Apple iPhone 7 Review: Performance and Specs

iPhone 7

English Full Name: iPhone 7

Product Category: Smartphone

Brand: Apple Inc.

Release Date: September 16, 2016 (Global launch)

Key Technical Specifications & Features (English):

Display: 4.7-inch Retina HD Display, 1334 x 750 resolution, 326 ppi, IPS LCD panel, 625 nits max brightness, capacitive multi-touch, wide color gamut support
Processor: Apple A10 Fusion chip (quad-core: 2 high-performance cores + 2 energy-efficient cores, PowerVR GT7600 GPU)
Memory & Storage: 2GB RAM; 32GB/128GB/256GB internal storage (non-expandable)
Camera System:
- Rear Camera: 12-megapixel sensor, f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization (OIS), phase detection autofocus (PDAF), LED True Tone flash, 4K video recording (30fps), 1080p HD video recording (60fps)
- Front Camera: 7-megapixel sensor, f/2.2 aperture, Retina Flash, 1080p HD video recording (30fps)
Operating System: Initially shipped with iOS 10; upgradable up to iOS 15.7.9
Design: Aluminum unibody enclosure (available in Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red Special Edition); dimensions 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.1 mm; weight 138g; removed 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: GSM/CDMA/LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (MIMO), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GNSS, NFC (for Apple Pay), Lightning port (supports charging, data transfer, and audio output)
Battery: 1960 mAh lithium-ion battery; up to 14 hours of talk time, 10 days of standby time; supports fast charging (50% charge in 30 minutes with compatible adapter) and wireless charging via Qi-certified accessories
Key Innovations & Improvements: Water and dust resistance (IP67 rating); stereo speakers (2x louder than iPhone 6s); pressure-sensitive Home button with Taptic Engine feedback; improved low-light photography performance
Additional Features: Touch ID fingerprint sensor, barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor

Market Significance: The iPhone 7 marked Apple’s bold move to eliminate the 3.5mm headphone jack, pushing the adoption of wireless audio accessories and Lightning-connected earphones; its IP67 rating also set a new durability standard for the iPhone lineup.