Apple's latest iPhones are here. The all-new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus boasts of a faster processor, better camera, bigger battery and host of other additions.
The smartphones have received mixed review from analysts. While some are impressed, others really are not.
You wondering if you should shell out big bucks (price starts at Rs 60,000 in India) for buying the new iPhones? Here are six reasons why you can give them a miss.
1. No major difference in design
Both iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus sport the same design as their predecessors -- iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. In fact, it is also the same design as that of the two-year old iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models.
There are some minor changes like the new handset has stereo speakers at the bottom, dual-rear cameras (applicable to iPhone 7 Plus), and antenna lines placed at the sides for a cleaner look -- but as we said really no change to the look and feel.
2. "Almost same" display as iPhone 6s
iPhone 7 screen features same Retina HD display as the one in Apple’s previous-generation handsets (iPhone 6S and iPhone 6s Plus).
However, Apple claims that the display now offers a wider colour gamut as compared to the duo's standard RGBs display.
3. No major improvement in battery
Apple claims that both iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus come with longest-ever battery. However, in terms of hours it is two-three hours more for iPhone 7 and one hour more for the iPhone 7 Plus model as compared to their predecessors.
4. No headphone jack
As widely rumoured Apple has removed the 3.5mm headphone jack from its new iPhone 7 range.
This means users won’t be able to use their existing 3.5mm headphones with the new handsets till they use the Lightning to 3.5mm adapter.
The smartphone, however, ships with earpods with Lightning connectors and the adapter.
5. RAM
Although Apple never reveals the RAM capacity of its devices, a report in Forbes suggests that iPhone 7 features 2GB of RAM. If true, this means that the handset has not received any bump in RAM capacity. For, iPhone 6s too sports 2GB RAM. Incidentally, Apple on its part never reveals the RAM and battery of its smartphones.
6. Jet black variant not available in 32gb
The Jet Black colour variant of both iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, with mirror-like finish, appears really good to look at.
However, all those keen to buy the Jet Black colour variant will have to shell out more money.
For, the variant is only available in 128GB and 256GB storage models, there's no 32GB model in this colour..
The new iPhone 7 is definitely a No for me considering pricing and with the dwindling economy...
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