Apple iPod touch 7th Gen, 2019 32, 128, 256 GB Specs
Identifiers: 7th Gen - MVHV2LL/A* - iPod9,1 - A2178 - 3330*
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The iPod touch 7th Gen (2019, A2178) represents an interior update to the iPod touch 6th Gen models replaced with a faster processor, twice the RAM, the option of more storage, and different identifiers.
The iPod touch 7th Gen models each have a 4" (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch IPS "retina" display with a 1136x640 native resolution (326 ppi), dual cameras -- an 8 megapixel rear "iSight" camera with LED flash that can shoot 1080p video and a front-facing 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" 720p camera -- and support for Bluetooth 4.1, and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and adds Group FaceTime and AR support to the AirPlay, Siri, music, photo, video playback, and iOS app functionality provided by earlier recent iPod touch models.
Internally, this model is powered by a 1.6 GHz dual-core A10 Fusion processor and it has 2 GB of RAM and the option of 32 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of flash storage. Battery life is an Apple-estimated 40 hours of music playback and 8 hours of video playback.
The iPod touch 7th Gen models use an aluminum "unibody" case design offered in six different color choices -- a dark "space gray," gold, silver, hot pink, blue, and (PRODUCT) RED. The "space gray" option has a black glass front whereas the other five color options have white glass fronts.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the iPod touch 6th Generation (A1574) and the iPod touch 7th Generation (A2178)?
- What are all the differences between the iPod touch 7th Generation and the iPhone 7?
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Expand All Details | Contract All Details| Introduction Date: | May 28, 2019 | Discontinued Date: | May 10, 2022 |
| Details: | The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" generally refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended; for the iPod touch 7th Gen, Apple discontinued this model -- and the iPod entirely -- via press release on May 10, 2022. Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2019. |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Geekbench 2 (32): | N/A |
| Details: | Geekbench 2 provides 32-bit benchmarks for iOS models. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPod9,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, please see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Geekbench 3 (SC): | N/A | Geekbench 3 (MC): | N/A |
| Details: | These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPod9,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | 2581 | Geekbench 4 (MC): | 4593 |
| Details: | These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPod9,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | 565 | Geekbench 5 (MC): | 1080 |
| Details: | These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPod9,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: | 1.6 GHz* | Processor Type: | Apple A10 Fusion* |
| Details: | *Apple reports that the iPod touch 7th Gen has a "Apple-designed A10 Fusion chip." Third-party software analysis has determined that this A10 Fusion processor has dual cores and runs around 1.6 GHz. The iPod touch 7th Gen also has a three-axis gyroscope and an accelerometer. |
| Onboard RAM: | 2 GB* | Storage Capacity: | 32, 128, 256 GB |
| Details: | *Apple provides no information regarding the RAM used in the iPod touch models, but software analysis has determined that the iPod touch 7th Gen has 2 GB of RAM onboard. Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPod touch? How? |
| Song Capacity: | 3500, 7000, 14,000, 28,000 | Photo Capacity: | 20,000 |
| Details: | Apple long ago stopped providing an estimated song or photo capacity for the iPod models, however, using Apple's former criteria "based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding," the iPod touch 7th Gen models can hold roughly 7000, 28,000, or 56,000 songs, for the 32 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB options, respectively. |
| USB Support: | Sync & Charge | Firewire Support: | None |
| Details: | The iPod touch 7th Gen is capable of charging and syncing by USB via the Lightning connector. It does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer. |
| Connectivity: | USB, Audio | Ports: | Lightning, Headphone |
| Details: | The iPod touch (7th Gen) models have a "Lightning" port that connects to a computer via USB. |
| Case Type: | Handheld | Form Factor: | iPod touch 7th Gen |
| Housing Color: | Colors | Controller: | Multi-touch |
| Details: | Aluminum "unibody" cases with a glass front offered in six different color choices -- a dark "space gray," gold, silver, hot pink, blue, and red. The "space gray" option has a black glass front whereas all other color options have white glass fronts. The patented "multi-touch" interface allows one to control the functions of the system by dragging one or more fingers across the display. Also see: How does the "multi-touch" interface introduced with the iPhone work? Who developed the "multi-touch" interface originally? |
| Built-in Display: | 4" Color | Display Resolution: | 1136x640 (326 ppi) |
| Details: | All iPod touch (7th Gen) models have a 4" (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch IPS display with a 1136x640 native resolution at 326 ppi. Apple also reports a 800:1 typical contrast ratio and a 500 cd/m2 typical brightness. |
| Standard Wireless: | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Standard Bluetooth: | 4.1 |
| Details: | The iPod touch (7th Gen) supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth 4.1. |
| Cell Network: | None | Camera: | 8 Megapixels* |
| Details: | *The iPod touch 7th Gen models have dual cameras. The rear 8 megapixel camera with LED flash supports HD video recording (1080p up to 30 FPS with audio), tap to focus while recording, Slo-mo video (120 FPS), time-lapse, cinematic video stabilization, 3x zoom, and video geotagging over Wi-Fi. It has a f/2.4 aperture and also sports autofocus, backside illumination, a hybrid IR filter, and a five-element lens. The front "FaceTime HD" camera has a f/2.2 aperture and takes 1.2 megapixel photos and HD video (720p HD). It has a backside illumination sensor, auto HDR for photos and videos, burst mode, exposure control, a timer mode, and more. |
