Iphone 7 plus case dimensions. Information on the brand, model and alternative names of a particular device, if any

The iPhone X is one of the most interesting phones released this decade. But not because it offers something especially innovative or new. This is interesting because it is the most radical redesign of the iPhone, associated with a number of key industry trends and the addition of a level of polish that will attract Apple fans. What is the size and weight of the iPhone X?

Of all the new features of Apple in the new, its appearance is changing, and the phone’s full-screen display is the largest. This is the largest screen the company has ever created on the iPhone in 10 years of history. Yet the iPhone X itself is actually smaller than the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus in terms of height and width.

From the image of the iPhone X, it becomes clear how Apple did it. The Cupertinians stretched the top and bottom of the screen, so that the display filled all the free space that Apple called Super Retina Display. Designers even removed the Home button that you used for many years to navigate the phone and unlock using Touch-ID. In other words, they enlarged the screen of the phone, without increasing the size of the iPhone X.

iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 8 vs iPhone X Dimensions and Weight

Here's how the sizes of the iPhone X and iPhone 8 compare:

The iPhone X size is - 143.6 mm by 70.9 mm and has a thickness of 7.7 mm.
  - The iPhone 8 size is 138.4 mm by 67.3 mm and has a thickness of 7.3 mm.
  The iPhone 8 Plus has a size of 158.4 mm by 78.1 mm and has a thickness of 7.5 mm.

So, as you can see, the iPhone 8 is smaller and thinner, but this is negligible.

Therefore, if your choice is based on the size and shape of the iPhone, you can safely purchase any of the above.

However, when it comes to weight, the difference is more significant.

The iPhone X weighs 174 grams.
  -IPhone 8 weighs 148 grams.
  - The iPhone 8 Plus weighs 202 grams.

As we can see, the iPhone 8 is winning - with a difference of 26 grams. A teaspoon of sugar weighs approximately 4 grams, so this is about 6-7 tablespoons of sugar, which is enough for a very sweet cup of tea, but we doubt that it excites you much.

So, if you pick your iPhone in weight and size, you can take any of the smartphones, because the difference is minimal. Another thing is the price.

If you really want a small iPhone, then there is another iPhone that you might consider. IPhone SE - Apple's smallest iPhone:

The size of the iPhone SE is only 123.8 mm by 58.6, and the thickness is 7.6 mm.
  -It weighs 113 grams.
  Nevertheless, we recommend that you wait for the release of iPhone SE 2, it should be released next year. (But it is not exactly)

iPhone 8 and iPhone X display sizes, what are the differences?

The iPhone X and iPhone 8 are almost identical when it comes to size and weight, that is one very big difference: screen size.

The iPhone X has a 5.8-inch Super Retina HD display.
  - The iPhone 8 has a 4.7-inch Retina HD display.
  - The iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5-inch Retina HD display.
  As we can see a dozen clear favorites, however, this size is misleading.

Thus, if you choose a smartphone based on the size of the screen, choosing based on the numbers will be the wrong decision. Everything will refer to which part of the smartphone you will be ready to sacrifice to get a larger screen.

The iPhone 8 Plus has a large screen, but it is large and may be inconvenient to use.
  The iPhone X has the longest screen with a notch at the top, but its width is less than that of the iPhone 8

Based on this, we are not entitled to advise any of them to you. Nevertheless, we consider it plausible that, despite the fact that the screen of the iPhone X is larger than the iPhone 8, the difference will not be so noticeable in use.

This year, Apple introduced two flagship smartphones: iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Learn about the benefits of each to make a choice.

Screen

The screen of the iPhone 7 Plus is larger than that of the iPhone 7, so more information is placed on it. On such a display it is more comfortable to read, play, view photos and videos.

High resolution and high pixel density make the image on the iPhone 7 Plus sharper and more detailed. Thanks to this, you can, for example, see more small details in a photograph without bringing it closer.

In addition, the iPhone 7 Plus supports horizontal mode, which allows you to more efficiently work with applications. Just turn the smartphone in a horizontal position and the interface will be divided into two parts, simplifying access to the main functions of the application.

A detailed comparison of the screens of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus:

Dimensions

A large screen implies large dimensions. The iPhone 7 Plus is heavier, wider and longer than the iPhone 7. It’s not so convenient to use on the go, especially with one hand, and it doesn’t fit in every pocket. This criterion is often crucial in choosing a smartphone.

To understand how large the diagonal will be inconvenient, pay attention to your own smartphone operating experience. How often do you use your phone on the go? Do you use one or two hands for this? Do you carry your smartphone in your pocket or bag? By answering these questions, you will understand whether the iPhone 7 Plus will fit into your usual lifestyle.

Performance

Both smartphones are powered by the Apple A10 Fusion processor, which is twice as productive as the iPhone 6. However, the iPhone 7 has 2 GB of RAM and the iPhone 7 Plus has 3 GB. Thanks to this, you can switch between a large number of applications without worrying that any of them will close.

Cameras

Both smartphones take 12-megapixel photos and 4K video with optical stabilization.

However, the iPhone 7 Plus is additionally equipped with a second camera, which allows you to use double optical zoom and take such beautiful photos with bokeh effect (the function will become available with the release of iOS 10.1):

Double optical zoom allows you to photograph objects from afar without loss of quality. And the background blur effect makes portrait shots more effective.

If you often take pictures and pay a lot of attention to the quality of pictures, then it's worth taking a closer look at the iPhone 7 Plus.

