iPhone 7 in 2022 Review - Better Than You'd Expect!
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The iPhone 7 released in late 2016, and was one of the most controversial iPhones ever due to the headphone jack removal. Despite this, as well as its age, the phone performs surprisingly well in 2022 in most aspects. And so, could this be the phone for you?
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Introduction - 0:00
Design - 0:28
Display - 4:46
Cameras - 6:20
Performance - 7:51
Longevity - 9:00
Battery life - 9:57
Should you buy one? - 10:41
Final verdict - 11:45
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Unbelievable, the iPhone 7/7 plus wont be getting iOS 16!!! Totally unfair because they could definitely run it. But I guess this makes it officially not worth buying anymore :(( maybe Iâll make a seperate video on this..
Updated vid def needed for some ppl
@@michaelm8188 yeah definitely will later this year
Yeah that was a stupid decision on their part because there are iPads with the same chip as the 6s (A9) that will be getting iOS 16. So technically even the 6s couldâve ran it. Definitely didnât expect them to drop the 7 thoughâŠall in all though the 7 is still worth buying.
Hi. Is it big deal not getting ios16? What are you loosing?
It's just Apple making people think that they need the newest iphone. Truth is most of the older iPhones can still work. It's just more resources used when it's not needed.
Watching on my iphone 7. Bought it way back in december 2020 and still works so fine. Battery health is now at 83% for this year 2022. Planning on getting a new phone, but still thinking why do i need to upgrade when my iphone still works. That's why i got here on your youtube.
get the 11
@@murkiinz6037 or the se 2/3
Just get a iphone fix kit for 10 bucks & a battery for 20 bucks. Iâve changed the battery twice in 7 years. Now iâm back at 100% battery health.
i recently updated from an android to an iphone, i was on a budget so i got an iphone 7. so far i can say its AMAZING the smoothness and the look is very aesthetically pleasing. the only thing is the battery as a 24/7 phone user its kinda bad also the fact that we didnt get ios 16 is kinda dissapointing..but its okay all i can say its very good especially after ive been using android all of my life
I bought 3 y ago iphone 8 and still running like new yesterday i changed battery so basically like new
Dude android is just as good if not better than iphone
I recently updated to the iPhone XR since my iPhone 7 broke. I had it for 2 1/2 years and it was honestly a great phone and still remarkably fast, even after 2+ years of usage đ
I love the whole video!âĄ
I bought this phone 7 years ago and am still using it. This phone is a masterpiece that never breaks down.
Yours are some of the best reviews on older iPhones. You really do know your phones well and give very good advice. Im planning to buy this as a secondary phone. The âform-factorâ and especially the aluminium back is legendary on the iPhone 7.
Yo thanks so much!!
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âïžâïžâïžI was on comment when I saw recommendations about the name above, I contacted him and he fixed my device perfectly
Planning to get a S23 later this year but I've been using the 7 for a while and it's surprisingly good for its age. Shame about the battery though, even for '16 it really seems small AF.
The photos the Camera takes on this phone are aesthetically nostalgic
1:42 very legit point. I never thought that way. Subscribed immediately đ
Ahah thank you!!
I bought a used iPhone 7 for ÂŁ40! Itâs perfect shape thereâs like only one crack on the screen! I donât care about iOS 16, I have the newest iPad Pro which I use more often but honestly always good to have that iPhone 7 on hand!
I was using my iPhone 7 till few months ago... Now I'm switched to iPhone 13. I really liked how it (iPhone 7) looked and felt to use. So good.
classy review, and overall enjoyed watching you for the first time! subbed... keep going dude, you have what it takes :)
Wow thanks so much!!
Bought mine without working home button 32 gig in mint condition for 70 bucks + 15 extra bucks for battery i bought and replaced myself all original pretty handles 2022 no lag itâs not gaming phone but handle all stuff fb tube messenger cameras snaps pretty good images and video Iâm glad to own it!
Woww you explained it so welllll thank you
Thanks!!
Is it worth new battery replacement and it work well on the new os ? or better getting say a iphone 12 pro or something ?
The 3D Touch made moving the typing cursor way easier
I had a 4-year-old android sold it to get iPhone 7 at dirt cheap, I just wanted something to use till may 2023 hopefully this would do the job.
Thanks Buddy
Where in Australia are you ?? I am in Sydney and I also have an iPhone 7 with 100 percent battery health which I got in late 2020 âŠ.. still runs buttery smooth as the day I got it âŠ..I just wonder how long can it still last under current version which I have is iOS 15.1 âŠ..
where can I buy one at a good price and get it delivered to my country?(Kenya)
Excellent review.
