Apple iPhone 7 Plus review: Hail to the king, baby!

12 October 2016
The iPhone 7 Plus hardly needs an introduction. Apple's preciousnesses always get the proper attention no matter what the company changed - just one pin or the whole thing. Controversy has always been part of Apple's knowhow and the polarized opinions have always tipped the odds in the iPhone's favor.

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  • 14 Oct 2016

AnonD-587428, 14 Oct 2016Unless you have something to back up what you're saying, wh... moreI seen it on CNN Apple Byte a few months ago.

Here is a link to a website that also states the same. (http://gizmodo.com/bluetooth-has-finally-outsold-wired-headphones-1784543501)

Like I have said before, I am not naive to think that wireless is better than wired but I have no issues whatsoever with the Bluetooth adaptor I use.

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    • 14 Oct 2016

    SJM32, 14 Oct 2016I wont bash any company for what they do, they do things ba... moreUnless you have something to back up what you're saying, which I very much doubt you do, I'm going to say you're spouting rubbish. My Apt-X stereo Bluetooth headphones have been collecting dust for over a year. Nothing beats the sound quality of wired headphones. I would be absolutely frustrated my if favourite mobile lost the headphone jack.

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      • 14 Oct 2016

      Anonymous, 14 Oct 2016I have and i'm sure pretty much anyone who is slamming Appl... moreI wont bash any company for what they do, they do things based on the market. Apple took out the jack as Bluetooth headphones are outselling wired & have done for a while. It seems that people adopted Bluetooth headphones before removing the jack was thought about!

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        • 14 Oct 2016

        AnonD-597574, 14 Oct 2016Hello, guys! I'd like to know if is a good ideea to upgrade... moreI went from the 6+ to the 7+ & I do not have any issues with mine. Only go with an Android handset if you are happy with the OS. I almost went to the Note 7 (before the recalls) as I really do like the handset but I do not like TouchWiz & I am not a massive fan of Android.

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          • Anonymous
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          • 14 Oct 2016

          AnonD-454153, 14 Oct 2016still cant compete with s7 edge camera,htc 10 and p9 camere... morep9 ? seriously??

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            • S9u
            • 14 Oct 2016

            still cant compete with s7 edge camera,htc 10 and p9 camere and even g5 have better camera.

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              • AnonD-597574
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              • 14 Oct 2016

              Hello, guys! I'd like to know if is a good ideea to upgrade from my iPhone 6 plus to 7th generation of iPhone?Does enyone had any issues with it, how does it's moving during the day, how does the perfomance is, etc.Or shoud i just "jump" into the Apple's neighbours Android, S7's Samsung?Tnx!

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                • 14 Oct 2016

                Same old design from iphone 6,battery life is ok, best performance!, insteresting telephoto bokeh mode (comparable to huawei p9), too bad there is no jack

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                  • 14 Oct 2016

                  Hmmmm. A sad alternative to the S7 or Note. No wireless charging is a deal breaker.

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                    • 14 Oct 2016

                    SJM32, 14 Oct 2016How many of you have slammed the lack of a jack on the iPho... moreI have and i'm sure pretty much anyone who is slamming Apple over this wouldn't buy an android equivalent of iPhone. However, sadly many android users have i-fans mentality and don't mind things like that, and wouldn't bash any company over these things. That's why we are stuck with ridiculous fashionphones and every ridiculous policy Apple "invents" gets easilly adopted by the android camp (Manufacturers and buyers).

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                      • 14 Oct 2016

                      How many of you have slammed the lack of a jack on the iPhone when it the was the Lenovo/Motorola that actually done it first & have then stated that the Lenovo/Motorola was one of the best handsets around?

                      Hypocrite much?

                      You people who live & breath Android have such a strong hatred for Apple it is quite embarrassing. Slamming Apple on iPhone stories, slamming Apple on non iPhone related stories. You people just look for any reason to jump on a story & trash Apple!

                      I know that there are a lot of Apple fans that do the same to Android as well & it annoys the hell out of me!

