iPhone 7 vs iPhone X
Quick answer
The iPhone X is 3.8 millimetres0.15 inches wider and 36 grams1.27 ounces heavier than the iPhone 7.
Both the iPhone 7 on Amazon (paid link) and the iPhone X (paid link) are stuck on their last versions of software and no longer get updates. The iPhone X brings a larger OLED screen and a notch, but you are buying into obsolete software support either way. If you want modern support, look at the iPhone 16e (paid link) instead.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 7
Pocket: iPhone 7
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
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from $999 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 7: 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimetres, 138 grams. iPhone X: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 174 grams.
7, X shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone X
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 7 138.3 millimetres, X 143.6 millimetres.Height: 7 5.44 inches, X 5.65 inches.Width: 7 67.1 millimetres, X 70.9 millimetres.Width: 7 2.64 inches, X 2.79 inches.Depth: 7 7.10 millimetres, X 7.70 millimetres.Depth: 7 0.28 inches, X 0.30 inches.Weight: 7 138 grams, X 174 grams.Weight: 7 4.87 ounces, X 6.14 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 7 | X |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.3 millimetres5.44 inches | 143.6 millimetres, 5.3 millimetres more5.65 inches, 0.21 inches more |
| Width | 67.1 millimetres2.64 inches | 70.9 millimetres, 3.8 millimetres more2.79 inches, 0.15 inches more |
| Depth | 7.10 millimetres0.28 inches | 7.70 millimetres, 0.60 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 138 grams4.87 ounces | 174 grams, 36 grams more6.14 ounces, 1.27 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.9 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 78.4 cubic centimetres, 12.5 cubic centimetres more4.78 cubic inches, 0.76 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 83 percent, 17 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 5.8 inches, 1.1 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1125 × 2436 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 132 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Notch |
| Rear main | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 7MP |
| Chip | A10 Fusion | A11 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 13 hrs | 13 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 32 – 256 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 649 dollars | 999 dollars, 350 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Nov 2017 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone X is 5.3 mm (0.21 in) taller, 3.8 mm (0.15 in) wider, 0.60 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 36 g (1.27 oz) heavier than the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 measures 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.10 mm (5.44 × 2.64 × 0.28 in) and weighs 138 g (4.87 oz). The iPhone X measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 7
Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 7 and iPhone X compare?
The iPhone X is 5.3 mm taller, 3.8 mm wider, and 0.6 mm thicker than the iPhone 7.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone X?
The iPhone 7 is lighter at 138 g, while the iPhone X weighs 174 g.
Is the weight difference noticeable between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone X?
Yes, the 36 g weight difference is noticeable when holding both devices.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 7 is easier to use with one hand and is better suited for small hands.
Do both the iPhone 7 and the iPhone X fit in a pocket?
Both phones fit comfortably in a typical men's jeans pocket.
How much larger is the screen on the iPhone X compared to the iPhone 7?
The iPhone X features a 5.8-inch display, which is 1.1 inches larger than the 4.7-inch screen on the iPhone 7.