iPhone 7 Review: Beyond The Boring

For another year running, the new iPhone is a lot like the old iPhone. In looks, in functionality, in its very essence, the iPhone 7 is a device of old ideas, repackaged: the water resistance, the little conveniences, even the assassination of the noble headphone jack ... none of it is truly new to the smartphone world. But Apple (as always) is less about novelty than about presenting existing technology in a new and interesting way. The iPhone 7 lives up to that legacy -- but you need to be able to see beyond the boring bits to realize it. Join Michael Fisher for MrMobile's iPhone 7 review, and stay tuned for the iPhone 7 Plus review coming soon!
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MrMobile's iPhone 7 Review was published after six days with a retail iPhone 7 handset (32GB, Black) purchased from Apple and used on T-Mobile US in New York City and Greater Boston. The device was paired to an Apple Watch Series 2 on the final day of testing.
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[@abualzuaree]

MICHAEL FISHER YOU ARE THE BEST REVIEWER ON KZbin

[@abualzuaree]

Michael fisher >> mkbhd

[@ronniesparidice]

Plus Michael doesn't only release videos when a new flagships newly released.

[@korndud]

lol no. how? it's all superficial information and he doesn't got in depth at all. juan from pocketnow is BY FAR the best reviewer on youtube.

[@abualzuaree]

Fidel Guevara Juan has more information but it's the way Michael delivers his reviews... his wording and calmness AND realness is what I love man... truly the best!

[@2moke2creen]

Naw, I think Juan Carlos Bagnel from Pocketnow is the best reviewer on KZbin!

[@kaleidoscopeon]

Only Michael knows how to review a device in such a way that fans on both sides don't start a world war 3 here. LOL. Good job Michael.

[@TheMrMobile]

Well, that and obsessive comment moderation. :) Thanks!

[@alexd3411]

Watching your videos are like watching a movie :)

[@DainLaguna]

I love that you still do this! your comment shut-downs were legendary. Great review as always sir.

[@MTR702]

I kind of wonder why they don't improve the resolution to at least 1080p. Maybe that's where their performance gains are coming from. They are running slightly higher than 720p

[@TheMrMobile]

+SpacePak Yeah, I'm sure they're seeing some performance gains from not needing to address as many pixels.

[@NYCTO7]

there is a video comparison between iPhone 6s vs Note 7 720p mode. iphone still faster. so screen resolution is not the only thing that can make your device faster. optimization is.

[@6644pmr]

It's cheaper. Apple is all about profit margins.

[@MTR702]

Kapil Gupta I think the Plus is yeah

[@MTR702]

akhmad fadli Yeah I'm on the Nexus 6P and KZbin at 1440p is noticeably nicer and looking at photos and videos taken on the phone look crisper, but I wonder if it even matters. At the same time, I wonder if the slight performance increase really matters.

[@marcusxe3]

after the useless removal of the headphone jack , watch them remove the home button too , saying that gestures are the future , 'buttons' are outdated...

[@sebastiennarcisse6571]

Blackberry touchscreen are gesture based already Z30

[@diogogambini7018]

Marcus Xe If you take a look Apple has already removed the homebutton and added a sort of "homepad" with a vibration motor.

[@Zawadmunshi]

Marcus Xe I mean, android has had on screen buttons for years. But then again, Blackberry 10 was essentially gesture only, and that ended up in BlackBerry just using Android.

[@YamengZhangPaul]

Holy shit...you got it right! iPhone X removed the home button -_-!!!!

[@anik3216]

Marcus Xe wtf u psychic?

[@airsoft736]

Why did Jill get amnesia after buying the iPhone 7? Because she didn't know Jack.

[@imranhq13]

u tried

[@debankachanda]

Ha ha..that was actually funny

[@BobbyJay1]

Best iPhone 7 joke I've read so far.

[@LeBeautiful]

I don't get it

[@LeBeautiful]

the Headphone jack? hahahaha

[@MiracleWarriors]

It seems a very good phone but Apple still could not convince me to switch Android for iOS.

[@justinvalentin8983]

Next year's iPhone might with wireless charging and AMOLED screens, but the operating system still might be too restrictive for Android users

[@alexts94]

That's exactly what's kept me from buying an iPhone. The hardware is nothing special or expandable, the screen isn't really high res, and the software is too basic. Otherwise, the iPhone destroys every android in speed.

[@oxoConstantinEoxo]

+Trexy Smexy u see... i prefer flexibility over speed :p i can wait 1 sec more

[@GregJ22]

Someone here is heavily implying a jailbroken Iphone has the same freedom as a rooted android phone. You are very misinformed.

[@unnworthyservant]

I am an Android type of guy. But I was curious why do people buy iPhones in such high demand... So I bought the iPhone 7. The hardware is ok. Nothing impressive. But the software though, it's leaps and bounds BEHIND Android. What I do enjoy on the iPhone though, is it's perfectly smooth UI. And speed? maybe. I don't know about it, since I don't play games on my phone.

[@chakshuk]

Micheal Fisher is the best reviewer ever. Tapping both the good and bad. And not exaggerating both. Thank you sir for a good review.

[@pawelf1]

That scratch on Apple logo at start..

[@TheMrMobile]

Fun fact: didn't know that was there until I got to the editing phase.

[@user-ji7px4si5v]

My OCD strikes...

[@fahadnadir2403]

My 7 also has the same scratch

[@artvandelayimports]

still waiting for the pixel to release

[@turki_wz]

I have 3.6 million of them. Want one?