Working hours

Another advantage of the iPhone 7 Plus is that it works longer without recharging thanks to the battery capacity of 2900 mAh versus 1960 mAh for iPhone 7. At the same time, it takes longer to charge the iPhone 7 Plus, however, if you are used to charging the iPhone at night, it’s not will be a minus for you.

Detailed comparison of battery life in different conditions:

iPhone 7	iPhone 7 Plus
Up to 14 hours on a 3G network	Talk time (using a wireless headset):   Up to 21 hours on a 3G network
In standby:   Up to 10 days	In standby:   Up to 16 days
When using the Internet:   Up to 12 hours on a 3G network,   up to 12 hours on a 4G LTE network,   up to 14 hours via Wi ‑ Fi	When using the Internet:   Up to 13 hours on a 3G network,   up to 13 hours on a 4G LTE network,   up to 15 hours via Wi ‑ Fi
Up to 13 hours	Play video wirelessly:   Up to 14 hours
Up to 40 hours	Wireless Audio Playback:   Up to 60 hours

Prices

The difference in price of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus with the same amount of memory is 11 000 ₽.

Memory size	iPhone 7	iPhone 7 Plus

Apple regularly pleases its fans with advanced smartphones and gadgets. With each new model, a number of improvements in technical equipment are added. However, the iPhone X was the first phone in this line, which underwent a cardinal redesign. It was released relatively recently, along with the iPhone 8. What is the difference between them and what is their weight and size? More on that later!

The phone is compact and the screen is large!

With the release of iPhone X, the manufacturer has set a new vector for the development of the design of these models. Fans of the brand will immediately notice these changes. This model does not differ in the largest dimensions, however, it has a larger screen than all its predecessors. What are the dimensions of the iPhone X?

This phone has a larger screen with a diagonal of 5.8 inches. This result was achieved by increasing the display by reducing the frame around it.

The smartphone lost the famous “Home” button, which was used as a Touch ID. Apple did not abandon the idea of \u200b\u200bpersonal authentication, so they replaced the fingerprint scanner with face recognition. If earlier such a system was already introduced and, to put it mildly, did not inspire confidence, then Face ID technology scans the 3D shape of the face, is completely self-learning, remembering changes on the face using neural networks, and also saves data not as images, but as mathematical and structural images. With Face ID, you can even make purchases.

The phone has a stretched display, called Super Retina Display HD - the first in the line. The increase in the size of the iPhone X screen has led to the fact that the device now resembles one large display. It looks modern, stylish and minimalistic. Despite several dissatisfied exclamations, the company did not receive harsh criticism for the new-fangled solution.

The iphone x in centimeters is 14.36 in length and 7.09 in width. The thickness of the device is only 0.77 centimeters.

Comparison of sizes of Apple iPhone 8, X and models from other manufacturers

It would seem that with such dimensions the phone itself and its display will be much smaller than their predecessors. In terms of size - this is true, but the diagonal of the screen he really is the largest. It is worth comparing the sizes of iphone x and iphone 8 plus.

Both models were released at about the same time. If we talk about the iPhone 8 Plus, then it is much larger than X, but it has a smaller screen.

• iPhone X dimensions in inches are 5.6 x 2.79 x 0.30 (L x W x T);
• iPhone 8 Plus dimensions: length - 6.2 inches, width - 3.07, thickness - 0.2;
• while iPhone X weighs 28 grams less;

The sizes of the iphone 7 and iphone x also vary significantly. Seven has smaller dimensions. In this case, the screen diagonal of this model is 4.7 “. It is also worth mentioning the 7 Plus series, which is larger than the top ten in size, but inferior to its screen by 0.3 inches.

A comparison of the sizes of the iphone 8 and iphone x shows that the latest model is more compact and has a number of advantages. If we talk about the choice between models, then everyone here should be based on their personal preferences. The army of fans for these phones is enough.

The sizes of iphone x and iphone 6 also vary. The dimensions of the iPhone 6 are 138.3 millimeters in length, 67.1 in width and 7.1 in thickness. The device weighs 143 grams and is 31 grams lighter than X.

Now let's try to compare smartphones from Apple and Samsung, taking as a basis the size of the galaxy s9 and iphone x. The Korean manufacturer has released its flagship as a competitor for X.

The S9 model slightly differs from the usual concepts, so its design has not undergone significant changes. If the stretched screen is something new for the American brand, then the Koreans have released something similar a couple of times.

Pay attention to a small table:

From this it becomes obvious that despite the same diagonal of the screen, the Samsung product has slightly better resolution and the device itself is larger. However iphone x size in inches , more precisely, its width is 0.08 more than that of the flagship Samsung.

Why is not everything so rosy and is the iPhone X screen diagonal really 5.8 inches?

Let's pretend to be skeptics and ask ourselves, but are we being fooled for an hour? Maybe this is a marketing move to distract us from the main thing - the device is not the size indicated in the specification.

No, of course, if you measure the diagonal of the screen, it will come out exactly 5.8 inches, everything is fair here. However, now it is worth paying attention to the bar at the top of the device, on which the camera, speaker and sensors are located. Here the screen is divided into two parts, but will such a screen be useful?

The answer is no. While only part of the screen is visible, it will not be effective. What is the deception and why are the dimensions of the iphone x smartphone not true?

Because the display area of \u200b\u200bthe Plus line will be larger, albeit slightly. It is also worth noting that the screen width at X is much smaller than that of Plus.