| Battery Type: | Lithium Ion | Battery Life (Music): | 40 Hours |
| Details: | The iPod touch 7th Gen models officially provide an Apple-estimated 40 hours of battery life for music playback and 8 hours for video playback. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells replacement batteries (as well as displays) for this iPod. |
| Battery Life (Photos): | N/A | Battery Life (Video): | 8 Hours |
| Details: | Apple does not provide estimated battery life for photo playback or web browsing, but does estimate "up to" 8 hours of video playback. |
| Apple Order No: | MVHV2LL/A* | Apple Subfamily: | 7th Gen |
| Details: | *MVHV2LL/A is the order number for the iPod touch 7th Gen in silver with 32 GB of storage. Also in silver, with 128 GB or 256 GB of storage, respectively, the order numbers are MVJ52LL/A and MVJD2LL/A. In gold, with 32 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of storage, the order numbers are MVHT2LL/A, MVJ22LL/A, and MVJ92LL/A. In space gray, with 32 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of storage, the order numbers are MVHW2LL/A, MVJ62LL/A, and MVJE2LL/A. In hot pink, with 32 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of storage, the order numbers are MVHR2LL/A, MVHY2LL/A, and MVJ82LL/A. In blue, with 32 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of storage, the order numbers are MVHU2LL/A, MVJ32LL/A, and MVJC2LL/A. Finally, in (PRODUCT) RED, with 32 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of storage, the order numbers are MVHX2LL/A, MVJ72LL/A, and MVJF2LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: | A2178 (EMC 3330*) | Model ID: | iPod9,1 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers can refer to more than one iPod touch 7th Gen model, but can be used to collectively identify the iPod touch 7th Gen. The EMC number is not externally located, but is accessible in software. Also see: All iPod touch models with the A2178 Model Number, the 3330* EMC Number, and the iPod9,1 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: | iOS 12.3.1 (16F8202) | Maximum OS: | iOS 15.x* |
| Details: | This iPod touch supports the final version of iOS 12, with the exception of the minor Memoji feature; the final version of iOS 13, with the exception of the "Adjust Portrait Lighting" and "High-Key Mono" photography features and AR features (Motion Capture, People Occlusion); and the final version of iOS 14 with the exception of a number of advanced features (Car Keys, Spatial Audio via Airpods, App Clips, AR Location Anchors, Exposure Compensation Control, Burst Photos/QuickTake Video using the Volume Down button, and On-Device Dictation). *This iPod touch also supports the last version of iOS 15, but it does not support a significant number of advanced features (Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, Immersive Walking Instructions, Live Text in Photos, Live Text Translation, Visual Look Up, 3D Landmarks, Home Keys, and Animated Weather Backgrounds). It does not support iOS 16 or later versions of the iOS at all. Also see: Which iPhone and iPod touch models support iOS 15? Do some models "partially" support iOS 15? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: | 4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 | Avg. Weight: | 3.10 oz. (88 g) |
| Details: | In inches - height by width by depth (123.4 mm x 58.6 mm x 6.1 mm). |
| Mac Support: | OS X 10.11.4* | Windows Support: | Windows 7 |
| Details: | *If syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC is desired, the iPod touch 7th Gen models require a Mac running OS X 10.11.4 (El Capitan) or later and iTunes 12.8.2 or later or a PC running Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.9.5 or later. |
| Audio Support: | Apple reports that the iPod touch 7th Gen models support "AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)" audio formats. |
| Photo Support: | Apple reports that the iPod touch models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats". |
| Video Support: | Apple reports that the iPod touch 7th Gen supports "HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG" video formats. |
| Incl. Accessories: | The iPod touch 7th Gen models shipped with "Earpods" (headphones) and a Lightning to USB cable. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cables, headphones, speakers and more for this iPod touch. Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPod touch? |
| Original Price: | US$199, US$299, US$399 | Est. Current Retail: | US$100-US$250 |
| Details: | *All colors are the same price. originally, 32 GB was US$199, 128 GB was US$299, and 256 GB was US$399. To purchase a new iPod touch in the US, visit site sponsor Adorama, which always has free shipping (as well as some used iPod touch models at bargain prices). Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the iPod touch 7th Gen, 2019 in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: | C$249, C$369, C$489 | Brazil: | R$1.699, R$2.499, R$3.299 |
| Mexico: | MXN $4699, $7199, $9699 | United States: | US$199, US$299, US$399 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: | €239, €349, €459 | Belgium: | €239, €349, €459 |
| Denmark: | DKK 1,799, 2,699, 3,599 | Finland: | €239, €349, €459 |
| France: | €249, €359, €469 | Germany: | €229, €339, €449 |
| Ireland: | €239, €349, €459 | Italy: | €249, €359, €469 |
| Luxembourg: | €231,10, €337,46, €443,83 | Netherlands: | €229, €359, €449 |
| Norway: | NOK 2.390, 3.590, 4.790 | Portugal: | €249, €359, €469 |
| Spain: | €239, €349, €459 | Sweden: | SEK 2.695, 3.995, 5.295 |
| Switzerland: | CHF 249, 369, 489 | United Kingdom: | £199, £299, £399 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: | RMB 1,599, 2,499, 3,399 | Hong Kong: | HK$1,599, HK$2,499, HK$3,399 |
| India: | Rs 18,900, 28,900, 38,900 | Indonesia: | Rp 4,250,000, 6,350,000, 8,350,000 |
| Japan: | ¥21,800, ¥32,800, ¥43,800 | Korea: | KRW 265,000, 405,000, 545,000 |
| Singapore: | S$299, S$468, S$639 | Taiwan: | NT$6,490, NT$10,090, NT$13,690 |
| Thailand: | THB 6,900, 10,900, 14,900 | Vietnam: | VND 7,990,000, 10,990,000, 13,990,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: | A$299, A$449, A$599 | New Zealand: | NZ$349, NZ$549, NZ$749 |
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FAQs
It was released on May 28, 2019, and discontinued on May 10, 2022. It was the final product in Apple's iPod product line. Apple, Inc.