[@PebusGalacticus]

boooooo bad joke and you should feel bad haha jk

[@artvandelayimports]

Peter Jensen No i seriously am waiting for the Pixel. I'm way too invested in the Google ecosystem to switch

[@alexts94]

Same. If it wasn't for samsung's dreadful software, I would have already bought the s7. But now that google is making a better statement in hardware, I have no doubts the next pixel will be right up with the high end competition when it's released.

[@artvandelayimports]

Trexy Smexy To be completely honest, I'm not too confident in the Pixel right now with the leaks I've seen. I've been using a phone with front facing speakers for 2 years now and I don't think I can go back

[@reymondgopog426]

Aff all the reviews I saw in KZbin, Your iPhone review is the coolest.

[@reymondgopog426]

*Of

[@EhrgeizTV]

Of course it is. It's Mr Mobile ;)

[@lovelylynn25]

If Apple is all about a wireless future then where is the wireless charging??

[@ThomasAlex]

Because wireless charging isn't wireless. There's still a wire involved

[@highsky3752]

went to LG apparently

[@Sundara229]

cool story, man. And your headphones and the phone itself doesnt have any wires inside? Its about the "communication" between two things and if it comes to wireless charging, there are no wires between the phone and the charger itself.

[@ThomasAlex]

+Sander169 first learn to tag. And second *facepalm. I'll pretend you actually didn't bring up the fact that there are wires inside the devices. Just FYI, no one deals with those wires hence no one cares. Wireless charging is a misnomer. Its actually inductive charging which is exactly what Apple calls it in their Apple Watch. True wireless is truly wireless, where you can actually move around and about with the device while charging It's just funny how Apple haters calls Apple device owners blind followers when Android fanboys actually think inductive charging is wireless charging. It's pretty clear you don't know what you're talking about

[@Sundara229]

Thomas Alex "It's pretty clear you don't know what you're talking about" Fits perfectly to you, since i never said something about apple or apple-owners itself. "Inductive charging" IS the same as "wireless charging". Even if you could charge your phone in a 50cm distance to the charger, it would be still inductive. "Inductive" doesnt mean you actually have to put your phone down on a charger, it only describes the principle or method of charging. www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-07/tkai-ofs070715.php Fact is, wireless or inductive charging is easier and more comfortable. Thats why everyone should adapt it.

[@CyberScene]

Record 4k and Watch In 720p 😂😂😂 #Apple'sLogic

[@Apocryphon368]

I don't understand your logic either. Show me a phone that has a 4k screen.

[@CyberScene]

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium.....and S6/S7/Note 5/Note 7 have above 2k resolution.

[@chukwudi1000]

Sony Xperia z5 premium

[@CynicznyNonkonformista]

LOL Xperia Z5 premium, ONE phone on the market with 4k display. So all other doesn't need 4K rec. because it's funny for dumb&dumber #fucklogic.

[@leonardocarnero2425]

Leor Roynsky note 7

[@c3vzn]

Why every Android phone doesn't have a mute switch I'll never understand. It's such a convenience. There's just some things Apple has nailed from day one.

[@alexts94]

Very true, along with their software optimization. The fact that an iPhone with 1gb RAM can outdo an android with 3-4 gigs in multitasking and app opening just shows one thing that apple has done incredibly. Don't be mislead though, I'm still android all day everyday :)

[@ThatsPety]

Android isnt a phone, its software. Google cant really tell OEMs how to design their hardware. For example, companies like OnePlus have had a similar feature for the longest now, while most companies havent even tried. But even then, Google does the next best thing: Do Not Disturb Mode, which came in in version 6.0 I think

[@blazkify]

OnePlus has it

[@nazhansyamil4632]

oneplus 3 has it

[@ibrahimk.8927]

Why every Iphone doesn't have a Back & Options button I'll never understand, it's much more important than a mute button and should be a standard in every phone...

[@ronchristella]

Still the best phone reviewer hands down. People boast about mkbhd, but tech nerds love this guy since pocket now! Captain two phones to the rescue lol!

[@sonic725559842]

Derrick rose is tht you?

[@irun_mon]

It's called opinion

[@irun_mon]

AMG from what i've seen and same reason I like him is because he makes professional videos, obviously not for geek and nerd who already know more about the products sometimes even before the release but to other people who only use tech and just follow tech news, there are lot more youtubers who can give better opinions about the same products but we're all not geeks, plus his editing is pretty neat. so it's not luck, you can't get a lot of subscribers via luck, you must make great content or make stupid sensation like Marina Joyce

[@irun_mon]

AMG Dave is getting notice now, good to hear that. but mkbhd been making video since long time ago, so he has those old loyal subscribers. But sometimes there are some "tech" channels that don't deserve their subscribers, or many of their subscriber aren't tech fans at all, like Unbox Therapy and *****. I mean why they put their video on tech category, they only review random stuff they get on ebay. put click bait on the title. plus they're apple fanboys

[@HamzaSaiger]

I just don't get it why is it necessary to compare reviewers.

[@MusicAndCars1]

Thank you for making probably the most balanced review of the iPhone 7 to date ^^ No overt praising like an Apple fanboy, yet no overt hating like any other fanboy. As someone who's used three Windows Phones since Window Mobile 6.1, to Android Marshmallow on an S6 Edge, and every iPhone since the 3GS, I can honestly say the blind hate between the three OSs is pointless. They all got their benefits and quirks, and if you don't like them, don't buy them, it's about as simple as it gets. Honestly, I love tech Michael, that's why I watch your videos even though frankly, I won't be able to buy a new phone any time soon. But all these slurs and insults being thrown around in discussions and comment sections spoil the fun :-/

[@TheMrMobile]

You and I are on exactly the same page. Thanks for the support and I hope you keep enjoying the videos!

