PRESS RELEASESeptember 7, 2016
Including Breakthrough New Camera Systems, the Best Battery Life Ever in an iPhone and Water & Dust Resistance
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus feature breakthrough new camera systems, the best battery life ever on an iPhone, and water and dust resistance.
San Francisco —Apple today introduced iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the best, most advanced iPhone ever, packed with unique innovations that improve all the ways iPhone is used every day. The new iPhone features new advanced camera systems that take pictures like never before, more power and performance with the best battery life ever in an iPhone, immersive stereo speakers, wide color system from camera to display, two new beautiful finishes, and is the first water and dust resistant iPhone. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available in more than 25 countries beginning Friday, September 16.
“iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus dramatically improve every aspect of the iPhone experience, reaching a new level of innovation and precision to make this the best iPhone we have ever made,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The completely redesigned cameras shoot incredible photos and videos day or night, the A10 Fusion chip is the most powerful chip on any smartphone while delivering the best battery life ever in an iPhone, and an entirely new stereo speaker system provides twice the sound, all within the first water and dust resistant iPhone.”
The 12-megapixel camera on both iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus includes optical image stabilization, a larger ƒ/1.8 aperture and 6-element lens enabling brighter, more detailed photosand videos.
New Advanced Camera Systems
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus take the world’s most popular camera and make it even better with entirely new camera systems. The 12-megapixel camera includes optical image stabilization on both iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and a larger ƒ/1.8 aperture and 6-element lens enable brighter, more detailed photos and videos, and a wide color capture allows for more vibrant colors with more detail. iPhone 7 Plus features the same 12-megapixel wide angle camera as iPhone 7 and adds a 12-megapixel telephoto camera that together offer optical zoom at two times and up to 10 times digital zoom for photos.
The dual 12-megapixel cameras on iPhone 7 Plus work together to offer 2x optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom for photos.
Coming later this year, the dual 12-megapixel cameras also enable a newdepth-of-field effect, using both cameras on iPhone 7 Plus to capture images, while sophisticated technology including Machine Learning separates the background from the foreground to achieve amazing portraits once possible only with DSLR cameras.
Additional Camera Advancements Include:
- New Apple-designed Image Signal Processor, which processes over 100 billion operations on a single photo in as little as 25 milliseconds, resulting in incredible photos and videos;
- New 7-megapixel FaceTime HD camera with wide color capture, advanced pixel technology and auto image stabilization for even better selfies; and
- New Quad-LED True Tone flash that is 50 percent brighter than iPhone 6s including an innovative sensor that detects the flickering in lights and compensates for it in videos and photos.
The Apple A10 Fusion is the mostpowerful chip ever in a smartphone, while also getting more time between charges with the longestbattery life ever in an iPhone.
More Performance & Battery Life
The new custom-designed Apple A10 Fusion chip features a new architecture that powers these innovations, making it the most powerful chip ever in a smartphone, while also getting more time between charges with the longest battery life ever in an iPhone. The A10 Fusion’s CPU now has four cores, seamlessly integrating two high-performance cores that run up to two times faster than iPhone 6, and two high-efficiency cores that are capable of running at just one-fifth the power of the high-performance cores. Graphics performance is also more powerful, running up to three times faster than iPhone 6 at as little as half the power, enabling a new level of gaming and professional apps.
Both phones include support for up to 25 LTE bands, for the best worldwide roaming in the industry, and LTE Advanced for three times faster data rates than iPhone 6 at up to 450 Mbps.1 For customers in Japan, iPhone will now support the leading FeliCa contactless technology, bringing the ability to use credit and prepaid cards, including on iD and QuicPay domestic networks, and Suica, Japan’s dominant transit card issued by JR East, the world’s largest transit operator.
An Amazing Audio Experience
New stereo speakers offer amazing and immersive sound that is two times louder than iPhone 6s, offering increased dynamic range of sound and a higher quality speakerphone. The new iPhone comes with EarPods with Lightning connector to deliver incredible sound, as well as a 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter that allows customers to use old headphones and accessories.
AirPods introduce an effortless wireless listening experience packed with high quality audio and long battery life, coming in late October.
New AirPods, Apple’s innovative new wireless headphones, weave simplicity and technology together to reinvent the wireless experience making headphones easy to use. Featuring the new Apple W1 chip, AirPods have extremely efficient wireless communication for a better connection, improved sound and industry-leading battery life. AirPods harness the power of Siri, allowing you to access your favorite personal assistant with just a double tap.
