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Apple iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 7 Plus: Smartphone specs comparison

If you’ve decided on an iPhone, but want to save a little money, then you may want to consider picking up an older model. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are no longer being sold by Apple, but you can pick them both up from a range of retailers or on the used phone market.

They aren’t massively different from the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, but they do provide some impressive improvements — outlined in our iPhone 7 review and iPhone 7 Plus review. So, which should you pick? The iPhone 7 or its bigger brother, the 7 Plus?

iPhone 7

iPhone 7 Plus

Below, we take a look at the two phones in closer detail and compare them to pick a winner in different categories.

Specs

iPhone 7	iPhone 7 Plus
Size	138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)	158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Weight	4.87 ounces (138 grams)	6.63 ounces (188 grams)
Screen size	4.7-inch Retina HD LED-backlit widescreen	5.5-inch Retina HD LED-backlit widescreen
Resolution	1334 x 750 pixels (326 ppi)	1920 x 1080 pixels (401 ppi)
OS	iOS 14	iOS 14
Storage	32, 128, 256GB	32, 128, 256GB
MicroSD card slot	No	No
Tap-to-pay services	Apple Pay	Apple Pay
Processor	A10 Fusion with 64-bit architecture, M10 motion coprocessor	A10 Fusion with 64-bit architecture, M10 motion coprocessor
RAM	2GB	3GB
Connectivity	4G LTE, GSM, CDMA, HSPA+, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi	4G LTE, GSM, CDMA, HSPA+, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
Camera	12-megapixel rear, 7MP front	Dual 12MP rear, 7MP front
Video	4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps	4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps
Bluetooth	Yes, version 4.2	Yes, version 4.2
Fingerprint sensor	Touch ID	Touch ID
Other sensors	Barometer, 3-axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor	Barometer, 3-axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor
Water-resistant	Yes, IP67 rated	Yes, IP67 rated
Battery	Up to 12 hours of internet use on LTE	Up to 13 hours of internet use on LTE
Charger	Lightning	Lightning
Marketplace	Apple App Store	Apple App Store
Colors	Gold, rose gold, silver, black, jet black	Gold, rose gold, silver, black, jet black
Availability	AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile	AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile
Price	$449	$569
Buy from	Amazon	Amazon
Review score	3.5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars

Performance, battery life, and charging

Both devices are powered by Apple’s A10 Fusion chip, a 64-bit architecture the company says is 40% faster than the A9 in the iPhone 6S and the 6S Plus and 120 times faster than the original iPhone. The A10 Fusion has even been used in later Apple devices, such as the 2019 iPad (10.2-inch), so it’s still a capable chip. The quad-core processor was a first for iPhones when the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus came out — two cores are for high-performance actions, and the other two are designed for tasks where efficiency is more important. An Apple-designed performance controller determines which actions make use of either set of cores. Checking your email, for example, will most likely be powered by the high-efficiency cores, which saves battery life.

Graphics performance is up to 50% faster than the A9, according to Apple. Performance is a tie between the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, and the same goes for internal storage options — both devices come with 32, 128, and 256GB options. The pair also have stereo speakers, making them equals in audio output as well.

The iPhone 7 has 2GB of RAM, but the Plus model has 3GB. That gives the Plus a slight edge over the regular 7.

Battery life is better on the iPhone 7 Plus because its larger size can accommodate a slightly larger battery. You get an additional hour of internet use on LTE on the Plus model. Both are charged via the Lightning cable and sadly there’s no support for wireless charging.

Winner: iPhone 7 Plus

Design and durability

The overall design of both is similar to that introduced with the iPhone 6. Apple hit home the “seamless” design that blends the glass on the front and the rear case, and that’s partly due to a relocation of the antenna bands, which are to be found on the top and bottom edges of the devices. The buttons are in the same place, but the home button is no longer a button. The Force Touch home button acts like the Force Touch trackpad on the MacBook Pro — you’ll feel a Taptic vibration whenever you push down on it.

