iPhone 7 Overview:
Finish:
- Rose Gold
- Gold
- Silver
- Black
- Jet Black
- (PRODUCT)RED™
Capacity:
- 32GB
- 128GB
- 256GB
- (Note: (PRODUCT)RED™ is exclusively available in 128GB and 256GB models.)
Size and Weight:
- Height: 5.44 inches (138.3 mm)
- Width: 2.64 inches (67.1 mm)
- Depth: 0.28 inch (7.1 mm)
- Weight: 4.87 ounces (138 grams)
Display:
- Retina HD display
- 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD
- Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
- 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical)
- Wide color display (P3)
- 625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
- Dual-domain pixels for wide viewing angles
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
- Display Zoom
- Reachability
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant:
- Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Chip:
- A10 Fusion chip
Camera:
- 12MP camera
- ƒ/1.8 aperture
- Digital zoom up to 5x
- Optical image stabilization
- Six‑element lens
- Quad-LED True Tone flash
- Panorama (up to 63MP)
- Sapphire crystal lens cover
- Backside illumination sensor
- Hybrid IR filter
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Tap to focus with Focus Pixels
- Live Photos with stabilization
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Improved local tone mapping
- Exposure control
- HDR for photos
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Timer mode
- Photo geotagging
- Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording:
- 4K video recording at 30 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
- Optical image stabilization for video
- 2x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 6x (iPhone 7 Plus only)
- Quad-LED True Tone flash
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
- Continuous autofocus video
- Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
- Playback zoom
- Video geotagging
- Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
FaceTime HD Camera:
- 7MP camera
- 1080p HD video recording
- Retina Flash
- ƒ/2.2 aperture
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- HDR for photos
- Backside illumination sensor
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Exposure control
- Timer mode
Touch ID:
- Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button
Apple Pay:
- Pay with your iPhone using Touch ID in stores, within apps, and on the web
- Send and receive money in Messages
- Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
Cellular and Wireless:
- Model A1660 and Model A1778 with various bands and frequencies
- 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO
- Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
- NFC with reader mode
- Express Cards
Location:
- Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS
- Digital compass
- Wi-Fi
- Cellular
- iBeacon microlocation
Video Calling:
- FaceTime video calling over Wi‑Fi or cellular
Audio Calling:
- FaceTime audio
- Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
- Wi‑Fi calling
Audio Playback:
- Audio formats supported include AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)
- User-configurable maximum volume limit
Video Playback:
- Video formats supported include HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG
- AirPlay Mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)
- Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Siri:
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
- Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more
- Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Hey Siri”
- Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps
External Buttons and Connectors:
- Home/Touch ID sensor
- Volume up/down
- Ring/Silent switch
- Side button
- Built-in stereo speaker
- Built-in microphone
- Lightning connector
Power and Battery:
- Lasts up to 2 hours longer than iPhone 6s
- Talk time (wireless): Up to 14 hours on 3G
- Standby: Up to 10 days
- Internet use: Up to 12 hours on 3G, Up to 12 hours on LTE, Up to 14 hours on Wi-Fi
- Wireless video playback: Up to 13 hours
- Wireless audio playback: Up to 40 hours
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Sensors:
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor
- Barometer
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
Operating System:
- iOS 12
Accessibility:
- Features include VoiceOver, Zoom, Magnifier, RTT and TTY support, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control, Closed Captions, AssistiveTouch, and Speak Screen.
Built-in Apps:
- Camera, Photos, Health, Messages, Phone, FaceTime, Mail, Music, Wallet, Safari, Maps, Siri, Calendar, iTunes Store, App Store, Notes, News, Contacts, Books, Home, Weather, Reminders, Clock, TV, Stocks, Calculator, Voice Memos, Compass, Podcasts, Watch, Tips, Find My iPhone, Find My Friends, Settings, Files, Measure, and more.
In the Box:
- iPhone with iOS 12
- EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Lightning to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
- Documentation
Environmental Impact:
- iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus embody Apple’s continuing environmental progress with features like arsenic-free display glass, mercury-free LED-backlit display, brominated flame retardant‑free, PVC-free, and a recyclable aluminum enclosure.
For more detailed information, you can visit the official Apple Support page.
iPhone 7 Pricing (U.S.):
- iPhone 7:
- 32GB: $649
- 128GB: $749
- 256GB: $849
- iPhone 7 Plus:
- 32GB: $769
- 128GB: $869 (Note: The new Jet Black finish was only available in 128GB and 256GB storage options.)
- 256GB: Price not specified but typically there was a $100 increment between storage tiers.
Availability:
- Pre-orders for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus began on September 9, 2016.
- The devices officially went on sale and started shipping on September 16, 2016.
- Initially, they were available in over 25 countries, with more countries added in the subsequent weeks.
Miscellanea:
- The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were the first iPhones to be water and dust resistant with an IP67 rating.
- They were also the first to eliminate the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack, a decision that was met with mixed reactions.
- Apple introduced a new home button design with the iPhone 7 series, which was solid-state and pressure-sensitive.
- The iPhone 7 series also introduced stereo speakers, offering sound that’s two times louder than iPhone 6s, with increased dynamic range.