The iPhone 7 Plus is a smartphone produced by Apple Inc. It was released in September 2016 and is an upgrade to the iPhone 6 Plus. The iPhone 7 Plus features a 5.5-inch Retina HD display, a 12MP dual-lens camera system with optical zoom at 2x, and a water and dust-resistant design. It also includes a A10 Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture and is available in 32GB and 128GB storage options. It operates on the iOS 10 operating system.
Some other notable features of the iPhone 7 Plus include:
3D Touch technology, which allows the phone to sense different levels of pressure on the screen and respond accordingly.
A 7MP front-facing camera with Retina flash for high-quality selfies and video calls.
A fingerprint sensor for added security and convenience when unlocking the phone or making purchases.
A long-lasting battery that can last up to 14 hours of talk time.
Stereo speakers for enhanced sound quality.
The ability to use Apple Pay for mobile payments.
A range of color options, including jet black, black, silver, gold, and rose gold.
Additionally, the iPhone 7 Plus has removed the traditional headphone jack and instead includes a lightning port for audio or the option to use wireless headphones. It also has improved its water and dust resistance, with an IP67 rating, meaning it can withstand being submerged in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Overall, the iPhone 7 Plus is a powerful and feature-packed smartphone with a sleek design and strong performance.
The introduction of iOS 11 in September 2017, which brought a number of new features and improvements such as a redesigned Control Center, improved Siri, and the ability to customize the App Dock.
The introduction of iOS 12 in September 2018, which brought further improvements such as better performance, the ability to track screen time and manage app usage, and new augmented reality capabilities.
The release of the iPhone 7 Plus in a new red color option in March 2017, with a portion of the sales going towards supporting HIV/AIDS programs.
The release of a 256GB storage option for the iPhone 7 Plus in March 2017, offering even more space for apps, photos, and other media.
The introduction of an updated camera system in the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, released in September 2017, which included improved image stabilization, a True Tone flash, and the ability to capture 4K video at 60 frames per second.
Advanced Face ID technology for facial recognition and unlocking the phone, introduced in the iPhone X and later added to the iPhone 7 Plus with the release of iOS 12.
An improved battery life, with the ability to last up to 21 hours of talk time with the release of iOS 12.
The ability to use eSIM technology, allowing users to switch carriers or add an additional line without the need for a physical SIM card. This feature was introduced with the release of iOS 12.1.
The option to purchase the iPhone 7 Plus with more storage, up to 512GB, with the release of iOS 13 in September 2019.
The ability to use Apple Arcade, a subscription service offering access to a library of over 100 exclusive games, with the release of iOS 13 in September 2019.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.5-inch Retina HD display |
| Camera | 12MP dual-lens camera system with optical zoom at 2x |
| Processor | A10 Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture |
| Storage | 32GB, 128GB, 256GB (with iOS 13 update), 512GB (with iOS 13 update) |
| Operating System | iOS 10 (upgradable to iOS 11, iOS 12, and iOS 13) |
| Security | Fingerprint sensor |
| Connectivity | Lightning port for audio |
| Water and Dust Resistance | IP67 rating (can withstand being submerged in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes) |
| Color Options | Jet black, black, silver, gold, rose gold, red (introduced in March 2017) |
| Additional Features | 3D Touch technology, 7MP front-facing camera with Retina flash, long-lasting battery, stereo speakers, Apple Pay, Face ID technology (with iOS 12 update), eSIM technology (with iOS 12.1 update), Apple Arcade (with iOS 13 update) |
