The iPhone 7 Plus, released by Apple in September 2016, comes with a variety of specifications. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

General Specifications:

• Release Date: September 16, 2016
• Dimensions: 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.22 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches)
• Weight: 188 grams (6.63 ounces)
• Build: Aluminum body, with an ion-strengthened glass front.
• Colors: Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
• SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM (on supported carriers)

Display:

• Screen Size: 5.5 inches
• Type: LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
• Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Protection: Ion-strengthened glass with oleophobic coating

Performance:

• Chipset: Apple A10 Fusion (64-bit)
• CPU: Quad-core (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
  • 2x high-performance cores running at 2.34 GHz
  • 2x energy-efficient cores running at 1.10 GHz
• GPU: PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)

Memory:

• RAM: 3 GB
• Storage Options:
  • 32 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB (no microSD card slot)

Camera:

• Rear Camera (Main):
  • Dual 12 MP cameras (wide + telephoto)
  • Wide: f/1.8 aperture, 28mm (main)
  • Telephoto: f/2.8 aperture, 56mm (2x optical zoom)
  • Dual-tone LED flash
  • Features: Phase detection autofocus (PDAF), optical image stabilization (OIS)
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound recording
• Front Camera (Selfie):
  • 7 MP, f/2.2, HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Battery:

• Battery Type: Non-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh
• Battery Life:
  • Talk time: Up to 21 hours (3G)
  • Internet use: Up to 14 hours (Wi-Fi)
  • Audio playback: Up to 60 hours
  • Video playback: Up to 14 hours
• Charging:
  • Lightning connector (no USB-C)
  • Fast charging: 50% charge in 30 minutes (requires 18W adapter or higher, sold separately)
  • Wireless charging: Not supported

Operating System:

• Initial OS: iOS 10
• Latest Supported OS: iOS 15 (final supported version)

Connectivity:

• Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
• Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
• GPS: A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
• NFC: Yes (with reader mode)
• USB: Lightning port, no USB-C
• Cellular: 4G LTE, with support for Cat 9 (up to 450 Mbps download speed)

Additional Features:

• Fingerprint Sensor: Touch ID
• Water and Dust Resistance: IP67 (water-resistant up to 1 meter for 30 minutes)
• 3.5mm Audio Jack: No (removed in favor of Lightning audio or wireless Bluetooth options)
• Stereo Speakers: Yes, front-facing stereo speakers
• VR/AR Support: Limited, but supports ARKit (in terms of AR applications)

Sensors:

• Accelerometer
• Gyroscope
• Ambient Light Sensor
• Proximity Sensor
• Barometer

Other Features:

• FaceTime: Audio and Video support
• Siri: Voice assistant
• Apple Pay: Supported (with NFC)
• No 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Uses Lightning or Bluetooth for audio connections

The iPhone 7 Plus was praised for its improved camera capabilities, performance, and battery life compared to previous models. However, it marked the end of the 3.5mm headphone jack, which sparked a lot of discussions among users.