How iPhone 7 is made at the factory. Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available. The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver
Apple iPhone 7 looks nice, but looks similar to its predecessors. This similarity looks unexpected - with the transition to the new generation, many were expecting a more serious redesign, but this did not happen.
Perhaps the most important changes include the appearance of body protection from water and dust (IP67), two new colors and stereo speakers, as well as the disappearance of the mini-jack headphone jack and two plastic strips for antennas.
Water protection is welcome, but it took the company a lot of time - in the world of Android phones there are already quite a few phones with the same feature, for example, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, Samsung Galaxy S7 and a number of others. Headphones (branded) can now only be plugged into the Lightning connector, or use the included adapter. That is, you will not be able to charge iPhone 7 and listen to music on headphones at the same time. There is also an option with the new wireless AirPods, but you have to buy them separately and they cost a lot ($159). It is interesting that even here Apple is not the very first; Oppo and LeEco already have smartphones without a headphone jack, for example, Le Max 2 X820. The inserts for the antennas have not disappeared, as Apple says - there are fewer of them, but they are clearly visible. It’s just that now the antennas extend in an arc, close to the top and bottom edges of the body. In this regard, the Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe with its “invisible” antennas is much more honest - there they are really barely visible to the eye. The only exception among iPhones was matte black iPhone 7 - its dark stripes are almost invisible on a body of a similar color. But this solution also has its drawback: the branded apple on the back is also not very easy to read, and from a distance the new product can be mistaken not for “the best iPhone in the world,” but for any other. The appearance of stereo speakers can only be assessed positively, but again, this was already in Android, for example, back in the HTC One M8. The Home key not only has a fingerprint scanner, it is now touch sensitive and recognizes pressure. That is, it is not enough to just touch it, you need to press lightly, while it kind of clicks and gives a slight vibration as a feedback. It sounds interesting, but the subjective feeling is somehow not very good - I pressed one button, but the entire bottom panel vibrates slightly, as if I clicked on the touchpad.
As for the new colors, it looks ambiguous. Firstly, there were already black iPhones, it’s just that this color has disappeared since the iPhone 5. Secondly, the glossy “black onyx” raises questions in terms of safety appearance. Everyone knows that glossy finishes scratch easily, and apple.com already has warnings about the case: “It may develop minor scratches with use.” But no problem, you are immediately offered to buy a case to protect your potentially vulnerable smartphone. But then it’s not clear why buy an iPhone in a new color if all its beauty won’t be visible in the case?
The dimensions of the new product are 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.2 mm (thickness up to 8.4 mm with a lens), weight - 136 grams. The smartphone fits well in the palm of your hand and is still easy to use with one hand (though the iPhone SE is still better suited for this). In terms of size, the new product is still large for a 4.7-inch screen, for example, the budget Lumia 550 with the same diagonal is almost the same in height and width, except that it is much thicker. And if you take the old 5-inch Lenovo Vibe X2, it turns out that the latter is lighter and only a few millimeters larger.
Apple iPhone 7 will be available in five colors: gold, rose gold, silver, black and glossy black onyx.
Screen - 4.8
Apple iPhone 7 has a high-quality 4.7-inch IPS screen with a relatively low resolution of 1334×750 pixels. In other respects, the new product shows the highest results.
The pixel density on the iPhone 7 (326 per inch) is lower than that of most Android smartphones with a price 2-3 times cheaper, but it is more than enough for a clear image. The screen is protected by “ion-reinforced” glass (the iPhone 6 had it) and enjoys the privilege of an oleophobic coating. Thanks to it, the display almost does not collect fingerprints, and if they appear, they are wiped off quite easily. The image is set high and appears to be close to the user. Angles iPhone review 7 are wide, quite comparable to AMOLED screens (for example, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)) and at the same time the colors do not shift, remaining themselves. The manufacturer claims that the display has become 25% brighter (up to 625 nits) and promises a high contrast ratio (1400:1), which is even slightly higher than that of the iPhone 7 Plus. In fact, this is approximately what happened - manually the brightness changes from 2 to 500 nits, a wide range, comfortable both for darkness and sunny day. However, where is the additional 25% and 625 nits of brightness? To do this, you will have to turn on auto brightness, only then will it rise to the promised level (in the sun or if you shine a spotlight on the light sensors). The measured contrast was 1365:1, a high figure for an IPS matrix. The magnitude of color deviations is small, about 1 unit, which not even every TV can boast of. During the presentation, Apple talked about the expanded color gamut of the screen (like the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact or most phones with AMOLED displays, for example, the Samsung Galaxy S6). But we didn’t notice any difference, it’s the same as its predecessors - 100% the same as standard sRGB, but not wider.
