I retired my iPhone 7+ 32GB last month, I'm now using a Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB/6GB) I've personally wanted to go back to android for a while and decided that now is the time. I think this phone may be the best £200 phone at the moment.
It only feels like yesterday since this thing came out and everyone was talking about the Headphone Jack being gone and how it had Water Resistance. Great Video, Josh.
Agreed. The iPhone 7 in Jet Black was my first phone ever. I was still in high school when this came out and I've been working for half a year after graduating from college now. Time passes by so quickly.
And it still performs better than most low entry phones out there, the problem is software support, it’s 4 years old and it won’t last long, but yeah it’s a very good option
If you have 200-250$ to spare you could upgrade to a refurbished oneplus7t on ebay or get the oneplus 6t for as low as 150$ on ebay which is a really good bang for your buck since it's a 2018 flagship and oneplus phones get updates for a long time.Also Old LG flagships like the V50,40,and 30 are around 150-250 on Ebay or Amazon and they still have really fast performance but not as much update support as oneplus which is why I reccomend the 7t the most
@SapphireChaotix It’s not on life support, the iPhone 6s on the other hand is. I bet the 7 has a year or two max out of it with updates, and iOS 12 is still getting security updates. Also the 8 if I’m correct is practically 2 times faster than the 7.
@@sdsd4108 Your comment is totally correct, but I specifically said iPhone I recommend, so not exactly the best idea to bring up androids in this thread because it’s unrelated to my original comment.
I remember that during Summer 2017 I was still using my old iPhone 5 with AWFUL battery life, so I worked as a lifeguard for 3 months and bought the 7 with my first salary. That phone was AMAZING on iOS 10. Then iOS 11 came and completely ruined it. On November 2017 I sold it and bought a Mi Mix 2 (the all screen Xiaomi and their Android was very iOS-like). Then sold it after just 3 months and got a 6S (yes I know, I literally downgraded my phone). Then I had my 6s until summer 2019 when I bought my current XR. Best phone ever :)
I'm using an iphone 7 32GB in 2021 and im pretty happy with it :D My battery health is 81% but im not a heavy user, it lasts me 2 days usually Bought it for 170 USD in october for my bday, i wanted something aluminum and 16:9 after my HTC 10 died, and it definetly delivers
I’m using a 7 plus 32gb that I bought like 3 months ago for $100 and I recently replaced my battery so I have 100% and it lasts me all day but I’m a heavy user and I love it
Gosh I remember it feels like yesterday watching TechRax and EverythingApplePro do durability tests on the 7. Definitely an unforgettable phone, well apart from the 3G.
I remember wanting a 7 so bad when it came out and my teacher got one and she knew how much I love tech and she let me mess around with it after class and look at all the accessories and stuff, that’s a good memory
I'm 61 years old and bought my first iPhone today. It's a 7. I'm watching videos to learn how to use it! I'm happy to hear you still think it's a good phone.
After a few months is it still working well for you? I’m just curious because it’s a decently older iphone and especially for someone like me it would just be way too slow. Is it too slow for you or anything? If so there’s an iPhone called the iPhone SE 2 and it’s the exact same iphone but with a newer and faster processor, you can find one for 100-150. Of course it has a better camera and some other upgrades as well. But if you’re like my parents, the iPhone 7 is probably just fine for you.
@@deadboy3646 Yes, it's fine. The only thing is the battery maybe drains faster than it should...like I listened to the radio on it one morning next thing I know is it's at 28%. But it's fine...I rarely listen to the radio on it. Thanks for the suggestion about the SE2
@@msrhuby i have a 7, i’ve had mine for going on 4 years now and it’s just now started causing issues. it’s just struggling to charge for me, and the battery’s draining faster than it used to. it’s not too slow unless it’s about to shut off. i’m upgrading soon either way but my phones also been through more than yours so you probably won’t have any problems
@@em7719 I recently learned that the iPhone "learns" things with regard to charging its battery. It's best to let it drain almost completely before charging it again.
I am still using my 7 and wasn't planning on upgrading, but the haptics on my home button unfortunately just stopped working after I went for a long run and it started pouring like a freaking waterfall. While using the accessibility mode is an okay workaround, I am gonna go out and get the 13 on Friday... Hoping that will last me another 5 years as well. This was a really solid phone!
This was the first phone I ever fell completely in love with . Captured some great moments with it ; carried it through some awesome times as well as some sad, rainy days … Me and this phone have lived some life together .
had the 7 plus from 2017 up until now, finally replaced it with the 12 pro max! can say that the 7 plus is my favorite phone and I still miss it even now, especially with the Touch ID. the phone itself still works perfectly fine, I gave it to my dad after getting the battery replaced
Ive had an iPhone 7 that’s still with me today. Ironically, I first got it when I was in the 7th grade- now I’m in grade 10 I’m writing this comment from it. It’s a great simple phone without too many bells and whistles, and it’s pretty dirt cheap. Although my 7 has a cracked screen, a missing camera lens, and a battery life that doesn’t last for long (all due to my own irresponsibility) I still absolutely love this thing to death, and it’s lasted me for about 4 years. If you’re looking for a great first phone I’d definitely recommend the iPhone 7! :)
Just found this video at the right time as I've just ordered a reconditioned 7 plus 128 GB in black, to replace my very slow 6s. It has a 12 month warranty so hopefully it will last me for a year or 3! lol At my age [68] I don't need anything too fancy and it cost £207 which is enough for me to pay out.
I just done EXACTLY the same thing. I killed my hard working 5SE and desperately needed a phone quick time. Pretty broke so went for a reconditioned 7 but I got mine for £139 and 256 GB the Red special edition one. I hope the battery is okay. I also never realised there was no phone jack so I guess I will have to go back for Bluetooth earbuds - so much for saving money!