The camera, which still juts out a bit, is where you’ll find the main design difference between the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus (aside from size). The 7 Plus features a dual-camera system — a brand new addition for the range — whereas the 7 only has a single rear camera. Both models come in rose gold, gold, silver, black, and a high-gloss jet-black variant.

The jet-black model brings us to durability. Due to its high-gloss nature, it’s the only color option that Apple recommended you get a case for, because it’s prone to scratches. That’s right — the company showcased and praised the jet-black finish, but wanted you to cover it up with a case. Go figure. Apple discontinued this jet-black color option well before it retired the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are IP67 rated, meaning they’re water- and dust-resistant. You can take them underwater up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, though the rating’s intent is to protect the device from accidental water damage.

Winner: Tie

Display

The 4.7-inch iPhone 7 has a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels (326 ppi) — that’s the same as the iPhone 6S. The 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus gets a bump to Full HD with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (401 ppi), also the same on the 6S Plus.

But the Retina HD LED screens are better than ever before — Apple says the displays on both devices are 25% brighter and display a wider color gamut. So the comparison here really comes down to size. If you want a larger screen, go for the iPhone 7 Plus. If you want a smaller screen, the iPhone 7 is the smartphone for you. Although it’s worth noting that the iPhone 7 Plus screen is also significantly sharper.

Winner: iPhone 7 Plus

Camera

This is the meat of the comparison between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, and the bigger variant wins it easily. The iPhone 7 Plus is the phone you should get if you want a better camera experience, and that’s because of its dual-camera system.

That’s not to say the iPhone 7’s camera isn’t good — far from it. The 12MP rear camera features a 28-mm wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture. It’s 60 percent faster than the camera on the 6S, while also 30 percent more energy efficient. Even the True Tone flash has gotten an upgrade that offers up to 50 percent more light. The cameras can identify faces and bodies, and they also offer wide color capture. There’s even support for RAW image format, allowing for more control when editing photographs.

The front camera has a f/2.2 aperture and is packed with 7MP. It has automatic image stabilization, whereas the rear is optically stabilized.

Take all of that and add it to the iPhone 7 Plus, except add another 12MP rear camera. The second camera on the rear is a 56mm telephoto lens with a f/2.8 aperture. It essentially lets you zoom in on images at up to 10x magnification, with spectacular clarity and quality. Still, optical zoom is utilized until the 2x mark. Anything higher than that is a digital zoom.

There’s also an exciting blur feature, or bokeh, which was provided by a software update soon after the original iPhone 7 Plus launch. It uses the dual-lens and some software tinkering to recognize the subject in a photo and blur out the background, like on DSLRs with wide apertures. It offers more depth to images, but you can turn this feature on or off. You’re also able to see a live preview before you take a shot.

The iPhone 7’s camera is great. But if you’re looking to choose one over the other, and photography is a top factor, get the iPhone 7 Plus.

Winner: iPhone 7 Plus

Software and updates

Both these iPhones were released with iOS 10, but have since been updated to iOS 14, and we expect them to receive a few more updates yet. The software experience is identical, aside from the larger screen in the iPhone 7 Plus and some extra options in the camera app.

Winner: Tie

Price

The iPhone 7 dropped down to $350 for the 32GB model while the iPhone 7 Plus dropped to $450, but Apple doesn’t offer any iPhone 7 models anymore. If you want one you’ll find them at some retailers, like Amazon and Best Buy (where you’ll mostly find “renewed” models), and in the thriving used market.

Overall winner: iPhone 7 Plus

It really comes down to size preference and the camera. If you want a compact phone, the iPhone 7 is cheaper and offers a great camera experience.

iPhone 7

If you’re a photographer, chances are you’ll want to take advantage of the dual-camera setup on the iPhone 7 Plus. That’s really what dazzled us about the bigger iPhone. The additional hour of battery life, bigger and sharper screen, and 1GB of extra RAM are also tempting. Given the choice, even with the higher price, we’d pick the 7 Plus every time.

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What size iPhone is best for me? iPhone size comparison

Apple didn’t used to offer many different iPhone sizes, but now there are quite a few, going from under 4 inches to almost 7 inches.

