Apple·Premium · Released Sep 2016
iPhone 7
The 2016 compact iPhone — water resistance in, headphone jack out.
57/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$649
Color · Jet Black
Display
4.7" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion
Memory
2 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
1,960 mAh
Weight
138 g
AI Snapshot
A 2016 compact iPhone — now firmly a museum piece.
The iPhone 7 brought water resistance and stereo speakers while dropping the headphone jack. Its tiny battery and end-of-life software make it history, not a recommendation.
Subscores · 0–100
Display58
Camera60
Performance58
Battery54
Build74
Value56
- First iPhone with IP67 water resistance.
- Compact and very light at 138 g.
- Stereo speakers arrived here.
- A10 Fusion was fast for 2016.
Full specifications
Type
Retina HD IPS LCD, 60 Hz
Size
4.7 inches
Resolution
1,334 × 750 px (326 ppi)
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Main
12 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Selfie
7 MP, f/2.2
Video
4K @ 30 fps
Features
Quad-LED flash
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -84.9%
This
245,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -75.5%
This
710
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -80.9%
This
1,550
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -93.5%
This
4.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPhone 7 released?
The iPhone 7 was released in Sep 2016.
What is the iPhone 7 screen size and type?
The iPhone 7 has a 4.7" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the iPhone 7 use?
The iPhone 7 is powered by the Apple A10 Fusion chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iPhone 7 have?
The iPhone 7 ships with 2 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iPhone 7 battery capacity?
The iPhone 7 has a 1,960 mAh battery.
What is the iPhone 7 main camera?
The iPhone 7 has a 12 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the iPhone 7 have 5G?
The iPhone 7 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the iPhone 7 waterproof?
The iPhone 7 is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance.