The iPhone 7 Plus Trumps the iPhone 7 in Pre-Order Sales

The newest iterations of the iPhone – the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus – hit retail stores on Friday. The two smartphone models are continuing almost a decade-long legacy of the iPhone brand. However, people seem to be more excited about the Plus variant, which boasts of advanced camera features and a higher battery capacity.

According to a recent report by Slice Intelligence, the iPhone 7 Plus outsold the iPhone 7 during the first 48 hours of pre-orders. The iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus accounted for 45% and 55% of the overall sales, respectively.

Now, let us dive into the features and specifications of the best iPhone model so far – the iPhone 7 Plus.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus – Specifications

The iPhone 7 Plus is powered by a 2.23 GHz Quad Core A10 Fusion processor and a six-core GPU. It is a single-SIM (LTE) device and runs on the iOS 10 operating system. In terms of memory and storage, the phone packs 3 GB of RAM; the internal storage options are 32 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. The device has a 2,900 mAh battery that allows for a talk time up to 21 hours (on 3G) and a standby time of around 16 days.

The phone has a 5.5-inch Retina HD (IPS) display with a wide color gamut and a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, which translates to a pixel density of 401 ppi. The display also has the 3D Touch feature and a contrast ratio of 1,300:1.

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As for the cameras, the iPhone 7 Plus has a 12-megapixel dual camera as the primary unit and a 7-megapixel shooter as the secondary unit. The video recording capabilities are – 2,160p at 30 fps, 1,080p at 30/60/120 fps, and 720p at 240 fps. Overall, the camera unit comes with a wide array of features, which include the following:

• Quad-LED True Tone flash
• Six-element lens
• Panorama (up to 63 megapixels)
• Sapphire crystal lens cover
• Backside illumination sensor
• Hybrid IR filter
• Autofocus or tap to focus with focus pixels
• Live photos with stabilization
• Wide color capture for photos (including live photos)

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With respect to the form factor, the iPhone 7 Plus has a strong 7000 Series aluminum build. It has the dimensions – 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm and weighs 188 grams. The phone looks pretty similar to the iPhone 6s Plus. However, there are some minor changes in the 7 Plus: the antenna lines run along the top and bottom edges, the camera bump is more prominent, and stereo speakers have been incorporated. In addition, the latest iPhone iterations have a brand new home button. This solid-state, pressure sensitive button provides tactile feedback when you press it, thanks to the “Taptic Engine” it works with.

Apple has made a rather bold move by removing the 3.5-mm audio jack from the newest iPhone models. The phones come with Lightning EarPods, and folks who want to go wireless can purchase the AirPods priced at $159 (Rs. 15,400). The smartphones also come with a $9 dongle, which plugs into the Lightning port and acts as an adapter for traditional headphones. One would say this provision is wise (or considerate?) of Apple, but people who love their third-party headphones would still call this a hassle.

Moving on, some of the Internet and connectivity features in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are 4G (VoLTE), Wi-Fi 802.11 ac with MIMO, GPS with GLONASS, Bluetooth v4.2, and NFC. As for the sensors, the smartphones incorporate the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, barometer, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have the IP67 rating, which means that they are protected from total dust ingress and can handle immersion for depths ranging between 15 centimeters and 1 meter.

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Both the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are available with two new color options – jet black and (matte) black. The jet black version has a super-glossy finish and is incredibly gorgeous to look at. However, it seems to pick up fingerprints and scratches easily. The smartphone models are also available in the signature gold, rose gold, and silver colors.

As expected, the black variants are a massive hit as they were the first ones to sell out. According to the Slice Intelligence report, the matte black variant has been the most sought-after as it accounted for 46% of the overall sales during the first 48 hours of pre-orders.

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models will be launched in India on October 7, and their prices have been announced. Here are the official prices:

We will have to wait and see whether the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus will be able to replicate the success of their legendary predecessors which broke records left, right, and center in the 2 immediate quarters after launch.