Thanks to the bar at the top, the status bar began to take up less space, so with a stretch we can say that the work area has been increased.

The second fly in the ointment in this large barrel of honey was portrait orientation.

What size will the iphone x be if flipped?

When using portrait mode, the screen diagonal - the working space is reduced to 4.7 inches. Apple iphone x has a size and aspect ratio of approximately 19: 9, which causes discomfort during operation.

But even so, the screen remains quite large. Due to its extension, it creates additional space.

Summary

In conclusion, it is worth noting that you do not need to focus on numerical indicators when choosing a smartphone with a large screen, because here everything depends on you and your comfort. However, it is worth remembering that no matter which option you choose, the difference will not be catastrophic. Happy shopping!

The release of the next iPhone in the fall is already a tradition, as well as information (mostly truthful) leaking from everywhere about what will be new in this iPhone. The iPhone 7/7 Plus was no exception. However, while there was nothing truly revolutionary in the iPhone of the previous generation (only good evolutionary improvements), then in the “seven” we see really significant innovations. Which, however, does not mean their unambiguously positive assessment.

Take a look at the characteristics of the new items.

  Technical specifications Apple iPhone 7 Plus

• SoC Apple A10 Fusion (4 cores, 2 of which operate at 2.34 GHz, 64-bit ARMv8-A architecture)
• GPU Apple A10 Fusion
• Apple M10 motion coprocessor including barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope and compass
• RAM 3 GB
• 32/128/256 GB flash memory
• No memory card support
• IOS 10 operating system
• IPS touchscreen, 5.5 ″, 1920 × 1080 (401 ppi), capacitive, multi-touch, 3D Touch technology and Taptic Engine response
• Cameras: front (7 megapixels, video 1080p 30 fps, 720p 240 fps) and rear with two lenses (12 megapixels, 2x optical zoom, 4K video recording at 30 fps and 60 fps)
• Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n / ac (2.4 and 5 GHz; MIMO support)
• Cellular communication: UMTS / HSPA / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, support for LTE Advanced
• Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP LE
• Fingerprint scanner Touch ID third version
• NFC (Apple Pay only)
• Universal Lightning Connector
• 2900 mAh non-removable lithium polymer battery
• GPS / A-GPS, Glonass
• Dimensions 158 × 78 × 7.3 mm
• Weight 189 g (our measurement)

		Apple iPhone 6s Plus	Samsung Galaxy Note7
Screen		5.5 ″, IPS, 1920 × 1080, 401 ppi	5.7 ″ Super AMOLED, curved on both sides, 2560 × 1440, 515 ppi
SoC (processor)	Apple A10 Fusion (4 cores, 2 of which operate at 2.34 GHz, 64-bit ARMv8-A architecture)	Apple A9 (2 cores @ 1.8 GHz, 64-bit ARMv8-A architecture)	Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa (4 cores Mongoose @ 2.6 GHz + 4 cores Cortex-A53 @ 1.6)
GPU	Apple A10 Fusion	Apple a9	Mali-t880
Flash memory	32/128/256 GB	16/64/128 GB	64 GB
Connectors	universal lightning connector	lightning dock connector, 3.5mm headset jack	USB Type-C (with OTG support), 3.5 mm headset jack, stylus hole
Memory card support	no	no	microSD (up to 256 GB)
RAM	3 GB	2 GB	4 GB
Cameras	main (12 megapixels; 4K video) with two lenses and front (7 megapixels; shooting and transmitting Full HD video)	main (12 megapixels; 4K video) and front (5 megapixels; shooting and transmitting Full HD video)	main (12 MP; 4K video) and front (5 MP, shooting and transmitting Full HD video)
User Identity Sensors	fingerprint's scanner	fingerprint's scanner	fingerprint scanner, iris scanner
Housing protection	IP67 (protection against water and dust)	no	IP68 (protection against water and dust)
Battery Capacity (mAh)	2900	2750	3500
operating system	Apple iOS 10	Apple iOS 9 (upgrade to iOS 10 available)	Google Android 6.0.1
Dimensions (mm) *	158 × 78 × 7.3	158 × 78 × 7.3	154 × 74 × 7.9
Weight (g) **	189	189	169
Average price (for a version with a minimum of flash memory)	T-14206637	T-12858631	T-14123351
Retailers iPhone 7 Plus (32 GB)	L-14206637-10
Retailers iPhone 7 Plus (128 GB)	L-14206711-10
Retailers iPhone 7 Plus (256 GB)	L-14206712-10

* according to the manufacturer
  ** our measurement

The key features of the iPhone 7 Plus are clearly visible in the table: this is moisture protection, which first appeared in the line, the disappearance of the 3.5 mm headphone jack and a camera with two lenses that provide the possibility of double optical zoom.

Of course, in addition to this, there is a new SoC (we will definitely evaluate its performance), and an increased amount of memory (both operational and permanent). It is significant that the dimensions of the device remained the same - this is not typical for the iPhone without the letter “s” in the name.

Well, let's get acquainted with the smartphone live.

  Packaging and equipment

The packaging of the iPhone 7 Plus is traditional for Apple smartphones and practically does not differ from the packaging of the previous generation smartphone. But in the new glossy black version (Jet Black), the stylish black box design attracts attention.

As for the configuration - here, at first glance, everything is also traditional, but there is one important surprise. So, the kit includes EarPods headphones with a Lightning connector, mounted on a cardboard holder (it’s a pity that they refused a plastic box with a transparent cover, as it was before! - Apple claims, for environmental reasons), leaflets, a charger (5 V 1 A ), a Lightning cable, stickers and a key for removing the cradle of the SIM card, as well as an adapter from Lightning to a 3.5 mm minijack.