Battery life is tuff on the small 7, that’s what I had before I got my 11. It feels so smooth but the 7 is still a great phone to utilize. Good job Josh 👍🏻
I had an iPhone 4 8GB from May 2013-Sep 2016. Then from Sep 2016-June 1st, 2021 I had an iPhone SE 64 gb ( 1st gen ). While I love my iPhone SE 1st gen, it started having major problems such as the logic board not and some sections of the screen was completely dead. On top of no matter how many apps and pictures I delete, the phone never frees up any space. Just a couple days ago I got myself an iPhone 7 32gb and let me tell you... it works perfectly. I got it for so cheap at $190. It's fully functional and honestly I love it. It does everything I want. For those that are on a budget or really don't want to spend an arm or a leg for an iPhone, I definitely recommend getting an iPhone 7.
The iPhone 7 plus is my favorite iPhone of all time. Felt like a huge upgrade from my iPhone 6s. Some reason I like the 7 plus more then my 11 pro max. Not saying I’d downgrade my 11 pro max to it but still! 😂😂
I just got my iPhone 12 pro max free from elexhacks on instagram without no any issue or delay am so glad and happy just meet him on instagram he will help you
The 8 is a stupid buy in 2021, you can get a new SE 2020 on eBay for $250-$300. The 8 is $225-$250 used, I would say the best phone in 2021 is the SE 2. Edit: actually the 8 was stupid from day 1, it was $799 instead of the $999, 10x better, IPhone X, when the 8 was basically an IPhone 7 with a slightly better chip and a glass back!
Nah the best one would probably be a Refurbished oneplus 7t on ebay they can be low as 220$ or the 6t which I have seen at 120$ used.Also old LG flagships can be cheap aswell like the V50,40,and 30 or G8 and 7
@Jay Cheap but used. Never really know what you're getting. Hell, even the 11 pro max is cheap (800$), I would buy it if it was 100% safe. Costs a bit more than the X but will last a few years longer too.
@@KingRiverVlogs I've seen the 8 for $199, I've also seen the 7 for $199, just buy the 8 at that point. If you can find the 7 for like $130-$160 then sure, it's a great buy.
I’m still using the 7, and it’s just had the latest software update (15.0.2). As you mentioned, battery is ready for replacement (71% max), but I noticed my daughter’s 10/X also has the “Service” message and a battery at just under 80%. I’ve put off getting a new battery cos I’m really fancying an upgrade to the 11. We’ll see 👍
I just got my iPhone 12 pro max free from elexhacks on instagram without no any issue or delay am so glad and happy just meet him on instagram he will help you
I’m currently using an iPhone 7, bought it a little more than a year ago, brand new, no intention at all to upgrade anytime soon ! It’s a great phone, does anything I ask of it. Only the dropping of software support would make me change at this point...
Watching this video on a 7 plus and it’s working just fine. I signed up for the apple beta program and updated to 14.5 this morning. Great that apple are still supporting older phones.
I've got XS Max, but regret upgrading from my 7 Plus, there was nothing wrong with it, was still blazing fast! Not making the same mistake again, XS Max is well into year 3, and may well keep for a 4th year!
@@Zanzibar2Far sadly my iPhone 8’s cellular data just stop working all together and didn’t work no matter what I did. I upgraded to iPhone 12 Pro and even though I could’ve lasted longer with the 8 the iPhone 12 feels like it will last way longer into the future for me.
I'm not saying that the iPhone 7 is a BAD phone, it's just a little underwhelming if you're looking for an upgrade from the 6/6+. It'll do perfectly fine as an upgrade from the iPhone 5.
@@marcelaespinace3489 I wouldn't say so... the iPhone 7 had some of the weakest batteries in the iPhone lineup. iPhone 11 is way better value for money... since you can keep it for 4-5 years
@@languist dang, sadly i dont have that much of money :( i bought the phone just an hour ago so ill see how it works in a few days ^^ thx for answering!
This phone was a great stopgap upgrade between my old SE and 12 Mini. It also still came with a charge brick, usbA power cable and lighting-port earpods...all now being used with my 12 Mini!
I bought one of these brand new that they had never opened. It does everything I need it to do and fits in my pocket. I can buy whatever I need to I guess, but for 140 bucks this works great and takes photos that are above average. I’m set till they stop updates.
The 7 Plus was my very first smartphone I owned, and I loved it. I only had performance and storage capacity issues because I used it on heavy use. I still have the 7 Plus to this day, just that Ive kept it in its box
for anyone who hasn’t ever felt the haptic home button, the weirdest feeling ever is turning off your phone and while it’s shutting down, spamming that home button. eventually it hits a point where the haptic feedback shuts down so you very suddenly go from what you think is a physical click to nothing at all
I am using iPhone 7 plus and I just bought it in December 2020. Still a good phone, it’s fast. The only problem for me is that I am constantly playing and the battery is not enough for me. But when you just use it for social media or just messaging the battery is okay.
I’ve literally just replaced my iPhone 7 with the 12 Pro Max. The 7 really served me well and I would recommend it to anyone. Edit: I also upgraded its battery with ease and replaced its screen (when I needed) through the use of TH-cam guides woohoo
@@dubemshawn163 I’ll be completely honest. I was little underwhelmed because I expected major major differences but the iOS updates are very similar to the recent iOS. However, the camera is amazing and I love the size of the screen and the clarity when viewing high quality videos etc. End of the day, I’m very happy with it and I know that it will last me a long long time. If I were you, yes I would get it! Treat yourself! Just get a good case to keep it safe.
