Apple iPhone 7
#1428
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
#1366Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 7
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Performance
69.469.5
Camera
96.296.2
Display
75.877.0
Battery
18.223.3
Build
94.594.5
Connectivity
65.065.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
58.559.4
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 7 features a 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD display with a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, while the iPhone 7 Plus has a larger 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a higher pixel density.
- Both models use the same Apple A10 Fusion chipset and have similar CPU and GPU performance, but the iPhone 7 Plus includes 3GB of RAM compared to the 2GB in the iPhone 7, which may enhance multitasking.
- The camera system on the iPhone 7 Plus is more advanced, featuring a dual-camera setup with a telephoto lens for 2x optical zoom, while both have a 12 MP main camera with optical image stabilization.
- The battery capacity is also greater in the iPhone 7 Plus at 2900 mAh compared to 1960 mAh in the iPhone 7, likely resulting in longer usage time.
- Both devices run iOS 10.0.1 and are upgradable to iOS 15.8.1, offering a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 7
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
General
Release Date
2016, September 16
2016, September 16
Announced
2016, September 07
2016, September 07
Description
Versions: A1778 (Global), A1660 (USA & China), A1780 (China), A1779 (Japan), A1853, A1866
Versions:A1784 (Global), A1661 (USA & China), A1785 (Japan), A1786 (China)
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
750
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Ion-strengthened glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
GPU
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 256GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
Face detection, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1960 mAh
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1960 mAh, non-removable (7.45 Wh)
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Weight
138 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer