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Released 16 September 2016.5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/iphone-7-and-apple-watch-series-2-arrive-in-stores.htmlRead 5 October 2026Dated actual retail availability/arrival report, distinct from preorder date. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size
4.7in
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion
Main camera
12MP
Rated battery capacity
1,960mAh

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Series
iPhone 74Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-iphone-7-iphone-7-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact model family from maker launch.
Model numbers
A16602Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model entry names A1660. US specification uses its matching radio group.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
7 September 20164Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-iphone-7-iphone-7-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch announcement date.
Status
Discontinued6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102772Read 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 7 is in iPhone products vintage worldwide. Maker defines vintage as stopped distributing for sale more than five and less than seven years ago. This establishes discontinued maker distribution, not a claim that no used/refurbished stock exists.
Predecessor
Apple iPhone 6s27Press articleventurebeat.com/business/iphone-7-and-iphone-7-plus-specsRead 7 October 2026Contemporaneous announcement explicitly calls iPhone 7 and 7 Plus successors to iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, respectively. Link maps only existing 4.7-inch apple-iphone-6s, not Plus.31Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/iphone-7Read 23 October 2026MacRumors calls the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus the previous generation of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
Successor
Apple iPhone 829Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_8Read 7 October 2026iFixit model documentation explicitly identifies iPhone 8 as successor to iPhone 7, announced September 12, 2017. Link maps the existing same-size apple-iphone-8 catalogue entry, not the separate Plus or X model. NanoReview relation table independently agrees, but its generic benchmark/SAR/charging claims are not used.30Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/iphone-8-plus-vs-iphone-7-plus-features-tech-specsRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are the natural successors to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
Launch price (US)
$64918Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-iphone-7-iphone-7-plusRead 7 October 2026Original maker US launch expressly lists 32/128/256 GB and starts iPhone 7 at $649 US. This field and 32GB row are the original 32GB full device launch MSRP, excluding tax, not carrier subsidized $199 or later discounted/refurbished price. Higher-capacity prices lack direct maker launch evidence and remain unknown.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026US reference model from US exact-model technical specification. No cross-region radio or bundle merging.
Colours
Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Black, Jet Black, (PRODUCT)RED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Published current finish list. Later colour additions are included only when named by this source.
Form factor
Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Maker complete product diagram shows non-folding handset.
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Body

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Height
138.3mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.
Width
67.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.
Thickness
7.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit metric body dimension.
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
Folded dimensions
Not available
Weight
138g(4.9 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact handset without accessories.
Frame
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Environmental section expressly calls the structural housing a recyclable aluminium enclosure. Used here for the external enclosure/frame, rather than inferring frame material only from the back.
Front
Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identity describes the flat glass front.
Back
Aluminium2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity states anodised aluminium back.
Dust and water rating
IP671Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory classification.
Water resistance depth
1m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory maximum, not normal-use guarantee.
Water resistance time
30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory immersion duration.
MIL-STD-810
Not available
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity entry describes one physical nano-SIM tray. No unsupported active-eSIM count is written.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-7-Smartphone-Review.173851.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Communication section expressly discusses iPad Pro eSIM then says this is not the case for iPhone 7, only the common Nano-SIM slot. Existing maker physical slot count one remains. Zero active eSIM capacity is newly recorded, not an inference merely from physical SIM presence.
Stylus
Not available
Stylus name
Not available

Display

Screen size
4.7in(11.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Display heading gives full rectangular diagonal. This display has square corners.
Resolution
750 × 1334px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.
Pixel density
325.6ppi
Aspect ratio
16:912Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026A1660 is expressly among other model names. Display resolution cell explicitly publishes 16:9. This is a stated ratio, not calculated from rounded pixel dimensions. Corroborated by PhoneArena.15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-7_id9815Read 7 October 2026A1660 explicitly named in device aliases. Display resolution cell gives 16:9.
Display type
LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Display section expressly says LCD with IPS technology.
Display type (as published)
Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maker name.
Max refresh rate
60Hz8Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 7 row in Table 2-3 Display Refresh explicitly states 60 Hz. Recommended app rendering rates 60/30/20 are not separate panel maximums.
Min refresh rate
Not available
Touch sampling rate
60Hz8Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 7 row in Table 2-4 Touch Input states Touch Sample Rate 60 Hz and Touch Delivery Rate 60 Hz. Separate from iPhone X 120 Hz and Apple Pencil rates. No instant sampling rate inferred.
Instant touch sampling
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
625nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical claim. cd/m² equals nits exactly.
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Not available
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
HDR playback formats
Not available
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Always-on display
Not available
Front camera cutout
None1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact front model diagram.
Cover screen size
Not available
Cover screen resolution
Not available
Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
Cover screen type
Not available