I got my iPhone 7 for my birthday my sophomore year in 2018 I still don’t want to upgrade yet I’ve made so many memories on this phone I’ll probably upgrade when I’m in my 20’s to make new memories :)
I got one for $100 on backmarket. The only problems I have with it is the smaller 720p screen and sometimes when I’m charging it, it becomes very hot. Battery life isn’t that great as well. IOS still feels fine and the 7 does everything you would need to do on a modern phone.
The only real problem is the battery, on both the normal and the Plus. The normal 7 also has some performance issues, especially when the storage gets a bit full, most of the apps start lagging like crazy. Back on the battery: Even with a brand new, 100% battery, it drains like crazy when playing games or using certain apps. I think this is due to the fact that the CPU and GPU have to work a lot harder now, than it had to when it was new. I play a game called Shop Titans, which drains like 20-30% after 10-15 minutes of playing. Same goes for Coin Master. Other than that, they still work like a charm, snappy in general use, no lag in all the games I've tested and overall a great experience! Even the camera holds up great, it took Apple a long time to make real improvements on the camera, so in my opinion it's as good as up to date :)
I love getting new phones and usually change it up every six months or so. I bought a new iPhone 7 back in 2018 along with an Essential Phone. I didn't like Face ID on iPhone X that I had. I've been platooning the two ever since. New phones have come and gone and I bought a Sony Xperia 5 last year, but didn't hold onto it for long. The combo of iPhone 7 and Essential PH-1 has been that good. I'll move on soon enough now, but what a run.
I upgraded last year to an iPhone 11, and this year to a 12. But, I'm still holding on to my jet black 7 Plus tho, and it's definitely more useable than my old Android phones fram that period :)
My iPhone 7 has taken some of my favourite videos on my TH-cam channel. I have the 4.7 inch 7 and the camera is brilliant and I can’t complain with the result. I do want to try and get a newer iPhone like the 10 or 11 but I also want to see what android has because iPhone and battery are 2 words that never go together. I can see this phone getting 1-3 years of updates because iOS 14 is great on this thing
Iphone 7 is still a good buy tho,my friends still use it till this day and have fun gaming and taking pictures.Me personally uses iphone 6s plus and iphone 11 but still consider iphone 7 as one hell of a good phone.
No 🧢 the reason apple charges you soo much makes sense after some years when all Android users pay money to get upto the mark performance whereas iOS users just need a update to do that!!!!
You can't just get a random iOS update to get top of the line performance 😭😭 it's called bug fixing and optimization etc , which android manufacturers do too
@@Cal_lum I never said they don't get more updates n stuff you know. But this guys talking as if you get a whole generational upgrade from simple OS updates
I bought a used 7 Plus, 128 GB in Q1, 2020 for $250 with case included, Jet Black, 9/10 condition, 88% battery life then, 86% now. It lasts well throughout the day, though sometimes runs low with heavy use, then have to recharge it. Only thing is it's finicky about charging and I have to angle it just right to get it to charge. Other than that it works great even now after 1.5 years of heavy use. I'm satified with it's durability and reliability - seems very good for a 5+ years old phone.
Good phone but the iPhone 8 is only around $50 more, has a faster processor, has wireless charging, and will likely last a year longer. Also a better camera if you care
We’re here at the end of 2021 & I’m still rocking the Iphone 7 Plus just a few weeks shy of having it exactly 5 years. Put a new battery in it yesterday & breathed new life into it. Still a damn good phone “Does all I need it to do” & expect it to do well continuing to serve me well into 2023 or longer. It still calls, texts, emails, decent pic, decent web browsing speed, etc. Nothing about it is really obsolete 👍. I could have easily bought the latest 13 but passed.
I’ve had my iPhone 7+ since February of 2017. It’s in perfect condition and still runs perfectly fine, but unfortunately I’ve decided that it’s time to upgrade. I’ll be getting the 12 Pro Max next week and I’m a bit sad because this iPhone has been around for so long and it’s still going strong! It will not be going to go to waste tho. My mom isn’t super tech savvy so I’m gonna hand this one down to her! Gonna miss this phone but its time to move on 😭
I stopped using my 6s plus about a year ago after like 4 years of use, and I moved to an android. I just sold it and have been using the 6s plus again while I wait for my new iphone 12 pro max, but I’ve seriously been debating if the purchase was even worth it 😅 Camera wise and tech specs obviously 12 wins, but just for mundane use... um... I would have absolutely no problem continuing to use my 6s plus! Older models are definitely worth it for people on a budget
I Recently purchased a brand new sealed iPhone 7 for my dad. He’s over the moon with it basic phone for his basic needs. Switched from a 6s due to poor battery life
My dad has a 7+ 256GB and its running flawless ever since my brother gifted him the phone, since my dad doesn’t need much for a phone than a good battery and facebook, I don’t see him upgrading anytime soon 😂
my honest recommendation is the iphoneXr really has an amazing camera especially if you use it for instagram, when you change the effects it's really great, but the best thing for me is the screen! the phone is not even expensive i have it. just look at that information here amzn.to/39EKeo1
Had an iPhone 7 Plus last year. Bought the 12 on release day and I love it. But the iPhone 7 Plus still works great it was just a bit too big and it only had 32 gigabytes. And honestly it still has a better camera than most of my friends with android
Josh great video 👍🏾 I'm still rocking iphone 7 it's like brand new battery 99% was on first generation SE had the 7 for a yr new be using it 2 months now loving it
@@breadassassin2376 most people don't even have access to 5g let alone want to pay more to have a plan with it at the moment so 5g is irrelevant. In 2 to 5 years it'll be nice but for now nah
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@@CT--og4iv The regular 8 also has 2 gigs of ram so I don’t think ram will play against the regular 7 and will likely be discontinued for other reasons.