Thanks!!!
should i get it from walmart i found one that was 32gb and 94 dollars un-used
Sorry if some shots are a bit dark, Iâve been having some pretty bad weather atm but it looks like itâs clearing up. Anyways, anyone here own an iPhone 7 or are thinking of buying one?
It's ok, but Honestly, I don't have an iPhone 7 as of right now, but instead, I had the 13 pro max to film those youtube videos and the quality of the video shot on my 13 pro max is better imo
I own one
I'm a little late but I use and have used an iphone7 for roughly 4 to 5 years now and I must say it is definitely good for what I need it for. How ever the battery life is horrible, maybe that's just from my use of it but I find myself needing to charge it multiple times per day while only having 4 to 5 hours of screen time. Also the performance definitely lacks for certain games and what not, I played subway surfers to have some nostalgia and found that it would lag quite often and sometimes even crash the game aswell it would overheat to the point that I was burning my hands. But yes I'm still happy with the phone for what I use it for just not smart to buy it now as it is most likely going to be almost unusable soon. Nice video though very infromational !!
Just got one for $60. It was sold on ebay as inoperable "for parts" because of a hardware issue that makes it unable to activate. I figured out how to activate the phone, by using another iPhone to activate it. I'm excited to give it a try it's 256gb and has 100% battery health. Right now I'm syncing my entire music collection to it via iTunes. My plan is to use it as an mp3 player and to download some non-graphically intensive games. And to have a backup device. This was really a steal 60 dollars for an iPhone that's still supported. I won!
USD?
Lol i bought mine with broken alloy for 25⏠euros new case for 10 boom 128gb 100% working iphone for 35âŹ
@@goldendlolig8237 how this cheap?
How exactly did you activate it?
@@youwilllneverrrknowww you need to have another iPhone that is on iOS 15 or later I think. You can activate it through the other iPhone. Only thing is, if it has that hardware issue you wonât be able to use it as a handset.
I'm 50 making my living fixing home appliances .Sure I will never pay over $300 for any phone but for $330 in 2021 I purchased 3 brand-new Iphone 7 $110 each (old unsold stock from Verizon) This phone serves its purpose for me just perfectly fine (I'm keeping other 2 unboxed as replacement) . Good camera to make work pictures, touchless Apple wallet is very useful ,water proof ,and not too big ! And I don't need anything else !
Watching this on my iPhone 7 :)
Iâve intentionally submerged it many many times (never smashed the screen) and it works amazingly,
Im finally upgrading to iPhone 14 pro in the next week. I hope this next phone will live up to everything this phone has given me. 6 years of use.
How was the battery after 6 year?
@@teesanga4589 absolutely feral haha. Says itâs running at 63%. Was charging multiple times a day
Hi is the iphone 7 still usable tho since it doest have ios 16 anymore
can I have your old phone tho? đđ
@@Kinda_Suzy sure Iâm in australia
Iphone 7 just got ios 15,7.1 security update and the 2015 iphone 6s got the same update. So this suggests that the 7 will keep on getting security updates for quite a while.
Not sure if you have made a video about this phone but have you done a review on getting a iPhone X in 2022?
I'm in a dilemma, should I get this or the pixel 2xl both of them aren't getting updates anymore but I just want a fast phone that I can watch yt on and game with, and also have good ram management
The Pixel 2 will probably last longer in terms of app support but the 7 will have a better camera and performance
@@TechSpree1 not true. i have a snapdragon 835 phone, the oneplus 5, and it performs miles better than my iphone 7. it's better in almost every way and remember that when the pixel 2 released, it was the best camera in the market until iphone 11.
The 7 is still a decent phone in 2023. I'm on a 2nd Gen SE but I still have a iPhone 7 and it's still had 9 security updates in the last year bumping it up to 15.7.9. My 7th gen iPad is running the same a10 fusion chip on the current iPad OS 17.0.3 and it is still snappy.
Watching from iPhone 7 in 2022 August đ€
using it now and its pretty pretty amazing simple design touch id and it runs games at 30+ fps but it heats up too fast and battery is pure crap
Hello brother can u pls advice me after using android my whole life am getting an iphone 7 †is it good choice orrr
How much is it I want to buy it for my kids
No body cares about hi refresh oled screens except technofiles
As to the battery, here in the US you can get a 128gb for around 150.00 if you add a new battery after you get it and a GinFoxi battery case you can carry three full charges, one phone,two case.
The case does double the thickness but I am not a fan of paper thin phones anyway. Also, the case adds wireless charging to the kit, so added bonus, and the case works with the 6-7-8-2020se and 2022se.
Should you decide to upgrade down the road.
