Originally Posted by
Phill_UK I agree 100% with everything you said there!
I’ve just upgraded to the 7 from my 2 year old 6S and couldn’t be happier. Obviously I had the choice of the 8 and the X too, but like you I detest glass backed phones and have absolutely no need for wireless charging.
I loved the 6S and didn’t think it could be bettered, but the 7 beats it in every department. It’s got the IP65 waterproof rating, the solid state Taptic home button, super fast A10 Fusion processor and W1 media chip, stereo speakers, better screen and cameras, and a wider choice of colours.
I went with the matte black, and honestly believe it’s the best looking device Apple has ever made.
Give me the robust aircraft grade aluminium shell and terrific Touch ID of the 7 every time... you can keep the fragile glass back and faddish Face ID of the X.
If this is the way Apple is going with future phones (and I think it is), then the awesome 7 will sadly be the last one I’ll ever own.
The 7 has IP67 water and dust resistance. It does not have the W1 chip, which is reserved for the AirPods and other select Beats products.
Getting to the glass back thing, everyone has their own opinion. Most people want wireless charging as it’s the future, while others are fine without.