On 7th September 2016, Apple made a drastic change by launching the iPhone 7, which is a perfect replacement the previous iPhone 6S. Some may argue that it’s more of an inconvenience than benefit. Generally, the move was a great one and most consumers has responded with positive reviews. The design of the phone looks quite similar to that of its processor though you may need to have a test of its features for you to note the difference. After using iPhone 7 for a while, one will definitely realize the transitional step the company has made in the smartphone industry. Let’s have a look at the design, features and specifications for the iPhone 7.
The Design
IPhone 7 measures 138.30 height x 67.10 width x 7.10 thickness and weighs 138.00 grams. It features a new finishing known as Jet Black. This is a glossy dark color similar to that of Apple Watch’s Space Black finish. However, the phone is made from aluminum and the finishing is quite different from that Apple watch, which adopts stainless steel. The biggest change and actually the boldest move adopted by Apple in this new phone is the omission of the 3.5 mm headphone jack. IPhone 7 now uses wireless ear-pods which operates via a lighting connector. During the phone launching, the manufacturer termed the move as a courageous’ step towards redefining the headphone industry.
It justified the move as a way of allowing for better use of the headphone port’s space, for the new sensitive-touch Home Key and better camera. However, consumers can still use the new W1 wireless chip for instant pairing of the phone with compatible headphone and related devices. Apple has ditched the iconic physical button in favor of a more sophisticated pressure sensor button ballet and haptic vibration motors which stimulates the feel of a button. The iconic physical iPhone home button has been replaced by a sophisticated combination of ballet of pressure sensors and haptic vibration motors.
Performance and Battery
The Apple iPhone 7 is powered by 1960mAh non removable battery and operates on quad-core Apple A10 Fusion processor. It runs iOS 10 and comes with 2GB RAM and internal storage of 32 GB, which is non-expandable. The device is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts Nan0-Sim options. IPhone 7 has multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, 4G, and NFC among others. Consumers also accesses various sensors like Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor and Proximity sensor.
Resolution and Camera
The phone features a 4.70-inch touchscreen display with resolution of 750 pixels x 1334 pixels. The PPI is 326 pixels for every inch. The innovation in mobile photography is among the most revolutionary aspects of the smartphone technology, and Apple tends to understand this better than any other manufacturer. Consumers enjoys 12 mega pixel primary camera and 7 mega pixel front shooter camera for better pictures.
IPhone 7 Introduces a 10.1 beta that features portrait camera with dual-lenses. The dual camera adopts 2x optical zoom and uses a combination of machine-learning and parallax effect for separating the background from the foreground. This stimulates a shallow depth of field. Other camera features include;
· Backside illumination sensor
· Retina Flash
· 7-megapxel photos
· 1080p HD recording
· Body and face detection
· Auto HDR
· Burst Mode
· Exposure control
· Wide color capture for live photos
· Auto image stabilization
Water Resistance
Though it is not fully waterproof, you can submerge your iPhone 7 in water for up to 30 minutes without anything going wrong in your way. However, it is highly recommended that you get a casing whenever you’re going snorkeling with iphone 7.
Conclusion
IPhone 7 has greatly redefined various aspects of the apple experience, thanks to its advanced camera features, impressive battery performance, and water resistance among others. The phone is offered at a great price from various outlets worldwide.Look out for apple coupon and deals to own the iPhone 7 at a cheaper price.