Anyone still using the iPhone 7 right now? How's it working for you?
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My cousin uses it. And how good it works made me plan to get one
yep still using a 7. works ok so far
I retired my iPhone 7+ 32GB last month, I'm now using a Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB/6GB) I've personally wanted to go back to android for a while and decided that now is the time. I think this phone may be the best £200 phone at the moment.
I used a 7 plus until September, 2019. Now on a samsung s20 as a temporary phone until I get an iPhone 12 pro
A lot of my friends have a 7 or 7 plus. They work good for their needs.
It only feels like yesterday since this thing came out and everyone was talking about the Headphone Jack being gone and how it had Water Resistance. Great Video, Josh.
Hey it’s the Mudkip guy
@Carl Southern the internet funny man has spoken very funne haha hahahahahg jaj
@@MudkipOnYT when the imposter is sus!
Agreed. The iPhone 7 in Jet Black was my first phone ever. I was still in high school when this came out and I've been working for half a year after graduating from college now. Time passes by so quickly.
@@moonlightw6 dududududududududududud dun durudun
IMO, the jet black iPhone 7 Plus is one of the most beautiful phones Apple has ever made.
That thing is gorgeous
The rose gold is prettier
@@Sakurakinomotoz633 stop the 🧢
Until you breathe on it and it scratches
@@urmumgey1119 Just breathed on my seven. Went from black to steel silver in an instant
The iPhone 7 is the iPhone I like to recommend to people on a budget because it’s the first water resistant iPhone! Also amazing video Josh!
And it still performs better than most low entry phones out there, the problem is software support, it’s 4 years old and it won’t last long, but yeah it’s a very good option
If you have 200-250$ to spare you could upgrade to a refurbished oneplus7t on ebay or get the oneplus 6t for as low as 150$ on ebay which is a really good bang for your buck since it's a 2018 flagship and oneplus phones get updates for a long time.Also Old LG flagships like the V50,40,and 30 are around 150-250 on Ebay or Amazon and they still have really fast performance but not as much update support as oneplus which is why I reccomend the 7t the most
@SapphireChaotix It’s not on life support, the iPhone 6s on the other hand is. I bet the 7 has a year or two max out of it with updates, and iOS 12 is still getting security updates. Also the 8 if I’m correct is practically 2 times faster than the 7.
@@sdsd4108 Your comment is totally correct, but I specifically said iPhone I recommend, so not exactly the best idea to bring up androids in this thread because it’s unrelated to my original comment.
I wouldn't because of the audio ic ossue. It happened to me and it's no fun when the phone is no longer repaired by Apple
Watching this from an iphone 7 lol. Cheers!
I'm on 7+ lol
My cousin has a iphone7
How’s that battery lol
@@NowKissMyChucks haha I don't no
@@NowKissMyChucks I had to get a battery replacement on mine but it can last a full 4hr of light use barley dipping below 50%
I remember that during Summer 2017 I was still using my old iPhone 5 with AWFUL battery life, so I worked as a lifeguard for 3 months and bought the 7 with my first salary. That phone was AMAZING on iOS 10. Then iOS 11 came and completely ruined it. On November 2017 I sold it and bought a Mi Mix 2 (the all screen Xiaomi and their Android was very iOS-like). Then sold it after just 3 months and got a 6S (yes I know, I literally downgraded my phone). Then I had my 6s until summer 2019 when I bought my current XR. Best phone ever :)
I've only just retired my 7+ and got a Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro.
You should try the SE, that’s the real deal
@@CT--og4iv yup. I have it. It’s awesome
Are you teaching us how to waste our money? Lol what do you even work for
@Gucci Crimson No for me the SE 2020 is lasting longer than the 7
I'm using an iphone 7 32GB in 2021 and im pretty happy with it :D
My battery health is 81% but im not a heavy user, it lasts me 2 days usually
Bought it for 170 USD in october for my bday, i wanted something aluminum and 16:9 after my HTC 10 died, and it definetly delivers
I’m using a 7 plus 32gb that I bought like 3 months ago for $100 and I recently replaced my battery so I have 100% and it lasts me all day but I’m a heavy user and I love it
Do you recommend buying the iPhone 7 plus first hand ?
@@vincent9.7 what do you mean by first hand ?
@@arturoperea2173 first hand means new phone .
@@vincent9.7 I don’t think there’s any 7 plus selling new anymore but there are regular 7
The phone doesn’t even feel like 5 years old to be honest. Other than that, great video!
@@YBehri Looks Like iPhone Made For Mens 😎
It’s 4 over years old, but almost there
@@ATH-camChannelwithNoName time really does fly. I remember when everyone used to go crazy over the iPhone 7 back when I was still a kid.
Gosh I remember it feels like yesterday watching TechRax and EverythingApplePro do durability tests on the 7. Definitely an unforgettable phone, well apart from the 3G.
Damn life goes on
I remember wanting a 7 so bad when it came out and my teacher got one and she knew how much I love tech and she let me mess around with it after class and look at all the accessories and stuff, that’s a good memory
the teacher is an absolute chad
@@DisABruhyes
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I’m watching this on my iPhone 7 and I’d recommend it to anyone. It’s still pretty snappy, battery ain’t too bad either
I'm 61 years old and bought my first iPhone today. It's a 7. I'm watching videos to learn how to use it! I'm happy to hear you still think it's a good phone.
After a few months is it still working well for you? I’m just curious because it’s a decently older iphone and especially for someone like me it would just be way too slow. Is it too slow for you or anything? If so there’s an iPhone called the iPhone SE 2 and it’s the exact same iphone but with a newer and faster processor, you can find one for 100-150. Of course it has a better camera and some other upgrades as well. But if you’re like my parents, the iPhone 7 is probably just fine for you.
@@deadboy3646 Yes, it's fine. The only thing is the battery maybe drains faster than it should...like I listened to the radio on it one morning next thing I know is it's at 28%. But it's fine...I rarely listen to the radio on it. Thanks for the suggestion about the SE2
@@msrhuby i have a 7, i’ve had mine for going on 4 years now and it’s just now started causing issues. it’s just struggling to charge for me, and the battery’s draining faster than it used to. it’s not too slow unless it’s about to shut off. i’m upgrading soon either way but my phones also been through more than yours so you probably won’t have any problems
@@em7719 I recently learned that the iPhone "learns" things with regard to charging its battery. It's best to let it drain almost completely before charging it again.
I am still using my 7 and wasn't planning on upgrading, but the haptics on my home button unfortunately just stopped working after I went for a long run and it started pouring like a freaking waterfall. While using the accessibility mode is an okay workaround, I am gonna go out and get the 13 on Friday... Hoping that will last me another 5 years as well. This was a really solid phone!
The 13 is definitely worth upgrading to. You’ll notice a massive improvement from the 7 overall.
Who’s watching this on an iPhone 7/7+?
Me
Here I am! Awful battery life, scratched back and broken glass but still good performance.
//gioele// Sometimes, the screen on my unit lifts up for some reasons, but I can still press it down into place.
@@MCAlexisYT oh my gosh, sounds bad, my mother's iPhone 5 had the same problem. But as I say: until it works, I use it.
Me
Damn, the 7+ was the last phone my mom used, she definitely would have approved of it in 2021 lol.
I’m not sure I understood it properly, but if I did, I’m sorry dude
I’m sorry about your mum bro💔🕊🌍
i’m sorry to hear
❤️
Sorry bro 🙏
I already upgrade my phone at the end of 2020. I was at the iPhone 7 and went to the iPhone 11
i went from the 7 plus to the 12 mini on release date. I loved the 7 and would recommend it to anyone on a budget
Cool
I went from Huawei P smart 2017 ( got it in 2017 and upgrade this year to Xiaomi Mi 10T
@@crabrangoon2493 tf is that
same
I’m using 11 Pro right now but still keeping my 7 Plus. I just fell in love with the design. The battery health is at 72% now but still okay for me.
This was the first phone I ever fell completely in love with . Captured some great moments with it ; carried it through some awesome times as well as some sad, rainy days … Me and this phone have lived some life together .
had the 7 plus from 2017 up until now, finally replaced it with the 12 pro max! can say that the 7 plus is my favorite phone and I still miss it even now, especially with the Touch ID. the phone itself still works perfectly fine, I gave it to my dad after getting the battery replaced
that's a good move.
Ive had an iPhone 7 that’s still with me today. Ironically, I first got it when I was in the 7th grade- now I’m in grade 10 I’m writing this comment from it. It’s a great simple phone without too many bells and whistles, and it’s pretty dirt cheap. Although my 7 has a cracked screen, a missing camera lens, and a battery life that doesn’t last for long (all due to my own irresponsibility) I still absolutely love this thing to death, and it’s lasted me for about 4 years. If you’re looking for a great first phone I’d definitely recommend the iPhone 7! :)
no one asked.
Gave my dad the 7 when I upgraded to my 11 and I regret upgrading so soon, the 7 is still fine
Other than the battery drain on my 7+ after IOS 11. I loved everything about it. I miss the metal back iPhones,feels so good in hand.
Just found this video at the right time as I've just ordered a reconditioned 7 plus 128 GB in black, to replace my very slow 6s. It has a 12 month warranty so hopefully it will last me for a year or 3! lol At my age [68] I don't need anything too fancy and it cost £207 which is enough for me to pay out.
I just done EXACTLY the same thing. I killed my hard working 5SE and desperately needed a phone quick time. Pretty broke so went for a reconditioned 7 but I got mine for £139 and 256 GB the Red special edition one. I hope the battery is okay. I also never realised there was no phone jack so I guess I will have to go back for Bluetooth earbuds - so much for saving money!
Trying to buy 7+ myself. Just hoping that the battery life is good
Battery life is tuff on the small 7, that’s what I had before I got my 11. It feels so smooth but the 7 is still a great phone to utilize. Good job Josh 👍🏻
I had an iPhone 4 8GB from May 2013-Sep 2016. Then from Sep 2016-June 1st, 2021 I had an iPhone SE 64 gb ( 1st gen ). While I love my iPhone SE 1st gen, it started having major problems such as the logic board not and some sections of the screen was completely dead. On top of no matter how many apps and pictures I delete, the phone never frees up any space. Just a couple days ago I got myself an iPhone 7 32gb and let me tell you... it works perfectly. I got it for so cheap at $190. It's fully functional and honestly I love it. It does everything I want. For those that are on a budget or really don't want to spend an arm or a leg for an iPhone, I definitely recommend getting an iPhone 7.
The iPhone 7 plus is my favorite iPhone of all time. Felt like a huge upgrade from my iPhone 6s. Some reason I like the 7 plus more then my 11 pro max. Not saying I’d downgrade my 11 pro max to it but still! 😂😂
i bought my girl a 7 for Christmas. a big upgrade from what she had so i'm defly gonna watch this vid
I just got my iPhone 12 pro max free from elexhacks on instagram without no any issue or delay am so glad and happy just meet him on instagram he will help you
@@parkashdahanga4638 stfu
It's still great, but I'd definitely recommend going for the 8 or the SE, since they're newer and will have longer support.
The 8 is a stupid buy in 2021, you can get a new SE 2020 on eBay for $250-$300. The 8 is $225-$250 used, I would say the best phone in 2021 is the SE 2.