[@MusicAndCars1]

MrMobile [Michael Fisher] Oh I will, don't you worry about that ^^

[@sinaccount8236]

MusicAndCars1 I totally agree, it's like the "pc master race" vs the "console peasants" where pc may be the better option but consoles just work. All be it iPhones are only a $100- $120 more for the base model compared to the galaxy s8 phones I saw online -there are even cheaper galaxies at Best Buy rn but I think they are on sell- but iPhone just work. All the complaints in the video are valid, but I feel like people get so mad because I go out and spend another hundred dollars for the phone i want with the money that I worked for. All this hate really isn't need, it's their money so let them buy what they want.

[@garcia9903]

MrMobile [Michael Fisher] man dude I live your reviews because it's a perfect balance between good and bad. Great job man!

[@markboyer4961]

My Friend, I'm not as smart as the other techno heroes below, but I was really impressed with how well you put your information and video together. it appears to me that you covered all bases and included many extra bits of information that should allow the dumbest rock like me a chance to make up my own mind or at least go in the direction that best suits my needs. Thank you for a very professional, Mature, and Informative presentation. You have a new subscriber - Cheers!

[@2987ms]

Sure, it might be a good phone. But is it worth it for $649? In my honest opinion, no.

[@alexts94]

That's been my opinion for every iPhone.

[@2987ms]

Same. Yeah.

[@2987ms]

***** Why... It just kinda seems like (at least to me) a budget oriented android 'flagship killer' would be able to do anything plus more.

[@2987ms]

***** The screens on iPhones aren't exactly somthing to brag about... The audio drivers we have the ability to customize, and as far as I'm concerned Apple Music = Google Play music - Support for all platforms

[@TusharChopraTheDeveloper]

But no one really cares

[@droneempireusa]

you know you're good if people are all ready commenting great review without even watching the entire video

[@nabilkhatri816]

Damn! Michael You're better than MKBHD 👌👍 just love the way you represent stuffs for reviewing!

[@gavilan355]

I'm glad to have found you again. I was confused when I didn't see you on your previous channel. this was an amazing and well made review. keep up the good work

[@paulcusentino4917]

see you in 2017, Apple

[@mrEbraheem]

Goodbye.

[@Dr.Sortospino]

and after a year? what did you do?

[@AmanKhan-bc3me]

Paul Cusentino and after 2 years?

[@lovestonedgold1504]

2020

[@RickyRisha410]

In 2019 it still works so fine and one of underrated devices today. With 3 years back launch still competes today's flagships and performs well than most

[@egyardiya]

RickyRisha410 still using it to this day but I did replace the battery though

[@jackrushinsky8294]

Does the nerdy side of you want to talk about the iPhone 7+'s single core processor score being more than double that of it's competitors

[@TheMrMobile]

Nah. Chip talk doesn't get my silicon vibrating.

[@zaifanadi67]

i just hope u guys had girlfriends in high school !!

[@jackrushinsky8294]

+adi ansari I'm a freshman

[@Themamadoubah]

Who need that much power (2.4ghz)on a phone specially an IOS phone. In short the iphone is CRAZY powerful CPU and GPU wise, for no damn reason

[@ori7king]

what are you talking about? got any comparison? i remember the single core to be about 20% more powerfull... most 2016 phones got better scores that the 6s and the 7 is not that big of an improvement...

[@soufimhadi8001]

the last 2 minute of this review is hust amazing bro you have an amazing voice abd this job is really for you you i love u bro keep it up best reviewr ever no one like u cuz your original

[@CDiP2277]

Better Mobile Phone = iPhone 7 Better Mobile Computer = Galaxy S7 All depends on what experience you are after...

[@CT-xs7ls]

Best impromptu grenade = Note 7

[@madpistol]

The Samsung Galaxy Nova 7

[@OblivionZX]

Thank you CDiP2277. As someone who sells phones for a living and (until trading it to upgrade to iPhone 7) owned both an Android flagship AND iPhone, this is what I tell people all the time. I have a super powerful computer that I'm on all the time, and even have access to THROUGH my phone on the go. As such, I don't NEED my phone to do 90% of the things that android fanboys criticize the iPhone for not featuring. This narrows daily driver decision down to "which is the best smartphone?". That's iPhone without a doubt. It's faster, smoother, has unrivaled texting, and I prefer the UI. Moreover, where some android devices may be great in one category but shitty in another, iPhones have remained either pretty good, great, or the best in every basic smartphone category (screen, camera, performance, etc.)

[@TheM275]

I don't think so. Iphones may smoother but they aren't very good at multitasking like other brands.

[@americanv8ss]

The resolution hasn't changed since 2014 and the ppi is still the same as in 2010 lol

[@staytrippymayne2197]

yep apple aint moving past 326 anytime soon haja

[@Theboytawa]

and it still competes with those crazy 2k/4k screens in other phones and it really doesnt look bad at all...

[@staytrippymayne2197]

the screens on iphones have never really looked bad. Just not as good as say an S7

[@americanv8ss]

If you're blind it doesn't really matter

[@SmiffyJnr21]

Plus models have 401ppi - introduced in 2014. Check sources before looking like an idiot.

[@WendelTC]

when you said "I'm Michael Fischer" I was expecting to hear a "with pocketnow"

[@StevePradhan]

i don't know what people say, but this guy is the best reviewer to me... absolutely reaches all the corners of a device without being biased.. good job..

