iPhone 7
Brand | Apple Inc. |
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HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced | |
First released | September 16, 2016 |
Availability by region | September 16, 2016 September 23, 2016 October 7, 2016 October 16, 2016
October 21, 2016 November 4, 2016 November 11, 2016 July 28, 2017 |
Discontinued | September 12, 2017 September 10, 2019 (32 and 128 GB) | (256 GB)
Predecessor | optical image stabilization
7 Plus: In addition to above: A HDR , auto image stabilisation
, Retina flash, 1080p HD video recording |
Connectivity | All models:
Models A1660, A1661, A1779 & A1785:
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Water resistance | IP67 |
SAR |
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Hearing aid compatibility | M3, T4 |
Website | iPhone 7 – Apple at the Wayback Machine (archived October 1, 2016) |
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The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
The iPhone 7's overall design is similar to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S. Changes introduced included new color options (Matte Black and Jet Black), water and dust resistance, a new capacitive, static home button, revised antenna bands, and the controversial removal of the 3.5 mm
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were the last iPhones using quad-core CPU, as well as aluminum unibody design without wireless charge and using 32 GB of internal storage.
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were the only iPhones to have jet black color finish.
History
Prior to its announcement, multiple aspects of the iPhone 7 were heavily rumoured. Apple's plans to remove the 3.5 mm
On August 29, 2016, invitations to a press event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California on September 7, 2016, were sent out to members of the media, prompting immediate speculation of the iPhone 7's upcoming announcement.[24][25] The iPhone 7 was officially announced at that event, with pre-orders beginning September 9, and general availability on September 16.[26][27][28]
The iPhone 7 launched in 30 new countries later in September, with further international rollouts throughout October and November 2016.[c] Indonesia was the last country to release the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, with availability starting on March 31, 2017, following Apple's research and development investment in the country.[36]
On March 21, 2017, Apple announced an iPhone 7 with a red color finish (and white front), as part of its partnership with Product Red to highlight its AIDS fundraising campaign. It launched on March 24, 2017,[37][38] but it was later discontinued after the announcement of the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X in September 2017 as well as the 256 GB Variant.[39]
On September 12, 2017, Apple announced the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus as direct successors to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus,[40] alongside the iPhone X.[41]
The iPhone 7 & 7 Plus, as well as the iPhone XS and its Max variant were discontinued and removed from Apple's website after the announcement of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro on September 10, 2019. They are no longer available for sale.
On June 6, 2022, Apple announced on its website that the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will not receive support for iOS 16. Controversially the iPad (5th generation), which has the A9 chip, received iPadOS 16, along with the 6th and 7th generation iPads, which have almost identical hardware to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus respectively.[42]
Specifications
Design
Color | Name | Front | Antenna |
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Black | Black | Black | |
Jet Black | |||
Silver | White | Light Grey | |
Gold | White | ||
Rose Gold | |||
(Product) RED |
Red |
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Back and side detail from a standard iPhone 7 in Rose Gold
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Dual cameras on the back of the iPhone 7 Plus
The iPhone 7's exterior is similar in shape and volume to the
Water protection
iPhone 7 is rated IP67 water and dust resistant, making it the first officially water-resistant iPhone,[44] although tests have resulted in malfunctions, specifically distorted speakers, after water exposure.[45] The warranty does not cover any water damage to the phone.[46]
Home button
iPhone 7's home button uses a
Headphone plug removal
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are the first iPhones not to feature a
Hardware
Chipsets
iPhone 7 uses the Apple A10 Fusion 64-bit system-on-chip, which consists of two low-power cores and two high-power cores (only two cores are used at any point in time[53]). The A10 chip also features a hexa-core graphics chip capable of "console-level gaming".[54] As with prior models, iPhone 7 is available in two sizes: one with a 4.7 in (120 mm) screen, and a "Plus" variant with a 5.5 in (140 mm) screen.[55] The displays have identical sizes and resolutions to iPhone 6S, but with a wider color gamut[26] and increased brightness.[56] The screen-to-body ratio is about ~66% and ~68% for the 7 and 7 Plus, respectively.[57][58]
Both device variants also contain a new iteration of Apple's motion coprocessor, the M10.[59] Unlike previous iPhone models, internal storage options for iPhone 7 begin at 32 GB instead of 16 GB, and max out at 256 GB.[60] iPhone 7 Plus offers 3 GB of RAM, more than any other previous iPhone;[53] the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 has 2 GB.[61]
Cameras
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iPhone 7 Plus with dual-lens camera
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Capturing timelapse photos using an iPhone 7
The iPhone 7 includes a 12-
The iPhone 7 Plus includes a second 12-megapixel
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus record video with single-channel mono audio.[64]
Still photos with 6.5 megapixels (3412×1920) can be captured during video recording.[65]
The front-facing camera was upgraded to a 7-megapixel sensor with automatic image stabilization.[26][66]
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are the first iPhones to be able to record 1080p video using the front camera.[67]
Battery Life
The iPhone 7 has a 1,960 mAh battery which can last about 3-5 hours. The iPhone 7 Plus has 2,900 mAh battery and can last for 5-8 hours.