Platform

OS at launch
iOS 104Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-iphone-7-iphone-7-plusRead 5 October 2026Original launch OS generation. Current specification document may describe later bundle software.
Software
Not available
Latest stable OS (verified)
iOS 15.8.89Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/127114Read 7 October 2026Apple released stable iOS 15.8.8 May 11, 2026. Security document expressly lists iPhone 7 all models. Cross-checked current Apple security releases and iOS 15 update history accessed October 7, 2026, with no newer iPhone 7 stable release listed. GSMArena 15.8.5 is stale and not used.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 7 October 2026Current dated stable security-release list shows iOS 15.8.8 for iPhone 7 all models as the latest applicable release. Later releases for newer phone generations do not establish eligibility for iPhone 7.
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed processor.
Process
16nm11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/iphone/specs/apple-iphone-7-verizon-sprint-hong-kong-china-a1660-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A1660 processor notes explicitly state Chipworks determined TSMC 16FF-based APL1W24. PhoneMore and PhoneArena independently publish 16 nm. NAND process size is not CPU process size. Direct HTTP is 403, ordinary public search-reader full specification text is readable. No challenge bypass.15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-7_id9815Read 7 October 2026System chip Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24 (16 nm), corroborated exact A1660 compiled hardware analysis.
CPU cores
44Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-iphone-7-iphone-7-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact A10 Fusion maker launch states four CPU cores.
CPU configuration
CountCore
2Hurricane
2Zephyr
Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-iphone-7-iphone-7-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch gives two high-performance and two high-efficiency cores. No clocks inferred.12Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026Processor row expressly identifies two Hurricane and two Zephyr cores, refining existing maker two performance/two efficiency counts. Clocks are omitted because exact per-cluster frequency reporting is inconsistent, including questionable Zephyr 2 GHz. Names also appear in Notebookcheck processor header.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-7-Smartphone-Review.173851.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor header identifies Hurricane / Zephyr. Maker original counts two performance and two efficiency are retained. Precise per-cluster clocks remain unproved and omitted.
Max CPU clock
Not available
GPU
Apple A10 Fusion GPU16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-7-Smartphone-Review.173851.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor/graphics header names Apple A10 Fusion GPU / PowerVR. Generic installed GPU name is stored. Exact PowerVR GT7600 Plus or GPU clock is not assumed from architectural guesses. No measured A1778 review results are transferred to A1660.
NPU performance
Not available

Memory

RAM
2GB11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/iphone/specs/apple-iphone-7-verizon-sprint-hong-kong-china-a1660-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A1660 compiled specification explicitly gives 2 GB onboard RAM. Notes say third-party hardware/software evaluation, not an Apple official memory claim. PhoneMore all three capacity pages and PhoneArena independently corroborate two GB.12Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026Memory row 2GB LPDDR4. Individually read 32GB, 128GB and 256GB pages, all explicitly name A1660 CDMA and 2GB.13Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7/32gbRead 7 October 2026Exact 32GB A1660-named page: 2GB LPDDR4.14Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7/256gbRead 7 October 2026Exact 256GB A1660-named page: 2GB LPDDR4.15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-7_id9815Read 7 October 2026Explicit capacity pairings 2GB/32GB, 2GB/128GB and 2GB/256GB.
RAM type
LPDDR411Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/iphone/specs/apple-iphone-7-verizon-sprint-hong-kong-china-a1660-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A1660 specification names installed Samsung-produced LPDDR4 determined by Chipworks evaluation. Other supplier identity is not stored. PhoneMore explicitly names LPDDR4 for 32/128/256 GB, rather than only chipset supported-memory capability.12Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026Installed memory row is 2GB LPDDR4, corroborated by exact A1660 EveryMac.13Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7/32gbRead 7 October 2026Exact 32GB memory cell LPDDR4.14Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7/256gbRead 7 October 2026Exact 256GB memory cell LPDDR4.15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-7_id9815Read 7 October 2026Hardware row explicitly lists 2GB LPDDR4.
Storage (nominal)
32, 128, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Family capacities are 32 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. The current document lists (PRODUCT)RED with 128 GB and 256 GB only. This family list does not assert every finish/capacity combination.
Storage type
NVMe12Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026Memory row explicitly says NVMe (SSD). Individually checked each 32/128/256 GB PhoneMore page for NVMe, not inferred from NAND manufacturer or speed. Physical capacities remain maker nominal 32/128/256 GB, not 25/119/245 available space.13Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7/32gbRead 7 October 2026Exact 32GB memory section NVMe (SSD).14Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7/256gbRead 7 October 2026Exact 256GB memory section NVMe (SSD).
Memory card
None12Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026External storage Not supported. Independently corroborated by Notebookcheck explicit absence of microSD.15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-7_id9815Read 7 October 2026Storage expansion not expandable.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-7-Smartphone-Review.173851.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Connectivity expressly says a microSD port is still not included.
Max card size
Not available

