Review of the iPhone 7: Black is back in fashion

Despite the attacks of skeptics Ruga Apple for lack of fundamental changes in the iPhone 7He still felt and perceived quite different. And it feels like just a box with the new iPhone falls into your hands.

Equipment

Apple changed the design of even the packaging film. Now to open just pull the dedicated tab, nothing to cut or puncture is no longer necessary.

Changed and delivery equipment. The envelope with the documentation and labels (also in the updated design) now lies on top, covering the iPhone. Under smartphone hiding paper packaging is already familiar with the Lightning EarPods headphone-jack and a 3.5 mm audio jack, as well as the charging cable and the USB-adapter.

Design

And even when dostaosh iPhone 7 out of the box and he habitually fits in your hand, you still understand that he is different. On our model in a black matte color insertion of antennas on the rear panel is almost impossible to discern. They are generally not visible. The same situation is with more premium "black onyx". There's rear panel - a solid black gloss, though prone to scratches.

Matte black - the perfect color. It is resistant to scratches on it not as noticeable fingerprints. In addition, it is easier to find on the market.

On silver, gold and pink stripes visible unfortunate, but due to their displacement to the ends and non-cross lines they did not irritate. However, the old colors look not so interesting when compared with black, so guess which one is the most popular, is not difficult.

Besides the missing audio connectors and a new frame of the camera, there is no change in the design. The iPhone 7 larger camera module, protruding above the surface of the body, but the bezel has a smooth transition. Some say that this place is going to dust, but we did not notice anything.

Well, the most significant innovation in the iPhone 7 design - is, of course, moisture protection. It is implemented according to the standard IP67, which means immersion to a depth of 1 meter, without any consequences. It is important to remember that the short-term contact with water, though permitted, but all the same undesirable. Apple's official position - the rejection of the guarantee in case of damage due to ingress of liquids. So be careful.

Camera

Each iPhone has a branded chip, and if the iPhone 6s is a pressure-sensitive display, then the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is a highlight of the camera. The older model in this regard has a more advanced features, but also has something to boast the youngest.

She has the same 12-megapixel module with an aperture ƒ / 1.8, as well as the iPhone 7 Plus, but no optical zoom and Dual Lens. This year, the iPhone 7 finally supplied the optical image stabilization (Earlier, this option was only in the lineup Plus). The front camera has received an upgrade to 7 megapixels and shoot video at 1080p. In addition, the front camera can now be removed and "living pictures."

Bare figures of interest to very few people, and you probably already know them by heart, so let's look at the real picture. We compared the quality of the iPhone 7 shots, iPhone 6 and iPhone 4s old man.

Speed ​​and performance

Hardware Platform iPhone 7 so powerful that performance smartphone surpasses even the 12-inch MacBook. For quad-core A10 Fusion now there is no impossible task: any game or application from the App Store and start opening immediately. On the interface, animation and switching between applications, it generally is not: there's not even a fly, but simply responds instantly.

At the entry-level 2 GB of RAM, but in conjunction with the new processor that was enough to secure a 25 percent performance boost over the previous generation. Yes, now that power is not felt and the iPhone 6s works almost as fast, but after a couple of months, the difference will be noticeable.

We did not conduct tests in benchmarks, as it makes no sense. iPhone 7 bypasses all the currently existing devices, including the Samsung Galaxy Note and 7 OnePlus 3 6 GB of RAM.

Screen

With regard to the characteristics, the screen remains unchanged: all the same 4.7-inch, 1334 × 750 pixels and 326 ppi. However, the naked eye can see improved color reproduction and a good supply of brightness.

The difference with the iPhone 6s have, but no more than that which appears in each new generation. And there it is only at higher brightness levels. If you reduce it to 50-70 per cent, differences in the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 6s screens almost there.

The button "Home"

But the button "Home" - this is what you may not like it, or at least something that will have some time to get used to. It may not even be entirely correct to call it button, because now it has turned into a touch panel.

For tactile response it meets the updated module Taptic Engine, simulates the pressing by vibration. And although he has three settings, with a clear click of a mechanical button, they have nothing in common. By triggering the most claims do not have buttons, but the thrill of interacting with her a few others.

You can already withdraw from the combination of the power key and the "Home" for the iPhone reboots. Now, instead it uses the new: power button + Volume Down key.

Sensor Touch ID was in his usual place and seems to have become even faster, despite the fact that the already reacted almost instantly. New mechanism to unlock iOS 10 and touch the button "Home" with the super-fast Touch ID radically change many years of experience using the iPhone. But it only needs to try to describe the words will not work.

Sound

Knowing about the existence of the second speaker in the iPhone 7, we were ready for a louder sound, but did not expect that it will be so outstanding. Stereo speakers are not just playing, they really convey the depth and the entire frequency range, as it is possible to smartphones. Stereo effect is not for show, it is clearly discernible and makes the sound more pleasant. Miss a call when the iPhone 7 is under the clothes, but you are somewhere in a noisy place, it will be very, very difficult.

Headphones are now connected through the Lightning-connector, but the sound quality from conventional EarPods completely different. If you use wired headphones party, will have to attach the supplied adapter to it. Those who have already switched to Bluetooth, will be easier.

autonomy

With a very active use of any smartphone may not live till evening. Apple promises iPhone owners 7 as much as two hours of additional battery life than the previous generation. It must be said, the company has not lied. Such autonomy impressive - a merit of not only increased from 1 750 to 1 960 mAh battery capacity, but the new processor, which has a separate pair of cores with low power consumption for undemanding tasks.

Should you buy

Well, the answer to the main question. Do I have to run to the store more, or old iPhone could serve as a year or more?

As always, for the owners of older models answer is clear: it is necessary. The new camera, the fastest hardware platform, absolutely stunning black color - it is worth paying for. If you have a previous generation, it is possible to overcome temptation and wait for iPhone 7s, which will be the anniversary and even more steep. At least until the end of next year the iPhone 6s will be quite relevant.