What generation is iPod Touch model A2178? ›
The iPod touch 7th Gen (2019, A2178) represents an interior update to the iPod touch 6th Gen models replaced with a faster processor, twice the RAM, the option of more storage, and different identifiers.
What iOS version is the iPod Touch 7th generation? ›
On May 10, 2022, Apple discontinued the iPod Touch, effectively ending the iPod product line. The last iOS version to support the seventh-generation iPod Touch is iOS 15, except for ongoing OS maintenance.
Is My iPod worth anything? ›
Is an old iPod worth anything? iPods can be worth as little as $10 and as much as $1,000, depending on their model, age, condition and storage capacity. What is an iPod Touch worth? Apple's iPod Touch can be worth anywhere from $20 to $600, depending on the generation.
Can iPod 7th gen update to iOS 16? ›
"iOS 15.7. 2 ,is the final version of iOS that 'supports' the iPod Touch; as its successor, .. iOS 16, drops support for the seventh-generation iPod Touch."
Can old iPods still be used? ›
Do old iPods still work with iTunes? Yes, but they won't work with the latest version. If you have an old iPod, you can still download a compatible version of iTunes from Apple.
How old is iPod touch 7th generation? ›
The Apple iPod Touch (7th generation) was released in May 2019.
Is iPod touch 7 better than 6? ›
So, should I buy an iPod touch 6th Gen or 7th Gen? Ultimately, just compared to one another and ignoring later iOS devices, the majority of users should buy an iPod touch 7th Gen. It is around twice as fast and has twice as much RAM, and provides support for later versions of the iOS.
Can you replace battery in iPod touch? ›
Regardless of generation, the battery in each iPod touch is both glued and soldered to the logicboard and all are extremely challenging to replace. Professional installation is recommended.
How do I update my iPod touch 7th generation? ›
Update iPod touch manually
At any time, you can check for and install software updates. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. The screen shows the currently installed version of iOS and whether an update is available.
The market for a portable music player is virtually non-existent today, having being superseded by smartphones more than a decade ago. The iPod Touch was probably axed in May 2022 as part of Apple's efforts to streamline its product portfolio in preparation for WWDC in June, where new iOS software will be announced.
Do iPod touches still get updates? ›
You can update to the latest iOS software if your model supports it. Your features and apps may vary depending on your iPod touch model, region, and language. To find out which features are supported in your region, see the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.
Which old iPods are worth money? ›
The Guardian recently scoured eBay for Apple collectibles, and found listings including: a factory-sealed third-generation iPod Shuffle for $1,000; a silver first-gen iPod mini for $2,500; a first-gen iPod for $10,000; and a never-opened second-gen iPod for $20,000.
Will old iPods ever be worth anything? ›
What iPods Are Worth the Most? The iPod with the most value is a sealed, in-box iPod 1st Generation from 2005. The original iPod can sell for around $1,000 in a well-preserved state. A sealed, in-box iPod Touch 1st Generation for $600.
Can I sell my old iPod to Apple? ›
Apple. The Apple iPhone trade-in program is called Apple Trade In, and it works for smartphones, tablets, computers, and smartwatches. Other Apple devices like iPods are only available for recycle (you won't get paid). Find your device from the list of acceptable trade-ins and answer some questions about it.
How do I update my outdated iPod touch? ›
Update iPod touch manually
At any time, you can check for and install software updates. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. The screen shows the currently installed version of iOS and whether an update is available. To turn off automatic updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.
How long will an iPod touch last? ›
The iPod Touch's battery life varies wildly depending on what it is being used for, with a music-only battery life of up to 40 hours. If you're using your iPod Touch on the go, however, its battery life will probably be significantly reduced due to default app usage and data refreshing.
The iPod touch 7th Gen (2019, A2178) represents an interior update to the iPod touch 6th Gen models replaced with a faster processor, twice the RAM, the option of more storage, and different identifiers.