Launch report · Apple
iPhone 7: The 2016 compact iPhone — water resistance in, headphone jack out.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2016·$649·Score 57/100
The iPhone 7 brought water resistance and stereo speakers while dropping the headphone jack. Its tiny battery and end-of-life software make it history, not a recommendation.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.7" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion
Memory
2 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
1,960 mAh
Weight
138 g
What stands out
- First iPhone with IP67 water resistance.
- Compact and very light at 138 g.
- Stereo speakers arrived here.
- A10 Fusion was fast for 2016.
What to watch
- Tiny 1,960 mAh battery.
- Low-resolution 4.7" LCD; thick bezels.
- No 5G; stuck on iOS 15.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.
The phone it has to beat
Nokia 8
€599 · score 60/100