Cameras - 4.7
Apple iPhone 7 received high-quality cameras of 12 and 7 MP, but, unlike the iPhone 7 Plus, there are not three, but two. That is, one of the main changes bypassed the model, remaining only for the “older” model. Regarding iPhone cameras 7, then there are improvements, but not so serious.
The phone was deprived of a third camera, but another injustice was corrected - the new product received optical stabilization image, which was only available on 5.5-inch iPhones. In addition, the camera was given a backlight consisting of four LEDs and a wider aperture. That is, all these improvements, by and large, affected only shooting in poor lighting. Such standard features as fast phase focusing, 4K and slow-motion video shooting (240 frames per second) have not gone anywhere. Moreover, both cameras—the main one and the front one—can write at this speed. The company kept silent about the physical dimensions of the camera sensor; perhaps it remained relatively small - 1/3". However, Apple knows how to squeeze the maximum result out of formally low indicators. Thus, the phone is quite capable of replacing your inexpensive camera for passing pictures and selfies for Instagram. In terms of frame detail, the camera is quite comparable to top-end solutions, and the quality of shooting in low light has improved - less noise and clearer frames. The focusing system works clearly and quickly, with virtually no errors, and the iPhone 7 copes well with macro photography. photography in motion. The camera reproduces colors correctly, although sometimes it gets confused, for example, under fluorescent lamps. pink may turn peachy. The phone has an automatic HDR mode, but even without it the dynamic range is impressive. In addition, the iPhone 7 glues perfectly panoramic photos, almost “seamlessly” and in high resolution - up to 15000x4000 pixels. The only thing we can complain about is that the clarity is not always uniform across the frame, and some may not have enough saturated or even oversaturated colors, as happens, for example, with Samsung phones.
Front camera received a noticeable increase to 7 MP, just like the number in the model name. Moreover, they cannot be called superfluous or redundant; they are all “in use.” The level of detail has increased noticeably, and colors, including skin tones, are reproduced correctly. But there is something to work on - some front cameras have a wider dynamic range, for example, the same Huawei P9.
Photos from the camera of Apple iPhone 7 - 4.7
Comparison of Apple iPhone 7 photos with and without HDR
Photos from the front camera of Apple iPhone 7 - 4.7
Working with text - 5.0
The phone comes pre-installed with a convenient proprietary keyboard, which is easy to work with and type. If the iPhone SE only has a 4-inch screen, on which it is difficult to get to the necessary icons, then here such a problem is no longer felt. The keyboard does not have continuous word input (Swype), like many Android smartphones, and there is no marking of additional characters. There is a separate key for switching between languages, although in addition to the languages you select, separate keyboard with a set of emoticons (which are persistently called emoji). IN portrait mode no icons for semicolon. From interesting features there is a predictive set and voice input. When you switch to landscape mode, additional control icons appear on the sides of the letters (move the cursor left-right, period, comma, delete text, handwriting drawings with a set of template texts). If you don’t like the pre-installed keyboard, then you can download another one from third-party developers - a couple of years ago users did not have this option.