This adapter is the very surprise. As we said, the new iPhone does not have a traditional headphone jack. Therefore, to use third-party wired headphones with an iPhone, you need an adapter. A big plus is that it is free and very compact.

  Design

Externally, the new iPhone is very similar to its predecessor. Dimensions and basic design elements remained unchanged. The sense of novelty is, of course, made by color solutions that were previously inaccessible: “black onyx” and “black”.

In the first days of sales, a huge stir was precisely around the “black onyx” option, which is quite logical. Here, not only the color is new, but also the coating - glossy, not brushed aluminum, like other options and previous generations of the iPhone. We tested it was him, “black onyx”, and I must say, he leaves mixed impressions.

The fact is that outwardly it looks very similar to plastic. As if the smartphone just has a black plastic case. But if you take it in your hand, you feel the coolness and heaviness typical of metal. Well, if you knock on it, then all doubts about the type of material will disappear: it is metal, not plastic. However, during use, you will very quickly encounter a problem typical of glossy plastic devices — fingerprint contamination of the case. There are no miracles, and here it is.

Of course, the cover saves from this, but the logical question arises: why chase a new color if it is still not visible under the cover? True, you can alternate the use of a smartphone in a case without it, since Apple has released a new line of cases for the new iPhone - very pleasant. Here's what a branded leather case for iPhone 7 in the color "stormy sky" looks like (it is not included in the kit, it must be purchased separately for 4100).

Live it looks prettier and in the hand it feels very nice. Although, we add a fly in the ointment, the surface of the cover is quickly covered with scratches and scuffs. This can be seen even in the photo above, although before shooting we used this case for literally several days. And one more thing: in spite of the preserved dimensions and shape, one cannot use cases for the iPhone 6s Plus with the new iPhone - the changed camera eye prevents.

Returning to the design of the iPhone itself, we note four key innovations that strongly affect the use of the device, although they are not striking from the side. First of all, it is waterproof. How long have we been waiting for her! How often there were stories about the fall of the iPhone into the toilet, getting it in heavy rain, problems after using it in winter during snowfall ... Now it's all in the past. Yes, Apple representatives emphasize that you can’t swim with the iPhone (unlike the Apple Watch Series 2). But he will survive a short-term immersion in water (such as the same fall into the toilet).

The second aspect that arises directly from the issue of moisture protection is the replacement of the round Home button with a touch zone. In fact, in terms of revolution, this change may well be compared with the rejection of the 3.5 mm jack, and it will surely cause irritation for many Apple fans. After all, this button has long been almost a symbol of the iPhone! A key design element that competitors did not dare to copy (at least in that form). And now Apple itself refuses it.

It is clear that it refuses not by any whim, but precisely because of the desire to make the smartphone waterproof. Nevertheless, the move is bold. However, Apple employs very inventive people. They rightly decided that ultimately the main thing for users is not the fact of the button being pressed, but the feeling that the person experiences. And if so, why not imitate this sensation? After all, Apple has Taptic Engine technology. And it turned out a striking thing: touching the sensory zone, we really feel about the same as when we press a physical button. Miracles! The author gave the device to several people, and those of them who did not know about this innovation in advance, but had experience using the iPhone, could not believe that the button really does not exist and this is an illusion.

The third innovation is the emergence of stereo speakers. Now the sound comes from below, where there are slots, and above, where there are no slots. This, of course, is good for watching videos and for games, although on a smartphone such usage scenarios are less convenient than on a tablet (recall that stereo speakers are on all iPad Pro models). But it will not be worse from them, that's for sure.

And finally, once again, we recall the disappearance of the standard headphone jack. Please note that the upper edge of the smartphone is now devoid of any connectors and slots, while the location of the remaining controls and slots has not changed.

On the right is the power button and the Nano-SIM card slot. On the left are the volume buttons and the lever to put the smartphone into silent mode. And below is the only Lightning connector and speaker grilles.

Well, Apple did not radically change the appearance of the smartphone (as, for example, it was in previous “number” generations - iPhone 4, 5, 6), but made revolutionary adjustments to the functional features of the design. And if the appearance of moisture protection is a definite plus, then other innovations are more controversial. Not everyone I showed the new iPhone 7 Plus “black onyx” to, I liked it, not everyone was ready to give up such a familiar Home button and headphone jack. Here time will already show whether innovations will take root (we are almost sure that yes, they will take root). However, in any case, one cannot fail to note the ingenuity and grace with which Apple engineers and designers solved their tasks.

  Screen

The screen parameters of the iPhone 7 Plus do not differ from those of the iPhone 6 Plus: 5.5-inch diagonal, IPS-matrix resolution of 1920 × 1080. By modern standards, these are not record-breaking parameters, but, by the way, looking like a middle ground. True, with the proliferation of VR helmets, it became clear that even 2560 × 1440 resolutions are not enough on smartphones, but Apple still adheres to 1920 × 1080, apparently, not considering the use case described above is massive enough to sacrifice other parameters for ultra-high resolution.

