The whole world was on the edge of their seats when Apple announced the launch of the new iPhone 7. iPhone 7 didn’t turn out the way we though it would expected and even its hottest feature: the dual camera is only available in iPhone 7 plus. But the thing is it’s not even new because it’s already available in other devices like the HUWAEI P9 which is far superior and has a lot less drawbacks! If you’re looking to upgrade to a new phone, here’s why you should think twice before you consider the iPhone 7: 

1- The Price20140912iphone6_money

With customs the way they are, by the time this phone gets to Egypt, it will be double the actual retail price. Although it isn’t formally being sold at Tradeline, we expect it to be sold for no less than 12,000 EGP. Which is outrageous considering it has similar specs to the HUWAEI P9 that’s  sold for a much more reasonable price.

2- No Headphone JackiPhone 7 review (22)-650-80

There’s no headphone jack in the new iPhone because it’s being replaced with the Apple EarPods. The EarPods, however, are sold separately. Luckily, with the HUWAEI P9, you don’t have to worry about that because the phone not only comes with a headphone jack but with headphones as well.

3- No Dual-Sim FeatureScreen Shot 2016-09-26 at 2.10.15 PM

The HUWAEI P9 was launched months before the iPhone and is able to hold two sim cards. You’d think that Apple would get down to making their phone capable of holding two sim cards. But it lacks this feature that is definitely becoming an essential specification in all smartphones.

4- The Dual Camera is Only Available on 7+Screen Shot 2016-09-26 at 2.16.26 PM

The only redeeming quality of the iPhone 7 was the fact that it had a dual camera. Unfortunately, this is only available in the iPhone 7+. But with the HUWAEI P9, you can get this feature on the P9 and the P9 plus! What’s even better is the fact that the phone camera was co-engineered with camera moguls Leica  whose cameras are known for their high-quality image resolution. So you definitely know that this is going to be a superior smartphone photo experience.

5- The Camera Design is Not Great

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The sleek design of the P9 ensures that the powerful camera doesn’t compromise the overall display of the phone. Unlike the iPhone 7+ where the camera is bulky at the back.

6- It is More Likely to Get Scratched

Scratched-iPhone-4During the keynote, it was said that the iPhone was more susceptible to “micro-abrasions”. So although it looks good on the surface, it’s more likely to get scratches and definitely needs a cover.

7- Battery Life is Worse

Screen Shot 2016-09-26 at 2.25.16 PMDuring the keynote, there was a lot of talk about how the battery life is a lot better than the iPhone 6. But did you know that with the iPhone 6 you could get 24 hours talk time, and on the iPhone 7 you can only get 14 hours? This is all on the iPhone 7’s weak  1960 mAh battery. But the HUWAEI P9 functions on a 3000 mAh battery while the P9 plus runs at a whopping 3400 mAh meaning you have more screen time with your phone. And less time spent on charging it!