I have them on my 7-8 and 2020se and I use them to stream CZcams videos all day at work and am yet to use all of the case before the end of the day.
Hi
Will iPhone 7 plus continue to get security updates after iOS 16 release?
Thanks
Yes the iPhone 6s received iOS 15.7.1 as well as the iPhone 7
Just got mine, Coming from an android, its tiny AF.. i can barely type this text.
I have an iPhone 7 that I got new like five years ago? Still runs great I think? I am running iOS 13.3 on it and there are some apps that I canât use or access now. Should I upgrade to iOS 15.5? Does 15.5 run well on an iPhone 7?
yes, but honestly 14.0 ios runs apps better but if you want some apps that you must have ios 15 than do it
@@tthecatts thank you! Vimeo will run on 14.0. I also have an iPad 6th generation. Do you happen to know which iOS will run best on an iPad sixth generation? How can I find iOS 14.0?
I have just upgrade my iphone 7 to the latest iOS and it is still smooth
nice vid, just wondering how long would the battery last for?
Terrible at this point - maybe 1.5 hours. longer if your just using music
I just got a brand new one for ÂŁ50 on eBay and it is such a beautiful amazing phone, such a sexy and good device đ
5:08 matt from carwow đ
I donât care for the new iPhones. Have the 7 since it came out and still works fine. Sucks it doesnât get iOS 16 but that doesnât bother me. I can buy the newest iPhone but my priority is, if it still works than Iâm good with it. But of course in the future I will probably be forced to upgrade lol.
Just ordered one for 150usd. 128GB Red with a new battery - will use it while hiking long distances
I see you live in Townsville, what a small world haha
Youâre from Townsville too??
@@TechSpree1 I recognized the photo with the sugar shaker in it! A famous science CZcamsr called Tibees lives here too
@@whyyes6428 ahah nicee Iâll check him out
I think it will be worth it until the iOS 18 or 19 because the phone will be stuck on 15 when the other iPhones or on 18 or 19 so I will buy it (in my opinon)
Would be interesting to see how the iPhone 7 would perform on iOS 17 or the 2023 version if it gets it. Would you think it would slow down a lot more or still maintain its performance.
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Thatâs to bad it got cut off before iOS 16
@@NightXOLight lol I did not think apple was going to cut it off this year at all this device was performing quite well. Well man was I quite wrong.
@@3.andi.3 well iphone 8 also has 2gb ram but it has wireless charging so i guess that's why it got ios 16
@@3.andi.3 they are a10 devices with ios 16 i think even some a9 and the 7 plus has 3gb ram just as the iphone x. You defently ain't now specs off apple.
I probably wouldnât want to get a new phone if it didnât crack so baldy and mess up, my storage space, and my battery. Also i like to play roblox on graphics so maybe getting a upgrade would be better.đ And not being able to get the updates kinda makes me a lil bored with it. It is very true that it dies extremely fast for âheavyâ users
I donât know if anyone else has this problem but with my iPhone 7, the back camera is just shaking and thereâs like a sound to it and the pictures look awful. The battery on my phone is degraded down to 75 and it also canât run multiple apps without extreme lag. So in my opinion it just isnât worth buying.
iphone 7 and iphone 8 are some of the most visually appealing phones ever made, the iphone 13 and up also look incredible
Whats the name of the 1 game
I have ordered one today.
Is it worth it buying it for a teenager?
I love my iPhone 7 Iâll possibly upgrade to the 14 I had the 12 but I love the iPhone 7 so I downgraded sounds stupid but I love the iPhone 7đđđđđđ
how to unlock it if it is locked and it asks icloud id
Iâm not too sure, but from memory thereâs basically nothing you can do unless you can get the password except erase it, and if thatâs not possible then you have a $150 paperweight. Itâs a security measure by apple to make sure data on the phone is protected. Again though Iâm not too sure
Great video im planing on buying this iphone for like 160 dollars brand new
âïžâïžâïžI was on comment when I saw recommendations about the name above, I contacted him and he fixed my device perfectly
My mum bought this in 2018 still works great as my daily phone. (Once I get my mums Iphone se 2020 ill use it as a second backup phone)
Mines just broke after 3 years,just as the contract ended! I only used it for calls/texts/YT & FB and Iâm not paying ÂŁ800 for the new iPhone 13,wth! I wouldnât bother with any iPhone, Itâs nothing special especially as the size is very small?!
I bought one like new with only 4 battery cycles for my father for only 75âŹ. It was a good buy. He doesnÂŽt use the phone much so battery life is not a problem for him. And he gets ios which is familiar to him.