The editor of the Monitors and Projectors and TV sections will tell you about the quality of the display. Alexey Kudryavtsev.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface that is resistant to scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are better than those of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) screen (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, we present a photo on which a white surface is reflected in the turned off screens (on the left - Nexus 7, on the right - Apple iPhone 7 Plus, then they can be distinguished by size):

The screen of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus is slightly darker (brightness in photos is 109 compared to 116 for Nexus 7). The doubling of the reflected objects in the screen of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus is very weak, this indicates that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen (specifically between the outer glass and the surface of the LCD matrix) (OGS - One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (such as glass / air) with very different refractive indices, such screens look better under conditions of intense external illumination, but repairing them in the case of a cracked external glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be changed. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (grease repellent) coating (effective, similar to that of Nexus 7), therefore fingerprints are removed much more easily and appear at a lower speed than in the case of ordinary glass.

With manual brightness control and when displaying a white field in full screen, the maximum brightness value was about 550 cd / m², the minimum - 2 cd / m². The maximum brightness is very high, and, given the excellent anti-glare properties, readability even on a sunny day outdoors will be at a good level. In complete darkness, the brightness can be lowered to a comfortable value. In the presence of automatic brightness control by light sensor. In automatic mode, when the ambient light conditions change, the screen brightness both increases and decreases. The operation of this function depends on the position of the brightness adjustment slider - the user sets the desired brightness level for the current conditions. If you do not change anything, then in complete darkness the brightness drops to 2 cd / m² (very dark), in an office lit by artificial light (about 550 lux) the screen brightness is set to 130 cd / m² (acceptable), in a very bright environment (corresponds to lighting on a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lux or a little more) rises to 630 cd / m² (even higher than with manual adjustment). The result didn’t quite suit us, so in the dark we slightly moved the brightness slider to the right, and for the three conditions indicated above we got 16, 110-130 and 630 cd / m² (ideal). It turns out that the automatic brightness adjustment function works adequately, and it is possible to adjust the nature of the brightness change to the user's requirements. At any brightness level, there is no significant modulation of the backlight, so there is no screen flicker.

This smartphone uses an IPS type matrix. Microphotographs show a typical IPS subpixel structure:

For comparison, you can see the gallery of microphotographs of screens used in mobile technology.

Traditionally for iPhone, a lot of dust particles are found in the layer of glue-filler between the outer glass and the matrix:

The screen has good viewing angles without significant color shift even with large deviations of the gaze from the perpendicular to the screen and without inverting colors. For comparison, here are photos in which the same images are displayed on the screens of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus and Nexus 7, while the brightness of the screens was initially set to about 200 cd / m² (full-screen white field), and the color balance on the camera was forcedly switched to 6500 K. White field perpendicular to the screens:

We note a good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field.

And the test picture:

The color balance varies slightly, the color saturation is normal.

Now at an angle of about 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much on both screens and the contrast remained at a high level.

And the white field:

The brightness at an angle of the screens decreased (at least 4 times, based on the difference in exposure), but in the case of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus, the brightness drop is less. The black field with a diagonal deviation is highlighted to a moderate degree and acquires a purple hue. The photos below demonstrate this (the brightness of the white areas in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the screens is approximately the same!):

And from a different angle:

With a perpendicular look, the uniformity of the black field is good, although not ideal:

Contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is high - about 1300: 1. The response time for the black-white-black transition is 22 ms (12 ms on + 10 ms off). The transition between gray tones of 25% and 75% (by the numerical value of the color) and vice versa in total takes 30 ms. Constructed at 32 points with an equal interval in the numerical value of the shade of gray, the gamma curve did not reveal a blockage in either highlights or shadows. The exponent of the approximating power function is 1.99, which is slightly lower than the standard value of 2.2. In this case, the real gamma curve deviates slightly from the power law:

Color gamut is sRGB:

We look at the spectra:

Such spectra (unfortunately) are found in top-end mobile devices from Sony and other manufacturers. Apparently, this screen uses LEDs with a blue emitter and a green and red phosphor (usually a blue emitter and a yellow phosphor), which in combination with special matrix filters allows you to get a wide color gamut. Yes, and in the red phosphor, apparently, the so-called quantum dots are used. For a consumer device, wide color gamut is not an advantage, but a significant drawback, since as a result, the colors of images - drawings, photographs and films - oriented to the sRGB space (and such the vast majority) have unnatural saturation. This is especially noticeable on recognizable shades, such as skin tones. However, unlike many eminent and not so companies, Apple knows what color gamut should be, and therefore they carefully adjust it to the sRGB borders (apparently, programmatically). As a result, visually the colors have a natural saturation.

The balance of shades on the gray scale is good, since the color temperature is close to the standard 6500 K, and the deviation from the spectrum of the black body (ΔE) is less than 10, which is considered an acceptable indicator for a consumer device. In this case, the color temperature and ΔE vary little from shade to shade - this has a positive effect on the visual assessment of the color balance. The nature of the change in values \u200b\u200bfrom hue to hue indirectly indicates that software color correction is used. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since there the color balance does not matter much, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)

Like the iPad Pro with a 9.7-inch display and the iPhone SE, this Apple device has a feature Night shift, which makes the picture warmer at night (how much warmer - the user indicates).

A description of why such a correction may be useful is given in the above article about the iPad Pro 9.7. In any case, when having fun with a tablet or smartphone at night, it’s better to lower the screen brightness to a minimum, but still comfortable level, and then, to calm your own paranoia, turn the screen yellow Night shift.

