iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
Why is iPhone 7 Plus better than iPhone 8?
Bigger battery capacity: 2900 mAh vs 1821 mAh
More RAM memory capacity: 3GB vs 2GB
Higher pixel density: 401 ppi vs 326 ppi
Better display resolution: 1080 x 1920 px vs 750 x 1334 px
Has a larger display diagonal: 5.5" vs 4.7"
More color options: Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red vs Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red
Why is iPhone 8 better than iPhone 7 Plus?
Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz vs 2 x 2.34 GHz & 2 x 1.05 GHz
Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 330027 vs 240017
The phone is 1 year newer
Lighter: 148 g vs 188 g
Narrower: 67.3 mm vs 77.9 mm
Shorter: 138.4 mm vs 158.2 mm
More CPU threads: 6 threads vs 2 threads
More internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB vs 32GB,128GB, 256GB
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
Height
158.2 mm
Width
77.9 mm
Thickness
7.3 mm
Screen size
5.5"
Weight
188 g
Height
138.4 mm
Width
67.3 mm
Thickness
7.3 mm
Screen size
4.7"
Weight
148 g
Height
158.2 mm
Width
77.9 mm
Thickness
7.3 mm
Screen size
5.5"
Weight
188 g
Height
138.4 mm
Width
67.3 mm
Thickness
7.3 mm
Screen size
4.7"
Weight
148 g
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
Score 4.4
iPhone 7 Plus
Score 4.0
iPhone 8
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
Score 4.4
Score 4.0
CNet
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
TechRadar
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
IGN
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
Tech Advisor
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
PhoneArena
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
PCMag
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
Smartprix
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
AnTuTu Score
iPhone 7 Plus
240017
iPhone 8
330027 +37.5%
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
iPhone 7 Plus
2630
iPhone 8
3131 +19.05%
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
iPhone 7 Plus
2550
iPhone 8
2789 +9.37%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
iPhone 7 Plus
664
iPhone 8
893 +34.49%
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone 7 Plus
1294
iPhone 8
1838 +42.04%
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone 7 Plus
725
iPhone 8
909 +25.38%
iPhone 7 Plus
The Apple iPhone 7 Plus offers a premium experience with its 5.5-inch Retina HD display and dual 12MP rear cameras, providing stunning photos and 2x optical zoom. Powered by the A10 Fusion chip, it ensures smooth performance for multitasking and gaming. The phone's robust build features water and dust resistance, adding durability to its sleek design.
With iOS support, it delivers a seamless and intuitive user experience, access to the App Store, and regular updates. The iPhone 7 Plus also includes stereo speakers for immersive audio and up to 256GB storage options to meet your needs. Whether you're capturing vibrant photos, enjoying media, or browsing, the iPhone 7 Plus is a reliable choice that blends performance, style, and functionality.
iPhone 8
The iPhone 8 offers a balance of performance and classic design. It features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with True Tone, providing vibrant colors and sharp visuals. Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, it delivers smooth performance for multitasking, gaming, and everyday use.
The 12MP rear camera captures crisp photos and 4K video, while the 7MP front camera is great for selfies and FaceTime. The iPhone 8 supports wireless charging and is water and dust resistant. With its sleek glass design and reliable performance, the iPhone 8 remains a solid choice for those seeking an affordable, user-friendly device.
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Specs
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8
Design
Weight
188 g
148 g
Thickness
7.3 mm
7.3 mm
Width
77.9 mm
67.3 mm
Height
158.2 mm
138.4 mm
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP67
IP67
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
1 m
Volume
89.96 cm³
67.99 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red
French Repairability Index
6.6
6.6
Display
Screen size
5.5"
4.7"
Display type
IPS, LCD
IPS, LCD
Pixel density
401 ppi
326 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 1920 px
750 x 1334 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
-
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Contrast ratio
1300:1
1400:1
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
32GB,128GB, 256GB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM
3GB
2GB
CPU speed
2 x 2.34 GHz & 2 x 1.05 GHz
2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz
GPU clock speed
-
1066 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
Semiconductor size
16 nm
10 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL version
3.3
-
OpenGL ES version
3.1
-
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
2 threads
6 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
OpenCL version
1.2
-
Maximum memory amount
3GB
3GB
Bits executed at a time
128
-
VFP version
4
-
Front-end width
6
-
Release date
2016
2017
Has NX bit
✔
✔
Memory channels
2
-
Number of transistors
3300 million
-
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
12 MP
Front camera
7MP
7MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 30 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.8 & f/1.8
f/1.8
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
-
Optical zoom
2x
0x
Number of flash LEDs
2
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
-
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
-
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Operating system
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
-
✔
Has battery health check
-
✔
Can offload apps
-
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Blocks cross-site tracking
-
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
✔
Has AirPlay
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
More languages supported
56
56
Battery
Battery power
2900 mAh
1821 mAh
Has wireless charging
-
✔
Supports fast charging
-
✔
Wireless charging speed
-
7.5W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
21 hours
12.5 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Number of microphones
3
3
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
450 MBits/s
600 MBits/s
Upload speed
50 MBits/s
150 MBits/s
USB version
2
-
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM
1 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
4.2
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 8