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My 7+ is very uncomfortable in my front jean pocket, so much that I don't even put it in my front pocket anymore, it lives in my back pocket now. That is the ONLY reason I considered taking the 7+ back for the regular 7, but the pros outweighed the cons and I stuck with it and am 100% happy...
It does have some confusion with hair, flowers, soft edges of objects, etc.
Look at this and how it blurs the background...
IMO, it works very well for being a software blur and not a physical/optical blur (like with a real SLR/DSLR and a nice prime lens)
If you plan to shoot a lot of 4K video and KEEP them on your phone, you better go with the 256gb
But if you don't shoot much video, and/or transfer it off your phone from time to time, 128gb will work great.
I'd stay far away from the 32gb if you like photos/videos
I have pretty large hands and don't struggle much at all with one handed use. When I can, I use both hands to make it easier, but one handed isn't bad.
For what its worth, i've been looking at my pro/con list for days now, still contemplating exchanging my 7+ for the regular 7 for one major...
I've been going back and forth with the idea of returning my plus for the regular 7 but have yet to make a final decision. I have 1 week from today to make my mind up.
The regular 7 is the perfect size for the hand and pocket, but the lack of battery is what scares me. I've had my 6+ for 2...
I'm a little upset I didn't get the 7 first this way if I didn't like it I could go back to a plus but I got the 7+ first so if I did switch to the 7, that's what I'll be stuck with for 12 months.
Going to hit the Apple Store this afternoon to check the regular 7 out one more time and play...
It is sad, and it sucks, especially for those who do not live near an Apple Store. I learned my lesson, for now on I will wait for the stores to get some in stock which is faster than waiting for a pre-order to delivery a month after ordering.
I did find out that you can order one for pickup...
I couldn't get the reservation page to work for me for a week, I finally got it to work yesterday but then decided to just BUY it from apple's online store and select in-store pickup. Worked flawless, in and out of the store in minutes.
iP7+ Black 256gb
I learned my lesson 2 years ago with the 6+ and ordering through AT&T, pre-ordered on Sept 9, 2014, and was told an early November delivery date, I sat on it for 4 weeks thinking it would come sooner, I ended up canceling the order and going to an Apple store and buying it outright.
Fast...
Do not tell me that, I am going to beat myself up for the next 14 days (or whatever Apple's return policy is).
Its just really hard to go from the large screen, slightly better battery and dual camera to the regular 7 just for the size and how much easier it is to pocket.
I agree, I picked up my 7+ last night (coming from an EXTREMELY slow 6+) this thing is FREAKING AWESOME!
Although I am still beating myself up for not getting the regular 7 for the smaller size and easier pocket tuck, this thing is absolutely amazing. I'm in love with the home button, 3D touch...