Many developers focus attention not only on the internal filling, but also on the size of the display. Let's compare the diagonal of the iPhone 7 with its predecessors and competitors, how much the phone weighs, and also consider other characteristics.
Dimensions of the iPhone 7 smartphone
iPhones are often taken with them, held in their hands, so the diagonal dimensions of the screen are of considerable importance for their owners. In 2016, models with frameless design began to be produced, when the majority of the iPhone is occupied by the display.
How did version 7 of the smartphone appear?
Telephone creator Steve Jobs always believed that a good smartphone should fit in your hand. Having released the iPhone 4, whose diagonal was 3.5 inches (1 inch equals 2.54 cm), he jokingly compared it to the large screens of the Hummer SUV. The developer was firmly convinced that large iPhones would not become popular because they looked awkward and were inconvenient to use.
iPhone 7
4 years after the death of Steve Jobs, the company decided to release 2 new variations with a 4.7 and 5.5″ screen. This was the sixth version of the iPhone. Compared to previous phones, they were called “shovels” because they shocked everyone. It soon became clear that users liked large iPhones. When versions 7 and 7 plus appeared on the market, everyone was happy.
Which iPhone 7 color will you choose?
It has long been an outdated opinion that light-colored gadgets are typical for ladies, and men prefer dark options. There are fewer and fewer buyers who are concerned about the opinions of others and how others will evaluate their phone. Although Apple is not very generous in the list of available color options for its products, this does not prevent its devices from being very popular. The color does not in any way affect the functional qualities of the phone, but only reflects the taste preferences of the buyer. Each option looks good in its own way, fits comfortably in the hand and pleases the owner with its technical characteristics. If you are planning to also get a case to better protect your phone, then remember that it will cover the colored back panel, thereby negating all the pain of choice.
“It’s magic” - this is the advertising slogan of the iPhone 7. Trust the magical effect of the first impression, because it is the most truthful and immediate. You can think for a long time about what color you would like to have a phone, weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of each option, and then come, see the gadget in person, and understand - it’s mine. And no one else will be so interested. Perhaps there is something magical in this, when it is not clear whether a person chooses a phone or a phone chooses a person.
Comparison of iPhone dimensions with OnePlus 3 and Galaxy S7 Edge
The screen size of the iPhone 7 version plus and Samsung is identical, but the seven is larger than its rival. The Edge device is 4 mm shorter in length and is also inferior in width. But Samsung is ahead of the iPhone 7 plus version in terms of the thickness of the case - it is larger.
Screen and back panel
If you analyze the screen size and dimensions of the Chinese phone OnePlus 3 and the diagonal of the iPhone 7 plus, there are few differences with it.
It is smaller in size, but wider in thickness.
The Galaxy S7 is longer and thicker than the iPhone 7, but its display diagonal, or screen size, is smaller. The Korean has a large built-in battery. Samsung has a thickness of 0.79 inches and a length of 14.24 centimeters.
Comparing OnePlus 3 and iPhone 7, it is clear that Chinese technology is worse in many respects, although the screen is much larger.
iPhone 7 black
Shooting video with the main camera of Samsung Galaxy S8 and iPhone 7 Plus
Color rendition
In practice, when shooting video, the picture in the Galaxy S8 turned out to have more contrast, although less clear (slightly blurred), but this moment very much depends on the available exposure and lighting. The Galaxy lens has a slightly larger viewing angle for the main camera.
In turn, the seven with the Plus prefix suffers from gray tones and dark areas. Despite this, color rendition when recording video on the 7 Plus is more pleasant, although not always realistic.
Optical stabilization
The image stabilization of the Galaxy S8 works in a slightly better way than in the top-end “seven”. In low light conditions, detail is better on the flagship of the South Korean giant. In good lighting, you won't notice much of a difference.
Autofocus speed
In terms of autofocus during dynamic zoom and zoom, the iPhone clearly wins. The S8's autofocusing process is slower. But when an object suddenly appears in the frame (for example, on the right or left side of the smartphone), the opposite is true - the Samsung Galaxy S8 copes with this task faster.