Design That Makes a Splash
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus come in a gorgeous design in silver, gold and rose gold finishes and introduce two all-new black finishes, a beautiful black finish that has an anodized matte appearance, and an innovative jet black finish that has a deep, high-gloss look. The new jet black finish is accomplished through an innovative nine-step process of anodization and polish for a uniform, glossy finish. An entirely reengineered enclosure results in a water resistant iPhone offering protection like never before against spills, splashes and dust.2
iPhone 7 comes in five colors including two all-new black finishes: a beautiful black matte finish and an innovative jet black finish with a deephigh gloss look.
The new iPhone features the brightest, most colorful Retina HD display ever in an iPhone, now with a wide color gamut for cinema-standard colors, greater color saturation and the best color management in the smartphone industry. An all-new, advanced, solid-state Home button on iPhone 7 is designed to be durable and responsive, and working in tandem with the new Taptic Engine, provides more precise and customizable tactile feedback.
Featuring iOS 10, the Biggest iOS Release Ever
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus come with iOS 10, the biggest release ever of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. iOS 10 introduces a huge update to Messages that delivers more expressive andanimated ways to message friends and family, the ability for Siri to do more by working with apps, new ways to interact with apps and even more places to use 3D Touch, beautifully redesigned Maps, Photos, Apple Music and News apps, and the Home app, delivering a simple and secure way to manage home automation products inone place. iOS 10 also opens up incredible opportunities for developers with Siri, Maps, Phone and Messages APIs, allowing customers to do more than ever with the apps they love to use.
Pricing & Availability
- iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available in silver, gold, rose gold and the new black finish in 32GB, 128GB and 256GB models starting at $649 (US), and the new jet black finish will be offered exclusively on the 128GB and 256GB models fromapple.com, Apple Stores, Apple Authorized Resellers and select carriers.
- Through Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program, customers in the US, and for the first time in the UK and China, can get an unlocked iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, with the protection of AppleCare+, choose their carrier and have the opportunity to upgrade to a new iPhone every year. The iPhone Upgrade Program is available atapple.comand Apple Stores in the US with monthly payments starting at $32.3
- Customers will be able to order iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus beginning Friday, September 9, with availability beginning Friday, September 16, in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK, US Virgin Islands and the US.
- iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available in Andorra, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Monaco, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia and Slovenia beginning Friday, September 23. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will also be available to customers in India beginning Friday, October 7.
- The new Apple-designed wireless AirPods including charging case will be available for $159 (US) fromapple.comand Apple Stores beginning in late October. All iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models will include EarPods with Lightning Connector and a Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, also sold separately atapple.comand Apple Stores, for $29 (US) and $9 (US), respectively.
- Apple-designed accessories including leather and silicone cases in a range of colors will be available starting at $35 (US) and iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case will be offered in black and white for $99 (US) fromapple.comand Apple Stores. Lightning Docks in several color-matching metallic finishes will also be available for $49 (US).
- Every customer who buys iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus from Apple will be offered free Personal Setup, in-store or online4, to help them customize their iPhone by setting up email, showing them new apps from the App Store and more.
- Anyone who wants to learn more about iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus or iOS 10 can register for the free workshops offered at every Apple Store.
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- 1Data plan required. LTE is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and seeapple.com/iphone/LTE.
2iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are splash, water and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529. Splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.
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FAQs
What is the difference between iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus? ›
The 4.7-inch iPhone 7 has a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels (326 ppi) — that's the same as the iPhone 6S. The 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus gets a bump to Full HD with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (401 ppi), also the same on the 6S Plus.
Is iPhone 7 Plus good enough? ›The iPhone 7 Plus is usually fast enough, but the aging A10 Fusion processor can reach its limits in the most demanding applications. The iPhone 7 Plus also doesn't support 5G, but most of my area lacks 5G coverage, so it's irrelevant. There's no support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, or wireless charging.
Is Apple shutting down iPhone 7 Plus? ›The iPhone 7 will be officially supported till September 12, 2022, which is when iOS 16 gets released. After the iOS 16 release takes place, Apple may stop signing iOS 15.6. 1 within a month of the release. Unless the company sends additional security updates for iPhone 7, iOS 15.6.
What is special in iPhone 7 Plus? ›The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus feature a 7-megapixel FaceTime HD camera for better-than-ever selfies and clearer FaceTime calls. There's new sensor technology for sharper images, auto image stabilization to reduce shakiness, and the wide color capture feature of the rear-camera is also available on the FaceTime camera.
