iPhone 7 vs iPhone 7 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 7 Plus is 10.8 millimetres0.43 inches wider and 50 grams1.76 ounces heavier than the iPhone 7.
Both have stopped receiving iOS updates, so neither will see new features. The standard 7 on Amazon (paid link) is easier to hold and carry, while the Plus (paid link) adds a larger screen and telephoto lens for barely more cash. If you need the extra display or zoom, the Plus is the pick; otherwise, the smaller phone is plenty.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 7
Pocket: iPhone 7
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
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from $769 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: 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimetres, 138 grams. iPhone 7 Plus: 158.2 by 77.9 by 7.3 millimetres, 188 grams.
7, 7 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 7 138.3 millimetres, 7 Plus 158.2 millimetres.Height: 7 5.44 inches, 7 Plus 6.23 inches.Width: 7 67.1 millimetres, 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres.Width: 7 2.64 inches, 7 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 7 7.10 millimetres, 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 7 0.28 inches, 7 Plus 0.29 inches.Weight: 7 138 grams, 7 Plus 188 grams.Weight: 7 4.87 ounces, 7 Plus 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 7 | 7 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.3 millimetres5.44 inches | 158.2 millimetres, 19.9 millimetres more6.23 inches, 0.78 inches more |
| Width | 67.1 millimetres2.64 inches | 77.9 millimetres, 10.8 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.43 inches more |
| Depth | 7.10 millimetres0.28 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 0.20 millimetres more0.29 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 138 grams4.87 ounces | 188 grams, 50 grams more6.63 ounces, 1.76 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.9 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 90.0 cubic centimetres, 24.1 cubic centimetres more5.49 cubic inches, 1.47 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 68 percent, 2 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 5.5 inches, 0.8 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1080 × 1920 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch, 75 pixels per inch more |
| 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. | 13 hrs | 14 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. | 649 dollars | 769 dollars, 120 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 7 Plus is 19.9 mm (0.78 in) taller, 10.8 mm (0.43 in) wider, 0.20 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 50 g (1.76 oz) heavier than the iPhone 7. 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). 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).
Also compared with iPhone 7
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. It also has a slightly thicker body at 7.3 mm deep.
Is the iPhone 7 Plus significantly heavier?
Yes, the iPhone 7 Plus weighs 50 grams more than the iPhone 7 at 188 grams. The verdicts note this weight difference is noticeable.
What is the screen size difference between the two phones?
The iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5 inch display while the iPhone 7 has a 4.7 inch display. This makes the Plus screen almost an inch larger.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 7 is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 7 Plus. It is also better suited for smaller hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 7 Plus worth it for size?
Whether upgrading is worth it depends on your preference for screen size and weight. The verdicts state this size-only upgrade value depends on the user.