Apple iPhone 7 Plus

The Apple iPhone 7 Plus was announced together with the iPhone 7 in September 2016. And where the iPhone 7 barely differs from its predecessor, this iPhone 7 Plus has a lot of innovations. We're gonna see them all here.

Why 2 is better than 1

We'll start with the biggest change right away. On the back is now a double 12 megapixel iSight camera. Two see more than one but that's not what Apple uses it for. The iPhone 7 Plus uses its dual camera to zoom in sharper. Normally we do not recommend zooming in on a mobile phone because this is done digitally. Pixels then have to be 'made up' and that never results in sharp images. If you still want sharp pictures up close, then you really have to move yourself. With the iPhone 7 Plus, Apple has cleverly solved that 'problem'. One camera has a wide-angle lens while the other is equipped with a telephoto zoom lens. When you zoom in, the iPhone 7 Plus automatically switches to that last camera. All of this happens without you noticing and completely automatically. You can zoom in optically up to 2x, digitally up to 10x. Thanks to the 2nd camera you also have an extra recording mode. You can choose the new depth-of-field mode. This takes the background out of focus and makes your subject stand out even better. This creates the same effect as expensive DSLR cameras.

Main Apple iPhone 7 Plus specifications

• Double 12 megapixel camera with 2x optical zoom, 10x digital
• Spat-, dustproof and waterproof thanks to IP67 housing
• Sharp 7 megapixel self-image camera with better colour registration
• Quadcore processor (Apple A10 Fusion) is faster and more economical
• Retina HD 5 screen.5 inches with wider colour rendering and up to 25% brighter
• Available in 32, 128 and 256GB storage, Jet Black starts at 128GB
• For faster 4G internet speeds (up to 450 Mbit/s)
• Only wired headset connectable via adapter

Outer differences

This year's Apple iPhone 7 Plus is fully dust and water resistant. The housing is completely sealed off from the elements. A victim did demand this; the headphone jack had to give way. If you want to use your own favourite headphones from now on, you will need an adapter. It comes standard with the iPhone 7 Plus. In terms of appearance, there is still some news to report; for example, the home button has been completely renewed. Looks like it's just the same but appearances can be deceiving. It's no longer a mechanical button. Just like the Force Touch trackpads in MacBook laptops, they're pressure-sensitive buttons that create the illusion of pushing a button with small vibrations. It will take some getting used to in the beginning, but it does open up new possibilities for, for example, app developers.

Faster, better and more

Apple provides the iPhone 7 Plus with a faster A10 Fusion processor that's 40% more powerful than its predecessor. Compared to the very first iPhone, the chip in this iPhone 7 Plus is no less than 120 times faster. In graphic terms, that's even 240 times! Apps start up faster and games look better. Apple also tinkered with the Retina display. It can now display more colours and is up to a quarter brighter. The screen is still pressure-sensitive. Thanks to this 3D Touch, you can, for example, view a message without opening it by pressing firmly. Apple has also seen an opportunity to increase the battery life of the device. It'll last an hour longer now. Apple also hopes to make up for the lack of a headphone jack with stereo speakers. Apple doesn't really add an extra speaker, it uses the speaker to make calls. It provides 50% extra sound.