What iPhone do you use for CZcams videos
I film them with the 11 pro max :)
@@TechSpree1 cool! I also film them with the 13 pro max ever since I bought it for Christmas and it never disappoints me when it comes to video quality!
What iPhone do you use as your main iPhone
iPhone 11 Pro max :)
iPhone 7 Plus 128 GB
iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB
I just got this iphone and I love it đ
I love the aluminum Matt black. One of my favorite phones I ever owned. It just felt like a sleek and powerful piece of tech
@@nathanbouquin9640 same it feels so small in my hand i guess im used to holding bigger phones
@@nathanbouquin9640 i was original planning to buy the 8 yesterday but they didnt have it in space grey
I mise my iPhone 7 it was a good phone, My experience with this phone is good but I changed it to Galaxy Sfe21, the phone was good back then, but right now i don't recommend it. It many things first thing the heting and the battery and slow for multi-tasking i recommend getting an iPhone x by that .
i was washing my iphone when i was showering and it holds very well,i was a bit scared first time but nothing happened so don't worry about water getting on your phone
How many years I will get software updates on iphone 7
Iâd say at least another year, at the most maybe till 2025
@@TechSpree1 or 2022 đ
@@alexanderjohnofficial man this aged so well
Whats the music in the background called?
The links for background music are in the description:)
Still got this phone hoping to upgrade to the 13 soon
Do it. I upgraded from my 7 to iPhone 13 pro max. Iâm satisfied with what I have now
iphone 7 even after 2 years it will probably still get security updates for quite awhile.
Iâm using the little iPhone 7 right now because my S20 ultra the touchscreen is glitching out I was going to get it fixed because the s20 ultra is a bad ass phone but they are charging me 300 to fix it with their money Iâm better off getting something else. This iPhone 7 is awesome the one camera is great and the small size just feels good compared to a big ass phones like the Samsung ultras
As someone who used the iPhone 7 on the latest version for it⊠battery life was horrible even with a recently replaced battery
I paid $150 for a 256GB iphone 8 with a 90% BH great deal for an iphone
Apps and everything will still work even though it wonât get iOS 16 theyâll still give it security updates for iOS 15. Lots of apps still support even iOS 12 from 2018. so itâs still worth buying. Just maybe not for 200
@@3.andi.3 update
@@3.andi.3 that sucks man. I got mine on eBay a while back and all it needed was a $15 battery replacement. I got a 2300mah battery for it. Lasts all day.
I just ordered 7+..But some said dont buy it..It is trash nowadays..The battery and all..But i already order so..Any idea?
Well it wonât be getting any more software support after this September either.. Iâd get a refund and step up to an 8 plus if you can.
@@TechSpree1 what bout xr 89% BH..I found it on same price..Is it too bad..89
Battery is great, but without any security updates it will be very unsafe to use very soon!
I still got ios7+ on on ios6 still working who need new phone đ
I want to get it but when you buy them used on amazon the battery is usually no more then 90, it would still be a good upgrade from a super beat up android but what do you think
Oh definitely!
Iâd go with the 7.
The 7 is still due for probably 3 years of os and security updates.
Some android phones only ever get anything other than what comes on it, and many of those are coming with old versions of android.
I've gotten a used phone for free! I have a problem with activation lock though
If the battery life was better, it would be still a good buy.
But I think the SE is a better buy because of the better battery life.
Got this for my 8 year old sister, I had this when I was 16 back when it launched, so it should be good for herđ
while we look at these things with rose tinted glasses, we must realize that these phones have run their course. the iphone 7 was great when it was released and was great for 4 years after that. but in 2022, it's almost insufferable to use without getting the battery replaced. i get barely 3 hours of SOT daily and it sucks. apps struggle to open. some webpages crash safari. downloading apps is miserable. and my phone doesn't even get 2 bars of network when im at home and always puts me in edge when my other android phone gets full bars and work fine. the only reason im still using this is because it's the only "cosmetically fine" phone i have, as my android phone is broken at the bottom. battery replacement prices for iphone 7 in my country are outrageous and the repairmen have the potential to ruin the phone completely. i'd probably get a refurbished og google pixel in a year but until then, im stuck with this nugget. i suggest anyone considering this phone to consider something else because for the same price, you will most likely find a better and more recent phone.
However, for around $30 USD more, you can get an iPhone SE 2 on the used market.
âïžâïžâïžI was on comment when I saw recommendations about the name above, I contacted him and he fixed my device perfectly
$30 lol
@@GreatBeyond74 I said $30 USD for viewers outside the US, because the same sign is used for other countriesâ dollars.
