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iPhone 7 Plus: Minim Update, Much Improved Performance
Every year Apple flagship phone release that would always bring a significant change. Not terkcuali this year. By launching the iPhone 7, a number of things repaired, ranging from chipsets firmer, larger RAM, the ability to waterproof the increasingly assured up to two 12-megapixel camera as the main camera, specifically for the iPhone 7 Plus. But unfortunately, in plain view, not much has changed from the side view of this latest iPhone.
Finally Waterproof
IPhone-iPhone is actually long been considered to be waterproof because it can survive when the stress test carried out by several technology sites. This includes treatment drowned in the water. But, of course, there are effects that are not pleasant, especially at the reduced ability of some functions.
Well now, both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Apple has pinned waterproof technology, which already meets the IP67 standard. As we both know, the first digit, the number 6, an anti-dust standard and the second digit, the number 7, refers to the ability to survive up to a depth of 1 meter.
Finally Waterproof
IPhone-iPhone is actually long been considered to be waterproof because it can survive when the stress test carried out by several technology sites. This includes treatment drowned in the water. But, of course, there are effects that are not pleasant, especially at the reduced ability of some functions.
Well now, both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Apple has pinned waterproof technology, which already meets the IP67 standard. As we both know, the first digit, the number 6, an anti-dust standard and the second digit, the number 7, refers to the ability to survive up to a depth of 1 meter.
Not Changed formations
If asked, if nothing has changed in terms of design? So we can say almost nothing. Except for some types such as iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Jet Black. It was only on the selection of casing material attached to them. But overall, from the side view, the design of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus is generally the same as the iPhone 6 and 6s. Starting from the button placement, metallic material that dominates the mobile phone, to the placement of the screen.
However, there are also a number of changes that we could find. The first is the loss of 3.5 mm audio port, previously on the left side of the port lightning. Now the port is covered by formations such as the speaker hole, but not the speaker. We think of it as a vent?
The second difference is in the strip antenna on the iPhone 6 and 6s are under camera, stretching from left to right and another on the bottom in a position that is almost symmetrical. Now on iPhone 7 is placed closer to the edges of the top and bottom of the phone.
The rest, nothing is visible. Although it should be mentioned here, that the earpiece is now a stereo speaker, which makes the audio output of the phone will be more slick, especially when watching video in landscape position, or play games at the same position.
And a home button (home button) now instead of buttons that can be pressed physically, a little strange, but with haptic vibration feedback is given in three levels that we can choose, is also the most memorable changes in the design.
This technology was successfully applied in the new Apple Macbook and already used by iPhone 6s since last year. Unfortunately during this year, has not been much progress in terms of 3D functionality Touch to things that are more practical and useful.
Next, we find the fingerprint sensor on the bottom of the home button. By the nature of IOS 10 that change the way open the screen is locked, then the speed of the fingerprint scanner to recognize the fingerprint users will be at stake. And iPhone 7 Plus able melaksakannya well. Fingerprint sensor in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus feels more sensitive and recognizing fingerprints faster than the iPhone 6.
The second difference is in the strip antenna on the iPhone 6 and 6s are under camera, stretching from left to right and another on the bottom in a position that is almost symmetrical. Now on iPhone 7 is placed closer to the edges of the top and bottom of the phone.
The rest, nothing is visible. Although it should be mentioned here, that the earpiece is now a stereo speaker, which makes the audio output of the phone will be more slick, especially when watching video in landscape position, or play games at the same position.
Still screen Full HD, 3D Touch and Fingerprint Sensor
Not a lot is a phone that has a screen resolution of UHD or 4K. Mostly, they use Full HD 1080p resolution, and that is also used by the iPhone 7 Plus. On the iPhone 7 usual, even the resolution is only 750 x 1334 pixel achieve alone. Actually it does not matter anyway, because the iPhone screen is only 4.7 inches 7 usual course, so that the resolution of the above managed to make image density at 326 ppi figure.
And a home button (home button) now instead of buttons that can be pressed physically, a little strange, but with haptic vibration feedback is given in three levels that we can choose, is also the most memorable changes in the design.
This technology was successfully applied in the new Apple Macbook and already used by iPhone 6s since last year. Unfortunately during this year, has not been much progress in terms of 3D functionality Touch to things that are more practical and useful.
Next, we find the fingerprint sensor on the bottom of the home button. By the nature of IOS 10 that change the way open the screen is locked, then the speed of the fingerprint scanner to recognize the fingerprint users will be at stake. And iPhone 7 Plus able melaksakannya well. Fingerprint sensor in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus feels more sensitive and recognizing fingerprints faster than the iPhone 6.
Chipset Most Up to Date
If we start talking performance, then automatically we will discuss "daleman" phone bluntly. But before getting there, you'll want to re-read the specifications of this phone. Apple officially announced the use of fusion A10 chipset products in all iPhone 7, including the iPhone 7 Plus.
Fusion A10 chipset Apple used in this phone brings a 4 core CPU with
2:43 GHz clock speed and 6-core GPU, which offers high performance,
especially for multitasking, as well as the effective power management
so you could say low power.In
everyday use, the spec had been able to be translated into: performance
of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus has increased up to 50% of iPhone 6s and 6s
Plus. Instantly felt when we go to some sites streaming and photo files are
large, in the new iPhone is noticeably faster and without any lag.