Is iPhone 7 and 7 plus camera the same? ›The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus each have an identical "FaceTime HD" camera on their respective fronts. This camera has a 7 megapixel sensor, an f/2.2 aperture, and records 1080p HD video. The rear cameras, though, are substantially different from one another.
Is the iPhone 7 Plus battery better than the 7? ›On battery life, iPhone 7 Plus is ahead too, as you'd expect from a larger format phone. iPhone 7 Plus has up to 24 hours talk time compared to 14 hours for iPhone 7 – or up to 60 hours' audio playback vs 40 hours for iPhone 7 (according to Apple's own figures).
Is the iPhone 7 Plus worth buying in 2022? ›As you can see from this post, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are still worth buying in 2022. But, it really comes down to your expectations. Although they're a far cry from the latest iPhones in terms of features and capabilities, they're also a fraction of the price.
Why is the iPhone 7 Plus better than the 8? ›While the battery life of iPhone 7 Plus offers more talk time, internet use, video and audio playback time, iPhone 8 charges much faster. Both models are water and dust resistant, but while iPhone 7 Plus has a higher pixel resolution, iPhone 8's new True Tone display offers greater colour accuracy and range.
Does iPhone 7 have good camera? ›The iPhone 7 comes with a new six-optic lens, OIS (optical image stabilisation) and a wider f/1.8 aperture. All this leads to improved low-light performance. If you like taking photos in dingy restaurants or bars, or out and about at night, you'll really appreciate it. Getting OIS on the smaller phone is great.
What iphones will stop working in 2022? ›Video: Watch Everything Announced at Apple's WWDC 2022 Event
This means any phones introduced in 2016 or earlier, including the iPhone 6S, iPhone SE and iPhone 7, won't be getting Apple software updates anymore. It's not an unexpected move, given that the company regularly retires software support on older devices.
Which iphones will be shut down? ›
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Apple iPhone Network Compatibility in 2022.
| 2G/3G Only (Won't Work in 2022) | Support 4G LTE and/or 5G |
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| iPhone 4 | iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X |
Although these theories have become incredibly common, there's no truth behind the rumors. Apple is not killing its older models, but the company did release an update that is urgent for users with older models.
Is the 7+ iPhone waterproof? ›And what does that actually mean? Apple claims that the iPhone 7 is water resistant, not waterproof – a subtle but important distinction. The device has an official IP67 rating for dust and water- resistance.
Can iPhone 7 have face ID? ›FaceID requires an iPhone X or newer. Facial recognition is for iPhone X or newer or the new model iPad Pro's. There is no such thing as an iPhone 7s so your friend could not have on.
Is iPhone 7 or 7+ better? ›The iPhone 7 Plus has a larger battery capacity, with up to 21 hours of 3G talk time, compared to the iPhone 7's 14 hours, but aside from that, they both offer the same hardware. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, LTE Advanced up to 450 Mbps, and support for Apple Pay.
Do iPhone 7 and 7 Plus use the same battery? ›These official figures come down to a substantial difference in the two phones' battery capacities. The iPhone 7 Plus has a 2900 mAh battery while the iPhone 7 is almost 1,000 mAh smaller at 1960 mAh.
Does iPhone 7 Plus have a better camera than iPhone 8? ›If you care at all about photography, the rear cameras on the iPhone 7 Plus, the 8 Plus, and the X are nearly identical. The smaller iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 are also great shooters, but the larger Plus models include a second telephoto lens so you can zoom without losing image quality.
Why iPhone 7 battery drains fast? ›This usually occurs when apps have gone rogue following the update installation. The same thing can happen if the new iOS update is programmed to override the phone's current system settings. All these, including iPhone 7 battery life problem, are apparently attributed to software errors and therefore possible to fix.
How many years do iPhone 7 batteries last? ›iPhone Battery Durability
For most users, this represents approximately two years of use, which is why most people believe that the lifespan of a phone is two years. However when it comes to iPhones, you can expect between three to five years (maybe more) with proper care.
It may not charge quickly, but the battery on the iPhone 7 Plus is excellent and makes even more sense if you intend to pair it with the Apple Watch Series 2. In my experience, having that paired with your phone drains around 5% more of the 7 Plus's stamina in a day.
How much is an iPhone 7 Plus 2022? ›
iPhone 7 Plus prices start at $79 and cost $150 on average as of November 2022. iPhone 7 Plus prices will continue to get cheaper over time. Apple phones hold their value well, but prices will continue to drop as time passes and new models are announced. Buy used and get the best price today on Swappa.
How much does a iPhone 7 cost in 2022? ›How much does an iPhone 7 cost? iPhone 7 prices start at $64 and cost $103 on average as of November 2022.
