The iPhone 7 Plus is still my everyday phone. Despite its gigantic bezels, an old-school TouchID button, and a modest 5.5-inch LCD screen, I’ve held on to it to get the most value out of its $999 price tag. And I’m not the only one.
iPhone 7 Plus Review in LATE 2021 | 5 Years Later | My Everyday Phone
A recent study by BlinkAI found that more than one in three U.S. smartphone buyers plan to keep a device for more than three years, with only 10 percent planning to upgrade annually. It’s a long-term trend: The company’s 2015 study found that most buyers had a two-year replacement cycle.
Modern phones are powerful enough to support a long-term commitment, but my experience shows that keeping a phone for more than three years is less rewarding.
There's a lot to like about the iPhone 7 Plus in 2021.