However, different sizes are better suited to different people and to different use cases. So to help you find the right size iPhone for you, below we’ll look at what the good and bad points of each size is, and what type of user they’re best suited to.

We’ve split Apple’s iPhone selection into three different size ranges for this article, and one of the three will likely be ideal for you, so read on to find out which.

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Over 6-inch screen models

The biggest iPhone models have screens of over 6 inches. These include at the very top size the 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max, followed by the likes of the iPhone 11 Pro Max at 6.5 inches and the iPhone 13 at 6.1 inches. The chart below details all the iPhone models in this size range.

These phones are of course trickier to use with one hand than smaller iPhone models, and may prove especially awkward if you have small hands. The large size also makes them less friendly to small pockets.

Though it’s worth noting that all of these biggest screen models have the modern iPhone design that lacks a home button. That means smaller bezels, so while the screens are big, the overall footprints aren’t always any bigger than some of the 5.5-inch models below.

Over 6-inch iPhone models

iPhone model	Display size / type	Dimensions / Weight
iPhone 13 Pro Max	6.7-inch OLED	160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65mm / 238g
iPhone 13 Pro	6.1-inch OLED	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm / 203g
iPhone 13	6.1-inch OLED	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65mm / 173g
iPhone 12 Pro Max	6.7-inch OLED	160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm / 226g
iPhone 12 Pro	6.1-inch OLED	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm / 187g
iPhone 12	6.1-inch OLED	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm / 162g
iPhone 11 Pro Max	6.5-inch OLED	158 x 77.8 x 8.1mm / 226g
iPhone 11	6.1-inch LCD	150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3mm / 194g
iPhone XS Max	6.5-inch OLED	157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm / 208g
iPhone XR	6.1-inch LCD	150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm / 194g
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For example, the iPhone 12 with its 6.1-inch screen is 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm, while the 5.5-inch iPhone 8 Plus is 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5mm, making the phone with the smaller screen longer, thicker and wider.

As such, you need to consider not just screen size but design if you’re concerned about the overall size of the handset.

That caveat aside, a big screen (as opposed to just a big phone) is beneficial if you want a large view of apps, games, and videos. It’s especially useful for videos, games and photos, where having a larger view can make a real difference (after all, watching a film at the cinema is better than on a TV, and by the same logic it’s better on a large phone than a small one).

If you want the most immersive screen possible though then size is only one factor – you should also opt for OLED rather than LCD (as the former offers better contrast and is generally superior). Better yet, go for one of the newer OLED models – the iPhone 12 Pro and 13 Pro are both OLED for example, but the 13 Pro is better, as Apple improves the tech with each generation.

The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are also the only models with a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes interactions feel smoother.

And it’s also worth considering resolution and pixel density – all modern iPhones are decently sharp, but until the iPhone 12 range, Pro models tended to have the edge. With the latest models Apple has evened things out here somewhat, with the iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro all having the same pixel density as each other, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max also being virtually identical on that front.

Though interestingly the iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 12 Mini are actually the sharpest of all, as while their resolutions are the lowest of the range, their pixels are packed into a much smaller screen. The difference is still small though, so you only really need to worry about pixel density when buying an older iPhone or a budget one like the iPhone SE (2020).

5-inch to 6-inch

iPhones of between 5 and 6 inches are the mid-size ones, though in practice they’re almost all more towards the 6-inch end, coming in at either 5.5 inches or 5.8 inches, with the exception being the 5.4-inch iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 12 Mini.

Still, that’s some way down on the 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max, and it makes for a noticeable difference.

iPhones in this size range are still a reasonable size but – particularly in the case of ones with a modern design (meaning a notch at the top and no home button) – they’re fairly manageable in the hand.

That means that many people will be able to operate them one-handed, making it more convenient to navigate apps and websites than on a larger iPhone, particularly for those with smaller hands. They’ll also fit more comfortably in pockets than the biggest models.

Of course, the trade-off is that the smaller screen makes them slightly less good for things like watching videos and playing games, where a larger screen makes for a more immersive experience, and in the case of games also allows more room for any on-screen controls.

