Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
67.58 %
67.91 %
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.5 μm
Second camera
12 megapixels
Hardware Features
Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.8; Focal Length: 56 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.6"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash
Quad LED
Dual LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
7 megapixels
1.2 megapixels
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver, Pink, Red
Gold, Gray, Silver
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24
Apple A8
Processor
GPU
PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus
PowerVR GX6450
RAM
Internal storage
256 GB, not expandable
128 GB, not expandable
OS
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x)
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x)
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
2915 mAh
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (498 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 26 days (636 h)
Internet use
3G
13 hours
12 hours
LTE
13 hours
12 hours
Wi-Fi
15 hours
12 hours
Music playback
60.00 hours
80.00 hours
Video playback
12.00 hours
14.00 hours
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
Data
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth
4.2
4.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
USB
Yes
Yes
Connector
Lightning
Lightning
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop
Phone features
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Hearing aid compatibility
M3, T4
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Multimedia
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Headphones connector
Lightning
3.5mm
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Sep 07, 2016
Sep 09, 2014
FCC measured SAR
Head
1.09 W/kg
1.19 W/kg
Body
1.10 W/kg
0.49 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.52 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.13 W/kg
0.49 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
MSRP price
$ 969
$ 949