Then how low its power? Seeing the battery capacity is brought in only about 2900 mAh and demanding needs of Internet 4G LTE, 3D gaming, and camera, the phone still survived nearly 24 hours with consumption above average, is an achievement that was encouraging. Low power seemed evident in these testing times.But to be honest, when compared with its competitors from green robot camp, most of whom have been equipped with a 3000 mAh battery above, it appears that the battery life iPhone 7 Plus still has not kept pace.There are two things that may be the cause. The first is the need for continuous data access, as well as the capacity to sacrifice for the sake of its thin design. Classic!The rest, for the performance and so you can see in the following table. We do benchmarking using GeekBench 4 and Antutu for iOS.
Then how low its power? Seeing the battery capacity is brought in only about 2900 mAh and demanding needs of Internet 4G LTE, 3D gaming, and camera, the phone still survived nearly 24 hours with consumption above average, is an achievement that was encouraging. Low power seemed evident in these testing times.But to be honest, when compared with its competitors from green robot camp, most of whom have been equipped with a 3000 mAh battery above, it appears that the battery life iPhone 7 Plus still has not kept pace.There are two things that may be the cause. The first is the need for continuous data access, as well as the capacity to sacrifice for the sake of its thin design. Classic!The rest, for the performance and so you can see in the following table. We do benchmarking using GeekBench 4 and Antutu for iOS.
Two cameras as a differentiator
When intending to test brand-new iPhone, PULSE immediately decided to review the direct variant of the iPhone 7 Plus, more for reasons of brand-new features embedded, namely the two-lens camera uta. Just a reminder, the use of two cameras seems is becoming a trend, since the emergence of Huawei Huawei Honor 6 plus up to P9 in cooperation with Leica.
And what about the iPhone 7 Plus? If Apple can lift this trend into something more?
And what about the iPhone 7 Plus? If Apple can lift this trend into something more?
Two
camera lenses that together bring 12-megapixel resolution, have given
differences prominently with a single lensed cell phone. The main lens on the main camera has aperture f / 1.8 became the
central figure as seen giving an increase than the previous iPhone
camera.Aperture
f / 1.8 gives more space to the light so that it can speak volumes when
used to take pictures in a room with low light. The images with minimal light and without flash is able to demonstrate a solid image. Focus evenly on every corner, and that's good news for those who like photography mobile phone.Some cosmetics native iOS, such as live pictures, it is cool, but its function is still seatas cosmetic. At least not succeed in making other mobile users amazed.Then there is the technology OIS alias Optical Image Stabilizer. When used to take pictures or record video, this technology will
reduce our vibration so that it will produce a video that is at least,
will not make the audience dizzy.Coupled
with dual tone flash lamp which is claimed to have four sources of
light, in fact, the iPhone camera 7 Plus has been balanced with the
needs of mobile photography majority of iOS users. Because based on Google presentation Pixel few weeks ago, this camera
includes a camera phone with high ratings in benchmark camera (DxOMark).Back
to the flash lamp, according to the benchmark DXO and also our
experience, the intensity of the light is too strong so objects appear
over-bright. Unlike
the flash on a camera Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, which is able to spread
evenly thus eliminating over-bright impression on the object where the
fall of light.
One interesting thing, the presence of two mobile phone camera lens is planned to be used to effect deep of field. As of this writing, this feature was not present, but his plan Apple will release the feature at the end of this year, through IOS 10.1.
Then, until the feature is taken by the next update, the secondary lens telephoto lens aka iPhone 7 Plus is used only for taking pictures much closer to the optical magnification of 2 times. How to activate it too easy, just press the 1x and 2x round icon at the bottom near the shutter button.
Then, until the feature is taken by the next update, the secondary lens telephoto lens aka iPhone 7 Plus is used only for taking pictures much closer to the optical magnification of 2 times. How to activate it too easy, just press the 1x and 2x round icon at the bottom near the shutter button.
Changes on Ecosystems Accessories
Losing 3.5 mm audio port on one side was promising because the conversion process to the digital audio file will be pruned and is likely to produce better audio file again. Until the iPhone 6s, DAC system on the iPhone is recognized by some music enthusiasts or commonly referred to as audiophille as one of the best for this class of mobile devices. Is then the removal of the scheme 3.5 mm audio port will significantly improve their quality?
Honestly, when we listen to the brand-new earpod have plugs lightning, same quality when using earpod air-jack 3.5 mm. Perhaps because of the quality earpod relatively flat, so it does not seem striking frequency. Bass appears though not too heavy, treble is also present, sometimes mendominas, but in general, the default earpod will always transmit audio signal tends to be flat.
Honestly, when we listen to the brand-new earpod have plugs lightning, same quality when using earpod air-jack 3.5 mm. Perhaps because of the quality earpod relatively flat, so it does not seem striking frequency. Bass appears though not too heavy, treble is also present, sometimes mendominas, but in general, the default earpod will always transmit audio signal tends to be flat.