Apple iPhone 7 PlusFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 46 mentions across 14 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment38%
PROS 38%
CONS 62%

Rank based on 46 mentions across 14 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want long battery life and durable daily performance
  • You're switching from Android and want a stable, simple iOS experience
  • You value integration with other Apple devices like FaceTime and iMessage

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You rely on a wired headphone jack without wanting to buy adapters
  • You're worried about boot loop / Apple logo freeze issues reported by some users
  • You need a smaller phone for easy one-handed use

What users complain about

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1Mid
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Massive 7000mAh battery50MP cameras with AI featuresWater and dust resistance (IP66/68/69)Not ideal for hardcore gamingPrice feels a bit high to some
Realme 15T
Massive 7000mAh battery
50MP cameras with AI features
Water and dust resistance (IP66/68/69)
Not ideal for hardcore gaming
Price feels a bit high to some
2Mid
Oppo Reno 15
Large battery lifeStrong camera systemPremium, durable designPerceived high priceGaming frame dropsTouch responsiveness and software glitches
Oppo Reno 15
Large battery life
Strong camera system
Premium, durable design
Perceived high price
Gaming frame drops
Touch responsiveness and software glitches
3Premium
Samsung Galaxy S10
Headphone Jack RetainedGenerous Specs (RAM/Storage)No-Notch Hole-Punch DisplayHigh PriceUnnecessary Bixby ButtonConfusing Plus Model Differentiation
Samsung Galaxy S10
Headphone Jack Retained
Generous Specs (RAM/Storage)
No-Notch Hole-Punch Display
High Price
Unnecessary Bixby Button
Confusing Plus Model Differentiation
4Mid
Google Pixel 5
Symmetrical bezel designCompact, one-handed sizeClean stock Android and updatesHigh price for midrange specsNo 120Hz displayNo dedicated image processing chip
Google Pixel 5
Symmetrical bezel design
Compact, one-handed size
Clean stock Android and updates
High price for midrange specs
No 120Hz display
No dedicated image processing chip
5Mid
Realme 15
Massive 7000mAh BatteryIP66/68/69 Water & Dust Resistance50MP Front & Rear CamerasNot Ideal for Hardcore GamingPrice Slightly High for SomeCharging Voltage Error
Realme 15
Massive 7000mAh Battery
IP66/68/69 Water & Dust Resistance
50MP Front & Rear Cameras
Not Ideal for Hardcore Gaming
Price Slightly High for Some
Charging Voltage Error
6Premium
Apple iPhone 4
Iconic timeless designDeep nostalgic and sentimental attachmentRevolutionary industry influenceiOS 7 update caused severe lagHardware degrades with ageLow camera resolution by today's standards
Apple iPhone 4
Iconic timeless design
Deep nostalgic and sentimental attachment
Revolutionary industry influence
iOS 7 update caused severe lag
Hardware degrades with age
Low camera resolution by today's standards
7Premium
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Versatile rear displayLong-term reliability from loyal usersGenuine innovation despite Apple comparisonsDesign closely mirrors AppleSome rear-screen features are region-limitedAluminum frame scratches easily
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Versatile rear display
Long-term reliability from loyal users
Genuine innovation despite Apple comparisons
Design closely mirrors Apple
Some rear-screen features are region-limited
Aluminum frame scratches easily
8Premium
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Useful Galaxy AI featuresFlat anti-reflective displayLong software support (7 years)Incremental upgrade for recent Ultra ownersLost legacy hardware featuresRegional chipset differences
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Useful Galaxy AI features
Flat anti-reflective display
Long software support (7 years)
Incremental upgrade for recent Ultra owners
Lost legacy hardware features
Regional chipset differences
9Premium
OnePlus 12
Great value for moneyUltra-fast chargingBright, smooth display with high PWM frequencyUnderwhelming camera per some reviewersSlippery glass backCurved screen dealbreaker for some
OnePlus 12
Great value for money
Ultra-fast charging
Bright, smooth display with high PWM frequency
Underwhelming camera per some reviewers
Slippery glass back
Curved screen dealbreaker for some
10Premium
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Overall satisfaction / best phone ownedS Pen functionalityValue deals and discountsInconsistent battery lifeHigh original priceCould use more RAM
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Overall satisfaction / best phone owned
S Pen functionality
Value deals and discounts
Inconsistent battery life
High original price
Could use more RAM
You are here
31Mid
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Long-term durabilityGood overall satisfactionStrong battery lifeBoot loop / Apple logo freezeNo headphone jackCharging-related shutdown issues
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Long-term durability
Good overall satisfaction
Strong battery life
Boot loop / Apple logo freeze
No headphone jack
Charging-related shutdown issues

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Battery life and durability are the phone's strongest selling points. Multiple users, including long-time Android switchers, highlight the iPhone 7 Plus's battery life as a major improvement over their previous devices, especially compared to unreliable Samsung batteries. Long-term owners report the phone still running strong years later without significant wear, with smooth performance running everyday apps like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube even after years of daily use.

The missing headphone jack remains a persistent frustration. Several commenters express annoyance that Apple removed the 3.5mm jack despite keeping large bezels, and question the justification given the claimed space savings. Some report needing to buy adapters that break within months, requiring repeat purchases. Even years later, users still say they are 'salty' about the change, though most say it doesn't ruin the overall experience.

A subset of users report a serious boot loop / Apple logo freeze problem. Numerous comments describe the phone getting stuck on the Apple logo after drops, minor water exposure, or unclear causes, sometimes affecting even a brand-new unopened device that Apple itself couldn't fix. Some report the phone only powering on while plugged in, or restarting repeatedly at low battery, suggesting a hardware or software reliability issue that affects a meaningful portion of owners.

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