The iPhone 7 can be considered an old man’s phone in 2024. But with a new iPhone being released every September it’s hard to keep up with what Apple has to offer and if it really makes any difference.
Today, we take a look at the iPhone 7 and the Plus version’s price in Pakistan and compare whether it’s still a bang for your buck or you are bound to upgrade your phone every few years.
Release Date
Officially iPhone 7 and the Plus has been discontinued. So, the best you can hope for is a good condition second-hand phone in Pakistan. Which isn’t that hard considering iPhone users handle their phone with a lot of care and love.
Specifications
While the complete specifications for the phone can be found on Apple’s official page for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, we will try to give you an overview of things that really matter and if they are up to mark for what you would need for your day-to-day chores.
Dimensions
Dimension wise iPhone 7 Plus falls only 2 mm short of the iPhone 13 Pro Max so it is pretty much the same size
Weight
Surprisingly, iPhone 7 Plus weighs 56 grams lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max and while this doesn’t mean much in terms of numbers, there is a substantial difference in the actual feel of both the phones. So, if you are not one of those, who like to carry an anchor in their hands then maybe the iPhone 7 Plus is a good choice for you.
Apple Pay
Both phones support Apple Pay, although it is not useful in Pakistan yet, but if you travel frequently then, there is no need for you to upgrade your phone just for Apple Pay. As iPhone 7 Plus has got you covered in that area.
Display
The iPhone 7 Plus boasts a Retina IPS LCD display while the successor comes packed with a Super Retina OLED display. Size wise: iPhone 7 Plus falls short and has a lower screen to body ratio. But that is the same for almost every phone released during that particular time. While we have a clear winner here which seems to be iPhone 13, it all comes down to your priority, does the display quality and the screen size that much to you? If it does, then you have your answer.
Camera
The most important part of any iPhone. The camera, if you are searching for iPhone 7 and the Plus price in Pakistan and have ended up on this article then most likely the camera isn’t a priority for you. Based on the results, iPhone 7 Plus’s camera isn’t that bad after all. You will still be able to get some fine clicks through its dual 12MP main camera, which is the same even for iPhone 13 pro (but it has 3 instead of 2). However, paying a huge price for a minor improvement doesn’t make sense. Surprisingly, iPhone 7 Plus has a QUAD-LED flash, while the iPhone 13 pro only comes with a Dual-LED flash. With the IPhone 7 Plus you can still capture 4K at 30FPS and 1080p upto 120FPS so that sums up pretty much 95% of what you would do from your phone. Unless you are a Youtube Creator.
As for selfie, iPhone 7 Plus comes with a 7MP camera which is 5 MP behind its successor. But what’s really the point of a high MP selfie camera if you are just using it for Face detection? And talking about Face detection, iPhone 7 Plus does not have that. The phone is equipped with the old-school, ever-green finger-print sensor, surprisingly some people still prefer that over face detection
Battery
The final comparison. The iPhone 7 Plus comes with a 2900mAh battery and its honestly not that great compared to what iPhones offer today. It is still however, good enough to give you 21 hours of talk time on 3G. If that’s what you need then there is no reason for you to not go with the iPhone 7 Plus.
| Category | Feature | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone 7 Plus |
| Body | Weight | 240 g (8.47 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) |
Nano-SIM IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
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| Display | Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ion-strengthened glass 3D Touch display & home button |
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| Platform | OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm) | |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4×1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics) | |
| Memory | Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM, NVMe | 32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM, NVMe | |
| Main Camera | Modules | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7″, 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/3.4″, 1.0µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0″, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6″, AF, 2x optical zoom |
| Main Camera | Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps | |
| Selfie Camera | Modules | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″ SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) |
| Features | HDR | Face detection, HDR | |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps | |
iPhone 7 Plus Price in Pakistan
Apple does not have an official store anywhere in Pakistan. And even if it did, iPhone 7 Plus has officially been discontinued. So, you are left with options like the local mobile market or online marketplaces like OLX to buy the phone. In this regard, the best advice would be to buy from a local market close to your home as they usually provide a 3-7 day working warranty.
If that is not an option, then online market places is what’s left. Be sure to check the seller’s review online before placing your order and make sure it is an authentic product.
Currently, a good conditioned iPhone 7 Plus price in Pakistan is ranging between 30K-50K.
iPhone 7 Plus Buying Checklist
• Be sure to check Battery Health
• Check if both cameras are working
• Check the fingerprint sensor by registering your own fingerprint
• Run a thorough touch test on the entire screen. Touch an app icon and drag it through the entire screen and make sure it doesn’t stop anywhere.
• Check the flash and record a 30 sec video in 4k to see the phone is not overheating.
iPhone 7 Plus Reviews
The phone still has good reviews from its owners so you should be confident with your purchase. Throughout various technology websites and communities, iPhone 7 Plus has good ratings and personally I use an iPhone 7 Plus, and I am still satisfied with it.
Yes, it is still relevant in 2024. The key takeaway is that while iPhone 7 Plus is an old phone from Apple, it can still be considered a solid choice for people who are looking for style, reliability and affordability. With a decent camera, apple pay, light weight and almost all the essential features, it is a no-brainer to get your hands on the iPhone 7 Plus. Performance wise, it may not be up to the mark with its successors but its current price-point in Pakistan makes it an ideal value-for-money option. So, if you are considering changing your phone and iPhone 7 Plus came to your mind then it is honestly a great decision to make. Just make sure to follow the buying checklist to ensure a smart purchase and you are good to go. For those who prioritise practicality over trend, the iPhone 7 Plus still holds its ground in 2024.