I hated wired ear phones. Even as a child I used to put something down and forget that my wire was connected so I would get up to do some thing and then suddenly I would hear or feel my electronic hit the floor. But with wireless earbuds, I can happily get up and down and walk around and not worry about my phone flying off the table. People who complain about wired headsets need to get a life. Weâre not in the 1980s or 90s. I mean I can understand 50 year old people complaining or even 40 year olds, but anybody younger than that needs a life. Thereâs much more important things to complain about.
I just found a iPhone 7 at a diving deal store for freaking $9 so Iâd say well worth the moneyđ„ battery is at 90% health
wth
Wow!
How's it working?
Yooooo
Best fucking design black matt metal
I kept my iPhone 7 forever, itâs quite possibly my favorite iPhone ever.
I get 30 mins battery life on my iPhone 7. Bought a new iPhone 13 pro max now. Also 7 will not be getting the iOS 16 at all so Apple finally killing it off permanently apart from security updates.
Any body with small hands⊠this phone is for you
Can I buy IPhone 7 used phone with battery change??
Yeah thatâs a good idea, just be aware the water resistance will probably be gone thiugh
By this time most will have heard that the iPhone 7/+ is being dropped from the ios16 support list even tho there are several iPads that are less powerful or have basically all the same hardware in them that are getting ios16.
Iâm not sure why Apple is ending support for the 7s but they are alienating a lot of customers in this act.
I for one will continue to use my 7/+ until it is unusable as a device. Ie apps for it are no longer updated on the App Store.or it is so outdated that it takes for ever to add 1+1.
With all that.
The iPhone 7 is still a better phone with iOS 15.5 than any android 12, phone.
And iOS 15.5 imho will he better than any android phone in three years.
There are millions of android phones out there still running android 8 or 9 and these phones were or will be released in 2022.
The 7/+ may not be slated for any more os updates ( which still just floors and disappoints me) but it will most likely get a few security updates. And even if not it will still be better than android in three years, and will still be usable as a home phone, remote, back scratcher etc.
I stream podcasts most of the day while I work, Iâll be assigning this task to my sevens now.
More than capable of doing it for decades to come.
i think thay drop one every year cuz last year thay stoped updating the sixes think the plus only could get ios 14
Thanks
p I'm not rich enough to buy every time there's a new one, so I'm okay with the 7 as long as it can be used properly for games calls camera and to watch videos, music,
I recently bought iPhone 7 for around $350 usd. Great phone for that price!
Holy cow you got smoked did you even think about looking on eBay. Just bought one for 60 bucks.
@@Killacorn I thought it was a pretty good deal. The phone works well with minor scratches.
It's ram does better than any budget android phones today
well, u were wrong about the support period...
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Apple disappointed us all
Just bought this phone for 100 aud and itâs amazing!
Sameâșïžđđ
@@Lostboy_Xo i got for 50
@@snade3073 wat u mean
@@Lostboy_Xo 50âŹ
@@snade3073 same gangâđŒ
But those who already have this phone
They can still continue using it. If anyone want second hand then they should go for iPhone xr, X's etc
Getting mine on Friday traded my android for it
I like the 7 it's thin and light, good for one handed use. My last iphone and the only iPhone's I've ever owned is a 7 and a 4s. The 4s looks very durable and well made. The 7 looks like plastic. I like the built quality of the 4s better. I only just got the 7 so time will tell if it out last the 4s or vice versa.
The 4s build quality is better than the 7 but the 7 definitely doesnt look like its made of plastic
nostalgia merchant
in 2022 0r now 2023 iphone 7 as a secondary device... cause battery low mah less longivity
To what I have heard the seven probably wonât get iOS 16 but Iâm hoping we will at least get some security updates for a bit
Iâm currently an iPhone 12 user but I also love my iPhone 7
Yeah it came as a huge surprise to me :( it could definitely handle it
it will get security updates for sure cuz my iPhone 6 got one in late 2021
Rip iPhone 7/7 plus and iPhone 6s/6s plus and SE. Crazy because a9 iPad 5th Gen still support iPadOS 16 but the iPhone 7 with the a10 canât support iOS 16. To me this seems like planned obsolescence but I guess they had a good amount of time of support. Very disappointing from apple đ
The thing thatâs most bothering tho is the fact that iPhone 7/7 plus and probably even the 6s/6s plus and SE may have been capable enough to handle iOS 16 but apple removed them entirely. I thought the 7 would receive iOS 16 at least or 17 even but boy was I wrong. Long love the 6s,SE and 7.
I know, itâs such a shame!! The 7 could more than handle it, as well as many future updates. Came as a huge surprise to me. Ah well, 6 years is still a pretty darn long time for a phone to get updated for. RIP