Internet - 5.0
Pre-installed on Apple iPhone 7 Safari browser. It has quite common functions, such as private mode (analogous to private - visited pages are not saved in the log, search history and filling out fields are not remembered), working with bookmarks, browsing full version website and so on. The only thing we can highlight is the convenient page reading mode (text with almost no images). In the browser settings, you can select the default search, quick search sites when typing addresses, blocking pop-up windows. If desired, Safari can be synced with the desktop version of the browser for Mac. If you don't like this browser, you can download the one you like better.
Communications - 5.0
The Apple iPhone 7 smartphone received an advanced set of communications:
- dual-band and high-speed Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac with support Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth 4.2
- fast LTE Cat. 9, up to 300 Mbit/s (if the network provides such speed)
- A-GPS with GLONASS support
- NFC chip (only for Apple Pay).
Some may not have enough of an infrared port or FM radio, but using NFC chip limited payment system Apple Pay. But what people will miss most is the classic mini-jack headphone jack. Note that the iPhone 7, unlike most Android smartphones, only works with one Nano SIM card.
Battery - 3.1
Miracles did not happen, the autonomy of the iPhone 7 remained at an average level - as a rule, it is enough for a day of work, but you should not count on more. If you need more, buy the iPhone 7 Plus.
Apple didn't pay much attention iPhone autonomy 7 during the presentation, promising that it works an hour longer than its predecessor. We didn’t notice any fundamental difference with the same iPhone 6s in terms of operating time; in some tests it even performed worse. Formally, the battery capacity has increased from 1715 to 1960 mAh, but firstly, the screen brightness and phone performance have increased along with it, and secondly, for Android smartphones it has long exceeded 2000-3000 mAh.
So, in a video marathon (at maximum brightness), last year’s 6s worked for a little more than 7 hours, and the “seven” never reached seven, having played 6 hours 40 minutes. LG Nexus 5X and Huawei P9 Lite had almost the same results. But in music listening mode, instead of the promised 40 hours, the iPhone 7 lasted even longer, about 64 hours. Its predecessor was only slightly worse with its 62 hours. If we compare it with Android smartphones, this is an average result, similar to that of Lenovo Vibe Z2 and Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL. Shooting a 10-minute video consumed 5% of the charge, which is already quite good result. If we talk about games, then the model lasts for almost 3.5 hours, this is the average time. The phone charges in about 2.5 hours on a 1A charge, which is quite a long time considering the modest battery capacity.
As a disadvantage, we note the absence wireless charging- many expected to see it, after all, this has long been not uncommon for flagship models in the Android camp.
Performance - 4.9
Apple iPhone 7 is one of the most productive smartphones; at least every year, all iPhones show high results in speed and reliability. This year was no exception, but we still had complaints about the smartphone on this point.
iPhone 7 received a new four nuclear processor Apple A10 Fusion, operating at up to 2.23 GHz. This is the company's first mobile quad-core chipset, and now in purely numerical terms it is quite comparable to the solutions used in Android devices. The manufacturer claims that the new processor has become more energy efficient and twice as productive as in the iPhone 6 before last year, and the graphics accelerator is three times more efficient. Although in daily use no colossal difference is visible, the differences are noticeable only in the results of test benchmarks (about the same two to three times). iPhone 7 works quickly and smoothly in any task. However, compared to Android phones, it takes quite a long time to switch between languages. Most applications and games run smoothly, but in some it slows down slightly, for example, in Asphalt 8, periodic microfreezes are constantly visible, they almost do not interfere with the game, but it does not look very positive. The same small lags can be seen on Samsung Galaxy S7, but on phone screens big difference in resolutions - the iPhone needs to process 1344x750 pixels, and the S7 needs to process 2560x1440. Most likely, this shortcoming will disappear over time; this is still a very fresh model, which, perhaps, is simply not yet optimized for everything that is in the application store. We also checked whether it heats up new iPhone at work. It turned out that no - after half an hour of racing the case temperature did not exceed 39 degrees, an excellent result for one of the most powerful phones. In fact, it heats up more simply from charging, up to 41 degrees. For comparison, the Huawei P9 Lite's body temperature reached 43 degrees in games. Regarding synthetic tests, then the results of the new iPhone are maximum:
Android flagships of 2015. True, there is some special “Apple” logic in this increase; if previously the company “missed” the volume of 32 GB, now another popular volume has fallen into disgrace - 64 GB. You can choose a smartphone with either 32 or 256 GB. A phone with 256 GB sounds impressive from the outside, but it’s still unclear why Apple doesn’t want to give users the freedom of choice.
