(if you read all of this, good for you)
I'm glad that I know about this site and read about what others are seeing and experiencing. It helps to know if there are phone problems, or what direction might be best. So I thank you!
Like others, I've struggled which way to go; 7 or 7+. I ordered the B 7+ because I really enjoy photography and wanted the dual lens. Wasn't sure I wanted the extra large phone though, but would give it a try. Like many, I wouldn't get it till end of October.
On launch day I went and check out the phone and camera. I took some test shots. I noticed that the telephoto lens was not any better when I compared the wide angle lens and then zoomed in. So disappointed, I canceled my 7+ and walked out with a new standard 7. About a week later, I read in this forum that in low light the 2x telephoto will actually use the wide angle lens and digitally 2x zoom in. So that explains why the telephoto pictures didn't look any better. Frustrating that I didn't know that at the time. Today I talked to Apple people in the store, and they didn't know that either.
Next Issue.
Again, because of others on this site, people were discussing the white noise when recording video. So I recorded a video in complete silence, and yep, all kinds of white noise. Compared a video on my ipad pro, and zero white noise. I went to the Apple store today and told them about it. After about 15 minutes, they were going to replace my phone for me. Pretty good customer service. So did I replace it....no....
Next Issue
Battery life has always been an issue. I was hoping the 7 would be better. It still wasn't enough for me. So I bought the battery case. Which makes it bigger and heavier (almost as big and heavy as the 7+). But the battery life is great. I highly recommend it.
My solution (I think)
So after talking with Apple today about all of the above, I think I'm going to return the 7 and get a 7+. With my situation, I have to do something tomorrow, which means my only option is getting a silver 7+. I've never had a white phone before, so could be interesting. (could get a rose gold, but looks pink. I wish it looked like copper)
1. Hopefully the white noise is not there.
2. Battery life should be close enough for me to the 7 and battery case.
3. I was ok with size and weight of the 7/battery case, so should get used to the 7+ size.
4. I get the dual cameras. Cool.
5. Extra features with the 7+
6. Now I'm reading about case or no case for the 7+ (I'm thinking no case)
Thanks again to the the people who post their problems and experience.
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cool story bro (beat you to it, sorry)
I'm glad that I know about this site and read about what others are seeing and experiencing. It helps to know if there are phone problems, or what direction might be best. So I thank you!
Like others, I've struggled which way to go; 7 or 7+. I ordered the B 7+ because I really enjoy photography and wanted the dual lens. Wasn't sure I wanted the extra large phone though, but would give it a try. Like many, I wouldn't get it till end of October.
On launch day I went and check out the phone and camera. I took some test shots. I noticed that the telephoto lens was not any better when I compared the wide angle lens and then zoomed in. So disappointed, I canceled my 7+ and walked out with a new standard 7. About a week later, I read in this forum that in low light the 2x telephoto will actually use the wide angle lens and digitally 2x zoom in. So that explains why the telephoto pictures didn't look any better. Frustrating that I didn't know that at the time. Today I talked to Apple people in the store, and they didn't know that either.
Next Issue.
Again, because of others on this site, people were discussing the white noise when recording video. So I recorded a video in complete silence, and yep, all kinds of white noise. Compared a video on my ipad pro, and zero white noise. I went to the Apple store today and told them about it. After about 15 minutes, they were going to replace my phone for me. Pretty good customer service. So did I replace it....no....
Next Issue
Battery life has always been an issue. I was hoping the 7 would be better. It still wasn't enough for me. So I bought the battery case. Which makes it bigger and heavier (almost as big and heavy as the 7+). But the battery life is great. I highly recommend it.
My solution (I think)
So after talking with Apple today about all of the above, I think I'm going to return the 7 and get a 7+. With my situation, I have to do something tomorrow, which means my only option is getting a silver 7+. I've never had a white phone before, so could be interesting. (could get a rose gold, but looks pink. I wish it looked like copper)
1. Hopefully the white noise is not there.
2. Battery life should be close enough for me to the 7 and battery case.
3. I was ok with size and weight of the 7/battery case, so should get used to the 7+ size.
4. I get the dual cameras. Cool.
5. Extra features with the 7+
6. Now I'm reading about case or no case for the 7+ (I'm thinking no case)
Thanks again to the the people who post their problems and experience.
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cool story bro (beat you to it, sorry)