them that the race for inches and ppi began.

Screen sizes for iPhone 5, 5S, 5C, SE

The relevance of the sizes of these particular phones remains to this day. Here you can find a compromise between ease of use and compactness.


If you are the owner of a not too big hand and you do not like it when the phone sticks out of your pocket, then you should have one of these smartphones.

• 5:
• 5S: 4 inches, resolution 640 × 1136, IPS Retina display, 326 ppi;
• 5C: 4 inches, resolution 640 × 1136, IPS Retina + display, 326 ppi;
• SE: 4 inches, resolution 640 × 1136, IPS Retina + display, 326 ppi.

The quality of such screens is quite amazing and proven over the years of use by many users. I think everyone has a friend who prefers this screen size.

IPhone sizes 6, 6S, 6 PLUS, 6S PLUS

Starting with the number six, the race for inches began in earnest. Now Yabloko could boast that they did not have a miniature iPhone, but a real shovel.


Although, the further development of smartphones goes, the more the term "shovel" loses its relevance. You won't surprise anyone with your 5-inch phone.

• 6:
• 6 PLUS: 5.5 inches, resolution 1920 × 1080, Retina HD, 401 ppi;
• 6S: 4.7 inches, resolution 750 × 1334, Retina HD, 326 ppi;
• 6S PLUS:

The screen size has grown significantly and now the iPhone is not at all miniature. You are holding a full-fledged smartphone with a very large diagonal in your hands.

For this generation of smartphones, Apple has decided to stick to the sizes of the previous two generations. Why come up with something new, if the old goes quite well.


Moreover, now the iPhone is associated with such large inches of screens. The time when people marveled at big iPhones is long gone.

• 7: 4.7 inches, resolution 1334 × 750, Retina HD, 326 ppi;
• 7 PLUS: 5.5 inches, resolution 1920 × 1080, Retina HD, 401 ppi.

The appearance of black in the lineup made smartphones more elegant. Now, with a calm soul, we say goodbye to the Space Gray color.

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