The iPhone 7 measures 5.44 × 2.64 × 0.28 inches, weighs 4.87 ounces, and has a 4.7-inch display.
A case, pocket, or car mount may look compatible until a few millimeters ruin the fit. Knowing how big an iPhone 7 is means checking the full body—5.44 inches tall, 2.64 inches wide, and 0.28 inch thick—not just the screen label.
The 4.7-inch number describes the display from one corner to the opposite corner. It does not describe the phone’s height, so a 4.7-inch opening will not hold the full device.
iPhone 7 Size At A Glance
The iPhone 7 body is 5.44 inches high, 2.64 inches wide, and 0.28 inch deep. In metric units, that is 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.1 millimeters.
The bare phone weighs 4.87 ounces, or 138 grams. A case, screen protector, ring grip, or wallet attachment raises the final size and weight, so accessory fit should be checked against the dressed phone rather than the bare measurements.
- Height: 5.44 inches, measured from the bottom edge to the top edge.
- Width: 2.64 inches, measured from side to side.
- Depth: 0.28 inch, excluding any added case or grip.
- Weight: 4.87 ounces before accessories.
What Does The 4.7-Inch Screen Measurement Mean?
The 4.7-inch figure measures the iPhone 7 display diagonally. The screen uses a 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 pixels per inch, with an aspect ratio close to 16:9.
Using that aspect ratio, the active display is about 4.10 inches wide and 2.30 inches tall when viewed horizontally. Those figures are calculated from the diagonal and resolution, so they describe the screen area rather than the glass front or aluminum body.
The Home button area, top speaker, front camera, and surrounding borders explain why the 5.44-inch body is longer than the 4.7-inch diagonal display. Screen size and phone size answer two different buying questions.
Body Size Versus Screen Size
The iPhone 7’s body measurements decide whether it fits a case, pocket, stand, clamp, or storage slot. The display measurements decide how much viewing area and pixel detail appear on the front.
| Measurement | US Figure | Metric Or Display Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 5.44 inches | 138.3 mm |
| Overall width | 2.64 inches | 67.1 mm |
| Body depth | 0.28 inch | 7.1 mm |
| Weight | 4.87 ounces | 138 grams |
| Display diagonal | 4.7 inches | About 119.4 mm |
| Display resolution | 1334 × 750 pixels | 1,000,500 total pixels |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | About 128 pixels per cm |
| Display shape | About 16:9 | Approximately 1.78:1 |
Apple lists the exact body, weight, and display figures in its iPhone 7 technical specifications. Apple also notes that size and weight can vary slightly with configuration and manufacturing.
One-Handed Fit And Pocket Space
The iPhone 7’s 2.64-inch width makes it easier to wrap a hand around than the 3.07-inch-wide iPhone 7 Plus. Hand size, grip strength, and case thickness still decide whether one-handed typing feels comfortable.
For a pocket or pouch, allow more than the phone’s exact 5.44-by-2.64-inch footprint. A tight opening needs extra clearance for rounded corners, fabric movement, and any case lip around the screen.
For a car mount, measure the phone with its case installed. The mount’s clamp range must include the finished width, while the lower supports must leave access to the Lightning port if charging is needed.
Is The iPhone 7 The Same Size As The 7 Plus?
The iPhone 7 is much smaller and lighter than the iPhone 7 Plus. The Plus model is 0.79 inch taller, 0.43 inch wider, 0.01 inch thicker, and 1.76 ounces heavier.
| Characteristic | iPhone 7 | iPhone 7 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5.44 inches | 6.23 inches |
| Width | 2.64 inches | 3.07 inches |
| Depth | 0.28 inch | 0.29 inch |
| Weight | 4.87 ounces | 6.63 ounces |
| Display diagonal | 4.7 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1334 × 750 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | 401 ppi |
The model name matters when buying accessories. An iPhone 7 Plus case, screen protector, belt holster, or mount insert will not fit the smaller iPhone 7 correctly.
Case And Accessory Compatibility
The iPhone 7 needs accessories that match its body shape, camera opening, buttons, speakers, and Lightning connector. A shared 4.7-inch screen label does not prove that two phones use the same case.
Some accessory packaging lists several supported models. Trust the printed model list and the maker’s dimensions, not a visual guess. For a used case with no label, compare the camera cutout, side-button positions, speaker openings, and internal height before forcing the phone inside.
- Cases: Look for “iPhone 7” in the supported-model list.
- Screen protectors: Match the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 front layout, including the Home button and speaker openings.
- Car mounts: Check the clamp’s minimum and maximum width with the case attached.
- Pouches and sleeves: Compare internal dimensions with the phone’s finished measurements.
The Measurements To Check Before Buying
The iPhone 7’s bare dimensions give you the starting point, but the final fit depends on what surrounds the phone. Use this sequence before ordering a case, mount, sleeve, or pocket organizer.
- Confirm that the device is the 4.7-inch iPhone 7, not the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus.
- Start with 5.44 × 2.64 × 0.28 inches, or 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.1 millimeters.
- Add the case, grip, or wallet attachment, then measure the finished height, width, and depth.
- Compare those finished figures with the accessory’s internal dimensions or clamp range.
- Leave clearance for rounded corners, buttons, the camera bump, and the Lightning cable.
- Check the seller’s supported-model list before paying, especially when an accessory covers several iPhone generations.
A correct match will hold the phone without bowing the case, blocking the camera, pressing a side button, or hiding the charging port. The number to remember is 5.44 × 2.64 × 0.28 inches for the bare iPhone 7 body.
References & Sources
- Apple. “iPhone 7 – Technical Specifications.” Lists the official body dimensions, weight, display size, resolution, and pixel density.