Apple finally unveiled the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and in spite they’re not a massive redesign, these devices come with improved hardware while retaining a beautiful design. If you’re still wondering, nope there’s no 3.5mm headphone jack on the iPhone 7. Period. However, there are two new colors: Black and Jet Black, in addition to Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold.
At the heart of the new devices there is a new A10 Fusion quad-core processor, which the company claims is 40 percent faster than the A9 chip.
iPhone 7 battery life
The new iPhones offer the longest battery life Apple has ever delivered on an iPhone. On average, the phones can last two hours longer than the iPhone 6s and one hour longer than the iPhone 6s Plus. According to Apple, the battery on the iPhone 7 can last up to 14 hours when using Wi-Fi and 12 hours on 4G. And the iPhone 7 Plus can last 15 hours on Wi-Fi and 15 hours on 4G.
Improved camera
Although the back-facing camera bump still there, the entire camera system has changed. The upgraded camera now takes sharper pictures and enhances quality on photos you take in low-light. You’ll even find a dual-camera system on the iPhone 7 Plus, which significantly improves the quality of pictures when using digital zoom.
The new handsets also include stereo speakers for the first time, and speakers are now located at the top and bottom of the handset.
Subtle cosmetic improvements
These devices retain the same look and feel of their predecessors (iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus), but one subtle and important change is that the antenna bands have been moved to the back to the edge. In addition, the company has also improved the pressure-sensitive home button to allow taptic feedback, which means that it’ll vibrate when you touch it.
iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus tech specs
| iPhone 7 | iPhone 7 Plus | |
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| Finish | Rose Gold Gold Silver Black Jet Black | Rose Gold Gold Silver Black Jet Black |
| Storage | 32GB 128GB 256GB | 32GB 128GB 256GB |
| Processor (Both models) | A10 Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture Embedded M10 motion coprocessor |
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| Size and weight | Width: 5.44 inches (138.3 mm) Length: 2.64 inches (67.1 mm) Height: 0.28 inch (7.1 mm) Weight: 4.87 ounces (138 grams) | Width: 6.23 inches (158.2 mm) Length: 3.07 inches (77.9 mm) Height: 0.29 inch (7.3 mm) Weight: 6.63 ounces (188 grams) |
| Display | Retina HD display 4.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical) | Retina HD display 5.5-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi 1300:1 contrast ratio (typical) |
| Display (Both models) | 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 |
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| Camera | 12MP camera ƒ/1.8 aperture Digital zoom up to 5x | 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras Wide-angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture Telephoto: ƒ/2.8 aperture Optical zoom at 2x; digital zoom up to 10x |
| Camera (Both models) | Optical image stabilization Six‑element lens Quad-LED True Tone flash Panorama (up to 63 megapixels) 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 Body and face detection Exposure control Noise reduction Auto HDR for photos Auto image stabilization Burst mode Timer mode Photo geotagging |
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| Power and Battery life | 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 | Talk time (wireless): Up to 21 hours on 3G Standby: Up to 16 days Internet use: Up to 13 hours on 3G Up to 13 hours on LTE Up to 15 hours on Wi-Fi Wireless video playback: Up to 14 hours Wireless audio playback: Up to 60 hours |
| Power and Battery life (Both models) | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter |
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| Video Recording (Both models) | 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 Optical zoom at 2x; 6x digital zoom (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 Body and face detection Noise reduction Take 8-megapixel still photos while recording 4K video Playback zoom Video geotagging |
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| FaceTime HD Camera (Both models) | 7-megapixel photos 1080p HD video recording Retina Flash ƒ/2.2 aperture Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Auto HDR Backside illumination sensor Body and face detection Auto image stabilization Burst mode Exposure control Timer mode |
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| Touch ID (Both models) | Fingerprint sensor built into the new Home button | |
| Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant (Both models) | Rated IP67 under IEC standard 60529 | |
| Sensors (Both models) | Touch ID fingerprint sensor Barometer Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor |
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| Location (Both models) | Assisted GPS and GLONASS Digital compass Wi-Fi Cellular |
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| Cellular and Wireless (Both models) | Model A1660 Model A1661 FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900, 2100 MHz) UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Model A1778 Model A1784 Models A1778 and A1784 do not support CDMA networks. FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) All models 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology NFC |
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| External Buttons and Connectors (Both models) | Home/Touch ID sensor Volume up/down Ring/Silent On/Off, Sleep/Wake Built-in stereo speaker Lightning connector Built-in microphone Built-in stereo speaker (bottom) |
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| In the box (Both models) | iPhone with iOS 10 EarPods with Lightning Connector Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter Lightning to USB Cable USB Power Adapter Documentation |
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| Pricing | 32GB $649 128GB $749 256GB $849 | 32GB $769 128GB $869 256GB $969 |
iPhone 7 now water-resistant
Another noticeable feature on these phones is water-resistance. Yes, if you accidentally fall in the pool, you’ll get soaking wet, but your phone won’t die. In fact, the iPhone 7 is water-resistant with an IPX67 rating. Basically, this means that it can submerged in waters of up to one meter deep for around 30 minutes.
Goodbye headphone jack
Perhaps one of the most controversial changes is the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of the Lightning connector. Apple has also updated its EarPods to include a Lighting connector, which of course comes bundled with the device.
If you like your old earbuds, Apple will even bundle an adapter from 3.5mm headphone jack to Lighting connector. EarPods replacements are available for $29, and the adapter is priced at $9.
Then there is also the new wireless Apple AirPods powered by a W1 chip. The AirPods are really simple to connect, they feature infrared sensors to detect when you have them on your ears, and motion sensors to detect your voice to use Siri.
The AirPods offer up to 5 hours of listening, it comes with charging case, and provides a total of 24 hours battery life. The new AirPods costs $159, and they’ll be available in late October.
- AirPods | See at Apple
How to get an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is officially available on September 16th, and you can order it in United States at Apple.com, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint.
The iPhone 7 with 4.7-inch display starts at $649, or you can get into the iPhone Upgrade Program from $32.41 per month.
The iPhone 7 Plus with 5.5-inch display starts at $749, or you can get into the iPhone Upgrade Program from $37.41 per month.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows expert and the Editor-in-Chief who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He's also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 12 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows, software, and related technologies, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 20 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ & Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, and LinkedIn.