Rear cameras

Physical rear cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)Sensor optical formatPixel size (µm)AutofocusOIS
Main121.8281/3 inch1.22PDAFYes
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact Camera section. One physical 12 MP wide-angle f/1.8 camera with explicitly stated optical image stabilisation. Focus Pixels autofocus is not assigned to an unproved enum subtype.12Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026Model-scoped main camera row names 28 mm equivalent wide focal length, 1/3-inch optical format, native 1.22 um pixel pitch and PDAF. PhoneArena independently corroborates all four. Maker f/1.8, 12 MP and OIS remain untouched. No sensor supplier is inferred.15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-7_id9815Read 7 October 2026Main camera row explicitly states PDAF, 28 mm, 1/3-inch sensor optical format and 1.22 um pixels. Maker values preserved.
Number of rear cameras
1
Main camera
12MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
5×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, separate from video zoom.
Flash
Quad-LED True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Live Photos with stabilization1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features. Historical beta qualifier retained where stated.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
3840216030
19201080120
1280720240
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest capture rates include slow motion. 1080p/720p slow-motion limits checked separately for this exact model.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Log recording
Not available
Video recording codecs
HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact Video Recording section. Current supported recording codecs, not a launch OS claim.
Video stabilisation
EIS, OIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic video stabilisation and optical image stabilisation.
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. 720p slow-motion capture.

Front camera

Front cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)
Main72.232
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact FaceTime HD Camera section. One physical selfie imaging camera.12Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026A1660-named front camera row explicitly gives 32 mm equivalent focal length. Existing maker 7 MP is retained over PhoneMore 7.1 MP. No other new value is sourced only from the restricted GSMArena lookup.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
1920108030
Source24Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 7 comparison summary, identifiable by 4.7-inch Retina HD, single 12MP rear camera and A10 Fusion, expressly says 7MP FaceTime HD camera with HDR and 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps. Separate 5.5-inch dual-camera Plus block excluded. This confirms native capture resolution/rate rather than rear-video rate or playback.
Front autofocus
Not available

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors explicitly identifies built-in stereo speakers. Stereo recording alone is not evidence.
3.5 mm jack
No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram. Lightning connector, without 3.5 mm jack. A separate adapter is not a handset jack.
Audio features
Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)28Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 7 October 2026Exact maker Audio Playback section explicitly lists Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC-3) and Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3) among supported local playback formats. Stored as named audio capabilities. Not Bluetooth codecs, Dolby Atmos renderer or spatial speaker processing. Current source bundle describes iOS 12 rather than original launch software.
Microphones
Not available

