Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Built to the usual sky-high standards ; The main camera offers the same great levels of detail, superb processing and class-leading dynamic range of its predecessor and is better in low light ; Performance-wise, the A10-powered iPhone 7 Plus is the...

The iPhone 7 Plus hardly needs an introduction. Apple's latest always get the attention no matter how much or how little the company has changed. An aura of controversy has always been part of Apple's marketing and some might argue that the polarized...

Although the iPhone 7 Plus isn’t a huge upgrade over the iPhone 6S Plus, Apple took a few radical steps – some good, some bad. The dual-camera tech and its optical zoom are excellent, for example. It’s a bold move for Apple, and although it’s not the...

Dual cameras. Copious memory and storage. Water-resistant design. Faster on all performance measures, with better battery life, than last year's iPhones. iOS still leads on high-quality games and creative apps.

Lacks a 3.5mm jack, and there aren't a lot of Lightning-compatible headphones yet. Not all models are compatible with all carriers.

Comparisons and Conclusions There's a simple question this year: Are the iPhone 7's new features worth the headphone jack hassle? Especially right now, when there aren't many Lightning headphones available and Bluetooth devices are still divisive.

very sophisticated chassis ; protected against water and dust ; comprehensive sensor equipment ; many mobile frequencies ; intuitive software with useful apps ; high WLAN transfer rates ; good GPS accuracy ; very good cameras ; very precise control...

only 12 months warranty ; no 3.5 mm headphone jack ; NFC only for Apple Pay ; pretty expensive ; no microSD-slot ; voice quality not perfect ; noticeable warming ; speakers only average

The 9th generation of the iPhone also leaves a good impression and remains one of the best premium smartphones you can get. Still, you notice that the iPhone 7 Plus is an evolutionary update. The revolution is expected for next year, which will be the...

Excellent audio quality ; Secondary wide-angle camera captures stunning landscapes ; Secondary display is a nice extra ; Excellent main camera ; Easily swappable battery ; Expandable storage

At the end of the day, it’s clear that we’re dealing with two great phones that don’t feature any glaring shortcomings or critical flaws.

Incredibly bright, bold, high-res display ; Optical zoom is a revelation ; Even with the big camera bump, design looks great ; A10 Fusion is a powerhouse

Not all dual-camera features available at launch time ; Plus model still feels a little too big for many uses ; Missing headphone jack will take a little getting used to

With the iPhone 7 Plus, Apple's made the question of “which iPhone do I get?” more complicated than ever before.

Apple’s iPhone series continues to improve on the camera front, and the iPhone 7 Plus is no exception. Images in good light are fantastic, and while low light shooting still has some improving to be done, if you’re likely only to be displaying your...