# iPhone 7

> Tenth-generation smartphones by Apple Inc.

**Wikidata**: [Q26831164](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26831164)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_7)  
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## Summary
The iPhone 7 is a tenth-generation smartphone developed by Apple Inc., released on September 16, 2016. It succeeded the iPhone 6S and was discontinued on September 10, 2019, featuring a 4.7-inch display, A10 Fusion chip, and IP67 water resistance.

## Key Facts
- Released on September 16, 2016, with an official announcement on September 7, 2016
- Discontinued on September 10, 2019, after three years of production
- Features a 4.7-inch IPS liquid-crystal display with 16:9 aspect ratio
- Powered by Apple A10 Fusion system-on-a-chip with 2GB RAM
- Dimensions: 138.3mm × 67.1mm × 7.1mm, weighing 138 grams
- Available in 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB storage configurations
- Equipped with a 12MP rear camera and 7MP front-facing camera
- First iPhone to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack, introducing Lightning connector
- Rated IP67 for dust and water resistance
- Battery capacity: 1960mAh (2900mAh for iPhone 7 Plus variant)

## FAQs
### Q: What are the main features of the iPhone 7?
A: The iPhone 7 features a 4.7-inch Retina display, A10 Fusion chip, 12MP camera, and IP67 water resistance. It was the first iPhone to remove the headphone jack and introduce stereo speakers.

### Q: When was the iPhone 7 released and discontinued?
A: The iPhone 7 was released on September 16, 2016, and discontinued on September 10, 2019, after three years of availability.

### Q: What storage options were available for the iPhone 7?
A: The iPhone 7 was available in three storage configurations: 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB.

## Why It Matters
The iPhone 7 represented a significant evolution in Apple's smartphone lineup, marking the removal of the traditional headphone jack and introducing water resistance to the iPhone series. It featured the A10 Fusion chip, which provided substantial performance improvements over previous generations, and introduced stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality. The device's design refinements, including a more seamless antenna band integration and new color options like Jet Black, demonstrated Apple's continued commitment to both form and function. The iPhone 7's camera improvements, including optical image stabilization and a wider aperture, set new standards for smartphone photography. Its three-year production run made it one of Apple's longest-running iPhone models, serving as an entry point for many users into the iOS ecosystem.

## Notable For
- First iPhone to eliminate the 3.5mm headphone jack, pioneering the transition to wireless audio
- Introduced IP67 water and dust resistance to the iPhone lineup
- Featured the A10 Fusion chip, Apple's first quad-core mobile processor
- Offered a new Jet Black finish option with a high-gloss appearance
- Maintained three years of software support, receiving iOS updates through iOS 15

## Body
### Development and Release
The iPhone 7 was developed by Apple Inc. and announced on September 7, 2016, at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. The keynote presentation, led by Apple CEO Tim Cook, introduced the device alongside the iPhone 7 Plus and the new Apple Watch Series 2. The tagline "This is 7" emphasized the device's evolutionary improvements over its predecessor.

### Technical Specifications
The device runs on Apple's A10 Fusion chip, a 64-bit quad-core processor with two high-performance cores and two high-efficiency cores. It includes 2GB of RAM and features a 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1334×750 pixels at 326 ppi. The iPhone 7 supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC for Apple Pay.

### Design and Build
The iPhone 7 maintains a similar design language to the iPhone 6S but with several refinements. The antenna bands are now integrated into the device's edges rather than wrapping around the back. The device is available in five finishes: Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold, with the Product(RED) Special Edition introduced later. The home button is now capacitive and uses the Taptic Engine for haptic feedback.

### Camera System
The iPhone 7 features a 12-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization, a wider f/1.8 aperture, and a six-element lens. It supports 4K video recording at 30fps and 1080p video recording at 30/60fps. The front-facing camera is 7 megapixels with an f/2.2 aperture and supports 1080p HD video recording.

### Environmental and Durability Features
The iPhone 7 is rated IP67 under the IEC standard 60529, meaning it can withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The device uses a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1960mAh, providing up to 14 hours of talk time or 40 hours of audio playback.

### Software and Updates
The iPhone 7 launched with iOS 10 and received software updates through iOS 15, providing seven years of software support. This extended support period was notable for its longevity in the smartphone industry.

### Market Impact
The iPhone 7 was a commercial success, selling over 78 million units in its first quarter of availability. Its removal of the headphone jack sparked industry-wide discussions about the future of audio connectivity in mobile devices, influencing subsequent smartphone designs across manufacturers.

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## References

1. [Source](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2016/09/apple-introduces-iphone-7-iphone-7-plus/)
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9. [AppleCare Products](https://www.apple.com/support/products/iphone/)