Peculiarities
As is customary, every year a new iPhone gets next version operating system. So, iPhone 7 works under iOS control 10. Features of the smartphone include a fingerprint scanner, protection of the case from water and dust, 3D Touch technology (the screen recognizes the pressure applied), as well as the appearance of a touch key that needs to be pressed with a little force. In addition, the absence of a “classic” headphone jack is unusual. For new headphones, branded Lightning is used, and for “old” Apple EarPods, an adapter from Lightning to mini-jack is used, which is included with the iPhone 7. It is interesting that in new version iOS you can delete pre-installed applications, almost everything except Camera, Photo, Wallet, Watch and Health. Also, do not forget that when connected to a PC, you can only transfer photos to your computer; for everything else, you will need the iTunes intermediary program. Using it is not that difficult, but whatever one may say, it is an “extra” step on the path to seemingly simple actions. By the way, the included headphones, which we used strictly according to the instructions, broke after five months of use.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 67.1 mm (millimeters) 6.71 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.64 in (inches) |
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 138.3 mm (millimeters) 13.83 cm (centimeters) 0.45 ft (feet) 5.44 in (inches) |
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 7.1 mm (millimeters) 0.71 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.28 in (inches) |
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 138 g (grams) 0.3 lbs (pounds) 4.87 oz (ounces) |
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 65.89 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4 in³ (cubic inches) |
Colors Information about the colors available for sale this device. | Black Silver Rose gold Golden Red |
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Aluminum alloy |
Certification Information about the standards to which this device is certified. | IP67 |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). According to this reason GSM very often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides more high speeds data transfer and connectivity more consumers at the same time. | CDMA 800 MHz (A1660) CDMA 1700/2100 MHz (A1660) CDMA 1900 MHz (A1660) |
CDMA2000 CDMA2000 is a group of 3G mobile network standards based on CDMA. Their advantages include a stronger signal, fewer interruptions and network breaks, support analog signal, wide spectral coverage, etc. | 1xEV-DO Rev. A (A1661) |
TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G mobile network standard. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It is designed as an alternative W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA. | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz (A1660) TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz (A1660) |
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on GSM standard and applies to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a technology fourth generation(4G). It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE AWS (B4) LTE 700 MHz (B12) LTE 800 MHz (B18) LTE 800 MHz (B19) LTE 800 MHz (B20) LTE 1900+ MHz (B25) LTE 800 MHz (B26) LTE 800 MHz SMR (B27) LTE 700 MHz APT (B28) LTE 700 MHz de (B29) LTE 2300 MHz (B30) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on a single chip.
SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24 |
Process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 16 nm (nanometers) |
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 64 kB + 64 kB (kilobytes) |
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 3072 kB (kilobytes) 3 MB (megabytes) |
Level 3 cache (L3) L3 (level 3) cache is slower than L2 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L2, is much faster than system memory (RAM). | 4096 kB (kilobytes) 4 MB (megabytes) |
Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2370 MHz (megahertz) |
Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 6 |
Volume RAM(RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR4 |
M10 motion coprocessor |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4.7 in (inches) 119.38 mm (millimeters) 11.94 cm (centimeters) |
Width Approximate screen width | 2.3 in (inches) 58.51 mm (millimeters) 5.85 cm (centimeters) |
Height Approximate screen height | 4.1 in (inches) 104.06 mm (millimeters) 10.41 cm (centimeters) |
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.779:1 |
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More high resolution means sharper detail in the image. | 750 x 1334 pixels |
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. More high density Allows you to display information on the screen with clearer details. | 326 ppi (pixels per inch) 128ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 65.82% (percent) |
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
Ion-strengthened glass Retina HD display Force Touch 1400:1 contrast ratio 625 cd/m² Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating LED-backlit |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera. | Sony Exmor RS |
Sensor type | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
Diaphragm | f/1.8 |
Focal length | 3.99 mm (millimeters) |
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP (megapixels) |
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode Macro mode RAW |
Flash type - Quad LED 6-element lens Sapphire crystal glass lens cover 1080p @ 60 fps 720p @ 240 fps |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger. | f/2.2 |
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera. | 2.87 mm (millimeters) |
Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 3088 x 2320 pixels 7.16 MP (megapixels) |
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported video resolution additional camera. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
Capacity Battery capacity shows maximum charge, which it is capable of storing, measured in milliamp-hours. | 1960 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 12 h (hours) 720 min (minutes) 0.5 days |
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 240 h (hours) 14400 min (minutes) 10 days |
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 12 h (hours) 720 min (minutes) 0.5 days |
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 240 h (hours) 14400 min (minutes) 10 days |
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery. | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 1.37 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 1.39 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. Maximum value, used in the USA, is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.19 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.2 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
Additional Features
Some devices have characteristics that do not fall into the above categories, but it is important to point them out.
Additional Features Information about other device characteristics. | A1660 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 1.370 W/kg; body - 1.390 W/kg A1660 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.190 W/kg; body - 1.200 W/kg A1778 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 1.380 W/kg; body - 1.340 W/kg A1778 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.190 W/kg; body - 1.190 W/kg A1779 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 1.320 W/kg; body - 1.380 W/kg A1779 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.200 W/kg; body - 1.190 W/kg A1780 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 1.370 W/kg; body - 1.390 W/kg A1780 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.190 W/kg; body - 1.200 W/kg |
Among the differences: the symmetry of the lower end. The devices are available in 3 traditional colors: “Silver” (silver), “Gold” (gold), “Rose Gold”, and in two new black color options: “Black” (matte black) and "Jet Black" ("Black Onyx"). In March 2017, as part of the charity campaign (RED), a version in bright red was introduced.
The iPhone 7/7 Plus has changed the mechanism of the “Home” button; unlike previous models, it has lost the pressing mechanism and has become fully touch-sensitive and sensitive to pressure; tactile response when pressed is provided by vibration of the phone - the so-called “haptic feedback”, implemented when Apple help Taptic Engine. The “3D Touch” system from .
iPhone 7/7 Plus also lost the analog TRRS mini-jack (3.5 mm) for connecting headphones. The manufacturing company suggests either using headphones with a Lightning digital output, or switching to wireless headphones AirPods based Apple chip W1, or use adapters from Lightning to TRRS (the simplest $10 adapter comes with the phone; adapters are available that allow you to charge your smartphone while using headphones).
iPhone 7 is protected from dust and water at the IP67 level (the degree of protection may decrease with use), which corresponds (subject to operating conditions) to complete dust resistance and protection from short-term immersion in water to a depth of 1 m. Malfunctions caused by water getting inside the device , as before, are not covered by the warranty.
The two iPhone 7 models differ in size, screen resolution and number of cameras. Standard model iPhone 7 has a 4.7-inch diagonal display with a resolution of 1334x750 pixels; phone dimensions - 138.3x67.1x7.1 mm, weight - 138 grams. Enlarged model iPhone 7 Plus uses a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080p; phone dimensions - 158.2 × 77.9 × 7.3 mm, weight - 188 grams.
Both models feature a front FaceTime HD camera with a new 7 MP sensor and a rear iSight camera with a 12 MP sensor. The iPhone 7 Plus has an additional main 12-megapixel camera with a telephoto lens with a fixed 2x optical zoom.
The phones are equipped with built-in flash memory with a total capacity of 32 (except for the glossy black “Jet Black” model), 128 or 256 GB
Competition is the main determinant of progress. The race for profit provokes the development of ever new technologies. This is why most large companies invest millions of dollars in improving their products. Thus, on modern market Every day new products with improved characteristics appear. These processes have not spared mobile phones either.