Shooting video in low light conditions
In low light conditions, the image is more detailed in the S8. There is also slightly less noise in the Samsung, and a larger number of minimally illuminated objects are included in the image. But in dynamic scenes, autofocus works better on the iPhone 7 Plus.
Underwater photography
Underwater shooting in poor conditions with muddy water without various accessories showed that the Samsung camera copes with this task better. Images are clearer and sharper.
In good lighting conditions and clear water, the image is equally good for both flagships.
Slow Motion mode is also good on both smartphones.
When shooting macro, the 7 Plus can focus closer to the subject.
Front camera video
If when comparing the main camera of two flagships, not everything is so clear and the result largely depends on the scene, then with the front camera everything is much more obvious. iPhone 7 Plus records richer, brighter images. The downside is a large number of dark areas. The iPhone focuses at a shorter distance, but the autofocus speed itself is higher in the Galaxy S8.
External design of iPhone
The iPhone 7 models and the Plus version are not significantly different in layout from their predecessors, but differ significantly in workmanship.
Unboxing
The Chinese “zakos” iPhone 7 and the plus version did not live up to the original devices. The first thing that is too noticeable is the antenna inserts located on the bottom and top of the phone. On iPhone 7 and 7 plus versions in silver, matte black and pink, they are clearly visible. However, on the “seven” in the shade “black onyx” they almost merge with the body. In this case, one gets the feeling that the inserts do not exist.
Diagonal of iPhones
The parameters of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have not changed at all in comparison with their predecessors. The seven has the following dimensions: height 138.3x67.1x7.1 mm, diagonal - 4.7 inches. iPhone 7 plus diagonal – 5.5″, indicators – 158.2/77.9x7.3 mm.
Screen sizes in inches
In terms of weight, the new modifications have lost a little weight. Their weight has decreased by 5 and 4 g. The seven weighs 138 g, the plus version weighs 188 g.
Shallow depth of field effect
Perhaps even more exciting is that the dual lens system on iPhone 7 Plus allows you to capture images with a shallow depth effect that can usually only be achieved with a DSLR camera.
Shallow depth of field is ideal for portrait photography. When you want faces to be sharp, creating a blurry effect in the background.
To create this effect, iPhone uses both lenses and advanced machine learning to capture an image where the subject is in focus but the background appears blurred—this is called the "bokeh effect." It will be visible in real time, so you can see the expected result before you take the photo.
To create a photo with a shallow depth of field, you simply need to select the Portrait option from the list of shooting modes in the iPhone camera app.
Indicators of the seventh iPhone line
Let's look at the main characteristics of the device 7 and the plus version in comparison:
- The display diagonal is 4.7 inches, the plus version is 5.5 inches;
- RAM is 2 and 3 GB;
- the screen has an extension of 740x1334 pixels, 7+ pixels have significantly more;
- The user can choose the amount of memory from three options – 32 GB, 128, max – 256 GB;
- main camera – 12 MP;
- operating system – iOS 10;
- both iPhones have an A10 processor and an M10 coprocessor;
- selfie camera – 7 MP.
Phone sizes
From the description it is clear that many points (indicators) of smartphones are similar.
The material from which the body is made is also identical. The front is glass, the back is high-quality aluminum. The gadgets are equipped the same - a Lightning cord is attached to both devices.
What's new in the iPhone 7 camera
The resolution of the main camera matrix remains the same, 12 megapixels, but the sensor itself and its optics have undergone such dramatic changes that Apple is in no hurry to reveal all the details. The only thing that is absolutely known is that support for optical stabilization has appeared. An expensive option that was previously difficult to imagine in the younger iPhone tandem model. Fine shaking when trying to photograph an incredible sunset is no longer a problem, and shutter speeds can be three times longer than when shooting with an iPhone 6s.
The aperture is f/1.8 versus f/2.2 for its predecessor; in addition, the lens has become wider and can capture 50% more light. The optical system is now more complex; its design has not five, but six elements. Everything is done for the sake of better quality of the final image, which depends less and less on the skill of the photographer. Apple let recognized masters “play” with the new smartphone, and they noted that the pictures almost always look “like stills from a movie.”
