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The price of iPhone 7 Plus ranges from $670 for the 32GB version to $770 for the 128GB version.
Meanwhile, iPhone X comes at a hefty price of $1000 for the 64GB variant and $1150 for the 256GB variant.
The issue lies not only in the initial purchase cost but also in the repair and replacement expenses. Repairing the iPhone X screen costs as much as $280, whereas the iPhone 7 screen replacement costs only $149.
Moreover, Apple sells refurbished iPhone 7 models for just $500 – truly a bargain considering they come with full warranty coverage and accessories, at a significantly lower price.
2. iPhone 7 Offers More Color Choices Than iPhone X
iPhone 7 comes in a total of 5 color options including silver, gold, rose gold, matte black, and jet black, whereas iPhone X only offers 2 colors: silver and traditional gray.
Therefore, if you fancy a colorful smartphone, then iPhone 7 is a better choice for you.
And of course, with the addition of a stunning red color, iPhone 7 in red becomes a preferred option for many.
3. iPhone 7 offers 2 size options whereas iPhone X offers only 1
With iPhone 7, you can choose between the 4.7-inch version or the 5.5-inch version of iPhone 7 Plus. Meanwhile, iPhone X only has a 5.8-inch display. This screen is quite large compared to iPhone 7 and, needless to say, it demands more complexity in storing this smartphone.
Moreover, according to predictions, the 2018 generation iPhone X may even be larger with screen sizes of 6.1 inches and 6.5 inches, catering to the needs of those who prefer larger screens. However, when it comes to convenience, it's hard to fit these large smartphones into your pocket.
4. iPhone X's OLED display shines, but iPhone 7 is not far behind
The OLED display of the iPhone X undoubtedly offers superior visual performance, but that doesn't diminish the quality of the iPhone 7. It remains one of the top smartphones in the market with its sharpness, accuracy, and vibrant color range, providing users with an excellent device within its price range.
5. iPhone 7 does away with the notch
The notch, housing the TrueDepth camera cluster for Face ID facial recognition technology on the iPhone X, is undoubtedly a design compromise. Amidst the dazzling edge-to-edge OLED display, the notch stands out as a blemish, detracting from the otherwise impeccable design philosophy that Steve Jobs envisioned for his products.
Furthermore, for third-party app developers and service providers, there are still numerous applications or games that do not fully support content display within this notch area. Consequently, users may encounter some issues due to the display gap created by the notch.
And undoubtedly on this matter, the iPhone 7 clearly outperforms the iPhone X.
6. The fingerprint recognition on the iPhone 7 is significantly more accurate and faster than the Face ID of the iPhone X.
iPhone 7 utilizes a physical Home button integrated with fingerprint authentication, allowing for quick screen unlocking, which is considered more convenient for users—especially those accustomed to unlocking their screens with the Home button.
On the other hand, with the disappearance of the physical Home button, and Face ID taking on the role of screen unlocking, although Apple claims it's more secure, it's not necessarily faster and in many cases can be deceived (as demonstrated by BKAV's mask successfully fooling this security system). As an iPhone X user, the author suggests setting up a passcode for added security and convenience.
7. The primary camera on the iPhone X doesn't significantly outperform that of the iPhone 7
It can be observed that both the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone X utilize a 12 MP primary camera with an aperture of f/1.8 and are equipped with optical image stabilization. Naturally, all three smartphones produce excellent photos.
Certainly, the camera of the iPhone X is slightly better and performs exceptionally well in low-light conditions, but compared to the dual-camera setup of the iPhone 7 Plus, it's not remarkably superior.
And when it comes to portrait mode, the iPhone 7 Plus is truly on par with the iPhone X; it's just that the bokeh effect on the iPhone X is slightly better, though not exceptionally so.
8. The selfie camera setup on the iPhone 7 holds its ground against the iPhone X
Apple has integrated the TrueDepth camera with the main camera setup of the iPhone X; however, in terms of specifications, the selfie camera of the iPhone X doesn't differ from its predecessor.
With both sporting a 7MP camera with an aperture of f/2.2, all three smartphones deliver similar quality selfies. The difference lies in the iPhone X's additional portrait mode and unique Animoji feature, enhancing the user experience with some fun moments.
9. Same Operating System
Both the iPhone 7 and iPhone X run on the same operating system—iOS—with variations in apps and features, but overall, the user experience remains largely unchanged.