Should I upgrade my 7 plus? ›iPhone 7, 7 Plus. If you have an iPhone 7, it's time to upgrade. It is 6 years old, and it shows in everything from the processor to the camera and storage space. The iPhone 7 doesn't support iOS 16, providing even more incentive for acquiring a newer device.
Which is better 8plus or 7plus? ›iPhone 8 Plus has Apple's more recent A11 Bionic chip, which runs about 25% faster than the A10 chip in iPhone 7 Plus. This means that switching between apps will be faster, and you'll be able to run more intensive apps on iPhone 8 Plus.
Is 7plus better than 8plus? ›If you look inside the iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone 7 Plus, you'll quickly spot the biggest differentiating factor between these phones. The 8 Plus has an A11 Bionic chip, while the 7 Plus is powered by an A10 Fusion. So in other words, the processor inside the 8 Plus is 1 year newer than the processor inside the 7 Plus.
Are iPhone 7 and 8 plus the same size? ›Yes, the iPhone 8 is the same sizes as the iPhone 7, and the iPhone 8 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 7 Plus so they 8 devices will fit in the 7 cases. The iPhone SE (2nd gen) also fits the same case as the iPhone 7 and 8. Happy days! Can't find your answer in our support center?
Is iPhone 7 or 8 better camera? ›Despite specs showing the same 12MP rear, and 7MP front-facing cameras on both devices, Apple claims the iPhone 8 uses an improved image sensor over the iPhone 7. From what we've seen, side-by-side photo comparisons yield similar results in image quality with only minor differences.
Why is the iPhone 7 so popular? ›Why iPhone 7 was so popular? The battery of the iPhone 7 supposedly lasted more than 9 hours, which was even better than the Galaxy S7 Edge, which offered a 10-20 minutes lesser battery. The iPhone 7 offered a better display than previous phones, and even better than most of its competitors in the generation.
Which camera is better iPhone 7 or XR? ›On the front camera, both phones feature the same 7MP sensor, but the front camera on the iPhone XR is a TrueDepth system that supports Face ID. It also supports advanced photo features like portrait photography. The rear camera is also almost identical. Both feature a single-lens 12MP wide-angle camera.
How long can I use my iPhone 7 Plus? ›Regular use of your iPhone 7 Plus gives you about 15 hours of battery life while it's connected to Wi-Fi.
Is iPhone 7 compatible with 5G? ›
Answer: A: Answer: A: If you are referring to 5G cellular coverage, no. 5G coverage requires an iPhone 12 or 13 series.
Is iPhone 7 4G or 3G? ›The Apple iPhone 7 has now been configured for use of 4G networks.
What cell phones will no longer work? ›Some tracfones, flip phones, Jitterbugs and even older-style smartphones will no longer be able to make calls once the networks are taken down. Most of these phones, which are sometimes called “third generation” phones were launched nearly 20 years ago and will no longer work with most of the carriers in 2022.
What is the last iPhone to be discontinued? ›The models that have been reportedly discontinued are iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Mini, and iPhones 13 Pro and Pro Max.
Is an iPhone 6 still usable? ›Until iOS 16 was released in September 2022, a used iPhone 6S was still able to run the most recent Apple mobile operating system: iOS 15. It is the oldest iPhone to receive the iOS 15 update (the iPhone 6 is stuck on the last version of iOS 12).
Can I use an iPhone for 10 years? ›You can expect somewhere between five and seven years of major iOS updates, plus potential security patches beyond that. Your battery will decrease in performance over time, but as long as you have enough storage and keep your device from physical damage, it should last you a good amount of time.
Which iPhones won't support WhatsApp? ›- Apple iPhone SE (16GB, 32 GB, and 64GB)
- Apple iPhone 6S (32GB and 64GB)
- Apple iPhone 6S Plus (16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128 GB)
- Apple iPhone 6S (128 GB) A.
- Apple iPhone 6s (16gb)
Update: Apple has confirmed it's slowing down older iPhones for a very specific reason. Aged batteries, low charges and cold weather can shut down your phone, so it's worked out an algorithm to reduce performance to protect the electronic components inside, according to a new statement on TechCrunch (opens in new tab).
Can I bring iPhone 7 in shower? ›Before we go crazy about Google's latest smartphone, the Pixel, there's one area where the iPhone clearly has it beat: you can use it in the shower. One of the benefits of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus is the first Apple mobile device that's water resistant.