The True Tone flash received four LED lamps versus only two on last year's iPhone model. This means at least 50% more lighting when shooting any scene. But what if you don't need that much? The smartphone camera uses a “flicker sensor” that analyzes artificial lighting conditions and calculates the shutter speed to avoid glare. Plus a quick analysis of the ambient lighting temperature for ideal camera settings before shooting.
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New items from the seventh line
The innovation of the iPhone is the functioning of a new chipset based on the big.LITTLE principle. It works like this: 2 small cores are used to solve simple typical tasks. If increased speed is needed, the system is supplemented with 2 more cores.
Screen diagonals in inches
The developers confirm that the A10 processor is the fastest in smartphones of all models, not just Apple. Powerful graphics helped to recognize it as the best.
Another innovation in the gadget’s exterior is the material of the body surface. The iPhone 7 line hardly slips in your hand. Previous versions were problematic to use without a case. The developers also assumed that the smartphone would fit in the palm of your hand. Spade-shaped variations are held by the thumb and the phalanges of the other fingers.
Users noticed that the Apple gadget became more pleasant in terms of tactile sensations.
iPhone 7 red
The front part of the panel has not been changed. The Home button is new, touch-sensitive, but looks convex, like Apple's previous versions.
Among the innovations there is moisture protection according to the European standard IP67. The gadget can be easily dipped into water without fear of serious damage. You shouldn't swim or take a bath with it, but the device will withstand heavy rains and accidental falls.
Apple has changed its packaging technology in 7 versions. To remove the packaging film from the box, you need to pull the special tab. The lid on top is much easier to remove.
Comparison of models
Gloss is a thing of the past; the new generation has a matte and velvety finish. The overall body is perceived differently than in the other plus version. Buyers loved the new camera format. Reviews indicate that iPhones look more sophisticated, more beautiful, and they do not cling to other objects or fabrics.
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Deadlines
If spare parts are available, up to 85% of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs require much less time. The website shows the approximate duration of any repair.
Warranty and responsibility
A guarantee must be given for any repairs. Everything is described on the website and in the documents. The guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and sufficient. It is needed to check quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that they will help you.
Stock
Half the success in Apple repair is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so a good service works with suppliers directly, there are always several reliable channels and your own warehouse with proven spare parts for current models, so you don’t have to waste extra time.
Free diagnostics
This is very important and has already become a rule of good manners for the service center. Diagnostics is the most difficult and important part of the repair, but you don't have to pay a penny for it, even if you don't repair the device based on its results.
Service repairs and delivery
A good service values your time, so it offers free delivery. And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of a service center: they can be done correctly and according to technology only in a prepared place.
Convenient schedule
If the Service works for you, and not for itself, then it is always open! absolutely. The schedule should be convenient to fit in before and after work. Good service works on weekends and holidays. We are waiting for you and working on your devices every day: 9:00 - 21:00
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Reliable and experienced service has been known for a long time. If a company has been on the market for many years and has managed to establish itself as an expert, people turn to it, write about it, and recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the service center are restored. Other service centers trust us and refer complex cases to us.
How many masters in areas
If there are always several engineers waiting for you for each type of equipment, you can be sure: 1. there will be no queue (or it will be minimal) - your device will be taken care of right away. 2. you give your Macbook for repair to an expert in the field of Mac repairs. He knows all the secrets of these devices
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If you ask a question, a specialist should answer it as accurately as possible. So that you can imagine what exactly you need. They will try to solve the problem. In most cases, from the description you can understand what happened and how to fix the problem.
Openness of the service is the key to mutual trust and cooperation
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If they are trying to organize a convenient service for you, you will definitely find the company on VK, Facebook, Instagram, and of course, on the Youtube channel. Here you can always, in an informal setting, look at the life of the service from the inside, evaluate examples of repairs, and communicate with specialists live. It’s convenient, and now you simply can’t live without social networks 
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Duration of operation of iPhone 7
Since the dimensions of the devices are rather large, this indicates an increase in battery power. Apple manufacturers noted that the total operating time of iPhone version 7 increased by 2 hours compared to the 6s smartphone. But these figures are lower than those of the plus version.
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The battery life of the iPhone 7 is about 14 hours on a 3G network. The duration in the plus version model is increased to 21 hours. In standby mode, the battery operates without the need for urgent recharging for about 10 and 16 days.