So, Apple company recently presented new flagship in the world of mobile devices - which, naturally, has its competitors:
- Sony Xperia Z4 and X;
- HTC One(M9);
- Xiaomi Mi5;
- Huawei P9;
- OnePlus 3 is a flagship killer.
To figure out what exactly we are losing by buying a “Seven” can only be done by analyzing in detail all the pros and cons of other top-end phones.
Characteristics of Sony Xperia Z4 and X
The Sony company dates back to 1946, when Akio Marita and Masaru Ibuka founded Totsuko (as Sony was previously called) in Tokyo. Since then, this organization has been developing rapidly. One of her latest inventions is a series of mobile Xperia phones Z4 and Xperia X.
Xperia Z4
Xperia Z4 is an earlier creation than Xperia X. It runs on Android Lollipop and Qualcomm Snapdragon 810. Display size 5.4 inches with a resolution of 2560x1600. RAM is 4 GB, with 32/64 GB of permanent memory. This series stands out for its amazing main camera with a resolution of 20.7 megapixels. The front camera is more familiar - 5 megapixels. The LED flash is, of course, present.
Xperia X
Xperia X latest development with phenomenal characteristics. The first thing that catches your eye is the camera. It surpassed even the previous model, accumulating as much as 23 megapixels. The front camera is also not left behind - 13 megapixels (a special offer for lovers of selfies and video conversations). The shooting has Full HD resolution, at a frame rate of 60/s. Plus, phase focus makes it possible to ideally shoot dynamic objects.
Also, this smartphone has in its arsenal:
- 6-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor, clock frequency which is 1.8 GHz (you can safely install demanding games and programs);
- Memory capacity – 64 GB, which can be increased using microSD up to 200;
- Android operating system version M (6.0).
As for the battery power, its capacity is 2620 mAh, which is not the largest, but not the smallest either. Duration of operation of one charge = 48 hours. At the same time, this phone charges very quickly.
The only negative that can be reproached with the data is Sony models– this is a high price, although many call it acceptable, considering all the advantages.
Features of HTC One (M9)
HTC is a very young, world-famous corporation founded by Cher Wang, HT Cho and Peter Chou in 1997 in Taiwan. This company quickly found its place in the electronics industry. In 1998 they invented the first touch screen, in 2006 the organization released HTC MTeoR - the world's first 3G smartphone, and by 2015-2016 a new flagship mobile phone was presented - HTC One (M9).
The solid-looking, metallic HTC One (M9) provided its users with a lot of positive emotions. Large display (5.5 inches), powerful eight core processor, a capacious 3000 mAh battery, support for 2 TB microSD are the main advantages of this series. In addition, the M9 has in its arsenal:
- camera (front – 5 MP, main – 13 MP);
- memory (RAM – 3 GB, built-in – 32 GB);
- operating system – Android 6.0 Marshmallow;
- minimum weight (170 g).
It is also worth noting that the phone comes with a unique case and HTC headphones.
Disadvantages often include the lack of moisture protection, NFC and a fingerprint scanner, as well as the size (the phone is too big for a woman’s hand, but this is compensated by its excellent grip on the skin).
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi is one of the youngest companies from this list, but far from the most lagging behind. It was founded in 2010 by eight partners led by Lei Jun (China). On at the moment This “giant” has a turnover of more than five billion dollars and produces only top-class products, without wasting money on trifles. So, in 2016, this organization released its new creation – Mi5.
Xiaomi Mi5 is famous for:
- 64-bit quad core Qualcomm processor Snapdragon, with a processor frequency of 1.8 GHz;
- Adreno 530 graphics accelerator;
- high-quality 16 megapixel main camera and 4 megapixel front camera (plus it’s worth noting a two-color ice flash);
- powerful battery – 300 mAh;
- operating system Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the original MIUI 7 interface.