Network

Network
GSM, HSPA, LTE, CDMA1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact A1660 Cellular and Wireless radio group. Other models and carrier modems excluded.
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact A1660 LTE bands. No worldwide union of regional hardware.
5G bands
Not available
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
Not available
Maximum modem download rate
450Mbps18Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-iphone-7-iphone-7-plusRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly says LTE Advanced up to 450 Mbps. Device-level maximum, distinct from Qualcomm chipset Cat12 theoretical 600 Mbps. Availability and speed depend on carrier/site conditions in footnote 1. Incorrect 600-Mbps secondary device entries do not override maker.
Satellite
Not available
Wi-Fi calling
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling/Cellular section. Carrier-dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section explicitly names 802.11ac, the Wi-Fi 5 standard.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-7-Smartphone-Review.173851.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Communication section explicitly says 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Independently confirmed by exact A1660 original FCC internal antenna labels and regulatory frequencies. Review throughput values are not imported.17Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3085A/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-3083794.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple A1660/A1780 internal-photo document explicitly labels 2.4GHz WiFi/BT antenna and 5G WiFi antenna structure, page 4. 5G here means 5 GHz WLAN and is not cellular 5G NR. Original FCC operating frequencies/SAR WLAN tables corroborate 2.4/5 GHz. Public original exhibit downloaded normally, no bypass or image-derived battery value.
Bluetooth
4.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section.
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC19Spec databasebluetoothcheck.com/d/apple-iphone-7Read 7 October 2026Device-specific public table explicitly names two Bluetooth A2DP codecs AAC and SBC. No local-file codec inference. Direct HTTP challenge is not bypassed, public reader table is accessible. Independently corroborated by SoundGuys real Bluetooth encoder tests.20Reviewsoundguys.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-bluetooth-headphones-aac-20296Read 7 October 2026Actual Bluetooth AAC encoder tests explicitly include iPhone 7, and article says same phones perform identically with regular SBC Bluetooth. Corroborates codec support, not a local AAC file-decoder list. No measured wireless-quality number is imported from unspecified regional/storage test hardware.
NFC
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless/Apple Pay sections explicitly identify NFC support.
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Location section. Only named constellations, no inference from generic GNSS.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.
USB data standard
USB 2.012Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026Exact model connectivity table explicitly says USB 2.0 proprietary connector. Lightning connector shape alone is not protocol proof.
Video out over USB
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section. Wired output up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV/VGA adapters, sold separately.
IR blaster
No12Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026Connectivity row Infrared port Not supported. Maker silent. Compiled family review separately describes no IR port.
FM radio
No12Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026Sound row Radio Not supported. Maker silent. Separate review explicitly states no FM radio.

Features and sensors

Fingerprint
Not available
Face unlock
None16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-7-Smartphone-Review.173851.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Connectivity says Touch ID is in Home button and alternative biometric login methods like retinal scan or the like are not available. Original maker/manual specify Touch ID, not Face ID. Stored none for face unlock, not a camera face-detection feature.
Sensors
Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact list. Home-button Touch ID on non-X models has no schema position option.
Extra buttons
Ring/Silent switch, Home button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact external-control diagram. Extra buttons beyond standard side/power and volume buttons.
Haptic motor
Taptic Engine4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-iphone-7-iphone-7-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch identifies the Taptic Engine for this family.

Battery and charging

Rated battery capacity
1,960mAh12Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026Model-scoped battery row explicitly publishes 1960 mAh for each 32/128/256 GB A1660-named page. Source does not publish separate typical/minimum figures. This standalone published capacity is corroborated independently by PhoneArena review/specification, not inferred from aftermarket replacement ratings.13Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7/32gbRead 7 October 2026Exact 32GB battery cell 1960 mAh.14Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7/256gbRead 7 October 2026Exact 256GB battery cell 1960 mAh.15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-7_id9815Read 7 October 2026Battery Type 1960 mAh Li-Ion, corroborating published PhoneMore cell. The unrelated FCC approval BCG-E3091A and its SAR values in this compiled page are not transferred to A1660 BCG-E3085A.
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Rated battery energy
7.45Wh21Maker spec sheet (PDF)asset.conrad.com/media10/add/160267/c1/-/de/001409177IN01/information-1409177-apple-smart-battery-case-svart.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple Product Information Sheet, edition November 30, 2017 version 17.07. Apple Product Battery Information table exact A1660 iPhone 7 2017 row explicitly gives Wh Rating 7.45, one cell. Separate A1660(CN) 2016 row also gives 7.45, and A1661 Plus is 11.1. Mistyped Product RED Plus row is not used. Direct rated energy, not mAh times rounded voltage or aftermarket replacement energy.
Battery type
Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section explicitly identifies rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Claimed battery life
Use caseHours (h)
Video playback13
Audio playback40
Talk time14
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section maker model-wide up-to claims. Talk-time uses 3G where stated. Wireless video/audio claims retained. Maker test configuration does not disclose RAM/storage and no known configuration mismatch was established. Main approved preserving model-wide claimed runtime with this limitation. Measured reviewer runtimes require exact test-unit proof separately.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
Not available
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Wireless charging
No12Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-7Read 7 October 2026Battery row Inductive / wireless charging Not supported. Separate family review explicitly states no wireless charging. Optional Lightning receiver/case does not change handset capability.
Wireless charging power
Not available
Wireless standards
Not available
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
Reverse wired
Not available
Charger in box
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026In the Box explicitly lists USB Power Adapter. Wattage not inferred.
Included adapter rated power
5W26Review9to5mac.com/2016/10/26/12-google-pixel-observations-from-an-iphone-user-videoRead 7 October 2026Contemporaneous 2016 Apple/Pixel comparison explicitly says Apple still ships its iPhones with 5W chargers and separately identifies smaller iPhone 7 1960-mAh battery. Combined with exact US maker In the Box USB Power Adapter this establishes the included 5W adapter. US A1660 source scope. Optional 12W compatible iPad adapter and phone maximum input are distinct and not inferred.

