iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
September 2016
Yup, there’s no headphone jack — but that’s not the only thing that’s changed with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Apple have also added waterproofing, a quad-core A10 Fusion processor and upgraded the cameras on both models. Let’s take a look at what the critics think.
9.0
Reviewer: Nilay Patel
“The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are legitimately among the most interesting, opinionated, powerful phones Apple has ever shipped, and the most confident expressions of the company’s vision in a long time. iOS 10 is excellent, the cameras are better, and the performance is phenomenal. And the batteries last longer. These are terrific phones. But they are also incomplete.”
Reviewer: Chris Velazco
“The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are at once the most technically impressive smartphones Apple has ever made and the most divisive. After all, they’re excellent because of Apple’s renewed attention to the basics: the speed, the camera, the screen, the battery. These improvements aren’t terribly exciting, but they make for a pair of phones that are more than the sum of their parts.”
9.0
Reviewer: David Pierce
“So, no, the iPhone 7 won’t blow your mind with its design or features. It’s still a fantastic phone. And philosophically, it feels like Apple is throwing open a door. The iPhone 7 might not be a revolution, but it might be the catalyst for lots of them. Your phone will be better in a few months, and even better a few months after that. And wouldn’t that be exciting?”
Reviewer: Scott Stein
“Curved wraparound screen? Nope. Wireless charging? Not yet. Are you bothered that the new iPhone looks the same as last year’s iPhone? …The iPhone 7’s notable camera, battery and water resistance improvements are worthwhile upgrades to a familiar phone design, but ask yourself if you really need an upgrade…and if the Plus might be a better choice.”
Reviewer: Lisa Eadicicco
“If you’re already carrying an iPhone 6s, there’s little need to upgrade, unless you’re a photography nut or desperately need better battery life. And many of the most exciting changes Apple has in store are actually part of iOS 10, the software upgrade that will also be available for older iPhones.”
Reviewer: Andrew Cunningham
“If you understand things best when they’re phrased as tired idioms: the missing headphone jack is a fly in the iPhone 7’s ointment. Plenty of people will be happy to scoop out the fly and use the rest of the probably-fine ointment. It’s good ointment! There’s just a fly in it.”
Reviewer: Geoffrey A. Fowler
“Apple removed the headphone jack from the new iPhone… [but] they filled that space with precious, life-sustaining battery and other practical stuff… Is it worth upgrading your two-year-old (or older) iPhone? Yes. Will many of us want to sell the 7 next year when Apple introduces Mr. Ive’s 10th-anniversary edition iPhone X Deluxe OLED in ceramic poppy red? For Apple’s sake, I hope so.”
Reviewer: Walt Mossberg
“The iPhone remains an outstanding smartphone, and this latest model makes it even better in many ways… But despite the undisputed improvements, this new iPhone just isn’t as compelling an upgrade as many of its predecessors. Some might want to wait a year for the next really big thing — and maybe a better audio solution to boot.”
Reviewer: David Court
“Design isn’t simply about how something looks, but Apple’s failure to refresh how its products look is puzzling and for me worrying, especially in the iPhone… Overall, Apple has packed an awful lot of great technology into a phone that cries out for a redesigned look. But it’s still a great phone, and if you’re a committed iPhone user you’ll want it.
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