Mi5 also has 3 gigabytes of RAM and 32 GB. built-in It has a compass, barometer, accelerometer, and a fingerprint scanner.
On to the cons this phone The coating can be considered slippery (most users note that the device “runs away” from almost any inclined surface), but at the same time it lies comfortably in the hand.
Huawei P9
The largest mobile phone company in China is Huawei. Founded and the organization in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei, who in addition was a member of the PLA of China. Yes
Currently the company's turnover is about 60 billion dollars. One of Huawei's top inventions is the P9.
The main distinguishing features of this device are:
- metal case;
- dual 12 megapixel Leica camera (this brand is one of the best cameras in the world);
- battery capacity – 3000 mAh;
- more
16.5 million colors; - front camera – 8 MP;
- processor frequency – 2.5 MHz;
- fingerprint scanner.
It is also worth noting that the P9 is based on special software - Huawei EMUI 4.1, has a unique Huawei Kirin 955 processor, is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in memory. The screen diagonal is 5.2 inches.
LG Group is one of the largest South Korean financial and industrial groups (chaebols). The cash turnover of this company is over 80 billion dollars. LG was formed as a result of the merger of Lucky and Goldstar. Giant's heart p located in Seoul (Republic of Korea), and the body has spread to 80 countries, with more than 200 representative offices. One of the newest inventions is mobile phone LG G5 SE.
Characterizing the G5 SE, it is worth noting that this model has a completely metalized body (unlike previous models), which has significantly improved its external performance. Also noticeable are the two main cameras, 16 and 8 megapixels - wide angle shooting – 135%, Recording occurs with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. As for the main characteristics, they differ little from top-end flagships:
- battery – 2800 mAh;
- presence of a fingerprint scanner;
- display diagonal – 5.3 inches;
- screen resolution – 1440x2560 pixels;
- color range – 167 million;
- OP – Android 6.0;
- processor frequency – 1.8 MHz;
- RAM – 3 GB;
- front camera – 8 MP;
- fast charging (up to 100% in an hour).
Among the disadvantages, it is worth highlighting the difficulty in searching replaceable modules, as well as their high price. Also, many users complain about the exorbitant cost of the phone, dim screen and weak battery.
OnePlus 3 – “flagship killer”
OnePlus is the youngest company on our list, founded in December 2013 by Pete Lau. The headquarters of this organization is located in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. OnePlus is a unique brand that has conquered a huge audience, having been on the market for no more than three years, thereby pushing aside such giants as HTC, Apple and others. The latest creation from the hands of this company is OnePlus 3 - the “flagship killer”.
It’s not difficult to understand why this device is called that; it’s enough to evaluate all the characteristics. You can start with the cameras: the main eye has 16 megapixels and has a stabilization system (eliminating interference from a shaking hand); the front one has 8 megapixels, and is equipped with a special technology nology that allows you to automatically take a photo of a smiling face.
It is also worth highlighting the combination of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 280 chipset and a mind-boggling amount of RAM - 6 GB, after which we can say with confidence - this is the most powerful flagship phones today. In addition, all other characteristics fully comply with the maximum requirements of the modern market:
- processor 4 cores, 2.2 GHz;
- 64 GB ROM;
- display size – 5.5 inches;
- video accelerator Adreno 530;
Among the minuses, one can highlight a weak battery - 3000 mAh (for such powerful phone this will not be enough). But it's compensated fast charging – full battery in just an hour.
Conclusions
Having analyzed a considerable number of the most cool phones, we can definitely say that the competitors of the iPhone 7 are very strong rivals, and it will not be easy to defeat them in the fight for the love of the audience. Some are distinguished by their power, others by their super cameras, and others by their capacious battery and reliability. That is why it is impossible to definitely say which of the applicants deserves 1st place. This is due to the subjective preferences of each of us and the insignificant difference between devices.
In turn, the iPhone itself also has its pros and cons. Its characteristics are not very different from other flagships, in some places they exceed, and in some cases they are even inferior. People will be able to give a final answer only after years of operation.