Measured

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Geekbench single-core
Not available
Geekbench multi-core
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Not available
AnTuTu
Not available
Display brightness (measured)
Not available
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
1.19W/kg22Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3085A/RF-Exposure-Info/FCC-Report-SAR-3120712.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original UL Verification Services report 16U23309-S1V8, September 1, 2016, exact A1660/A1780 FCC BCG-E3085A. Printed page 8 Highest Reported SAR individual equipment-class Head cells PCE 1.10, DTS 1.17, NII 1.19 and DSS 0.69 W/kg. Highest individual reported/scaled 1g tissue result is 1.19, head at no separation. Section 12 simultaneous values are arithmetic sums, explicitly not aggregate Volume Scan measurements, and are distinguished from this standard individual-transmitter result.23Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3085A/User-Manual/RF-exposure-statements-3083808.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple statement filed for exact FCC ID defines 1g method countries limit 1.6 W/kg and head with no separation. Numerical value is supplied by original UL report, not this generic statement.25Retailer pagerenewd.com/terms-and-conditions/legalsRead 7 October 2026Exact A1660/A1780 table gives original 1g Head 1.19, independently matching original UL report.
SAR body (US)
1.2W/kg22Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3085A/RF-Exposure-Info/FCC-Report-SAR-3120712.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact original report page 8 individual Body-worn cells PCE 1.14, DTS 1.03, NII 1.20, DSS 0.34 W/kg. Highest individual reported/scaled 1g tissue result 1.20, minimum body separation 5 mm per printed page 43. Simultaneous-transmitter sum 1.56 is not a measured aggregate SAR, section 12 says Volume Scan was not required. Compiled GSMArena 1.19 body and PhoneArena other FCC-ID body value are excluded.23Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3085A/User-Manual/RF-exposure-statements-3083808.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple statement filed for exact FCC ID describes near-body testing at 5 mm separation. Numerical highest individual result comes from original UL report.25Retailer pagerenewd.com/terms-and-conditions/legalsRead 7 October 2026Exact A1660/A1780 table gives original 1g Body 1.20, independently matching original UL report. Neighbouring A1778 body 1.19 explains an unscoped compiled entry and is not transferred.
SAR head (EU)
1.37W/kg25Retailer pagerenewd.com/terms-and-conditions/legalsRead 7 October 2026Public RF Exposure information table expressly says original manufacturer exposure values are maintained, defines 2.0 W/kg limit countries as 10g tissue and calls table values the maximum. Exact A1660/A1780 row gives 10g Head 1.37 W/kg, separate from A1778 1.38 and A1779 1.32. This is reprinted original regulatory metadata, not a refurbished device runtime or replacement-part claim. Original Apple RF detail page currently unavailable.
SAR body (EU)
1.39W/kg25Retailer pagerenewd.com/terms-and-conditions/legalsRead 7 October 2026Same exact A1660/A1780 row gives 10g Body 1.39 W/kg. The separate Limb column <4 is excluded. A1778 1.34 from the neighbouring row and broad compiled specifications are not transferred. Original filed Apple statement establishes body test separation 5 mm.
Hearing aid compatibility
iPhone 7 (Model A1660, A1778): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. As published, no method conversion.

In the box

In the box
iPhone with iOS 12, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111943Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Source document OS version describes bundle revision, not original launch OS. Included adapter output rating is not published here.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple US iOS hardware warranty applies to iPhone and original boxed Apple accessories for ONE (1) YEAR from original end-user retail purchase, normal use. Source market US A1660. Optional AppleCare, seller warranty and other-market statutory rights excluded.

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Model numberLaunch price (US)MarketsRAMStorage (nominal)Storage type
A1660$649US2 GB32 GBNVMe
A1660Not availableUS2 GB128 GBNVMe
A1660Not availableUS2 GB256 GBNVMe

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PredecessorApple iPhone 6s