[@salmann3874]

Watching this in June 2019 on my old IPhone 7. But still the OS feels fresh and smooth ..

[@cheese9812]

Terrific Review. Subbed. A reviewer that's logical and steady in his thoughts.

[@rahuljain3329]

You are simply one of the best reviewer on KZbin.. The graphics and voice over of your video, are the cherries on top of the cake.!

[@thomassauer8445]

so many iPhone reviews but yours is by far the best thank you. I am looking forward to your review of a plus in battery life and camera system.

[@michaeljorcutt3142]

I always like your Reviews! Not Juvenile wanna be funny crap you see all over KZbin. Just excellent quality, to the point reviews.

[@Randomguy86204]

Agreed. Too many edgy teenagers, following the trend "crispy".

[@bukhookee]

IPhone, the phone that everyone likes to hate... why? Everyone's got their reasons but hey, people keep buying them every year at whatever price so they keep making them. But if Apple stopped making iphones and there were only android phones then these same people would complain about the lack of phones in the market and the lack of competition. These people are toxic.

[@griffin8062]

I disagree. The Android market is very competitive.

[@berv9169]

bukhookee I looovvve the iPhone 7 i have one

[@ulischmidt03]

there would still be competition, not all android phones are made by the same company

[@Mejrfrog]

You've been my favorite phone reviewer person since you were back on pocketnow. I was upset when you weren't on there anymore, but I'm glad I found this channel; you do the best job on these reviews!

[@Nattyzeenha]

Oh gosh, I just keep replaying this, because your voice is so pleasant to listen to

[@RobinHebert7]

Where do I get that wallpaper at the beginning of the video?

[@TheMrMobile]

There's an app called "Wallpapers" in the App Store. I got all of the art in this video from that app. (Please vote this comment up for visibility, all)

[@akshaydeenoo]

Why would a personality like Michael be fired? He did an excellent job at Pocket now, it was his own decision to leave it.

[@marcelotorres8553]

Iknow!!

[@Tekhelet75]

I only remember Michael Fischer. He is that good. I don't even remember what PocketNow is, or who else does reviews for PocketNow. I guess for me, Fischer made PocketNow great. Now, I enjoy Fischer's reviews wherever he is.

[@srikanthreddy7198]

Yea, Fischer's reviews are perfect in my opinion.

[@TECHKYYASSER]

heyy michael nice review...love ur voice✌✌

[@Angelicdream999]

Hi I’m from the future

[@______-ff6kr]

Been a tech fan more than 6 years, besides the verge and linus, this is probably one of my favorite tech review channel, keep up the good work!

[@BedroomRocker83]

This is by far the best review i have seen on youtube, big fan of your channel! Keep up the good work.

[@V_besch14]

2020; bruh Michael predicted Lizzo being a star

[@brock985]

michael an OG for that

[@jackfitzgerald2557]

Wow, predicted the future lmao

[@yohaasakura4134]

michael fisher best smartphone reviewer on youtube!

[@CrazyAbe101]

Niceeee. This is how you review a phone ! Loved you since pocketnow dude keep it up!

[@idrisstakespics]

i just love your editing and the way you explaine so sick man, thanks for the infos!!

[@Rikearon]

I simply love your content man! Your videos have caught my attention, everything, from your voice, to the great phrases you do to resume the idea, are just stunningly good. Since pocketnow i'm a fan of your work! Hope you just bigger and better from now on! Cheers by all you have accomplished!

[@TheMrMobile]

Thanks very much!

[@m1rchegfn]

One of the best reviewers! Keep up with the good work!!!

[@andkabooom]

Hey Michael, its Stephen from AMC. Im glad I found your channel after meeting you, your videos are still some of the most comprehensive and excellent phone/technology reviews around.

[@oddvar6654]

After all these reviews from all over KZbin, Michael is the only one that has remembered to mention the noise reduction in the earpiece while talking. Awesome review as always!

[@youtumax1996]

Who else came here after iphone xs to not feel obsolete :’)

[@6644pmr]

Definitely obsolete

[@ulischmidt03]

i have a phone 3 years older than the iPhone 7

[@piyushv2574]

I always comment this "Michael Fisher is the best reviewer!"

[@miguelmorao335]

you deserve more subs.... been here since u started the channel. keep up the awesome work

[@benoita74]

I don't know about the iPhone but this is the best tech review video I have ever seen! The work you did there is just beyond stellar! The filming, the voice and story telling are unmatched! Thank you!

[@angelcortez8158]

"Very good but boring" It seems to me like Apple is doing the same mistakes that Nokia did. You know, just spitting out the some old phone over and over again. Although Nokia did have some really crazy designs. Still, Nokia has a special place in my heart Apple does too. I hope the best for them both.

[@NGameReviews]

And now Nokia is starting to make the return! Whoop whoop

[@raghavendrap7977]

Only Apple can axe an important feature like a headphone jack and call it a feature. The audio through the given adapter absolutely sucks.

[@DrewG75]

It sounds the same through my Bose QC25s.

[@xxohioanxx]

It sounds absolutely identical, on all my headphones.

[@BeeGamingVTi]

that's what you call placebo

[@raghavendrap7977]

DrewG75 that's because you have a good headphone. I compared both 6s and 7 and I immediately noticed that 6s had clearer and a bit higher volume and it was a bit punchier.

[@MilatovichFamily]

Try charging your phone and listening over headphone.

[@microdsd]

I love your reviews, I have probably watched all the major device reviews out there, but your style and fervour towards tech enthralls me. Subscribed.

