Which one is best for you?
If you’re looking to choose between iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 Plus, the most obvious difference is the screen. While iPhone 7 has a 4.7-inch screen, iPhone 8 Plus has the larger 5.5-inch display. It also has True Tone capability (adjusting colours so that it stays looking natural in different lights) so it’s easier on the eye and better for watching video on the go.
Another thing you’ll notice about iPhone 8 Plus is that it has a glass finish on the back. This it allows it to feature a new wireless charging system – compatible with the Qi wireless charging points that can already be found in some airports and hotels. A great feature of Apple’s own charging pads is that you can see the battery status of your Apple Watch and AirPods on the screen of your iPhone Plus alongside its own status.
iPhone 8 Plus also features dual 12-megapixel cameras that work together to give better performance in low light, create special effects and even allow 2X optical zoom. This means you can get closer to your subject without any loss of quality. It also features a new Portrait Lighting mode so you can create brilliant selfies.
And of course, iPhone 8 Plus comes equipped with Apple’s impressive A11 Bionic processor. With 6 cores working together, you’ll enjoy a smoother gaming experience than with any previous model. As for battery life, it’s on a par with iPhone 7 Plus, but now has the ability to charge more quickly – up to 50% in 30 minutes.
It’s no surprise that iPhone 8 Plus comes out better in a head-to-head against iPhone 7. If you’re not looking for a large format phone, iPhone 7 has plenty to offer – but for those extra luxurious touches (too many to mention here) iPhone 8 comes out on top.
Apple
iPhone 8 Plus
Take pictures like a pro with a dual lens main camera – or use lighting effects to create artistic selfies in Portrait Mode
Love gaming and video? Get more from your phone with a 5.5-inch display
Have peace of mind – iPhone 8 Plus has the most durable glass ever used previously
Don’t wait to do what you love on your phone – with the fast six-core A11 chip
Buy the iPhone 8 Plus
Apple
iPhone 7
Take pictures like a pro with a 12-megapixel camera, and optical image stabilisation that keeps images steady when on the move
Express yourself and match your phone to your outfit with a choice of four colours
Relax, and use your phone without a worry, with its splash and water resistant design
Focus on A10 processor
iPhone 7
Image | Buy the iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 7 |
5.5 inches | 4.7 inches (diagonal) | |
Height: 158.4 mm Width: 78.1 mm Depth: 7.5 mm Weight: 202 grams | Height: 138.3 mm Width: 67.1 mm Depth: 7.1 mm Weight: 138 grams | |
12 MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras | 12 MP | |
7 MP | 7 MP | |
4K video recording | 4K video recording at 25 fps or 30 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | |
A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture | A10 Fusion chip | |
2691 mAh | Up to 13 hours video playback | |
64 GB 256 GB | 32 GB 128 GB | |
Yes | Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | |
Buy the iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 7 |
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Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | |
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1661, A1784 | |
CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 - A1661 | |||
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - A1661, A1784 | |
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO & TD-SCDMA - A1661 | |||
4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1661, A1784 | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
Announced | 2017, September 12. Released 2017, September 22 | 2016, September 07. Released 2016, September 16 | |
Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Dimensions | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in) | |
Weight | 202 g (7.13 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) | |
Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | |
SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | |
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
Type | Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) | Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) | |
Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | |
Protection | Ion-strengthened glass | Ion-strengthened glass | |
3D Touch display & home button | 3D Touch display & home button |
OS | iOS 11, up to iOS 16.1 | iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.7 | |
Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm) | Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm) | |
CPU | Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) | Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) | |
GPU | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics) |
Card slot | No | No | |
Internal | 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM | |
NVMe | NVMe |
Modules | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3", PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", AF, 2x optical zoom | |
Features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | |
Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps |
Modules | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) | |
Features | Face detection, HDR | Face detection, HDR | |
Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
3.5mm jack | No | No |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE | |
Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
Infrared port | No | No | |
Radio | No | No | |
USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Type | Li-Ion 2691 mAh, non-removable (10.28 Wh) | Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh) | |
Charging | 15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) Wireless (Qi) | ||
Stand-by | Up to 384 h (3G) | ||
Talk time | Up to 21 h (3G) | Up to 21 h (3G) |
Colors | Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red | Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red | |
SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) | |
SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) | 1.24 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) | |
Models | A1864, A1897, A1898, , A1899, iPhone10,2, iPhone10,5 | A1661, A1784, A1785, A1786, iPhone9,4 | |
Price | About 340 EUR | About 320 EUR |
Performance | GeekBench: 10037 (v4.4) | Basemark OS II 2.0: 3796 | |
Display | Contrast ratio: 1395:1 (nominal), 3.957 (sunlight) | Contrast ratio: 1398:1 (nominal), 3.588 (sunlight) | |
Camera | Compare PHOTO / Compare VIDEO | ||
Loudspeaker | Voice 76dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 79dB | Voice 68dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 72dB | |
Audio quality | Noise -93.5dB / Crosstalk -80.2dB | Noise -93.1dB / Crosstalk -80.5dB | |
Battery life | 81h endurance rating | 75h endurance rating | |