5 to 6 inch iPhone models

iPhone model	Display size / type	Dimensions
iPhone 13 Mini	5.4-inch OLED	131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65mm / 140g
iPhone 12 Mini	5.4-inch OLED	131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm / 133g
iPhone 11 Pro	5.8-inch OLED	144 x 71.4 x 8.1mm / 188g
iPhone XS	5.8-inch OLED	143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm / 177g
iPhone X	5.8-inch OLED	143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm / 174g
iPhone 8 Plus	5.5-inch LCD	158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm / 202g
iPhone 7 Plus	5.5-inch LCD	158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3mm / 188g
iPhone 6S Plus	5.5-inch LCD	158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3mm / 192g
iPhone 6 Plus	5.5-inch LCD	158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1mm / 143g
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As with the larger models above there are also a few other considerations beyond just screen size. Firstly, there’s whether to go LCD or OLED – and again, OLED is the better choice, as it’s a typically superior display technology, with the newest OLED models (the iPhone 13 range) being the best of all.

Then there’s the fact that old-style iPhones such as the iPhone 8 Plus, which have big bezels above and below the screen, can actually be a lot bigger than modern-style iPhones, even if they have a smaller display. The 5.5-inch iPhone 8 Plus for example is larger overall than the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro.

So if you’re more concerned about overall size (which affects how easy it is to use one-handed, and fit in a small pocket) than screen sizes (which affects viewing immersion) that’s something to bear in mind.

It’s worth noting also that the iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 12 Mini are the only recent iPhones in this size range – all the other models are getting on a bit, so it’s clear that Apple is more focused on bigger phones.

Under 5-inch

The smallest iPhone models are those that are under 5 inches, and this isn’t a size range that Apple often goes in for anymore, though the company has of course launched the iPhone SE (2020), which has a 4.7-inch display.

At the time of writing that’s the only particularly recent iPhone of under 5 inches, so it’s probably the one you’d be considering (and generally the only one you should consider). But if you can find an older model such as the iPhone 8 at a good price then it may be worth purchasing. Similarly, if you want something super tiny like the 4.0-inch original iPhone SE, then it could be worth buying even though it’s a lot older.

We’d hesitate to recommend the even smaller 3.5-inch models such as the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S to anyone though – these really are very old at this point, and are likely to prove a frustrating experience.

Under 5-inch iPhone models

iPhone model	Display size / type	Dimensions
iPhone SE (2020)	4.7-inch LCD	138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm / 148g
iPhone 8	4.7-inch LCD	138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm / 148g
iPhone 7	4.7-inch LCD	138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm / 138g
iPhone 6S	4.7-inch LCD	138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm / 143g
iPhone 6	4.7-inch LCD	138.1 x 67 x 6.9mm / 129g
iPhone SE (2016)	4.0-inch LCD	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mm / 113g
iPhone 5S	4.0-inch LCD	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mm / 112g
iPhone 5C	4.0-inch LCD	124.4 x 59.2 x 9mm / 132g
iPhone 5	4.0-inch LCD	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mm / 112g
iPhone 4S	3.5-inch LCD	115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3mm / 140g
iPhone 4	3.5-inch LCD	115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3mm / 137g
iPhone 3GS	3.5-inch TFT	115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm / 135g
iPhone 3G	3.5-inch TFT	115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm / 133g
iPhone (original)	3.5-inch TFT	115 x 61 x 11.6mm / 135g

Those caveats aside, there are plenty of reasons you might want a compact iPhone, the main reason being just how comfortable and easy such a device is to use with one hand, as most people will easily be able to reach right across the screen without employing a second hand.

That means you can operate your phone while holding, say, a drink in your other hand. And the small size also means these models easily fit in even tiny pockets and bags.

However, all compact iPhone models at the time of writing sport Apple’s older iPhone design, meaning big bezels above and below the screen, so they’re not always quite as tiny as you might expect from the screen size. They also all use LCD, which is inferior to the OLED screens on some other iPhones.

The small size plus the use of LCD means they’re significantly worse for watching content on, or even playing games and viewing photos, than some of the larger iPhone models. So that’s a mark against them.

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