Software
The iPhone 7 originally shipped with
Accessories
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Headphone jack adapter with an iPhone 7 Plus beside it
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iPhone 7 unboxed set in Silver
Each iPhone 7 originally came with a Lightning-to-3.5-mm adapter,
Reception
Reception of the iPhone 7 was mixed. Although reviewers noted improvements to the camera, especially the dual rear camera on the Plus model, the phone was criticized for the lack of innovation in its build quality. Many reviews panned the removal of the 3.5 mm headphone jack; some critics argued that the change was meant to bolster licensing of the proprietary Lightning connector and the sales of Apple's own wireless headphone products, and questioned the effects of the change on audio quality. Apple was also mocked by critics for Phil Schiller's statement that such a drastic change required "courage".
Gordon Kelly of
Nilay Patel of
John McCann of TechRadar wrote that for the first time, the phablet-sized iPhone 7 Plus was "markedly better" than the smaller model. He highlighted improved battery life and praised the camera, calling the Plus' dual cameras "excellent" for point-and-shoot, and "much improved" for low-light performance. McCann wrote that the lack of a headphone jack was "initially frustrating", but noted that it was a "positive step forward for the mobile industry", despite the "short-term effects ... making the most noise for now".[80]
Headphone jack controversy
Criticism of the iPhone 7 centered around the removal of the headphone jack, including the inability to use wired headphones with the included adapter and charge the device simultaneously.[d][82]
In a particularly scathing article, Nilay Patel of The Verge wrote that removing the headphone jack, "a deeply established standard" as he put it, would be "user-hostile and stupid". He goes on to list reasons why removing the port is negative, concluding with "No one is asking for this" and "Vote with your dollars".[83]
Gordon Kelly of Forbes noted that wireless audio technology was immature at the moment, with Bluetooth audio quality being inferior and Lightning's audio reliability still in question. The removal of the headphone jack meant that in Patel's words, "You're being pushed into an era where you will have to pay more for decent headphones due to their need for an integrated DAC and/or Lightning licensing", and pointed out that "the only company to profit from this situation is Apple, who will now be charging licensing fees to millions of headphone companies".[78]
In particular, Apple's vice president Phil Schiller, who announced the change, was mocked extensively online for stating that removing the headphone jack took 'courage'.[84][85] An online petition created by the consumer group SumOfUs, that accuses Apple of planned obsolescence and causing substantial electronic waste by removing the headphone jack,[86] reached over 300,000 signatures.[87]
Issues
Hissing noises
Some users have reported a strange hissing noise during heavy usage of the phone. CNET reports it as "faint buzzes and hums coming from the backside".[88] The Daily Telegraph speculates that the iPhone 7's new A10 Fusion processor is the source of the noise, linking to tweets that compare the phone's hissing sound to "hearing the fans spin up loudly whenever your Mac's CPU gets used to its actual potential."[89]
Performance differences
The Guardian reported in October 2016 that storage tests from Unbox Therapy and GSMArena showed that the 32 GB iPhone 7 is "significantly" slower than the 128 and 256 GB versions, measuring data write speeds of 341 MB/s on a 128 GB iPhone 7 model versus 42 MB/s on a 32 GB model.[90] October 2016 network tests by Cellular Insights showed that models A1660 and A1661 with Qualcomm modems had "a significant performance edge" over models A1778 and A1784 with Intel modems. Inspection of the modems also found that the Qualcomm version's ability to use Ultra HD Voice had been turned off, likely to "level the playing field between the Qualcomm, and Intel variants". The report concluded with the statement that "We are not sure what was the main reason behind Apple's decision to source two different modem suppliers for the newest iPhone".[91][92] Bloomberg reported in November 2016 that tests by researchers from Twin Prime and Cellular Insights had shown the two modems to perform similarly on some U.S. cellular networks despite one of the modems being technically capable of faster connectivity. Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller told the publication that "Every iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus meets or exceeds all of Apple's wireless performance standards, quality metrics, and reliability testing ... In all of our rigorous lab tests based on wireless industry standards, in thousands of hours of real-world field testing, and in extensive carrier partner testing, the data shows there is no discernible difference in the wireless performance of any of the models". Bloomberg quoted analysts and technology advisers who stated that "[Apple] don't want one version to get the reputation that it is better" and that "This may not impact the fanboys, but it may make other consumers think twice about buying an Apple phone, especially if they think they might be purchasing a sub-standard product".[93]
Perception of slogan in Cantonese-speaking regions
The iPhone 7's "This is 7" slogan has been misunderstood when translated to certain other languages.[94][95] The phone's slogan in Mainland China is "7, is here;" (Chinese: 7,在此; pinyin: 7, zài cǐ), while in Hong Kong, its slogan is, "This, is iPhone 7;" (Chinese: 這,就是iPhone 7; Jyutping: ze5, zau6 si6 iPhone 7).
