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Apple iPhone 7 phone review — specs and Genze score

Apple iPhone 7 Specifications

Versions: A1778 (Global), A1660 (USA & China), A1780 (China), A1779 (Japan), A1853, A1866

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Released 2016, Sep 7

2 GB RAM · Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)

  • 138g, 7.1mm thickness
  • iOS 10.0.1, up to iOS 15.8.5
  • 32GB/128GB/256GB storage, no card slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 3.8
Display 4.5
Performance 3.8
Camera 6.7
Body 6.2
Gaming 4.1
Software 9.7
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 5/10

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Quick specifications

4.7"

750x1334 pixels

12MP

2160p

2GB RAM

Apple A10 Fusion

1960mAh

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5 /10
Performance 3.8/10
Battery 3.8/10
Display 4.5/10
Camera 6.7/10
Body 6.2/10
Gaming 4.1/10
Software 9.7/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
2.34 GHz BT 4.2 2016

Updates 7 yr · No bloatware/ads

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1660, A1778
??? CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 - A1660
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - A1660, A1778
??? CDMA2000 1xEV-DO & TD-SCDMA - A1660
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1660, A1778
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Announced 2016, September 07. Released 2016, September 16
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
Weight 138 g (4.87 oz)
Build Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM
??? IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Type Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Size 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
Protection Ion-strengthened glass
??? 3D Touch display & home button
OS iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.5
Chipset Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
GPU PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
Card slot No
Internal 32GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 256GB 2GB RAM
??? NVMe
Single 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS
Features Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
Single 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
Features Face detection, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB Lightning, USB 2.0
Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Type Li-Ion 1960 mAh, non-removable (7.45 Wh)
Talk time Up to 14 h (3G)
Colors Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Models A1660, A1778, A1779, A1780, A1853, A1866, iPhone9,1, iPhone9,3
SAR 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 1.38 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)
Price About 180 EUR
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 3416
Display Contrast ratio: 1603:1 (nominal), 3.964 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 67dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 75dB
Audio quality Noise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -80.9dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 61h

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Apple iPhone 7 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

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Apple iPhone 7 has a 1,960 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Apple iPhone 7 have?

Apple iPhone 7 features a 4.70-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

Is Apple iPhone 7 water resistant?

Apple iPhone 7 is rated IP67. Always follow manufacturer guidance for liquids and dust exposure.

How much RAM does Apple iPhone 7 have?

Apple iPhone 7 is available with 2 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Apple iPhone 7?

Genze rates Apple iPhone 7 5/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

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