Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Full Review: Apple iPhone 7 Plus

• Dimensions and weight:
  • Dimensions: 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm
  • Weight: 188 grams
• Desain:
  • Material: Aluminium unibody
  • IP67 certification (water and dust resistant to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes)
  • Warna: Black, Jet Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, (PRODUCT)RED
• Screen:
  • Tipe: Retina HD, IPS LCD
  • Size: 5.5 inches
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi)
  • Fitur: Wide color gamut, 3D Touch, kecerahan hingga 625 nits
• Processor:
  • Chipset: Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core 2,34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
  • GPU: PowerVR Series 7XT Plus (enam inti)
• Memory:
  • RAM: 3 GB LPDDR4
  • Penyimpanan: 32 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB (tidak ada slot microSD)
• Rear Camera:
  • Dual: 12 MP (wide, f/1.8, OIS) + 12 MP (telephoto, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom)
  • Fitur: Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
• Front Camera:
  • 7 MP, f/2.2
  • Feature: HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps
• Battery:
  • Kapasitas: 2900 mAh (non-removable)
  • Pengisian: Fast charging 15W (melalui adapter tambahan)
  • Endurance: up to 21 hours (3G talk time)
• Operating System:
  • iOS 10 (expandable up to iOS 15.8, does not support iOS 16 or higher)
• Connectivity:
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • GPS, NFC (hanya untuk Apple Pay)
  • USB: Lightning (v2.0)
• Other Features:
  • Sensor sidik jari (Touch ID, tombol Home)
  • Stereo speaker
  • Barometer, gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity sensor, light sensor
• Price (at release):
  • Starting at $769 (32 GB)

1. Premium Design: Aluminum Material and IP67 water resistance give the impression of sturdy and durable.
2. A10 Fusion Performance: Despite its age, the A10 chipset is still capable of handling everyday tasks such as browsing, social media, and streaming well.
3. Dual Camera: The dual camera system with Portrait Mode produces high quality photos, especially in good light conditions.
4. Retina HD display: Color accurate and support wide color gamut, suitable for watching videos or playing games.
5. Apple Ecosystem: Seamless integration with other Apple devices (Mac, iPad, Apple Watch) and iOS update support until 2023.
6. Speaker Stereo: Clear and loud sound quality for multimedia.

1. Device Age: Technology is lagging behind modern phones (does not support 5G, refresh rate is only 60 Hz, large bezels).
2. Small Battery: 2900 mAh capacity is noticeably lacking for intensive use, especially gaming.
3. No Headphone Jack: Membutuhkan adapter Lightning ke 3,5 mm atau earphone nirkabel.
4. Storage Cannot Be Expanded: No microSD slot, limiting storage options.
5. iOS limited: Does not support iOS 16 or higher, so some modern apps may not be compatible.
6. Screen to body ratio: Large bezels make it less modern than 2025 phones.

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• Minimum iOS requirements:
  • Device: iPhone 8 Plus or later (Apple A11 Bionic or higher)
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • Storage: 40 GB
  • OS: iOS 12.0 or higher
• IPhone 7 Plus capabilities:
  • the iPhone 7 Plus uses the A10 Fusion chipset, which is below the recommended A11 Bionic.
  • 3 GB of RAM is enough to meet the minimum requirements, but performance will be limited.
  • Technically, Genshin Impact it can be installed on iOS 15.8, but the gaming experience is most likely not optimal.
• Performance:
  • The Game may run on the lowest graphics settings (low), but will experience lag, low frame rates (below 30 FPS), and breaks, especially in complex open-world areas.
  • The temperature of the device can increase significantly, causing thermal throttling.
  • Very high battery consumption; user reports mention a decrease battery health up to 4% in 2-3 weeks due to heavy loads Genshin Impact on the iPhone 7 Plus.
• Recommendation:
  • It is not recommended to play Genshin Impact intensively. The device does not meet the minimum specifications (A11 Bionic), and the risk of battery damage is high. If you still want to try, use the lowest graphics settings and limit the duration of play.

