The used and refurbished iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus still has a brand-new, sleek, and clean feel when you pick it up. Even though it isn’t the most recent Apple design, it still feels incredibly cutting-edge and attractive. Additionally, this iPhone has a different feel because it is one of the last iPhones with an entire metal body rather than the more recent models’ glass backs. As with any iPhone, various colors are available, so you can choose the one that best suits your personality.

This particular phone not only has a fantastic cause behind it, but it also has a fantastic design.

Used iPhone 7’s Camera Quality 

It’s fair to compare this camera to devices like the iPhone 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note10, which have night modes and numerous lenses because this isn’t a brand-new camera. The camera works well if you mostly take group and family photos. It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to capture photos of a professional caliber with this, but that’s not the point of a smartphone. This iPhone will take quality pictures because that’s what iPhones are known for. 

Since each Android manufacturer has a slightly different color palette—some, like Samsung, are known for saturated colors, while others reproduce dull colors that make some scenes look incredibly stale—you should be more cautious when evaluating the camera on Android phones. But fortunately, Apple has always done photography well. Colors have always appeared accurate in Apple products, as they should give the amount of money Apple has put into their camera software. Therefore, don’t expect the camera on a used iPhone 7 to perform on par with a newer iPhone in low-light situations.

If you’re shooting in a well-lit environment, expect pictures to look great with those true-to-life Apple photo colors you have all come to love and respect. It will have fewer cool tricks up its sleeve, though.

Will a used iPhone 7 have good battery life?

Similar to camera quality, don’t compare it to a more recent iPhone because those will have a longer battery life. This is accurate, but not because batteries have improved. Because they tend to be larger, newer iPhones typically have better battery life. The iPhone XR has a battery life of almost two full days, but it is much thicker and larger. You should consider whether you want to carry something that heavy.

If you prefer a smaller iPhone over one with more battery life, then a used iPhone 7 is an excellent option. Most people only need an iPhone with a day’s battery life because they are used to charging their device at the end of each day. The used iPhone 7 should have no trouble giving you a full day’s worth of use. The iPhone 7 Plus can likely last two full days if you’re a light user. 

Generally, the used iPhone 7 stays caught up with more recent iPhones regarding good battery life, especially if you compare the plus-sized model.

Used iPhone 7’s screen resolution and quality 

You won’t notice a difference in quality between the used & refurbished iPhone 7 and newer iPhones in this other area. Yes, some more recent iPhones have those newer notched displays, but it doesn’t mean the user experience is automatically improved. Since it’s a matter of preference, some miss the home button because they find it much simpler to use than Apple’s more recent gesture-based navigation.

In addition, when comparing a used iPhone 7 to more recent iPhones like the iPhone XS or iPhone 11 Pro, you won’t notice a difference in screen quality aside from the distinctions just mentioned. Although OLED screen technology makes some newer iPhones have slightly more color contrast in their screens, you won’t notice individual pixels in them. But again, it depends on personal choice. 

Should you buy a used iPhone 7?

There is little noticeable difference between an older, less expensive iPhone 7 and a newer, more expensive iPhone. The used and refurbished iPhone 7 is still sufficient for most people’s needs, though more sophisticated users might prefer a slightly newer iPhone with flashier features.

Final Thoughts 

This article explains the features and reasons why buying a used iPhone 7 now is still worthwhile and relevant. Although recent Apple iPhones have some improvements, there are still minor differences between new recent iPhones and used iPhone 7’s features. Therefore, get used and refurbished phones like iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus from locations like Phone Daddy instead of feeling pressured to upgrade to a newer model to be trendy.