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Display4.7 inches
ChipsetApple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
FCC identifierBCG-E3085A

RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.

The SAR overview.

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue

Head SAR · cellular only1.10 W/kg69% of US localized limit
Body SAR · cellular only1.14 W/kg71% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · cellular onlynot listed
Head SAR · simultaneous1.49 W/kg93% of US localized limit
Body SAR · simultaneous1.56 W/kg98% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.16 W/kg72% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average

Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →

Additional SAR values & source information
Hotspot, cellular only (US)— W/kg
Product-specific source field (US)— W/kg
Head (EU, 10 g)— W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)— W/kg
FCC IDBCG-E3085A — FCC equipment search ↗
SourceRF Safe original phone profile ↗
Data noteValues are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed.

Your SAR comparison, at a glance.

Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.

Apple iPhone 7 SAR comparison chart showing cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values

RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.

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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.

Head exposure reference

Apple iPhone 7 head SAR reference illustration

Body exposure reference

Apple iPhone 7 body SAR reference illustration

Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.

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Source specifications by category. Regional models, software and availability may differ.

General
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announced2016, September 07. Released 2016, September 16
Availability (source snapshot)Discontinued
Price (historical source)About 180 EUR
Model NamesA1660, A1778, A1779, A1780, A1853, A1866, iPhone9,1, iPhone9,3
Display
TypeRetina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Size4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
ProtectionIon-strengthened glass
Features3D Touch display & home button
Display TestContrast ratio: 1603:1 (nominal), 3.964 (sunlight)
Camera
Main CameraSingle Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3", PDAF, OIS
Main FeaturesQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie CameraSingle Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
Selfie Camera FeaturesFace detection, HDR, panorama
Selfie Camera Video1080p@30fps
Battery
TypeLi-Ion 1960 mAh, non-removable (7.45 Wh)
Battery TestEndurance rating 61h
Hardware
Operating system (source snapshot)iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.7
ChipsetApple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
GPUPowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 3416
Internal Storage32GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 256GB 2GB RAM NVMe
Card SlotNo
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Connectivity
Wi-fiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
USBLightning, USB 2.0
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCYes
RadioNo
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm JackNo
Loudspeaker TestVoice 67dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 75dB
Design
TypeBar
Dimensions138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
Weight138 g (4.87 oz)
ColorsJet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
BuildGlass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Network
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIMNano-SIM IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1660, A1778 CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 - A1660
3G NetworkHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - A1660, A1778 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO & TD-SCDMA - A1660
4G Network1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1660, A1778

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