

Most users will be happy with the 128GB model, especially if you like to record a lot of video or play games.Īpple says the iPhone 7 has longer battery life than the iPhone 6s, and our tests bore that out. The base model starts at 32GB for $649, and increases to 128GB for $749, and 256GB for $849. A new PRODUCT (RED) model launched in 2017 has a red back panel and edges with a white face. Matte Black is easier to maintain, and arguably just as attractive. The glossy Jet Black is gorgeous, but it's prone to scratching and picks up fingerprints like no one's business. And in addition to Gold, Rose Gold, and Silver, it comes in two new colors this year.

The iPhone 7 line is now water resistant: IP67 certification means you can dunk it in shallow water for half an hour. It still falls short of AMOLED displays in viewing angles and features like always-on capability. Ray Soneira of DisplayMate Labs (Opens in a new window) can, and he says it's the best LCD on the market, both brighter and less reflective than last year's model. The 4.7-inch, 1,334-by-750 screen looks exactly like the iPhone 6s screen, and in practice, I can't tell the difference. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (AT&T) Review Here, I'll focus here on differences I found when testing the two phones. Read our iPhone 7 Plus review for a full rundown of what you'll find in the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus share a number of key features. As such, we recommend the iPhone 7 Plus over the iPhone 7. Although the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus are similar in many ways-they share the same OS, display technology, processor, and modems-the 7 Plus brings a bit more to the table in terms of camera performance and memory to make the compromises worth your while. That almost certainly won't be a big deal in six months, but it's a big deal right now. For its improved speed, connectivity, and battery life, though, you're asked to give up a few things that may be important to you, most notably, a headphone jack. The Apple iPhone 7 (starting at $649) is a better phone than the iPhone 6s in many ways. Not all models are compatible with all carriers.The absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack is a big hassle, at least for a few months.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
