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iPhone 7 Plus Vs iPhone 6S Plus: What’s The Difference?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

iPhone 7 Plus Vs iPhone 6S Plus: What’s The Difference?<\/strong> : The new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are here and, once again, it is the Plus model where Apple\u2019s greatest innovation is being shown. But more people will buy the iPhone 7 than the iPhone 7 Plus, so are they making a mistake and does the new Plus offer enough changes from the iPhone 6S Plus to warrant an upgrade?<\/span><\/p>\n

You might be surprised\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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Design & Size \u2013 Old Dog Learns New Tricks, One Bad<\/span><\/p>\n

As much as it is superficial to complain about the exterior of the iPhone 7 Plus, it is disappointing to see Apple retain a virtually identical exterior design for the third year running. But there are a few important upgrades and one very controversial downgrade.<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is the iPhone 7 Plus is finally water resistant. Unofficially the old iPhone 6S Plus was actually pretty resistant to getting splashed, but now the iPhone 7 Plus is specifically designed to handle full submersion for up to 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThe home button on the iPhone 7 Plus is also no longer an obvious breaking point as the mechanism has been replaced by a touch sensitive fixed surface with haptic feedback. Rival HTC already made this switch successfully with the HTC 10 and it should prove a fairly seamless transition for most users.<\/span><\/p>\n

But how Apple has found room to cram in the haptic engine for the new home \u2018button\u2019 is controversial as the iPhone 7 Plus removes the headphone jack seen on every previous iPhone to date. You may be frustrated, but it was coming.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple cites \u201ccourage\u201d in the decision and its aim of moving users to a wireless wonderland is potentially admirable, but it is also divisive. iPhone 7 Plus owners will have to use either Apple\u2019s $159 wireless AirPods or Bluetooth headphones while those determined to stick to cables will have to either buy Lightning headphones or use a Lighting to 3.5mm adapter Apple bundles with the phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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None of which solves the problem of charging the iPhone 7 Plus while listening to music (you\u2019ll need separate accessories for that) and the decision will prove a major test of customer loyalty.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to this the iPhone 7 Plus is visually almost identical to the iPhone 6S Plus:<\/span><\/p>\n

iPhone 7 Plus \u2013 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in) and 188 g (6.63 oz)<\/span>
\niPhone 6S Plus: 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29in) and 192g (6.77oz)<\/span><\/p>\n

A keen eye will spot Apple has removed the antenna bands from the back of the iPhone 7 Plus for a cleaner look than the iPhone 6S Plus, but that won\u2019t sell the new iPhone on its own. Of more substance, however, is a boost to the earpiece speaker at the top of the iPhone 7 Plus which means it has louder dual stereo loudspeakers for the first time compared to the iPhone 6S Plus which is stuck with mono.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lastly Apple is offering the iPhone 7 Plus in a wider array of colours: Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Black and (on 128GB and 256GB models) Jet Black. Space Grey has been canned.<\/span><\/p>\n

Displays \u2013 Brighter But Ageing<\/span><\/p>\n

If you think the changes to the exterior of the iPhone 7 Plus are small, however, it will take an even keener eye to spot the upgrades to the display:<\/span><\/p>\n

iPhone 7 Plus \u2013 5.5-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD, 1920 x 1080 pixels (401 ppi), 67.7% screen-to-body ratio<\/span>
\niPhone 6S Plus \u2013 5.5-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD, 1920 x 1080 pixels (401 ppi), 67.7% screen-to-body ratio<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, while rivals have been using OLED panels with 2K resolutions for some time now Apple has again stuck with 1080p LCD. The good news is Apple has boosted the peak brightness of the iPhone 7 Plus by 25% compared to the iPhone 6S Plus and added support for a wide (P3) color gamut for greater display accuracy, but there\u2019s no revolution here.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3D Touch fans will be pleased to know that the feature remains, despite appearing to stagnate in recent months. The release of iOS 10 may help to kickstart this, but there are no obvious new features specifically aimed at making 3D Touch more intuitive and taking away the guesswork as to what elements of the UI and any particular app are and are not 3D Touch enabled.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More \u2013 iPhone 7 Vs iPhone 7 Plus: What\u2019s The Difference?<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance \u2013 Speed Champ<\/span><\/p>\n

Then again, if there are some complaints about the exterior of the iPhone 7 Plus, there will be no such issues with its internals. Performance looks set to be a knockout:<\/span><\/p>\n

iPhone 7 Plus \u2013 Apple A10 Fusion chipset: Quad Core CPU, 3GB of RAM<\/span>
\niPhone 6S Plus \u2013 Apple A9 chipset, CPU: Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister; GPU: PowerVR GT7600, 2GB RAM<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two highlights here. Firstly that Apple has released its first quad core Apple chipset and secondly that the iPhone 7 Plus has 3GB of RAM \u2013 50% more than both the iPhone 6S Plus and iPhone 7. This leads Apple to claim substantial CPU and GPU increases of 40% and 50% respectively over the iPhone 6S Plus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple has also updated the modem in the iPhone 7 Plus to support 4G speeds up to 450Mbit (though unlikely to be noticed in reality from the 300Mbit capable modem in the iPhone 6S Plus), but the shocker is no CDMA support this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

