iPhone 7 Red

Apple iPhone 7 Red: Sold for a Noble Cause

The iPhone 7 Red was the first iPhone to be sold with a red back, which signified Apple’s intent to fight AIDS and HIV in sub-Saharan Africa in collaboration with The Global Fund, a non-profit organisation. Find the iPhone 7 Red on eBay to contribute to the cause.

Key Apple iPhone 7 Red specifications

Internally, the red iPhone 7 is the same as the regular iPhone 7, which is a good thing.

  • The phone uses Apple’s A10 Fusion chip that comprises a couple of high-power cores and two low-power ones. The A10 also has a graphics chip that can handle “console-level gaming”.
  • The 4.7-inch IPS Retina screen is brighter and has an improved colour gamut compared to the iPhone 6S, its predecessor.
  • Unlike the regular iPhone 7 models, the red iPhone’s base storage is 128GB, with 256GB being the other storage size option. 2GB of RAM is standard on both.
  • The 12-megapixel rear camera comes with a wider f/1.8 aperture, and the selfie camera is a 7MP sensor with AIS (automatic image stabilisation). With the iPhone 7, OIS became standard in regular-size iPhones.
  • The phone has the IP67 dust and water resistance.
Why is the iPhone 7 Red in the first place?

The iPhone 7 Red signifies the 10-year partnership between Apple and The Global Fund, through (RED). With this association, Apple is hoping to fight the proliferation of AIDS in Africa. A portion of the revenue generated from the sale of every red iPhone 7 goes to (RED) to help them fight the disease.

The distinct redness of the iPhone 7 Red

The iPhone 7 Red’s red is fiery crimson and quite striking. It looks much stronger in reality compared to pictures. When viewed from different angles, the red seems to ever so slightly change its hue to another shade of red. The antenna bands running at the edges on the top and bottom are painted in a lighter shade of red, blending well with the overall design. The Apple logo stands out in stainless steel.

Is the iPhone 7 Red sold at a premium compared to the regular iPhone 7?

No, the red iPhone 7 is sold for the same price as the regular iPhone 7. As mentioned before, the iPhone 7 Red’s base storage is 128GB. If you are considering buying an iPhone 7 with 128GB storage space, you might as well buy the iPhone 7 Red since you will be contributing to a worthy cause without paying extra money.