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Apple iPhone 7 Review

Main Features

  • iOS 10 Operating System
  • 12 MP Main Camera
  • 7 MP Front Camera
  • 3840 x 2160 Max Video Resolution
  • 4.7" 750 x 1334 pixels IPS Screen
  • 138.30 x 67.10 x 7.10 mm External Dimensions
  • 138 gr weight
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Apple iPhone 7 Overview

Apple iPhone 7 is a iOS phone with 12.19MP main camera and 7.16 MP front camera. iPhone 7 features a 4.7" sized IPS screen with 750 x 1334 pixels. Apple released iPhone 7 to market in 2016

Apple iPhone 7 has an Overall Score of 76/100 and ranked #3 out of 22 in iOS phones, and ranked #214 out of 2026 in all smartphones. The only two iOS phones that are ranked higher then the iPhone 7 are Apple iPhone 7 Plus and Apple iPhone 6s Plus. You can find the specs comparison of these three cameras here.

Pros and Cons of Apple iPhone 7

Now let's start with comparing Apple iPhone 7 to the average smart phone in its class and list out the Pro's in detail.

PROs
Thin ( 7.10 mm) Body
Fast Internet with 4G
Large 4.7 " LCD Screen
326 DPI Crisp Screen
High Resolution Main Camera
High Resolution Front Camera
LED Flash
Face Detection
Geotagging
Burst Mode
Panorama Mode
Touch Focus
In-camera HDR
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Compass
Gyroscope
Digital Barometer
Fingerprint Scanning for identification

CONs
No Removable storage
Apple iPhone 7 Physical Specs

Apple iPhone 7 weighs 138g and has external dimensions of 138.30 x 67.10 x 7.10 mm. Considering that the average weight of all smartphones is 134g, its weight is about average in its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 7.10mm, it is quite thin, compared to the average thickness of 9.31mm of its class.

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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Apple iPhone 7, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


Apple iPhone 7 Real Life Body Size Comparison

Apple iPhone 7 Screen

Screen size, resolution and quality are some of the most important features to consider when choosing a smartphone. Apple iPhone 7 sports a 4.7" sized 24bit IPS main screen with a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels.

The width of the Apple iPhone 7 screen is 2.30" and its height is 4.10", giving an Aspect ratio of 1.78.

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The screen-to-body surface ratio of iPhone 7 is 70%.

iPhone 7 Screen to Surface Area Ratio
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Pixel density (PPI:Pixels per inch) of a display is an indicator of its clarity and level of details. Apple iPhone 7 has a pixel density of 326ppi. With a DPI of 326, it has average resolution within its class of smartphones.

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Apple iPhone 7 Detailed Specifications

1. GENERAL
BrandApple
ModeliPhone 7
Number of SIM1
Release Date2016
Operating SystemiOS 10
Max CPU Clock Speed2370 MHz
CPU Bits64 bit
GPU Cores6
RAM2 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4
2. CAMERA
Main Camera Resolution12 MP
Front Camera Resolution7 MP
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
3. BATTERY
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Talk time12 h
Max Standby time240 h
Battery Capacity1960 mah
4. SENSORS
Accelerometer
Compass
GPS
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint Scan
Heartrate Sensor
Thermometer
Humidity Sensor
Pedometer Sensor

5. SCREEN
LCD Size4.7 "
LCD Resolution750 x 1334 pixels
LCD DPI326
LCD TypeIPS
Proximity Sensor
Multi Touch
Ambient Light Sensor
Number of Colors24 bit
Display Protectionn/a
In Display Fingerprint
Brightness (cd/sqm)625
Contrast Ratio1400:1
Scratch Resistant
Oleophobic Screen
6. MEMORY
Buit in Memory32 GB 128 GB 256 GB
External Memory Card Support
7. CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth Version4.2
NFC
GPS
Wifi
3G
4G
Infrared
Mobile Hotspot
8. PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight138 g
Dimensions138.30 x 67.10 x 7.10 mm
Ingress ProtectionIP67
9. NETWORKS
4G (HSPA+)
Apple iPhone 7 Camera Features

Main RearCam
Resolution12 MP
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Optical image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
RAW
Flash TypeQuad LED
6-element lens
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Huawei Mate 30 RS Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
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