[@SaschaKyssa]

Sir, THANK YOU for all the TNG drops. Love the trekkie flourishes.

[@XarocDrocass]

Great Review! I'm loving my iPhone 7 plus. I agree with everything except one gripe, the gripe about the back button being at the top left corner that's not very accessible. Don't forgot there an OS wide and almost all 3rd party wide "swipe to back" sliding your thumb or finger anywhere on the left side of the screen towards the middle.

[@LeoRizoLeon]

The iPhone has a good screen. Samsung phones have AMAZING screens. THATS the main reason I still prefer galaxy phones

[@lordforex]

I agree, the super amoled screens are crazy good. when I compare my wife's iphone 6 to my note 5's screen, I just can't go back to an ips display

[@anguineus_vir]

Pentile Amoled is disgusting, saturated unsharp and disgusting

[@khaled.aldajani]

+eneidvaddeu sorry but amoled screens are rated the best and that's a fact also there is a basic mode if you want natural colors

[@andyH_England]

Display Mate says that the iPhone screen is as close to perfect and beats the s7. That's not saying the s7 screen is bad, it's just that amoled plus QHD does not mean a better phone, more is sometimes less, and optimisation will sometimes overtake pure specs. But the teen market has been marketed by Samsung to believe that pixels you cannot see make a better experience when all known science is to the contrary and well amoled is very subjective, I cannot stand it (sensitive eyes and use impinge for work so whites are much more important than blacks). Maybe if the Samsung fan club (mainly teens) reflected that there are other users out there that maybe don't buy their phone to watch videos, they will become more understanding and realise that the iPhone does everything a lot of the buyers want and those extra features (gimmicks to us) just don't mean nothing. So when I ask what is better I say what is important to you, and the iPhone does the stuff I need better and having used the screen it is so much better than the s7 I just hope that Apple never uses amoled ( their new LCD may not be ready for two years).

[@Chitose2007]

Andy, you might want to check all of your statements. iPhone is and always will be the most popular phone for the adolescent market. Studies year after year(2014 and 2015) have shown that the iPhone taps well into 60% of the teen market. Lastly, you misunderstood what Display Mate said, they said that the iPhone 7 screen is near perfect in color reproduction and thus images and video that can be reproduced natively(720p) will look almost naturally perfect...not that it was the perfect screen. In fact, they specifically mention that the screen is limited by the fact that it is an LCD display and will need to find new manufacturing process if it wishes to match some of the OLED color reproduction capabilities at higher resolutions, which it can't accurately do because data is naturally lost when downscalling higher resolution video. On a side by side comparison of Display Mate's iPhone 7 article and their Note 7 article, the Note 7 display beats the iPhone 7 display in almost every category except low light color reproduction(where they give it the "perfect" mark you are talking about). When Display Mate releases a detailed phone screen review, they brand it with various rankings within each category. If the display happens to be the best display they have ever tested at the end of their review, they mark it with that exact statement...stripping the previous holder of the title. Guess which phone currently has that title? The Note 7(earning very good to excellent in EVERY category). The near "perfect" color reproduction of native 720p in low light failed to dethrown it.

[@michaelkeaton32]

Excellent video, Michael. I feel there are a good amount of reviewers that just repeat what others have said, your reviews feel and sound original.

[@alifalm]

Great review. Thanks for giving a more in depth look of the features of iphone 7 that not everyone talks about ☺️

[@rishabh.patel10]

Please do a Best Smartphone of 2016 by the end of the year. I would love to see how the iPhone stacks up against S7/Edge/Note and of course the Pixel/XL. Thanks for the video ;)

[@alexts94]

I can't wait for the pixel!!!

[@David-kg5dk]

you're a fruit of nature

[@rishabh.patel10]

David Singer you are a nature of fruit lol

[@David-kg5dk]

rishabh patel :)

[@wizzsonn2181]

rishabh patel

[@alldaySCIENCEofficial]

Wow. Your reviews are so damn good. #yournewfan

[@rydrew]

Watching this today made me realize I’ve been subscribed for more than a year now.

[@abisasi7270]

That was a fantastic review video of the iPhone. Loved it. Keep 'em coming and thanks :)

[@madpistol]

There was one MAJOR item that sold me on the iPhone 7: 128GB internal storage (at least on my phone). I understand that I am in the minority here, but I wanted a phone with a ton of internal storage (MUCH faster than an SD card), and came to find out very quickly that there is no premium android phone offered with that much storage. So after 5 years of using Android and swearing up and down that I would NEVER buy an Apple product, I bought a matte black 128GB iPhone 7... and so far, it's the best phone I have ever owned.

[@TheMrMobile]

+Mad Pistol Congrats. I ended up with the 256GB iPhone 7 Plus for my second review device and it's surreal to be carrying around this much empty space. Also, phase pistols 4evs

[@madpistol]

Trekkies unite my friend! Have a good one :)

[@sam-of6lv]

My phone has 320 gb of storage. Not apple.

[@madpistol]

Jared Jade which phone?

[@GrimYak]

Mad Pistol i have a 64 GB Huawei P9 with a 256GB micro sd card on it.

[@ThatsPety]

I disagree with your headphone jack argument. I feel like "if its a problem, than this phone isnt for you" doesnt work for one single big fat reason; Its their only new flagship. So basically, if you want wired audio convenience, you cant get the latest specs and the latest features either, because Apple cant be bothered with making an option for everybody. Even the Moto Z, which only has a no-jack version (for a much more legitimate reason might I add!) released the Moto Z Play, which doesnt fix it, but is 100000x better then asking us to buy last-gen hardware I feel like I just got a giant "we dont care about you" straight from Apple themselves. Great video as always though

[@dimitri-ramos]

What's the more legitimate reason with Motorola?

