iPhone 7 introduces a new finish from Apple called Jet Black, which is a glossy dark color that looks similar to Apple Watch's Space Black finish. The iPhone is made out of aluminum, however, so the finish is a little different from that of the stainless steel Apple Watch. Here's how Jet Black compares to Space Black…

Is my iPhone black or Jet Black?

But exactly is the difference between these two new iPhone colorways? The jet black (left) is glossy while the Black (right) is matte. Jet Black iPhone 7 handsets are glossy, while the Black design is a more traditional matte finish, much like the Silver, Rose Gold and Gold models offered by the company.

Is the Jet Black iPhone 7 rare?

12, there is apparently a good reason for the shortages. According to a note sent to MacRumors from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the jet black iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have a "low casing production yield rate of 60-70%." That means up to 40 percent of jet black iPhone 7 phones produced don't make the cut.