                      I want to come here & enjoy relative talk about a relative device, iOS or Android or Windows or BlackBerry or Tizen or anything, I do not want to wade my through people saying that one sucks & they wish it went away & your device is miles better because the software is better & it has a 3.5mm jack!!

                      Grow up & accept that people have phones for them & not for you!

                      Rant over!

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                        • 14 Oct 2016

                        AnonD-597423, 14 Oct 2016Anyone else have the hissing crackly noise on the back of t... moreI have the 7+ 256GB & I have not heard it, no matter what I try I can not get this sound to happen, in or out of a case.

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                          • 14 Oct 2016

                          WTFDHJS, 13 Oct 2016 3.5mm jack Bluetooth? Never used the jack on my 6+ as I h... moreStill, not a deal breaker for me. I listen to music when I get bored travelling. I watch YouTube videos & to me, there is not a lot of difference. I am not naive enough to think that Bluetooth is better than wired but I would not call it mediocre at all.

                          & just because I choose the iPhone over an Android handset does not mean that I do go for the mediocre things in life, it means that I go for things that are suited to me, not you, ME!

                          If your happy with your HTC then I am glad for you, had the M8, things that I did like, things that I hated. I just prefer iOS.

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                            • 14 Oct 2016

                            WTFDHJS, 13 Oct 2016 IR blaster Again, never been used but you can get indivdu... moreI never said it had to be a regular TV as I know it has to be a Smart TV & I never said it was the same, I said it was similar. Yes there are differences & limitations to having a Smart TV app on an iOS device, but it still works.

                            Also, let me know when you are coming around to my moms house & I will get her to bake you a cake.

                              Just now looked at this very closely and played around. Somehow I feel aesthetically and from feel perspective, iPhone 6 Plus seems to be little better. Overall construction feels like bit lightweight plastic (and some sense cheap). The camera hump is real shame and completely takes away the aesthetic value of the mobile. Camera as such performs ordinary within the well illuminated Retail store in day time with lights coming from all sides through glass. I was bit underwhelmed with the camera in terms of taking sharp images with details. Stereo speakers seems to be an useful one with good amount of sound. The home button, finger print scanner with hatpic feedback seems to be a complete overhaul of home button may take sometime to get used to. Otherwise, this mobile seems to be a very ordinary update/upgrade over 6 Plus. Water resistant etc....not going to cut ice since I have been abusing iPhone 6 Plus in water and it never dies. All in all, I feel this is a quite a huge money for 128 - 256 models and IMO better wait for the next edition.

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                                • 14 Oct 2016

                                Ohh, not at all, just read the review... its almost 2017....and it records in ....wait for it....

                                MONO .... thank god its 4k but MONO? please :D

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                                  • 14 Oct 2016

                                  AnonD-597423, 14 Oct 2016Anyone else have the hissing crackly noise on the back of t... moreSome people have that problem and get free replacement

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                                    • 14 Oct 2016

                                    Anonymous, 14 Oct 2016Yep. The only thing iPhone is good is benchmarks. In everyd... moreOops, 1/4 and 1/3, i meant. LOL, but yea, maybe there are even phones 1.8 the price that are better. Especially software-wise.

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                                      • 14 Oct 2016

                                      AnonD-587428, 14 Oct 2016I'm honestly an iPhone user of 7 years, since the original ... moreYep. The only thing iPhone is good is benchmarks. In everyday usage, every other phone for that price and tons of phones for 1/8 and even 1/3 the price are better. In fact, i would't use an iPhone even if it was for free - it's totally useless for me.

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                                        • 14 Oct 2016

                                        King and this are you serious?
                                        Specs compared to price means is far from king.
                                        Also i wonder how much apple paid to these testers to get so high score.
                                        My Chinese mobile is faster. better and more stable.
                                        And more than a half cheaper.
                                        If this is king then i have a TITAN.
                                        For mere 1000 its not worth to buy.
                                        Brand is 50 to 75% of phone price.
                                        And i just don't trust to this freaking company which has been created somewhere in the garage 40 years ago and now they think they can rule and lead the world.
                                        This is mine opinion and i really hope people in world will realize i am close to truth.
                                        Cheers.