iPhone 7 Plus vs iPhone 7
Quick answer
The iPhone 7 is 10.8 millimetres0.43 inches narrower and 50 grams1.76 ounces lighter than the iPhone 7 Plus.
These two are stuck on the same last software version, so neither is future-proof. The standard model is lighter and fits your hand comfortably, while the Plus lasts slightly longer but feels heavier. At their renewed prices, pick the standard one unless you need the extra camera lens.
Easier one-handed: iPhone 7
Pocket: iPhone 7
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
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from $649 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 7 Plus: 158.2 by 77.9 by 7.3 millimetres, 188 grams. iPhone 7: 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimetres, 138 grams.
7 Plus, 7 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 7 Plus 158.2 millimetres, 7 138.3 millimetres.Height: 7 Plus 6.23 inches, 7 5.44 inches.Width: 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres, 7 67.1 millimetres.Width: 7 Plus 3.07 inches, 7 2.64 inches.Depth: 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres, 7 7.10 millimetres.Depth: 7 Plus 0.29 inches, 7 0.28 inches.Weight: 7 Plus 188 grams, 7 138 grams.Weight: 7 Plus 6.63 ounces, 7 4.87 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 7 Plus | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.2 millimetres6.23 inches | 138.3 millimetres, 19.9 millimetres less5.44 inches, 0.78 inches less |
| Width | 77.9 millimetres3.07 inches | 67.1 millimetres, 10.8 millimetres less2.64 inches, 0.43 inches less |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.10 millimetres, 0.20 millimetres less0.28 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 188 grams6.63 ounces | 138 grams, 50 grams less4.87 ounces, 1.76 ounces less |
| Volume | 90.0 cubic centimetres5.49 cubic inches | 65.9 cubic centimetres, 24.1 cubic centimetres less4.02 cubic inches, 1.47 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 68 percent | 65 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.5 inches | 4.7 inches, 0.8 inches less |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 | 750 × 1334 |
| Pixel density | 401 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 75 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | None | None |
| Rear main | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 7MP |
| Chip | A10 Fusion | A10 Fusion |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 hrs | 13 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 32 – 256 GB | 32 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 769 dollars | 649 dollars, 120 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 7 is 19.9 mm (0.78 in) shorter, 10.8 mm (0.43 in) narrower, 0.20 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 50 g (1.76 oz) lighter than the iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 Plus measures 158.2 × 77.9 × 7.30 mm (6.23 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz). The iPhone 7 measures 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.10 mm (5.44 × 2.64 × 0.28 in) and weighs 138 g (4.87 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 7 Plus than the iPhone 7?
The iPhone 7 Plus is 19.9 mm taller and 10.8 mm wider than the iPhone 7.
What is the weight difference between the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 7 Plus weighs 50 grams more than the iPhone 7, making the weight difference noticeable.
How much larger is the screen on the iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5 inch screen while the iPhone 7 has a 4.7 inch screen.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 7 is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 7 Plus.
How do the two phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 7 is more pocketable than the iPhone 7 Plus in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 7 Plus worth it for size?
Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your preference for screen size versus portability.