Is the iPhone 7 the same size as iPhone 6?

The iPhone 7 shares many design and technical specifications with the iPhone 6, though there are subtle differences. Both models maintain a similar overall size, which trickles down to their dimensions and case compatibility.

Dimensions and Design

Here are the exact dimensions of both devices:

iPhone 6

138.1 x 67.0 x 6.9 mm
5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches

iPhone 7

138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm
5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 inches

While the iPhone 7 is marginally thicker at 0.2 millimeters and slightly heavier, the differences are minimal and unlikely to affect case fitment. Therefore, cases designed for the iPhone 6 will generally work with the iPhone 7.

The iPhone 7 continues the Retina HD display tradition, maintaining a 4.7-inch screen size with a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels. This translates to a pixel density of 326 ppi, making it visually comparable to the iPhone 6 and 6S.

Optical Performance and Features

Cameras

iPhone 7 12-megapixel sensor with f/1.8 aperture Quad-LED True Tone flashlight body location Wide color capture Optical image stabilization Retina Flash Front camera with 7-megapixel resolution 1080p video recording 4K video recording capability iPhone 6S 12-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture Retina Flash available Live Photos feature 4K video recording capability iPhone 6 8-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture 1.2-megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture No front flash or Live Photos feature No 4K video recording capability

The iPhone 7 and 6S introduce significant improvements in camera quality, with features like optical image stabilization and Quad-LED True Tone flash being notable additions. The iPhone 6, on the other hand, is somewhat limited in terms of camera versatility and video recording.

Summary

In terms of size, the iPhone 7 is visually and functionally very similar to the iPhone 6 and 6S. Case compatibility is essentially the same, and while there are improvements in terms of camera performance, the core dimensions and physical design remain consistent.