To summarize. The screen has a very high maximum brightness and has excellent anti-glare properties, so the device can be used outdoors without any problems even on a summer sunny day. In complete darkness, brightness can be lowered to a comfortable level. It is acceptable to use the mode with automatic brightness adjustment, which works adequately. The advantages of the screen include effective oleophobic coating, the absence of an air gap in the layers of the screen and flicker, good black stability to deviation of gaze from the perpendicular to the screen plane, high contrast, as well as sRGB color gamut and good color balance. There are no significant shortcomings. At the moment, this is perhaps one of the best displays among all smartphones.

  Performance

iPhone 7 Plus runs on the new Apple A10 Fusion SoC. For the first time, the company uses a quad-core CPU, the feature of which is the presence of two cores operating at a lower frequency. They are used when high performance is not required. The idea, of course, is not new, and we have seen something similar among competitors for a long time - moreover, in the 4 + 4 configuration, and not 2 + 2. Yes, and with three gigabytes of RAM today you will not surprise anyone - the flagship models of competitors have 4 GB or even 6 GB each. But, as we have long understood, comparing iPhone performance with Android models, focusing solely on the number of cores, gigabytes and gigahertz, is wrong and pointless. So let's move on to tests, which will show how much the new product outperforms competitors or is inferior to them, as well as what performance gain is compared to the iPhone 6s Plus. We emphasize that on the iPhone 6s Plus we conducted all the tests again, since it is logical to compare models on the same OS version, that is, on iOS 10, and our first testing of the iPhone 6s Plus was conducted on iOS 9.

Let's start with the browser tests: SunSpider 1.0.2, Octane Benchmark and Kraken Benchmark. We also add to our standard set - a new browser benchmark, recommended by the creators of SunSpider as a replacement for it. On iOS devices, we used the Safari browser, on Samsung Galaxy Note7 - Chrome.

The picture is unambiguous: the novelty overtakes its predecessor by about one and a half times, and the main competitor - by more than two times.

Now let's see how the iPhone 7 Plus will appear in the integrated benchmark AnTuTu (recently we use it on iOS) and Geekbench 3, which measures the performance of CPU and RAM.

The layout is generally similar, although here the gap from Samsung Galaxy Note7 is not so large, and the iPhone 6s Plus looks better. However, the leadership of the iPhone 7 Plus is still undeniable.

The last group of benchmarks is dedicated to GPU performance testing. We used 3DMark, GFXBench, as well as Basemark Metal Pro, created specifically for devices that support Metal technology. In the case of the iPhone, GFXBench Metal (a benchmark option optimized for Metal devices) was used, on the Samsung Galaxy Note7 - the usual version of GFXBench 3.

Recall that the Offscreen tests are the output to the screen of a picture in 1080p, regardless of the actual screen resolution. And Onscreen tests are the output of a picture in the resolution that corresponds to the screen resolution of the device. That is, Offscreen tests are indicative from the point of view of SoC abstract performance, and Onscreen tests - from the point of view of game comfort on a specific device.

	(Apple A10)	Apple iPhone 6s Plus (Apple A9)	Samsung Galaxy Note7 (Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa)
GFX Benchmark Manhattan (Onscreen)	47.0 fps	40.3 fps	25 fps
GFX Benchmark Manhattan (1080p Offscreen)	41.0 fps	41.8 fps	38 fps
GFX Benchmark T-Rex (Onscreen)	57.8 fps	58.6 fps	51 fps
GFX Benchmark T-Rex (1080p Offscreen)	106.91 fps	82.8 fps	81 fps

Despite some oddities in the results (almost identical indicators of the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 7 Plus in Manhattan Offscreen mode, but the iPhone 7 surely won in Onscreen mode, but the opposite is in the T-Rex scene), the distribution of seats remains the same: iPhone 7 ahead, last year's iPhone came next, and Samsung’s flagship came in third.

And again, the iPhone 7 Plus is in the lead.

Finally - Basemark Metal Pro. Since this benchmark is made specifically for Apple devices, the Samsung smartphone is not in the table.

Well, superiority is one and a half times - approximately this is what Apple promised us.

As a result, we can recognize that the iPhone 7 Plus is the most productive smartphone to date. Performance increase compared to the iPhone 6s Plus - up to one and a half times, the closest competitor Samsung Galaxy Note7 is also routed. This also applies to graphic benchmarks, which is most important for games. However, we will repeat what we write about the performance of flagship smartphones every time: at the time of their release, it is almost impossible to feel the difference with its predecessor and weaker competitors of the same level on real applications. Only after a year and a half game projects come out that can fully reveal their potential.

  Cameras

In the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, important updates have been made regarding the camera. We will analyze the iPhone 7 camera in a separate article, here we will focus on the capabilities of the iPhone 7 Plus camera. So, the main thing: there are now two camera modules. One is wide-angle, the other is with a telephoto lens. Right during the shooting, you can choose which of the two cameras to use, and this is done intuitively simply.

You can switch cameras even while shooting a video. It is reported that 4K video can now be shot at a frequency of not only 30 fps, but also at 60 fps. However, the option to set 60 fps when shooting in 4K was not found in the settings. From which we can conclude that either this will be added to the software later, or such an opportunity will only be when using third-party software. Here are some examples of 4K videos at 30 fps.

The first movie shot with a wide-angle lens demonstrates almost impeccable quality. In some places you can even consider the numbers of passing cars. In the third video, we see a very beautiful color and good camera performance in the backlight. By the way, both videos allow you to evaluate optical stabilization.

