How To iPhone & iPod iPhone 7 Hardware & Software Specs Share Pin Email Print The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in Jet Black. image credit: Apple Inc. iPhone & iPod Basics Installing & Upgrading Guides & Tutorials Tips & Tricks Key Concepts Switching from Android to iPhone by Sam Costello Updated June 27, 2017 Introduced: Sept. 7, 2016Discontinued: Still being sold Each year when Apple introduces a new iPhone, critics and users hold their breaths for a major breakthrough to be included in the new model. With the iPhone 7, there's no major breakthrough, but there are two fairly big changes—one good, one maybe not so good.The major positive change introduced with the phone is the new dual-camera system available on the iPhone 7 Plus. With two 12-megapixel cameras, a telephoto lens, and the ability to capture DSLR-quality depth of field effects, the 7 Plus' camera is a big step forward and could lay the groundwork for even more advanced features later (think 3D). On the downside, the features didn't ship out of the box; they were deliver via software update later in Fall 2016.The negative change is the removal of the traditional headphone jack. The iPhone 7 now includes only a Lightning port for connecting wired headphones. Apple put the removal in terms of "courage," and it certainly fits with the company's other controversial-at-the-time feature removals (DVD, Ethernet, floppy discs), but whether the included adapter dongle is enough to satisfy users remains to be seen.The most notable changes introduced with the iPhone 7 include:Removal of the headphone jack—Bound to be the most controversial iPhone change in years, the iPhone 7 removes the traditional headphone jack entirely. Instead, users are expected to use headphones that connect to the phone's Lightning port or AirPods, a new set of wireless headphones introduced by Apple at the same time. The dual-camera system on the iPhone 7 Plus—The camera system on the iPhone 7 Plus is a major upgrade. It includes two 12-megapixel cameras on the back of the device, with the second camera offering a telephoto lens. This enables new image effects using depth of field (the foreground of the image in focus, the back blurred), live previews of depth of field effects, and up to 10x zoom. The camera flash also includes four bulbs (up from 2) for better color accuracy. Higher top-end storage—The highest capacity storage on the iPhone 7 is now 256 GB, up from 128 GB in the iPhone 6S. Better color fidelity in screen—Both Phone 7 models have technology built into their screens that allow them to display a greater range of colors, delivering better-looking images. This technology was introduced previously on the iPad Pro.New color options—In addition to silver, gold, and rose gold, the iPhone 7 offers two new color choices: Black and a high-polish "Jet Black." Jet Black is only available in the 128 GB and 256 GB models.iPhone 7 Hardware FeaturesIn addition to the changes noted above, new elements of the iPhone 7 also include:The new A10 Fusion processor W1 wireless audio chip to support AirPods and new wireless Beats headphonesRedesigned, solid state Home button with new force-feedback engineImproved user-facing camera25% brighter screenThe ability to edit and add effects to Live PhotosImproved battery lifeIP67 water and dust resistanceSupport for Felica NFC standard used in Japan.ScreeniPhone 7: 4.7 inches, at 1334 x 750 pixelsiPhone 7 Plus: 5.5 inches, at 1920 x 1080 pixelsCamerasiPhone 7Back camera: 12 megapixels, digital zoom up 5xUser-facing camera: 7 megapixel iPhone 7 PlusBack camera: Two 12-megapixel cameras, one with telephoto lens, optical zoom to 2x, digital zoom to 10xUser-facing camera: 7 megapixelPanoramic photos: up to 63 megapixelVideo: 4K HD at 30 frames/second; 1080p at 120 frames/second slo-mo; 720p at 240 frames/second super slow-moBattery LifeiPhone 714 hours talk14 hours Internet use (Wi-Fi)/12 hours 4G LTE30 hours audio13 hours video10 days standbyiPhone 7 Plus21 hours talk15 hours Internet use (Wi-Fi)/13 hours 4G LTE40 hours audio14 hours video16 days standbySensorsAccelerometerGyroscopeBarometerTouch IDAmbient light sensorProximity sensor3D TouchTaptic Engine for feedback iPhone 7 & 7 Plus Software FeaturesThe improved camera features of the iPhone 7 Plus don't ship with it. Instead, they'll be delivered as a free software update later in 2016Editable Live PhotosiOS 10 supportSupport for all existing iPhone features like FaceTime, Siri, GPS, AirPlay, App Store, Apple Pay, etc.ColorsSilverGoldRose GoldBlackJet BlackRed (added March 2017)US Phone CarriersAT&TSprintT-MobileVerizonSize and Weight iPhone 7: 4.87 ouncesiPhone 7 Plus: 6.63 ouncesiPhone 7: 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 inchesiPhone 7 Plus: 6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inchesCapacity and PriceiPhone 732 GB - US$649128 GB - $749256 GB - $849iPhone 7 Plus32 GB - $769128 GB - $869256 GB - $969AvailabilityThe iPhone 7 and 7 Plus go on sale Sept. 16, 2016. Customers can pre-order them starting on Sept. 9, 2016.Previous ModelsWhen Apple releases new iPhones, it also keeps previous models around to sell at lower prices. With the introduction of the iPhone 7, Apple's line up of other iPhone models is now:The iPhone 6S & 6S Plus will be available in 32 GB and 128 GB models for $549 and $649, and $649 and $749, respectivelyThe iPhone SE remains in its current 16 GB and 64 GB configurations and at its current pricingThe iPhone 6 & 6 Plus will be discontinued. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit Continue Reading