Apple iPhone 7: A Closer Look at Specs and Cameras

Apple announced the launch of the iPhone 7 smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Apple iPhone 7 phone with 4.7 inch display, Apple A10 Fusion chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The Apple iPhone 7 series was launched with iOS 10 pre-installed, but it is upgradable to newer versions of OS as they become available. The IPS panel of iPhone 7 has good color accuracy and can display a wide color gamut, resulting in more lifelike and vivid visuals. This smartphone has a single camera on the back (12 MP, 4032 x 3024 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization). The single camera setup can be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The selfie camera of iPhone 7 allows you to capture self-portraits or group photos without needing someone else to take the picture for you.

Apple iPhone 7 pictures

The specifications below are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Apple iPhone 7, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Apple iPhone 7 specifications

Body

The weight of Apple iPhone 7 is about 4.87 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Apple smartphone are average (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

The Apple iPhone 7 comes with iOS 10 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple and used on its iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. The iPhone 7 has a Apple A10 Fusion CPU. This mid-range, quad-core CPU is capable of delivering fast and efficient performance for a wide range of tasks. The iPhone 7 utilizes Apple A10 Fusion GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen.

Display

The 4.7 inch phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. Smaller smartphones are generally more compact and easier to handle. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Apple iPhone 7 is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

With 2 GB of RAM, a smartphone can run multiple apps simultaneously without experiencing any significant lag or slow performance. Having more RAM alone does not necessarily guarantee better performance, and other factors such as the processor and storage speed can also impact overall performance. 32 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be the minimum amount of storage you would want in a smartphone. The iPhone 7 has 32 GB of internal storage. The memory and the internal storage of the Apple iPhone 7 (2 GB) cannot be expanded.

Camera

The iPhone 7 offers only a single-camera setup. The single camera can still be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The main camera of the iPhone 7 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of iPhone 7 has optical image stabilization (OIS) to counteract camera shake. Optical image stabilization is a must for anyone shooting without a tripod with a long lens or in low light conditions.

Connectivity

The Apple iPhone 7 supports 4G/LTE networks. 4G stands for fourth-generation mobile networks, which are wireless networks that provide faster data transfer speeds and greater network capacity than previous 3G networks. The Apple iPhone 7 like all modern smartphones, is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi networks offer several advantages over wired networks, including greater mobility, flexibility, and convenience.

With Bluetooth connectivity, you can connect your iPhone 7 smartphone to a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headphones, speakers, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and more. The iPhone 7 has a GPS receiver. GPS allows smartphones to determine their precise location and provide accurate navigation and mapping services. This includes turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, points of interest, and alternative routes.

The iPhone 7 is NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. NFC stands for Near Field Communication, and it is a wireless communication technology that allows two devices to exchange information when they are brought close together. The iPhone 7 phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The iPhone 7 smartphone does not have 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Battery

The Li-Ion, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of iPhone 7 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer provides information about the smartphone's movement in three axes: X (horizontal), Y (vertical), and Z (depth). The iPhone 7 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Apple phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear.

The iPhone 7 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The ambient light sensor detects the level of ambient light in the surrounding environment. The main purpose of a light sensor in a smartphone is to automatically adjust the brightness of the device's display. The iPhone 7 is a safe and durable IP67 dustproof and waterproof smartphone built for outdoor usage.

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