But clips 2 and 4 already show some flaws. In the second video, you can see the switching between the two cameras (it was done manually), and here you can clearly see that the picture quality from the telephoto lens is noticeably worse than from the wide-angle. The fourth movie attracts attention with the strong noise of the image: at dusk the camera can no longer cope, although at the time of shooting (18:48 in early October) it was still not very dark.

Now let's evaluate the photo capabilities. Below are examples of pictures taken on the rear cameras with the comments of our expert Anton Solovyov

Lighting ≈130 lux, flash.

Lighting<1 люкс, вспышка.

As expected, the camera in iPhones is no longer moving forward in quality, but it is not losing ground either. There are some minor problems with the software processing, but you could get used to them in the last two generations - all this will be fixed in the next update. Of course, it’s a little disappointing that there are still damp places in the serial sample, but this is not so critical. In good lighting, the camera produces a beautiful and fairly clean picture, but with the slightest drop in illumination, noise reduction is turned on with might and main, although the shutter speeds are not so long and the photosensitivity values \u200b\u200bare low.

A camera with a telephoto lens most likely has the same sensor, but the program with it works a little worse. Often there are areas of blur or similarity to the lubricant, despite the rather short shutter speeds. I don’t want to think badly about optics, because making a telephoto lens in this case is easier than wide-angle. It would be strange if its quality failed. However, the camera is still convenient and useful, despite the current quality of the pictures.

As a result, the iPhone 7 Plus camera can be called good. It remains to wait a bit, and then it will be possible to consider it excellent.

  Autonomous work and heating

A year ago, we noted that the battery life of the iPhone 6s Plus is one of the main advantages of the device. One and a half to two days of use, a long time in games and when watching videos - for many devices such results are unattainable. The iPhone 7 Plus does not have any superiority, but there is no significant loss compared to the iPhone 6s Plus. You can use the smartphone without recharging the same one and a half to two days (with moderate use, the smartphone can be charged once every two nights).

In our traditional test scenarios, the iPhone 7 Plus also proved worthy, although it yielded to its predecessor in the duration of playing a 3D game scene. However, the closest competitor in this test demonstrates almost twice the worst result.

Below is a thermal photograph back   surfaces obtained after two consecutive starts (approximately 10 minutes of operation) of the Basemark Metal test:

It can be seen that the heating is strongly localized in the upper right part of the device, which, apparently, corresponds to the location of the SoC chip. According to the heat chamber, the maximum heating was 41 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees), this is not very much.

  findings

iPhone 7 Plus is a controversial device. This is an unconditional flagship with many advantages, including record-breaking performance, long battery life and low heat when playing 3D games, a traditionally beautiful screen and an innovative (albeit imperfect) camera. However, the resonant design innovations that Apple introduced in this generation of iPhone will not be accepted by all users. On the other hand, many may be disappointed that the appearance of the smartphone has not changed compared to the previous two generations (except, of course, the new color scheme “black onyx”, which is also very controversial due to the glossy finish).

And yet this is the new iPhone, and that’s it. Apple is absolutely in its own style: it seems that neither competitors, nor even fans of the brand seem to care about it, with difficulty accepting some bold innovations. The company simply does what it sees fit. But in the end we get devices that (despite the discontented exclamations of haters and some fans) are all used. In the case of the iPhone 7 Plus, the situation will be the same. And the triumphant start of sales confirms this.

In conclusion, we suggest watching our video review of the iPhone 7 Plus smartphone:

The screen of the iPhone 7 is brighter and richer, but the performance gain is invisible.

The first conclusions and quick pictures. A little emotional, but honest.

By the way. The guys have phones for now   in stock. You can order an iPhone 7 and pick it up in Moscow right now.

Let's go, impressions.

1. Design. Matte black is better

Someone has to discover the terrible truth about the iPhone: Space Gray can not be compared with Apple's new matte color scheme. It would seem, well, black and black. I hold it in my hands and see another proof of Apple's magic in action.

Aesthetic pleasure from matte black iPhone   comparable to the contemplation of a supercar, something like a Bugatti, with a matte finish. The sun's rays fade, absorbed in strict boundaries. The whole appearance of the car briefly informs others that it is the best, stylish and status.

The matte black iPhone 7 is surrounded by the same aura of coolness.

2. Case. Water protection works, scary to try

9 years we were afraid to drown the iPhone. They hid during the rain, frantically removed the drops and put them away from the mugs. And I didn’t want to relax my hands in front of the white throne.

We just took the iPhone 7 and threw it into the sink. Opened the water to the maximum. All the normsha!

Although whom are we kidding? As soon as the iPhone was near the water source, ALL protective reflexes worked. For this episode alone, you can shoot a real horror. At the time of the opening of the crane it seems that you are breaking all the laws, and they already left you directly from Cupertino in a black helicopter.

Behind all these experiments, it is worth remembering that Apple will not officially repair the iPhone 7, which were damaged as a result of contact with water. Already I see stories after the New Year, how a certain Vasya managed to kill the “seven”, and even “did nothing special”.

Our man is such, he will break anything, especially if it is not officially forbidden.

But the rest normal   people will now sleep peacefully. And even drowned in beer a couple of times to please friends. Why not?

3. Touch Home button. I do not like

In iPhone 7, the Home button is not pressed. This is not even a button, but simply a touchpad. The history of the most famous keys in smartphones ended abruptly and unexpectedly.

Clicking is played virtually   - the amplified Taptic Engine module is responsible for this. It looks like this: just a little push on the button, and the entire bottom of the iPhone 7 emits a vibrational click. The effect is more like cotton or even knocking.

