Iphone 7 Plus Review, Price & Features in Nigeria

The apple iphone 7 plus is an upgrade for the iphone 7. It has got a sleek back with the apple logo crested beautifully at the center part which makes it super attractive. Up close and personal this mobile device is one to have even though at the moment we’ve got the higher ones with more features and more quality than the iphone 7 plus.

Still this article, is specifically to discuss the uniqueness of this handheld device. Originally released in September 2016, the iphone 7 plus unlocked, sim-free, model A16611 coming up with a 5.5-inch Retina HD display with IPS technology and an A10 Fusion chip with embedded M10 motion coprocessor.

The talk time is up to 21 hours on 3G LTE and 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology. While NFC plays with reader mode 12-megapixel wide-angle and telephoto cameras 1080p and HD video recording including FaceTime HD camera, touch ID, Siri and Apple Pay which uses a 6.63 ounces and 0.29 inch.

Iphone 7 Plus Key Specifications

• 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401 PPI)
• Apple A10 Fusion Chipset with 3GB RAM
• iOS 10
• Water Resistant & Dust proof
• 32GB, 128GB, or 256GB Built-in Storage
• 12MP Rear Camera and 7MP Front Camera
• 4G LTE (up to 450 Mbps download)
• Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
• 2900 mAh Li-ion Battery

Design & Display

It is now a common knowledge that when making use of an apple product, one needs to be aware of the environmental requirements that comes with it. However,The biggest change in design is perhaps the removal of the 3.5mm audio jack used for plugging earphones.

Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C), Non-operating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C), Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing, and Operating altitude: Tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m).

The phone however ships with a lightning connector to audio jack adapter that will enable you connect normal earbuds to your phone via the lightning port. With that being said, the iPhone 7 Plus will come with an earbud that has a lightning connector rather than the normal 3.5mm plug.

Apple is also offering wireless earbuds called AirPods for $159. So You can buy the iPhone 7 Plus in six color options. The Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold options will now be joined by the Black, Jet Black, and Red options. Apple made the iPhone 7 Plus water tight. The smartphone can survive in up to 1 metre of water for up to 30 minutes. It is IP67 certified and can survive water slash and rain.

Another tough part is that iPhone 7 Plus is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact which is dope as fuck :

• Arsenic-free display glass
• Mercury-free LED-backlit display
• Brominated flame retardant–free
• PVC-free
• Beryllium-free
• Recyclable aluminum enclosure

Software & Hardware

With the iphone 7 plus these are what you get in the box : An iPhone 7 Plus, EarPods with Lightning Connector, a Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter Documentation all these are nicely packaged inside. The iPhone 7 Plus is coming with a new more powerful processor.

The Apple A10 Fusion chipset offers four cores and according to Apple is 40% faster than the A9 chipset in the iPhone 6S Plus and twice faster than the A8 chipset in the iPhone 6 Plus. It also offers 3GB RAM, which should improve multitasking experience.

While the iPhone 7 Plus runs on iOS 10 out of the box and is available with 32GB, 128GB, or 256GB built-in storage. The 16GB model has been dropped. It supports download speeds of up to 450 Mbps via 4G LTE.

Camera & Display

The Iphone 7 plus camera features two 12 megapixels cameras on the back. One is the same wide-angle 12 megapixels camera just like the one found on the iPhone 7, while the other is a 12 megapixels telephoto camera. The two cameras work together to deliver 2x optical optical zoom.

It offers 6 element lens, Optical Image Stabilisation, and a larger f/1.8 aperture that allows up to 50% more light to hit the camera sensor leading to better photos in low light environment. On the display side, it has got a Retina HD display 5.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 PPI.

Now with a 1300:1 contrast ratio (typical) Wide color display (P3)625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical), the Dual-domain pixels for wide viewing angles and Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously using Display Zoom and Reachability.

Power & Battery Life

The apple Iphone 7 plus Lasts up to 1 hour longer than iPhone 6s Plus with built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter still, talk time (wireless): Up to 21 hours on 3G Internet use: Up to 13 hours on 3G, up to 13 hours on LTE, up to 15 hours on Wi‑Fi
Wireless video playback: Up to 14 hours and Wireless audio playback: Up to 60 hours this might come as a surprise but Standby is Up to 16 days.

Iphone 7 plus Price

The apple device goes on sale for (NGN) 155,000 naira depending on the storage capacity and the location of the mobile outlet you are purchasing from. However, it can also be purchased at any popular e-commerce platform close to your region.

Other Features of the Iphone 7 Plus

Iphone 7 plus camera : Two cameras that shoots as one

iPhone 7 Plus doesn’t have just one entirely new camera system — it has two. The same 12MP wide-angle camera that’s on iPhone 7 works with a 12MP telephoto camera that can get even closer. That means you can get higher-quality zoom from farther away. And with an all-new depth-of-field effect (coming soon), portrait shots will look better than ever. Say hello to the world’s best photo op.

Retina HD Display. The brightest most colorful display yet

Almost everything you experience with your iPhone comes to life on its display. It’s where you look at the photos, messages, news, and countless other things that make up your day. The iPhone 7 display uses the same color space as the digital cinema industry, so what you see will be noticeably more brilliant and vibrant. Because we all deserve a bit more brightness in our day.

Audio. Iphone now in stereo

For the first time, iPhone comes with stereo speakers, delivering two times the audio output of iPhone 6s and increased dynamic range. So whether you’re listening to music, watching videos, or making speakerphone calls, iPhone 7 lets you crank it up. Way, way up.

A10 Fusion chip. The most powerful chip ever in a smartphone

iPhone 7 is supercharged by the most powerful chip ever in a smartphone. It’s not just faster than any previous iPhone — it’s also more efficient. That’s because the A10 Fusion chip uses an all-new architecture that enables faster processing when you need it, and the ability to use even less power when you don’t. You can work at twice the speed of iPhone 6 and still enjoy more time between charges.

Design. Makes a splash. Takes a splash

iPhone 7 reaches a new level of innovation and precision. The jet black finish is like nothing we’ve ever made. The enclosure is splash and water resistant. The Home button is completely reengineered. And with a new unibody design that’s seamless to the touch, iPhone 7 feels as amazing as it looks.

Software. IOS. it’s why there’s nothing else like an iphone

iOS brings iPhone to life in incredibly personal and powerful ways. The interface is beautiful and easy to use. Intelligent suggestions appear right when you need them. And advanced technologies protect your privacy and security. Once you’ve experienced iOS, you’ll understand why so many people love using iPhone.

input & output

• Home/Touch ID sensor
• Volume up/down
• Ring/Silent switch
• Side button
• Built-in stereo speaker
• Built-in microphone
• Lightning connector

Audio

Audio formats supported: AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)
User-configurable maximum volume limit.

Sensors

• Accelerometer
• Ambient light sensor
• Barometer
• Proximity sensor
• Three-axis gyro
• Touch ID

FaceTime HD Camera

• 7MP camera
• 1080p HD video recording
• Retina Flash
• ƒ/2.2 aperture
• Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
• Auto HDR
• Backside illumination sensor
• Body and face detection
• Auto image stabilization
• Burst mode
• Exposure control
• Timer mode

Size & weight

• Height: 6.23 inches (158.2 mm)
• Width: 3.07 inches (77.9 mm)
• Depth: 0.29 inch (7.3 mm)

Intelligent Assistant

• Siri 10- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
• Get intelligent suggestions in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more
• Activate with only your voice using “Hey Siri”
• Listen and identify songs

Wireless

• Model A16611
• FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
• TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
• TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)
• CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900, 2100 MHz)
• UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
• GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
• 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO
• Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
• NFC with reader mode