Released in 2016, the iPhone 7 got lots right. It was the first water and dust resistant iPhone, and it had the best smartphone camera on the market at launch. It also caused controversy as the first iPhone to do away with the 3.5mm headphone jack and the first iPhone to have a static home button with Touch ID. Powered by Apple’s 2.34GHz quad-core A10 Fusion processor and 2GB of RAM, the iPhone 7 is reasonably fast for everyday tasks and the camera still holds up today, with optical image stabilization and a 28mm equivalent wide angle lens, so you can take beautiful photos. It’s a good choice if you want an iPhone but you are on a tight budget.

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Is the iPhone 7 still a good phone?

The iPhone 7 can run most apps and games just fine. The 2.34GHz quad-core A10 Fusion processor and 2GB RAM are fine for things like web browsing, Facebook and Instagram. The camera is still good, with optical image stabilisation and a 12MP shooter. You can also get it in 32GB, 128GB and 256GB variants.

Is the iPhone 7 camera good?

The iPhone 7 camera takes respectable photos and videos. The 12MP f/1.8 sensor offers good low light performance and has a 28mm wide-angle equivalent lens, so you can snap a wide angle shot. The iPhone 7 also has a 7MP front-facing camera. For general photography, the iPhone 7 will serve you perfectly well.

What is the difference between the iPhone 7 and 7 plus?

The key difference between them is the size. The iPhone 7 has a 4.7” display while the iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5” display. The iPhone 7 Plus display has a higher resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) making it a crisper display. The iPhone 7 Plus also boasts two 12-megapixel rear cameras with 2x optical zoom.

Is iPhone 7 waterproof?

The iPhone 7 has IP67 certification, which means it is protected from immersion in water with a depth up to 1 metre for up to 30 mins. It has the highest rating for dust protection (‘6’) so is protected from contact with harmful dust. This means you can take your iPhone 7 to the beach, but you shouldn’t swim with it.

Does iPhone 7 have headphone jack?

The iPhone 7 was the first iPhone to abolish the 3.5mm headphone jack, and no other iPhone has had one since. Apple is unlikely to resurrect the 3.5mm headphone jack after the release of AirPods, which use Bluetooth. You can listen to music on your iPhone 7 with AirPods, Bluetooth headphones or Lightning earphones.

Should I upgrade my iPhone 7?

The iPhone 7 is a perfectly good phone in 2020. It is reasonably fast, the display is good, and the camera offers decent performance. However, it is getting old now. If your iPhone 7 isn’t in the best shape, now’s a good time to upgrade. The iPhone 8 or a newer model such as the iPhone X would be a worthwhile upgrade.