[@ThatsPety]

Dimitri Ramos because in order for the Moto Mods to work, a ton of stuff in the phone had to be reorganized and rewired. It took some serious engineering to get Mods to function the way they do, and the had to fit the phone's components together like a Tetris puzzle essentially. There was absolutely no room. Then the Z Play came out, and they were more experienced with this new technology, and they had more room since the Z Play is thicker, so they brought it back

[@dimitri-ramos]

jnjjules​ I get you. I think the Z force was thick enough for a headphone jack though 

[@ThatsPety]

Dimitri Ramos yeah, the Z Force was a bit thicker as well, so I don't blame you. I think it was the experience thing that finally pushed them back into the jack. It's not like they had examples to follow. Even so, even no jack on the Moto Z bugged me tbh

[@dimitri-ramos]

jnjjules Makes sense

[@SN-rp3kk]

I love how honest this guy is.

[@Alice7HDQ]

I watched two of your reviews and they're amazing

[@MyDarkMuffin]

why does the iphone still have the huge ugly bezels

[@TheMrMobile]

Good question.

[@EleazarParham]

I actually like the bezels oddly. I switch back and fourth from both OS's from time to time which is easy using googles services and I love having small bezels on my android devices I like having them from time to time

[@WillNewcomb]

Boring? Smartphones are becoming/have become consumer items. You don't expect cars to change design every year - maybe only every 3 to 5 years. There are decades ahead for the smartphone market. I doubt there's an infinite quantity of designs possible. Keeping the design for 2 or 3 years is only accepting the inevitable. Basically ALL smartphones are a slab of chocolate with a tweek here or there. There's only so much you can do with a bar of chocolate other than change the wrapper (colour/texture for the smartphone).

[@Lurkai]

True

[@TheM275]

Zero innovation from Apple.

[@taha_marzouk]

Gotta love your reviews! they're just unique! Keep up the good work, man!

[@Darsh]

Honestly great job! I love your work! Keep it up!

[@alvint2635]

Watched this again on my old iphone 7 in 2019! It was a good purchase for me and hope to keep this phone for another year or two.

[@MrJacalhoun30]

here is my problem with the iPhone 7. the design is nearly identical to the 6S. different camera hump and no headphone jack is all that's changed. Apple sells iPhones and a few computers. they could at least take the time to change it drastically EVERY year. Samsung does TVs, refrigerators, computers, media players. and they change their design every year.

[@parthmenon]

Excellent review. Thanks for going in depth about the product and its features instead of just showing us the same stuff we have been seeing since release.

[@LuluAndSasha2023]

i thought you're already gone after you leave pocketnow. I'm so happy to see you in this channel! One of the best reviewers ever. 👏👏👏

[@Russeljrjs]

Was that the Axon 7? Are planning on a review on that device?

[@rednafi]

the camera is definitely better but yet to surpass f1.7 1.4um pixel s7 camera or f2.0 1.55um 6p camera. 56mm telephoto is useless at f2.8 aperture and no OIS. Lens with higher focal length is more prone to shake

[@shubhamdhurve23]

I agree. I still did not find it better than S7 or even the last year's 6P which had a fabulous camera. It's the same old iPhone camera, it just works, but the competition is way ahead right now.

[@holmabierr]

I think color adjustment is adjective. What you like isn't what other people like. Anyway, s7 Camera or equivalent are the best FOR the hardware sensor. At least for me.

[@sanderostvold]

Why do you even care about the camera? When the only thing you do is to talk about camera-specs and why the S7's camera is better...

[@rednafi]

Sander Gjertsen Østvold Did you read what i said? I didnt bash at iphone7. I said that the iphone7 has amazing camera but it's not even close to s7's camera. Specially the low light photos are soft and blurry and it cannot take sharp long exposure shots like s7. Besides s7 is way cheaper now

[@rednafi]

Shubham Dhurve Im not hating on the iphone7. The camera has definitely got better but calling it the best will be a retarded move

[@peter5000ish]

Every single video you make is so good! keep it up man

[@EricV485]

great content man. I can tell you put a lot of time into these videos.

[@oxoConstantinEoxo]

almost 6am by now. good morning! and stay mobile my friends! :)

[@TheMrMobile]

#SMMF

[@oxoConstantinEoxo]

***** More Vaseliiiiiiiiineeeeeeeeeeeeee xD

[@oxoConstantinEoxo]

***** I do not really believe you tbh. I see the previous post was edited too. The post that is missing was about "winning a device" under a link which asked you to give out your google passwords, which is pretty funny. Looked very google-alike.

[@MrNubshow]

What Android users often miss when judging the iPhone's premium price, is that you're not just paying for the hardware (which has the top specs anyway), but also the other intangible parts of the Apple experience as well. You get guaranteed 4 years of software support, potentially more. No other company does this, Google stops halfway at this point (2 years) on their Nexus devices, and other Android OEMs, if you're lucky, support you for 18 months. You also get, the best, customer service of any other smartphone manufacturer. You also get iOS, which for some, is a deal-breaker, but with it, comes the best apps on any smartphone, Android apps tend to be iOS ports for a reason (better developer support, more revenue, less piracy, better incentive to develop). Also, Apple branding also helps, which keeps the phone value relatively high compared to competing Android flagships, while also having a higher demand, allowing the user to sell their device for a higher price, and make back most of their money, so they can then put that money into their next phone. So if you bought your iPhone for $900, but sold it for $700, you've only lost 200. Conversely, if you buy a cheaper Android phone, say OnePlus 3 for $400, the value it would have after 2 years would be very low ($100-150 on Amazon and Swappa, looking at the OnePlus One).

[@TheMrMobile]

All of this is so true, and almost always overlooked.

[@biondiwiyono5431]

who the hell sells iPhone for $700 after 2 years? look it up on ebay the price of used iPhone 6 now..

[@sahilkapoor7418]

The best thing of your videos sir is the content straight and simple and I love it really it's damn amazing and have watched the same video more than 30 time 😅 as I too wanted to be a KZbin wish you cross a million before the year 😊

[@smartalmos95]

the quality of your videos are from another world. keep the great work up

[@FlorianEagox]

I don't exactly agree with your point towards the end. You say that they don't deserve to be beaten down for making a product slightly better than last year, and this is true, but I believe that if you don't have anything new or interesting to share with the world, then what's the point in sharing? I personally am not an Apple user, although I used to be, I think it doesn't make sense to release little things every year that don't contain real progress. Let's say I made a really nice piece of software, and everyone loved it. People in forums have discussions about it, and it's very well received. A few weeks later, I add some small stuff that is minor to it and everyone, once again thinks it's pretty cool. A few weeks later, and I release another update that adds more small changes that are still nice, but not super important. This goes on for a while, and eventually, small updates and changes don't seem to matter to the forum people. A few months in, I've finally released enough stuff with these small updates to warrant a nice, big, juicy update or second version of the software, but it's too late. All of my small ideas have been just little increments that are nice, but not worth giving a whole lot of attention to. What I'm attempting to get at here, is consumers don't need all these little new things. If I wanted to get an iPhone, I think it would make the most sense to get a 6 Plus because there have been so minor changes to the phones, but nothing actually worth paying for. They honestly could've waited until next year to release a new iPhone that had all of the changes from the 6S, 7, and whatever they're packing in the "7S". I also find it sad that consumers are willing to clammer for days just to get the same device with minor improvements. I guess that's just humans being stupid, as we are, though. This is why I love unique and new phones like the Priv and the Moto Z. They were unique and awesome and really warranted an update. They had new technology that was ready to share with the world, and that's what real innovations it. Another thing is price. Don't tell me I'm some jealous prick that can't afford these devices. Even though I'm only fifteen, if I wanted them, I could compromise and save to get them. Some phones are worth a premium price because they do something new and different, or you're Samsung, where you believe, as long as you pack as much shit into the phone as possible, it's got some kewl new stuff, and it's beautiful enough(or something like that), you can sell it. Other companies like Moto, OnePlus, and ZTE are probably the definitive choice for people who really don't care about what phone they have, or do but don't want want to worry about spending money on something like a phone are perfect. I think that that strategy is wonderful because it promotes selling consumers wonderful phones without charging them a shit-ton of money, allowing the phones to be available to many more people. Also, if they don't really care what phone they have, then it shouldn't matter as long as it's not terrible. Hell, windows phone was also probably a great choice when that was still relevant for these kinds of people. In conclusion, I think that the iPhone 7 and 6S don't need to exist, as they do nothing to truly advance the world of mobile technology, and just make more money. Companies that go into the tech industry with the only main goal is making money. These companies will never truly advance technology. The old(and I mean, really old) Apple was a great lively company. They proved that technology could not only be a tool, but a beautiful part of the human experience. It's like they've de-matured, sure they've made enough money to buy, pretty much whatever they want, but what they've done with this huge sum of money is sad. They either need to evolve like the rest of the world or just rot, like the sad fruit they are.

[@AMDERS17]

Nice points, but...paragraphs...use them

[@RehanKhan-mp3bm]

Tl;dr

[@FlorianEagox]

Daniel Luzzi True :(... Just kind threw that together.

[@Djjolly037]

because why fix what isn't broken? also you have to keep in mind that next year is the 10 year anniversary and they moved to a 3 year cycle. The big "innovation" this year was the dual camera but at the same time this is the first iPhone with water and dust resistance. the little things add up, especially to apple users such as myself. Already i can actually tell there is a big speed difference and camera upgrade, from a 6s plus to a 7 plus.

[@NeXMaX]

Apparently, there'll be a big refresh next year.

[@mohammedyasin4031]

Michael! Amazing review. As usual 😁❤ And what would you say about no Sapphire Glass for the home button and the camera lens?

[@mohammedyasin4031]

And believe me, I have had commented on so many tech review videos, no one has had so much interaction with their audience. Thank you Michael.

[@TheMrMobile]

+Mohammed Yasin Actually the camera cover is indeed sapphire, as per Apple's tech specs page. And thanks!

[@soulcage6228]

Jerry rig everything did a scratch test and came to the conclusion that the home button and camera lense weren't sapphire.

[@RahulJaiswal1712]

Man you're videos are too awesome! Mr mobile for the tech!

[@dogemaster6361]

Mr.Mobile does an outstanding job at his reviews. Man that voice! and what I love about your reviews, is that you keep specs to the low-low, and you subtly talk about company philosophy too. Great work.

[@BrendenPragasam]

how's the iPhone 7's home button different than the OnePlus 3 home button... they both are haptic...

[@TechReflex]

IPhones 'haptic engine' mimics the press of a button, while op3 is just the vibration motor vibrating. "It's same, but different." -Apple

[@Fran-ji6sk]

It's not even similar

[@Thisath100]

if you've used it, it's wildly different.