Edit: actually the 8 was stupid from day 1, it was $799 instead of the $999, 10x better, IPhone X, when the 8 was basically an IPhone 7 with a slightly better chip and a glass back!
Nah the best one would probably be a Refurbished oneplus 7t on ebay they can be low as 220$ or the 6t which I have seen at 120$ used.Also old LG flagships can be cheap aswell like the V50,40,and 30 or G8 and 7
I love my 8.Its Awesome
@Jay Cheap but used. Never really know what you're getting. Hell, even the 11 pro max is cheap (800$), I would buy it if it was 100% safe. Costs a bit more than the X but will last a few years longer too.
@@KingRiverVlogs I've seen the 8 for $199, I've also seen the 7 for $199, just buy the 8 at that point. If you can find the 7 for like $130-$160 then sure, it's a great buy.
Oh perfect timing lol.. i just got a 7 in matte black.. cool vid👍
My 7 Plus was my favorite phone until I got my 11 Pro Max, it was a great camera for the time and I just loved the look of it
I’m still using the 7, and it’s just had the latest software update (15.0.2). As you mentioned, battery is ready for replacement (71% max), but I noticed my daughter’s 10/X also has the “Service” message and a battery at just under 80%. I’ve put off getting a new battery cos I’m really fancying an upgrade to the 11. We’ll see 👍
I have a 10x. And We chose to use the 7+ instead
Battery health 100% I’m all good
Still? Oof
I’m at 75%
@@pkmntrainerred4643 damn change it bro
@@gyasib776 I can’t. I can’t seem to afford to upgrade yet.
@@pkmntrainerred4643 no change the battery bro the 7 is a good phone tbh pretty solid for 2021 just get neural cam for night mode & a new battery
iPhone 7 is one of my favourites. I love how it looks, how it feels, how it performs (even until this day)
I just got my iPhone 12 pro max free from elexhacks on instagram without no any issue or delay am so glad and happy just meet him on instagram he will help you
Actually just got a brand new sealed iPhone 7 for $150. Coming from my 6s+ (which got ran over) this is such a huge upgrade.
I’m currently using an iPhone 7, bought it a little more than a year ago, brand new, no intention at all to upgrade anytime soon ! It’s a great phone, does anything I ask of it. Only the dropping of software support would make me change at this point...
That’s the problem. That will probably happen in a year or two
I got the 7 Plus after my X was stolen and I enjoyed it alot! Now I have the 11 and I must say my 7 Plus was one of the best generations
Watching this video on a 7 plus and it’s working just fine. I signed up for the apple beta program and updated to 14.5 this morning. Great that apple are still supporting older phones.
I use an iPhone 7plus and I never even considered upgrading, it’s still such a fast, decent daily driver
I've got XS Max, but regret upgrading from my 7 Plus, there was nothing wrong with it, was still blazing fast! Not making the same mistake again, XS Max is well into year 3, and may well keep for a 4th year!
@@Zanzibar2Far sadly my iPhone 8’s cellular data just stop working all together and didn’t work no matter what I did. I upgraded to iPhone 12 Pro and even though I could’ve lasted longer with the 8 the iPhone 12 feels like it will last way longer into the future for me.
I bought a second-hand iPhone 7 (128gb) for >$150 and I am loving it. It works perfectly fine and good as new.
I'm not saying that the iPhone 7 is a BAD phone, it's just a little underwhelming if you're looking for an upgrade from the 6/6+. It'll do perfectly fine as an upgrade from the iPhone 5.
Yeah it’s more of a fine to keep for a bit longer rather than upgrade to
My first iPhone! ♥️ eventually moved on to the SE and now the 12 Pro Max, still fond memories of my old 7 tho, such a slick and simple design :)
I've got a 7 plus and it's 100% my favourite phone! :)
I just picked up a Matt black 128 gb 7 plus. While I used to have an iPhone 5s. Biggest damn upgrade I’ve ever made in my life , love this phone
I won’t upgrade the 7 until iPhone is perfected, 2022 earliest
I'm thinking of buying, do u really recommend it?
@@marcelaespinace3489 I wouldn't say so... the iPhone 7 had some of the weakest batteries in the iPhone lineup. iPhone 11 is way better value for money... since you can keep it for 4-5 years
@@languist dang, sadly i dont have that much of money :( i bought the phone just an hour ago so ill see how it works in a few days ^^ thx for answering!
My iPhone 7 Plus is lovely , the battery has given me a couple of scares but it was ok...I’m a wuss that’s all.
nothing can ever be perfect what the hell do you mean until the iphone is perfected lol
This phone was a great stopgap upgrade between my old SE and 12 Mini. It also still came with a charge brick, usbA power cable and lighting-port earpods...all now being used with my 12 Mini!
I bought one of these brand new that they had never opened. It does everything I need it to do and fits in my pocket. I can buy whatever I need to I guess, but for 140 bucks this works great and takes photos that are above average. I’m set till they stop updates.
The 7 Plus was my very first smartphone I owned, and I loved it. I only had performance and storage capacity issues because I used it on heavy use.
I still have the 7 Plus to this day, just that Ive kept it in its box
Im trying to buy it to make youtube videos,shd i buy 7 or 8
Have my 32gb with 86% battery life so far so good, not laggy at all with the current iOS and still a great experience
I am upgrading from my iPhone 5s to my dad’s iPhone 7. Do you think I’ll be fine?
for anyone who hasn’t ever felt the haptic home button,
the weirdest feeling ever is turning off your phone and while it’s shutting down, spamming that home button. eventually it hits a point where the haptic feedback shuts down so you very suddenly go from what you think is a physical click to nothing at all
Yeah I love it, the moment you realize you’ve been pressing glass all this time 😄
My iPhone 7 is five years old today tho 😌 🎂
I am using iPhone 7 plus and I just bought it in December 2020. Still a good phone, it’s fast. The only problem for me is that I am constantly playing and the battery is not enough for me. But when you just use it for social media or just messaging the battery is okay.