How long can an iPhone 7 last underwater? ›These models have a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes):
Can an iPhone 7 screen mirror? ›
With the correct tools and software, you can easily screen mirror your iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus to a TV. To connect the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus to TV with wireless connection, you'll need an Apple TV. Purchase an Apple TV and HDMI cable.
Does the iPhone 7 have wireless charging? ›Does iPhone 7 have Wireless Charging? Unfortunately, your Apple iPhone 7 doesn't have Qi Wireless Charging integrated. However, you can use a Wireless Charging Adapter for your device in order to make it Qi compatible or view the list of all Qi enabled Phones.
Can you FaceTime on Apple 7? ›1. You can use FaceTime on any of these devices on Wi-Fi: iPhone 4 or later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad 2 or later, iPad mini (all models), and iPod touch 4th generation or later (only iPod touch 5th generation or later support FaceTime audio calling).
What is special in iPhone 7plus? ›The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus feature a 7-megapixel FaceTime HD camera for better-than-ever selfies and clearer FaceTime calls. There's new sensor technology for sharper images, auto image stabilization to reduce shakiness, and the wide color capture feature of the rear-camera is also available on the FaceTime camera.
Can your phone spy on iPhone? ›Yes, a partner, parent, or even employer can gain remote, real-time access to your iPhone using spying software. Spyware can track your GPS location, record your keypad inputs such as credit card numbers and passwords, and monitor your calls, texts, app usage, emails, voice, and other personal data.
Is there a hidden mode on iPhone? ›You can use Private Browsing Mode to open private tabs, which don't appear in History on iPhone or in the list of tabs on your other devices. in the center of the tab bar at the bottom of the screen, then tap Private.
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While the battery life of iPhone 7 Plus offers more talk time, internet use, video and audio playback time, iPhone 8 charges much faster. Both models are water and dust resistant, but while iPhone 7 Plus has a higher pixel resolution, iPhone 8's new True Tone display offers greater colour accuracy and range.
Can iPhone 7 Plus use Face ID? ›First and foremost, activate APPLE iPhone 7 Plus and tap on Settings. Secondly, click on Face ID and Passcode. In this step, tap on Set Up Face ID. Nextly, select Get Started and follow the instructions shown on your screen.
How old is the iPhone 7 Plus? ›The iPhone 7 Plus is a smartphone designed by Apple Inc. and released on September 16, 2016 as part of the iPhone series. Announced along with the smaller iPhone 7 on September 7, 2016, it serves as the successor to the iPhone 6S Plus of 2015, and as the predecessor of the iPhone 8 Plus and X in 2017.
Does iPhone 7 have good camera? ›
The iPhone 7 comes with a new six-optic lens, OIS (optical image stabilisation) and a wider f/1.8 aperture. All this leads to improved low-light performance. If you like taking photos in dingy restaurants or bars, or out and about at night, you'll really appreciate it. Getting OIS on the smaller phone is great.
Which iPhone has a better camera 7 or 8? ›Camera comparison
Despite specs showing the same 12MP rear, and 7MP front-facing cameras on both devices, Apple claims the iPhone 8 uses an improved image sensor over the iPhone 7. From what we've seen, side-by-side photo comparisons yield similar results in image quality with only minor differences.
Yes, the iPhone 8 is the same sizes as the iPhone 7, and the iPhone 8 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 7 Plus so they 8 devices will fit in the 7 cases.
Is a iPhone 7+ waterproof? ›The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were the first iPhones rated as IP67, which means the phones are resistant to splashes and can be submerged in just over three feet of fresh water for up to 30 minutes without damage. Subsequent iPhone models, including the 8, 8 Plus, X, and XR have the same IP67 rating.
Can an iPhone 7 take pictures underwater? ›The best update is the fact that the camera can now be used underwater, given the fact that the phone has a waterproof rating of IP67. This means that you can use it underwater for up to 30 minutes, provided that the depth is not more than one meter.
Does the iPhone 7+ have wireless charging? ›No, the iPhone 7 Plus doesn't support wireless charging.
What iPhones will stop working in 2022? ›Video: Watch Everything Announced at Apple's WWDC 2022 Event
This means any phones introduced in 2016 or earlier, including the iPhone 6S, iPhone SE and iPhone 7, won't be getting Apple software updates anymore. It's not an unexpected move, given that the company regularly retires software support on older devices.
Question: Q: how long will iphone 7 be supported
iPhone 7 is not getting any further major iOS updates. Ios 15 is the last version it will run. The issues with no more major updates to iOS may not be as important as which apps are supported.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) has larger screen size of 5.5 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 7s's 4.7 inch screen. Apple iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Apple iPhone 7s has IPS Screen type.