The problem stems from Apple adding Intel as a modem supplier for the iPhone 7 Plus and it has no support for CDMA frequencies. The iPhone 7 Plus will still be released on Verizon and Sprint, though both carriers have yet to explain exactly how this will work nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cameras \u2013 The Reason To Upgrade<\/span><\/p>\n

But the big reason to upgrade to the iPhone 7 Plus is its camera:<\/span><\/p>\n

iPhone 7 Plus \u2013 Rear: Dual 12MP sensors (f\/1.8, 28mm & f\/2.8, 56mm), Focus Pixels, OIS, 2x optical zoom, quad-LED (dual tone) flash, 4K video recording. Front: 7MP sensor, f\/2.2 aperture, 1080p recording<\/span><\/p>\n

iPhone 6S Plus \u2013 Rear: 12 megapixel sensor, f2.2 aperture, Focus Pixels, OIS, dual-LED flash, 4K video recording. Front: 5MP Front Camera, f2.2 aperture, 720p video recording<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot to take in here, with the key change being the dual camera (wide angle and telephoto lenses) on the rear of the iPhone 7 Plus. This combination offers users a 2x optical zoom for the first time (and an improved digital zoom up to 10x) while the larger aperture and enhanced LED flash will allow for significantly better photos in low light. Even the iPhone 7 only has a single rear camera.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s also a new 6-element camera lens (the iPhone 6S Plus has a 5-element lens) which Apple says is re-engineered from the ground up for improved optics as well as a new Apple chipset for better processing of images after they are taken.<\/span><\/p>\n

The front facing camera on the iPhone 7 Plus also gets a boost. It has jumped from 5MP to 7MP which enables 1080p video recording for the first time, though it would have been nice to see a larger aperture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple has work to do to catch current smartphone camera king Samsung, but the iPhone 7 Plus looks capable of retaking the crown.<\/span><\/p>\n

Battery Life And Charging \u2013 Better But Still Disappointing<\/span><\/p>\n

Uses desperate for longer battery life from the new iPhones have to face some pros and cons here. On the plus side the iPhone 7 Plus will last up to one hour longer than the iPhone 6S Plus, but the downside is that\u2019s not much for all the supposed extra space losing the headphone jack was supposed to free up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of extra battery capacity, Apple has used the space for the haptic motors which power the new touch sensitive home button (unlikely to have been the choice users would make) and there\u2019s still no native quick charging. A 2.1 amp Apple charger speeds things up, but (ludicrously) remains an optional extra when all premium rivals have supported fast charging for years.<\/span><\/p>\n

I also think this is the year Apple should have adopted wireless charging \u2013 again common on rivals \u2013 as it would give a convenient alternative for the aforementioned charging \/ listening to music dilemma. So its one step forward with the iPhone 7 Plus, one step back.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Storage And Price \u2013 Upgrades, But All Round<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple has added $20 to the asking price of each iPhone 7 Plus storage option, but that matters little when it has also doubled all capacities. So out go: 16\/64\/128GB and in comes new 32\/128\/256GB tiers.<\/span><\/p>\n

On paper this makes the iPhone 7 Plus far better value than the 2015 iPhone 6S Plus, but for owners who don\u2019t own either model Apple has a surprise: it has unleashed a 2016 tweak of the iPhone 6S Plus which also upgrades their storage (though there\u2019s no 256GB option):<\/span><\/p>\n

iPhone 7 Plus \u2013 32GB ($769), 128GB ($869), 256GB ($969)<\/span><\/p>\n

iPhone 6S Plus \u2013 32GB ($649), 128GB ($749)<\/span><\/p>\n

In some ways Apple\u2019s generosity with the old model could cause problems. For a saving of $20 buying a 128GB iPhone 6S Plus instead of a 32GB iPhone 7 Plus is tempting (especially for those wedded to the headphone jack), but I do think the added durability and camera capabilities of the new model are worth the extra if you don\u2019t own either model.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bottom Line<\/span><\/p>\n

Pick up the iPhone 7 Plus with no knowledge of what\u2019s inside and you will be disappointed. Apple really should have done more to modernise the exterior of the new model after three generations (smaller bezels, better grip, etc) but there\u2019s still a lot here to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n

From a practical standpoint the iPhone 7 Plus is more durable, water resistant, longer lasting and much faster than the iPhone 6S Plus and it packs a potentially game changing camera. Then again I do think in the year 2016, Apple should have basics like fast charging out the box, wireless charging, a 2K resolution and OLED panel in such an expensive phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Would I upgrade from the iPhone 6S Plus to the iPhone 7 Plus? No. In fact it isn\u2019t certain I\u2019d upgrade from the iPhone 6 Plus to the iPhone 7 Plus. That said iPhone 7 Plus owners are likely to find just enough this year to keep them happy until Apple rips up the rulebook next year\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Source :\u00a0 http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/gordonkelly\/2016\/09\/12\/iphone-7-plus-vs-iphone-6s-plus-whats-the-difference\/#475f3244785d<\/span><\/p>\n

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