Im still using my iphone 7! Watching this on it now.
Just replaced the battery in my wifes 7+ (DIY).. like new again, functions great, and will give to our daughter soon.
I’ve literally just replaced my iPhone 7 with the 12 Pro Max. The 7 really served me well and I would recommend it to anyone.
Edit: I also upgraded its battery with ease and replaced its screen (when I needed) through the use of TH-cam guides woohoo
how is the pro max? considering upgrading to this from 6s+
@@dubemshawn163 I’ll be completely honest. I was little underwhelmed because I expected major major differences but the iOS updates are very similar to the recent iOS. However, the camera is amazing and I love the size of the screen and the clarity when viewing high quality videos etc. End of the day, I’m very happy with it and I know that it will last me a long long time. If I were you, yes I would get it! Treat yourself! Just get a good case to keep it safe.
I got my iPhone 7 for my birthday my sophomore year in 2018 I still don’t want to upgrade yet I’ve made so many memories on this phone I’ll probably upgrade when I’m in my 20’s to make new memories :)
I actually have a jet black 7 plus and my dad still keeps his old red 7 plus although he currently uses a XS max
i got a iphone 7 plus on Christmas in 2020 and I love it :)
I had the iPhone 7 Plus until this year when it broke. It’s the best phone I’ve had so far
What happened to it?
@@computernerdinside people couldn’t hear me speak. Drop damage I think
I got one for $100 on backmarket. The only problems I have with it is the smaller 720p screen and sometimes when I’m charging it, it becomes very hot. Battery life isn’t that great as well. IOS still feels fine and the 7 does everything you would need to do on a modern phone.
The only real problem is the battery, on both the normal and the Plus. The normal 7 also has some performance issues, especially when the storage gets a bit full, most of the apps start lagging like crazy. Back on the battery: Even with a brand new, 100% battery, it drains like crazy when playing games or using certain apps. I think this is due to the fact that the CPU and GPU have to work a lot harder now, than it had to when it was new. I play a game called Shop Titans, which drains like 20-30% after 10-15 minutes of playing. Same goes for Coin Master.
Other than that, they still work like a charm, snappy in general use, no lag in all the games I've tested and overall a great experience! Even the camera holds up great, it took Apple a long time to make real improvements on the camera, so in my opinion it's as good as up to date :)
yes, my iphone 7+ is still smooth but the battery drains so fast, I have literally more time in charging than using the phone 😭
My 1st time experience with ios my iPhone 7 Plus and now entered 10 days today, I ❤️ it so much, such an amazing and absolutely wonderful phone ☺️
I’m still happy with my (Product) RED Plus variant, though I’ll be needing some battery service soon with my current 77% battery health.
I love getting new phones and usually change it up every six months or so. I bought a new iPhone 7 back in 2018 along with an Essential Phone. I didn't like Face ID on iPhone X that I had. I've been platooning the two ever since. New phones have come and gone and I bought a Sony Xperia 5 last year, but didn't hold onto it for long. The combo of iPhone 7 and Essential PH-1 has been that good. I'll move on soon enough now, but what a run.
I upgraded last year to an iPhone 11, and this year to a 12. But, I'm still holding on to my jet black 7 Plus tho, and it's definitely more useable than my old Android phones fram that period :)
My iPhone 7 has taken some of my favourite videos on my TH-cam channel. I have the 4.7 inch 7 and the camera is brilliant and I can’t complain with the result.
I do want to try and get a newer iPhone like the 10 or 11 but I also want to see what android has because iPhone and battery are 2 words that never go together. I can see this phone getting 1-3 years of updates because iOS 14 is great on this thing
Iphone 7 is still a good buy tho,my friends still use it till this day and have fun gaming and taking pictures.Me personally uses iphone 6s plus and iphone 11 but still consider iphone 7 as one hell of a good phone.
No 🧢 the reason apple charges you soo much makes sense after some years when all Android users pay money to get upto the mark performance whereas iOS users just need a update to do that!!!!
true.
It took me a minute to realize with the emoji you meant "no cap". Am I old?
You can't just get a random iOS update to get top of the line performance 😭😭 it's called bug fixing and optimization etc , which android manufacturers do too
@@beansandburgers1264 1st if you are named after bald martin change it and 2nd you can’t deny iPhones get better optimisation and longer updates
@@Cal_lum I never said they don't get more updates n stuff you know. But this guys talking as if you get a whole generational upgrade from simple OS updates
I am watching from my ip7, have been using it for 4 years +, still functioning very well, loving it 🥰
I still feel my 8plus was the best iPhone I had. Never had issues. Every iphone since then so many issues. Never had a 7.
I bought a used 7 Plus, 128 GB in Q1, 2020 for $250 with case included, Jet Black, 9/10 condition, 88% battery life then, 86% now. It lasts well throughout the day, though sometimes runs low with heavy use, then have to recharge it. Only thing is it's finicky about charging and I have to angle it just right to get it to charge. Other than that it works great even now after 1.5 years of heavy use. I'm satified with it's durability and reliability - seems very good for a 5+ years old phone.
Good phone but the iPhone 8 is only around $50 more, has a faster processor, has wireless charging, and will likely last a year longer. Also a better camera if you care
Hello
We’re here at the end of 2021 & I’m still rocking the Iphone 7 Plus just a few weeks shy of having it exactly 5 years. Put a new battery in it yesterday & breathed new life into it. Still a damn good phone “Does all I need it to do” & expect it to do well continuing to serve me well into 2023 or longer. It still calls, texts, emails, decent pic, decent web browsing speed, etc. Nothing about it is really obsolete 👍. I could have easily bought the latest 13 but passed.
The longest phone I ever use the iPhone 7 Plus! Now I’m using iPhone 11 and this one will use for long.
Yes I have a iphone7 and it’s work great just Updated to 15.2 and it works great
I have an iPhone 7 Plus, works amazing! :)
I’ve had my iPhone 7+ since February of 2017. It’s in perfect condition and still runs perfectly fine, but unfortunately I’ve decided that it’s time to upgrade. I’ll be getting the 12 Pro Max next week and I’m a bit sad because this iPhone has been around for so long and it’s still going strong! It will not be going to go to waste tho. My mom isn’t super tech savvy so I’m gonna hand this one down to her! Gonna miss this phone but its time to move on 😭
I wouldn’t recommend one second hand because the battery is awful despite my one only at 92% battery health.
I bought mine with 85% and it is fine, still have 85% after 6 months of use.
It's 400 bucks in UK
It's good for 200 but NOT AT ALL 400
Should I get this for free with port in or spend 50 and get the se 2020?
@GoingBust ok thx 👍 im headed to the store right now! Super excited!! This samsung is killing me
@@silvinho87 hey same here. With 85% battery health, how long does your battery last? Mine only lasts for 5-6 hours :/
This recent update on my iPhone is killing my cellular data abilities- what should we do ? Time to upgrade?
Still using 7+ haha, I bought it new in 2019, it was far cheaper because its an old model, I just cant spend thousands for the new model, its crazy.
Love the quality of your videos. What is your set up?
I would’ve been watching this on my iPhone 7 Plus if I didn’t get the iPhone 12 as a gift. The iPhone 7 Plus was (and still) so good til this day!
I stopped using my 6s plus about a year ago after like 4 years of use, and I moved to an android. I just sold it and have been using the 6s plus again while I wait for my new iphone 12 pro max, but I’ve seriously been debating if the purchase was even worth it 😅 Camera wise and tech specs obviously 12 wins, but just for mundane use... um... I would have absolutely no problem continuing to use my 6s plus! Older models are definitely worth it for people on a budget
I Recently purchased a brand new sealed iPhone 7 for my dad. He’s over the moon with it basic phone for his basic needs. Switched from a 6s due to poor battery life
My dad has a 7+ 256GB and its running flawless ever since my brother gifted him the phone, since my dad doesn’t need much for a phone than a good battery and facebook, I don’t see him upgrading anytime soon 😂
I was using the iPhone 7 but I upgraded to the iPhone se 2020 on May 28th 2020 the iPhone 7 was my first iPhone I was using android before that
I'd recommend this phone to anyone who uses android but wants to try iOS. Great content as usual :)
my honest recommendation is the iphoneXr really has an amazing camera especially if you use it for instagram, when you change the effects it's really great, but the best thing for me is the screen! the phone is not even expensive i have it. just look at that information here amzn.to/39EKeo1
I am using 7plus rose gold and am happy with it nice phone 🙂
7:45Me:(Still using an S6 edge)
Also me:Well yes but actually no
Had an iPhone 7 Plus last year. Bought the 12 on release day and I love it. But the iPhone 7 Plus still works great it was just a bit too big and it only had 32 gigabytes. And honestly it still has a better camera than most of my friends with android
The iPhone 7 is great but the only problem is battery life
I have both the iPhone 7 and the original iPhone SE0 both ran the beta for iOS 14 and run the official 14.3 now, I love the 7
The iphone 7 is good however I knew alot of people who had the audio and baseband issue with this particular model
Josh great video 👍🏾 I'm still rocking iphone 7 it's like brand new battery 99% was on first generation SE had the 7 for a yr new be using it 2 months now loving it
Other tech TH-camrs be like: IF YOU HAVE A IPHONE 11 OR 11PRO UPGRADE NOW aaaaaaaa
Me with an 11: 🤠🔫
Just got my 11 for Christmas and honestly I don’t see why you would buy a 12. The 11 is super nice and fast enough with only 4g
@@breadassassin2376 most people don't even have access to 5g let alone want to pay more to have a plan with it at the moment so 5g is irrelevant. In 2 to 5 years it'll be nice but for now nah
my honest recommendation is the iphoneXr really has an amazing camera especially if you use it for instagram, when you change the effects it's really great, but the best thing for me is the screen! the phone is not even expensive i have it. just look at that information here amzn.to/39EKeo1
I never buy a new phone I upgraded from my 7 plus to the iPhone xs last year still works amazing
My last home button device was the 7+ before I got the 11 😍
I use the IPhone 7, and iPad Pro 10.5. Honestly, I’m perfectly happy with them, and they’re fast and run iOS 14 smoothly. No complaints:)
I think iPhone 7 will get at least two years. Why? Because 2019 iPad still had the A10.
That’s what I thought, but the 2019 iPad has 3GB of RAM and the iPhone 7 2 GB, so that could play against it.
@@CT--og4iv 2018 has the same A10X but only 2GBs of RAM. I think the A10 line will get dropped with iOS 16.
@@CT--og4iv The regular 8 also has 2 gigs of ram so I don’t think ram will play against the regular 7 and will likely be discontinued for other reasons.
@@dustojnikhummer 6th gen iPad has the A10, but lets cross our fingers hopefully it’ll make it to iOS 16
@@michaelm8188 mmmm yeah didn’t think of it before
love your voice and youuuu,love this video,too thank you
Do a “Using iPhone 5s in 2021.Is it worth it” That would be more relatable
Broo same 🐸
Tell ‘em Spider-Man.
Lmao I have it