iPod · Retina & Beyond · 2012
iPod nano (7th generation)
The final nano returned to a tall touchscreen slab with Bluetooth and a Home button — the last, longest-lived member of the line, sold until 2017.
iPod nano (7th generation): key facts
When was the iPod nano (7th generation) released?
The iPod nano (7th generation) was released in October 12, 2012. Apple discontinued it in July 2017.
How much did the iPod nano (7th generation) cost?
The iPod nano (7th generation) launched at $149 in 2012 — about $209 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPod nano (7th generation)’s specs?
The iPod nano (7th generation) used a ARM running at 400 MHz, with 256 MB of memory and 16 GB of storage. It ran iPod software.
Why does the iPod nano (7th generation) matter?
Tall multitouch nano with Bluetooth, a Home button and the Lightning connector.
Full specifications
| CPU | ARM · 400 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 256 MB |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Display | 2.5" multitouch, 432×240 |
| GPU | Integrated |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Weight | 31 g |
| Dimensions | 7.65×3.94×0.53 cm |
| Operating system | iPod software |
| Released | October 12, 2012 |
| Discontinued | July 2017 |
| Launch price | $149 |
How the iPod nano (7th generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 64× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 400 MHz, the clock is roughly 8.0× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 4,100 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $149 in 2012 — about $209 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
It was the only nano with both a Home button and Lightning.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25