Apple iPhone 7 256GB

Like every year it’s time for the new Apple iPhones to be released. Starting iPhone 6 Apple is know to launch 2 new of it’s newer models at the end of Q3 every year. This year we have the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, where the 7 Plus is the elder variant to have a bigger and better screen with Dual Camera Setup on the rear.

Design and Display

This year the design of the new iPhones has not been changed much from the iPhone 6s except for the much criticised antenna bands on the back and the camera bump is sort of given a continual metal ring from the body circling the camera. And we have the same metal unibody this time with water repellent coating and added two new color variants the Jet Black and Black to its existing Gold, Rose Gold, Silver variants where the Space Gray is now replaced by Black.

The displays stay the same of the Apple iPhone 7 and the Apple iPhone 7 Plus from their respective predecessor, but are 25% brighter and now also sports Wide Color Gamut. iPhone 7 has a 4.7 inch handy form factor with a resolution of 1334x750 pixels giving it a pixel density of 326PPI. On the other hand the iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5 inch display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and a pixel density of 401PPI.

Performance and Features

Apple iPhone 7 also sports Apple A10 Fusion Quad Core chipset with a motion co-processor M10 and combined with it is 2GB of RAM, whereas the iPhone 7 Plus comes with 3GB RAM. The iPhone 7 is around 40% as fast than the iPhone 6s which is quite good considering the iPhone 6s itself was really fast. Additionally the iPhone 7 and the 7 Plus have dual firing Stereo Speakers and no 3.5mm headphone jack and instead comes bundled with Apple EarPods with lighting connector with an adapter in case you wish to use your old headphones with a 3.5mm pin.

Also the new home button now is no more mechanical but Tactic Engine enabled Force Touch like the one found on the Apple Macbook with support for third party apps.

Camera and Storage

The iPhone 7 has received an improved 12MP sensor that can record 4K videos and now has OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation). Whereas on the other hand Apple iPhone 7 Plus has received a major camera bump with Dual Rear Cameras with it's 56mm telephoto lens that enabled 2x Optical zoom along with another standard 28mm lens and also has OIS support.

For the first time Apple has shifted the base version to 32GB from the standard 16GB version with 128GB and 256GB options, all storage options doubled. As always there is no storage expansion slot on an iPhone.

Battery and Connectivity

Apple iPhone 7 has a 1960mAh battery that is slightly bigger than the iPhone 6s and should last you through the day. On the other hand Apple iPhone 7 Plus has a bigger battery unit of 2900mAh, thanks to the bigger form factor.

In terms of connectivity we get all the necessary sensors with 5GHz Wi-Fi support, NFC, Global 4G LTE with VoLTE support and WiFi calling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Apple iPhone 7 256GB

1. Will this phone support Reliance Jio network?

Ans: Yes, Apple iPhone 7 256GB supports VoLTE and hence will works well with Reliance Jio network.

2. What type of charging connector do I need?

Ans: Apple iPhone 7 256GB uses Apple's proprietary lightning port for charging.

3. Does it have a 3.5mm standard headphone jack?

Ans: No, the Apple iPhone 7 256GB lacks a dedicated 3.5mm standard headphone jack. The Earpods supplied with the phone have a lightning port and cannot be used while charging. You may still use your earphones with 3.5mm pin, thanks to the converter supplied with the phone.

4. Will this get further software updates of iOS?

Ans: Yes, Apple is very well known for providing iOS updates for older iPhones. Based on the past stats, Apple is seen pushing software updates to devices as old as 4 years.

5. Is this a good phone for gaming?

Ans: Yes, this phone has excellent performance and can handle any task or game easily.

6. Does the phone support 4K video recording? Can it also record slo-mo videos?

Ans: Apple iPhone 7 256GB was the first phone receive a 12MP camera with 4K video recording support. And yes, you can also record Slo-mo videos with the phone's rear camera.

7. Is this phone waterproof?

Ans: Yes, the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus feature IP67 water & dust resistance.

8. What comes in the box?

Ans: The box of the Apple iPhone 7 256GB consists of the device itself, wall charger, a lightning cable for charging and data syncing, a pair of in ear Earpods, lightning to 3.5mm converter and a SIM ejector pin.