• Minimum iOS requirements:
  • Device: iPhone 5s or later
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • OS: iOS 9.0 or higher
• IPhone 7 Plus capabilities:
  • Dengan A10 Fusion, 3 GB RAM, dan iOS 15.8, iPhone 7 Plus jauh melebihi persyaratan minimum.
• Performance:
  • The Game runs smoothly at high graphics settings (High) dengan frame rate stabil (hingga 60 FPS pada mode High Frame Rate).
  • No lag or snags during 5v5 matches.
  • Battery consumption is moderate; about 4% of the battery is discharged in 17 minutes of play.
  • The temperature of the device remains controlled (maximum ~40°C).
• Recommendation:
  • It is suitable for Mobile Legends. Stable performance, good graphics, and a satisfying competitive gaming experience.

• Minimum iOS requirements:
  • Device: iPhone 5s or later
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • OS: iOS 11.0 or higher
• IPhone 7 Plus capabilities:
  • IPhone 7 Plus specifications are more than enough to run Free Fire.
• Performance:
  • Games run smoothly on graphics settings High or Ultra dengan frame rate stabil (~40-60 FPS).
  • No lag or stuttering issues during the game.
  • Battery consumption is about 5% for 20-25 minutes of play, with a maximum temperature of ~41°C.
• Recommendation:
  • It is suitable for Free Fire. Reliable performance for competitive gameplay, although long sessions can drain the battery.

• Minimum iOS requirements:
  • Device: iPhone 5 or later
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • OS: iOS 10.0 or higher
• IPhone 7 Plus capabilities:
  • Block Blast is a lightweight puzzle game that does not require high specifications. the iPhone 7 Plus easily runs it.
• Performance:
  • The Game runs very smoothly without lag, even at maximum graphics settings.
  • Very low battery consumption, suitable for long play sessions.
  • There is no overheating problem.
• Recommendation:
  • It is suitable for Block Blast. This Game runs perfectly without constraint, ideal for casual use.

• Minimum iOS requirements:
  • Device: iPhone 5s or later
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • OS: iOS 13.0 or higher
• IPhone 7 Plus capabilities:
  • iPhone 7 Plus supports iOS 15.8, meets the minimum requirements for Minecraft.
  • A10 Fusion and 3 GB of RAM are enough to handle the world Minecraft simple.
• Performance:
  • The Game runs fine on Medium graphics settings (Medium), with a frame rate of ~30-60 FPS on small world or lightweight servers.
  • Large worlds or heavy resource packs can cause lag or decreased frame rates.
  • Battery consumption is moderate; about 10% for 30 minutes of play.
  • The temperature of the device increases slightly, but not critically.
• Recommendation:
  • Suitable for Minecraft with medium settings. Avoid complex worlds or heavy multiplayer for optimal performance.

• Minimum iOS requirements:
  • Device: iPhone 5s or later
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • OS: iOS 11.0 or higher
• IPhone 7 Plus capabilities:
  • Specifications iPhone 7 Plus enough to run PUBG Mobile well.
• Performance:
  • Games run smoothly on graphics settings Balanced with frame rate High (~40 FPS). Settings HD or HDR may cause slight lag.
  • Smooth Gameplay without significant stuttering, perfect for competitive modes.
  • Battery consumption is about 5% for 23 minutes of play, with a maximum temperature of ~41°C.
• Recommendation:
  • It is suitable for PUBG Mobile on setting Balanced or Smooth. Stable performance for a good battle royale experience.

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• Very Suitable: Mobile Legends, Free Fire, Block Blast, PUBG Mobile (setting Balanced/Smooth).
• Quite Suitable: Minecraft (medium setting, simple world).
• Not Recommended: Genshin Impact (below minimum specifications, risk of lag and battery damage).

• For gaming, prioritize light to medium games such as Mobile Legends, Free Fire, or Block Blast for optimal performance and battery life.
• Avoid Genshin Impact because the heavy load on the device can accelerate battery degradation and lead to poor gaming experience.
• Consider battery replacement if battery health below 80% to support gaming sessions.
• If you are a heavy gamer, consider upgrading to a newer iPhone model (for example, iPhone 11 or higher) that supports Genshin Impact and it has modern technologies such as 5G and high refresh rates.

• Make sure there is enough storage, especially for large games like Genshin Impact (40 GB) or PUBG Mobile (~3-5 GB).
• Use an Apple authorized charger to maintain battery health.
• Update the game app to the latest version that is still compatible with iOS 15.8.