There is no old “click” at all, the new vibration feedback mechanism does not try to reproduce it.

The button’s performance has not changed: the phone unlocks instantly, the fingerprint is recognized instantly, just like on the iPhone 6s. You only have to get used to the effect.

To me he i do not like, to my colleagues in the editorial office too. Call us oldfags, we do not mind. The touchpads of the new MacBooks use the same virtual recoil technology. But there Apple was able to perfectly reproduce the "click", but here it is not.

Not enough power or the design does not allow.

4. Speakers. Yelling

If you have an iPhone 7, you will never miss an incoming call. Even if you have a smartphone in jeans, a sweater and jacket are on top. Even if at that moment you are walking past a busy avenue. You will hear it for sure.

In order to compete with two speakers that create a strong stereo and easily remove some portable speakers, I have to wind my current 6s to a portable JBL. I'm not kidding.

5. iOS 10. Exclusive effects

An interesting point. IPhone 7 introduces new vibration feedback effects that iPhone 6s doesn't even have with iOS 10 installed.

For example, the phone vibrates differently when it locks - now it’s a direct click, not a weak knock. If you switch the settings, the iPhone 7 responds with a clear "brr."

Apple allowed application developers from the App Store to create special vibrations for the iPhone 7. And only for the "seven". In the future, games will make the smartphone in a special way "tremble" depending on what is happening on the screen. The idea is cool, we are waiting for the implementation and we regret that 6s in flight.

When setting up the iPhone 7 for the first time, you can adjust the vibration power. We left the average, it is enough to recognize the difference between all the effects. The new “motor” is really good, very clear and (IMHO) better than in the Apple Watch.

6. Performance. The difference is not visible

Phil Schiller burst into a nightingale, talking about a 50% performance increase at the presentation of the iPhone 7. But at the moment you don't notice a “crazy” performance increase.

This is normal. Thousands of developers rushed into the battle, creating new textures, graphics, effects and other "beautiful" that will reveal the full potential of the "seven".

Now the velvet season for owners of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus is passing, when the App Store does not have resource-intensive applications and games, sharpened by the A10 processor and graphics subsystem. A week or two you can be like with 6s.

The first teaser of Asphalt 9 has already been released. It is clearly intended for the new flagships of Apple.

7. Screen. Has become brighter and richer

We did not notice this until we began to compare the screens of the iPhone 7 and 6s. Every year, the quality of the display gets better, fact. It was great before.

Red, yellow and green colors look brighter. With an interesting caveat: unlike Samsung's AMOLED, details in photos on saturated backgrounds do not “light up” at maximum brightness.

If you reduce the brightness by 1/3 of the maximum, then the difference in color rendering between the new and old iPhones is almost not visible. Most keep the brightness just like that and will never notice an improvement in quality.

In the viewing angles, nothing has changed, everything is fine.

8. New EarPods with Lightning cable. Sound the same

Refusal of audio jack, approx. Complete EarPods with a Lightning cable should reveal the salt of this solution, hit with digital sound so that I pick up and throw out all my headphones.

I plugged the new EarPods into the lightning connector of the iPhone 7, launched Aerosmith. He listened to the sensations. He launched Keiko Matsui, staring at the wall, trying to catch the differences in sound from previous EarPods. Hmm ...

I plugged the new EarPods into the lightning connector of the iPhone 6s, launched Aerosmith. He listened to the sensations. He launched Keiko Matsui, staring at the wall, trying to catch the differences in sound from previous EarPods. Hmm ...

Let's be honest. The sound is the same as it was. Zero difference. Predictably, but sorry.

9. Scratch resistant. It is possible without a cover

I never liked cases, films on the iPhone. The Apple gadget is beautiful in itself, there is nothing to hide it behind layers of plastic or leather. The new matte iPhone 7 supports this.

Unlike glossy black, the matte finish of the back cover of the “Seven” test is simply a standard of eternity.

Today on the pages of the site we showed a video where a blogger is trying to "bang" the iPhone 7 with various sharp objects. Not a ride.

They did not begin to check the coating for stability with an office knife or keys. After an intense photo shoot, no defects appeared on the smartphone case. Take a matte one, it's gorgeous.

Additional notes

• You open the box of iPhone 7 and you see ... cardboard. Apple decided to help customers who shake hands open the iPhone they just bought and drop it on the floor. Now it’s harder to repeat. Videos with fans breaking 80 thousand rubles opposite the Apple Store will no longer be.
• The new EarPods do not have a plastic case included. How to live now, we do not know. Just twisted and threw. Under Jobs ... that was. Old branded headphones were also twisted. They wanted to run into Apple, but it didn’t work out.
• We went outside, but the girls are still not sticky. Thought: you need a glossy model.

• The adapter works fine with any acoustics. And headphones, of course. Recognizes button presses on the headset. It will help to get used to the loss of the connector.
• the iPhone 7 in the case is indistinguishable from the iPhone 6s. To everyone who is going to hang out as an iPhone, Tim Cook showed a big obscene gesture. For the second year in a row he has been doing this, and he is working! Only real fans will notice another camera hillock. They will not be interested, because they also have an iPhone 7.
• Old headphones sound the same through the Lightning adapter. Not surprisingly, the new port will not magically make cooler ordinary plugs or super-audiophile headphones. To make a qualitative difference, the headphones must first be connected through Lightning. While there are few of them, this is temporary.
• The back bands on the black iPhone 7 are almost invisible. Very happy, especially if they annoy you.

Output. Buy now or wait