[@ashoif77]

Everyone I've seen that's used it seems to say it definitely doesn't feel like a button, but doesn't feel bad... kinda polarizing

[@2ltmarrero]

Does anyone know where I can get the wallpapers that can be seen on his iPhone during the video?

[@TheocharisT]

Dude. your content is amazing. Your editing in videos is great.

[@godoftech38]

I’m watching this video on my iPhone 7 now and I love it had to get the battery replace now it’s running better then ever

[@paison812]

wow best phone you can buy so far this year that's a stretch

[@mike309saa]

It's not just the display being the same res that is annoying it's everything. Sure the display is controversial for me I can tell the difference between QHD and FHD and now VR is coming along phones should start going into 4K so they're VR ready with google cardboard and gear vr. Also 1080p screens are found on low to mid range android phones so for the price of the iphone it would be nice to have a higher res screen especially on the 7 plus. But it's not just that it's the lack of expandable storage, wireless charging, fast charging and of course the head phone jack. Of course you can use bluetooth headphones but it would be nice to have the option for it and I don't buy into the reason that apple removed the headphone jack for the taptic engine, they managed to cram the same thing into the apple watch surely they could have used the same sized taptic engine inside the iphone still having space for a headphone jack? People who buy iphones either have more money than sense or aren't really into tech and don't really care what phone they have as long as it's a smart phone but at the same time reckon apple is a big brand name and as celebs manly use iphones everyone else does. There's literally no reason to buy iphone over any android phone except being slightly faster but that's it and even that isn't worth it imo considering the limitations of IOS. Sure it's a good phone I won't deny it no phone is crap, but it's just not worth the money when you can pay for a high end android phone for slightly less money and get much more bang for your buck (literally with the note 7) thought I'd get that joke in there before anyone else can't wait to get the new note 7's. But even with low end androids now you get 1080p screen, mirco SD card support, some kind of gesture controls, NFC, bluetooth that allows file sharing and much more and that's just a low end one let alone the flagships.

[@futurageneracion7154]

And then we have you that has low self esteem and has to reassure himself through his phone👌😂😂😂

[@mike309saa]

FuturaGeneración7 what are you on about?

[@mike309saa]

I'm a fanboy for good reason lol I've been an Isheep used my fair share of iphones know whats good about em and whats not, hated android until I switched and I know whats good and bad about androids. Obviously iphones are faster than androids because of the hardware and software is made by apple where as android there's many different specs for different phones it's harder to optimise the OS for the hardware though android's aren't massively far behind and the better speed isn't enough of a good thing to make me want an iphone again. But otherwise there's nothing great about iphones and if you find using an android phone complicated then you must be dumb or something. For example try sending a file via bluetooth to say a windows laptop with bluetooth or to a android or windows phone. You can't unless you mess around installing a 3rd party app on both devices on android you just open the share menu so how is that more complicated than iphone? Then try getting a song on your iphone. You gotta go through itunes either buy it on your phone or sync your phone with a computer and even then you can only sync to one pc. But let's say you're out and you suddenly think of a song you want on your phone you have no way to do it because you can't simply go to safari and download an mp3 again unless you download a 3rd party app and even then you can't listen to it in the default music app. So again how is android more complicated than iphone exactly? And every phone has the important features but it lacks convenient features that some may seem as a necessity like a micro SD card slot and you iphone users will say now "we don't need micro sd cards" or "we don't need QHD screens" but when iphone finally gets those features you'll all be creaming your pants over it. One of the arguments for iphone being better than android was that you could reach all four corners of the display with your thumb whilst holding the phone in one hand but now that's not the case and in fact many android phones while having bigger screens have managed to make the phone physically smaller and therefore easier to hold and use one handed again showing that iphones are more "complex" than androids.

[@mike309saa]

Was it too much work for your brain to read all that? You had a moto G -.- It's a budget phone fgs of course apps are going crash on that phone especially if you're talking about first gen model. Nexus 6 should have been fine for the most part and what did you find so frustrating about iphone other than the fact it was probably too difficult to figure out how to use 3 different buttons on the bottom of the screen other than one home button -.-

[@mike309saa]

***** I've had very little issues with any phone I've owned be it iphone or android though not owned any android phone other than Samsung. Went from S4 to note 4 and now note 7 works fine and the latest versions of android have been the best by far android did use to be stupidly laggy even when scrolling which was one of the reasons i used to hate android until I gave it a go thinking that If I didn't like it i'll just switch back to iphone but loved it only thing I wish androids have was a physical silent switch like on iphones.

[@hunterw3866]

Your videos are fantastic. You mix humor with blunt honesty. You're also very professional.

[@nadeemmunawar460]

Best combination of words and voice = One of the best reviews. Keep it up Michael.

[@hardyk2010]

Hey Michael, saw a glimpse of the Axon 7 in this review. Axon 7 review coming up soon? would love to see your take on it. Cheers!

[@Swavvy116Xrs]

Damn real talk right here 😤 Not enough big youtubers are giving an in depht review of the axon 7, fuck it might as well do it myself lol

[@SimonZellox]

HTC U Ultra: "Omg, how can a phone have a camera bump? That's terrible, it's not 2015!" iPhone 7: "Oh, what a nice camera bump. Very impressive."

[@somecallmejoey]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone complain about the HTC U Ultra's camera hump, that's probably the least offensive thing on that phone...

[@mkshd37]

Always love the detailed reviews of ur video's Thanks

[@SpursandFlames]

You definitely deserve a million subscribers, keep it up man!!!!!