An important leap forward for Apple smartphones, but the Plus-sized model still isn't for everyone. A worthy upgrade from the iPhone 6 or earlier, but not so much if you still have last year's model.

It's faster than its predecessor, has a better screen and more storage, and it's water-resistant. The new dual-lens camera is very good and the 2x optical zoom works brilliantly. About the only thing that hasn't really changed is the exterior design.

With the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus , Apple has taken a risk by, well, not changing very much. We've become accustomed to getting something new and impressive from Apple every two years, but these phones are more renovation than revelation.

The best iPhone camera ever, best iPhone screen ever and excellent battery make this the best iPhone yet

Battery life that endures; New zoom opens up massive photography potential; It won't give up if it gets wet

Lack of a headphone port; No major new look; Seriously expensive

The Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus might not have the bells and whistles or spanking new design of their competitors, but they are still undoubtedly two of the best smartphones in the market. Personally, the dual-camera of iPhone 7 Plus is enough for me to upgrade my iPhone 6s Plus.

Unwrap the phone and you are greeted with the same luxurious unimetal body that we have come to expect from Apple. And this time there are no antenna lines across the back to interrupt the sheet, just the bright and lustrous logo to punctuate it all.

Dual cameras; Premium build; Water resistant; Fantastic battery life

Very expensive; no headphone jack; design feels a bit faded; Taptic home button is tricky to get used to

The 9th generation of the iPhone also leaves a good impression and remains one of the best premium smartphones you can get. Still, you notice that the iPhone 7 Plus is an evolutionary update. The revolution is expected for next year, which will be the 10th anniversary of the iPhone.

very sophisticated chassis; protected against water and dust; comprehensive sensor equipment; many mobile frequencies; intuitive software with useful apps; high WLAN transfer rates; good GPS accuracy; very good cameras; very precise control elements; Retina display with great contrast; great viewing...

only 12 months warranty; no 3.5 mm headphone jack; NFC only for Apple Pay; pretty expensive; no microSD-slot; voice quality not perfect; noticeable warming; speakers only average

We've been using the iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) as our main daily driver for the last 48 hours and we wanted to quickly share with you guys our initial thoughts and observations about it. This is also a great way to validate our previous commentary, "No, You Don't Need to Upgrade to an iPhone 7" .

Ah, the age old question: does size matter? Depends on who you're asking and how painfully honest an answer you want. Even when it's smartphone inches you're eyeing up, size is a major point of contention.

That dual camera is a win; Oodles of power; Stunning graphics/screen combo

It's bloomin' massive; Certain colours don't show much design improvement; Damn you Brexit-based price hikes

The iPhone 7 Plus is a mixed bag of goodies. On one hand, you have options for bigger storage, better performance, better camera and water resistance. On the other hand, you're stuck with basically the same old design for the last 3 years minus the 3.5mm audio port.

* Better performance; * Better camera; * Water-resistance; * Bigger storage

* Missing 3.5mm audio port; * Home button takes time to get used to; * Same old design; * Dual-camera is a bit gimmicky; * Expensive