iPhone 7 Plus

The iPhone 7 Plus is a truly iconic milestone in smartphone history. Released alongside the smaller iPhone 7 in September 2016, this device was the absolute pioneer of dual-camera mobile photography, introducing the world to the now-standard "Portrait Mode" and setting a bold blueprint for large-format flagships.

Key Features

The Pioneer of Dual-Camera Portrait Mode

The defining feature of the iPhone 7 Plus was its revolutionary dual-camera system on the back. It paired a 12MP wide-angle lens ($f/1.8$) with a 12MP telephoto lens ($f/2.8$). This setup unlocked a hardware-driven 2x optical zoom (and up to 10x digital zoom). More importantly, it introduced Portrait Mode, utilizing the depth-sensing capabilities of both lenses to cleanly separate a subject from the background, creating a gorgeous, DSLR-like blurred background effect (bokeh).

Spacious 5.5-inch Retina HD Display

For users who wanted maximum screen real estate, the 7 Plus delivered a large 5.5-inch Retina HD display ($1920 \times 1080$ pixels at 401 ppi). It featured a wide color gamut (DCI-P3) for incredibly vibrant, true-to-life colors and integrated 3D Touch, which allowed the screen to recognize varying levels of physical pressure to pull up quick-action menus.

The Power of the A10 Fusion Chip & 3GB RAM

To drive its advanced computational photography and dual-lens processing, Apple equipped the iPhone 7 Plus with the quad-core A10 Fusion chip. Notably, it was given 3GB of RAM—an upgrade over the standard iPhone 7's 2GB—ensuring buttery-smooth multitasking, swift app switching, and excellent performance across graphics-heavy mobile games.

Solid-State Home Button & Touch ID

The physical clicking home button was retired in favor of a sleek, solid-state glass button. Backed by a powerful internal Taptic Engine, it simulated a crisp tactile click whenever pressed. The button housed the lightning-fast, second-generation Touch ID sensor for instant biometric unlocking and secure Apple Pay verification.

IP67 Water Resistance & Stereo Sound

Wrapped in a premium, seamless aluminum unibody, the 7 Plus was among the first iPhones to secure an official IP67 dust and water resistance rating, allowing it to survive accidental spills or brief submersions. It also featured Apple's first stereo speaker layout—using the bottom speaker and the earpiece together to generate twice the volume of older models.

Robust Battery Life

Thanks to its wider frame, the phone housed a generous 2,900mAh battery. Combined with the A10 Fusion's energy-saving efficiency cores, the iPhone 7 Plus easily delivered robust, all-day battery stamina, making it a favorite for heavy media consumers and mobile professionals alike.

The iPhone 7 Plus remains a legendary device—a rock-solid unibody powerhouse that forever transformed how we capture and view photos on a mobile phone.