In Cantonese, the local language of Hong Kong, the slogan could be mistakenly interpreted as "This is penis". "Tsat", (Chinese: 杘; Jyutping: cat6), is a common slang term for an erect penis, and "seven", (Chinese: 七; Jyutping: cat1), which varies only in tone, is often used as a euphemism.[citation needed]
Replacing the home button
In the iPhone 7, Apple added a software lock that prevents individuals from attempting to replace the home button on their own. Users are now required to go to an Apple Store to have repairs done, with "recalibration" of the button being necessary. This is a step further than Apple went with iPhone 5S, 6 and 6S, where only Touch ID functionality would get disabled but the "return-to-home" functionality still worked.[96][97]
Failure to connect to cellular service
Some iPhone 7 devices with the model numbers A1660, A1779 and A1780 suffer from a problem where they show a "No service" message even when cellular reception is available. Apple will repair those devices for free within four years of the first retail sale of the unit.[98]
Loop Disease
Some iPhone 7 devices suffer from a problem that affects audio in the device. Users reported a grayed-out speaker button during calls, grayed-out voice memo icon, and occasional freezing of the device. A few users also complained that lightning EarPods failed to work with the device and that the Wi-Fi button would be grayed out after restarting the iPhone. On May 4, 2018, Apple acknowledged the issue through an internal memo. If an affected iPhone 7 was no longer covered by warranty, Apple said its service providers could request an exception for this particular issue. The exemptions abruptly ended in July 2018 when Apple deleted the internal document. Many customers have complained Apple has charged customers around $350 to fix the issue. Many customers complain the issue first appeared after a software update.
Sales
Apple has deliberately withheld pre-order sales numbers, citing that these are "no longer a representative metric for our investors and customers".[99] Without releasing specific numbers, T-Mobile US stated that the iPhone 7 had broken the carrier's all-time record for first-day pre-order sales. The following weekend, T-Mobile US stated that iPhone 7 was its biggest iPhone launch ever, being "up nearly 4x compared to the next most popular iPhone".[100]
On September 14, 2016, two days before the iPhone 7 went on sale, Apple announced that due to high demand, they had sold out of all "jet black" iPhone 7's, and all colors of the iPhone 7 Plus.[101] This caused issues for customers in the iPhone Upgrade Program, who were unable to reserve new phones.[102] After customer complaints and a class action lawsuit,[103] Apple made changes to ensure members of the program could get new phones as soon as possible.[104]
In May 2017, analytics research company Strategy Analytics announced that iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were the best-selling smartphones worldwide during the first quarter of 2017, selling 21.5 million and 17.4 million units, respectively.[105][106]
US carrier trade-in deals
For the initial U.S. sales of the iPhone 7, all four major
In the wake of these deals,
Reports about trimmed production
In December 2016, DigiTimes reported that Apple had reduced production of the iPhone 7 because of decreasing demand for the product after the initial surge of interest waned. A reason cited was consumers and suppliers turning their attention to next year's iPhone model.[110][111]
A new report from Nikkei at the end of December included details on sales and production of the iPhone 7. The report, "based on data from suppliers", stated that Apple would trim production of the iPhone 7 by 10% in the first quarter of 2017, following "sluggish" sales. Nikkei reported that Apple previously trimmed production of the iPhone 7 by 20% due to accumulated inventory of the
See also
Notes
- ^ Also known as iPhone 7+ for short
- ^ [18][19][20][21]
- ^ [29][30][31][32][33][34][35]
- ^ Following the launch of the iPhone 7, Belkin announced an Apple-certified hub accessory that contains two Lightning ports, one intended as a Lightning pass-through for charging and the other for connecting Lightning headphones or the included Lightning-to-headphone jack adapter.[81]
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