iPhone 7 vs iPhone 8

iPhone 7

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iPhone 8

Short Description

iPhone 7

Screen size: 4.7" / Resolution: 750 x 1334 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 2GB / Battery power: 1960 mAh / Internal storage: 32GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Product details

iPhone 8

Screen size: 4.7" / Resolution: 750 x 1334 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 2GB / Battery power: 1821 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Product details

Key Differences

Why is iPhone 7 better than iPhone 8?

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Bigger battery capacity: 1960 mAh vs 1821 mAh

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Faster CPU speed: 4 x 2.34 GHz vs 2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz

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Lighter: 138 g vs 148 g

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Narrower: 67.1 mm vs 67.3 mm

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Shorter: 138.3 mm vs 138.4 mm

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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?

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Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 330027 vs 237880

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The phone is 1 year newer

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More CPU threads: 6 threads vs 2 threads

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More internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB vs 32GB, 128GB, 256GB

Size Comparison

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

Height

138.3 mm

Width

67.1 mm

Thickness

7.1 mm

Screen size

4.7"

Weight

138 g

4.7"
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4.7"

Height

138.4 mm

Width

67.3 mm

Thickness

7.3 mm

Screen size

4.7"

Weight

148 g

Height

138.3 mm

Width

67.1 mm

Thickness

7.1 mm

Screen size

4.7"

Weight

138 g

Height

138.4 mm

Width

67.3 mm

Thickness

7.3 mm

Screen size

4.7"

Weight

148 g

3D comparison

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

Expert Score

Score 4.1

iPhone 7

Score 4.0

iPhone 8

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

Score 4.1

Score 4.0

CNet

CNet

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

TechRadar

TechRadar

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

IGN

IGN

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

Tech Advisor

Tech Advisor

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

PhoneArena

PhoneArena

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

PCMag

PCMag

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

Smartprix

Smartprix

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

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Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

iPhone 7

237880

iPhone 8

330027 +38.74%

3DMark Wild Life benchmark

iPhone 7

2579

iPhone 8

3131 +21.4%

3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

iPhone 7

2214

iPhone 8

2789 +25.97%

Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core

iPhone 7

1289

iPhone 8

1838 +42.59%

Geekbench 5 · Single-Core

iPhone 7

729

iPhone 8

909 +24.69%

About Products

iPhone 7

The Apple iPhone 7 offers a classic design with reliable performance, making it a solid choice for those seeking an affordable, durable smartphone. It features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with vibrant colors and sharp visuals, perfect for everyday tasks. Powered by the A10 Fusion chip, it ensures smooth multitasking and efficient performance.

The 12MP rear camera captures high-quality photos and 4K videos, while the 7MP front camera is great for selfies and FaceTime. With water and dust resistance, stereo speakers, and up to 256GB of storage, the iPhone 7 remains a capable and compact device for users looking for a simple yet powerful experience.

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.

Specs

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Specs

iPhone 7

iPhone 8

Design

Design

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Weight

138 g

148 g

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Thickness

7.1 mm

7.3 mm

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Width

67.1 mm

67.3 mm

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Height

138.3 mm

138.4 mm

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Is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IP67

IP67

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Waterproof depth rating

1 m

1 m

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Volume

65.89 cm³

67.99 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red

Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red

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French Repairability Index

6.7

6.6

Display

Display

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Screen size

4.7"

4.7"

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Display type

IPS, LCD

IPS, LCD

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Pixel density

326 ppi

326 ppi

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Resolution

750 x 1334 px

750 x 1334 px

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Refresh rate

60Hz

60Hz

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Brightness (typical)

625 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Contrast ratio

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1400:1

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Has a touch screen

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

32GB, 128GB, 256GB

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

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RAM

2GB

2GB

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CPU speed

4 x 2.34 GHz

2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz

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GPU clock speed

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1066 MHz

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Has integrated LTE

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Semiconductor size

16 nm

10 nm

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Supports 64-bit

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Has integrated graphics

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OpenGL version

3.3

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OpenGL ES version

3.1

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Uses big.LITTLE technology

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CPU threads

2 threads

6 threads

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Has TrustZone

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OpenCL version

1.2

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Maximum memory amount

3GB

3GB

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Bits executed at a time

128

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VFP version

4

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Front-end width

6

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Release date

2016

2017

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Has NX bit

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Memory channels

2

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Number of transistors

3300 million

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Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

12 MP

12 MP

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Front camera

7MP

7MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

2160 x 30 fps

2160 x 60 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/1.8

f/1.8

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Has a dual-tone LED flash

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Has a BSI sensor

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Has continuous autofocus when recording movies

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Has phase-detection autofocus for photos

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Supports slow-motion video recording

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Has a built-in HDR mode

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Has a flash

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Has manual exposure

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Optical zoom

0x

0x

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Number of flash LEDs

4

2

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Has a CMOS sensor

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Has manual ISO

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Has a serial shot mode

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Has manual focus

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Has a front camera

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Has manual white balance

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Shoots raw

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Has touch autofocus

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Can create panoramas in-camera

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Has timelapse function

Operating system

Operating system

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Has location privacy options

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Has Wi-Fi password sharing

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Has battery health check

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Can offload apps

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Has customizable notifications

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Supports instant markup

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Has sharing intents

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Tracks the current position of a mobile device

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Can block app tracking

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Blocks cross-site tracking

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Gets direct OS updates

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Has AirPlay

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The browser has word wrap

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Has voice commands

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More languages supported

56

56

Battery

Battery

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Battery power

1960 mAh

1821 mAh

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Has wireless charging

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-

Supports fast charging

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-

Charging speed

10W

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Wireless charging speed

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7.5W

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Has a battery level indicator

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Has a rechargeable battery

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Battery life

11.5 hours

12.5 hours

Audio

Audio

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Has stereo speakers

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Number of microphones

3

3

Features

Features

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Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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Download speed

450 MBits/s

600 MBits/s

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Upload speed

50 MBits/s

150 MBits/s

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USB version

2

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Has NFC

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SIM cards

1 SIM

1 SIM

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Has a fingerprint scanner

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Bluetooth version

4.2

5

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Has a gyroscope

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Has GPS

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Has a compass

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Supports Wi-Fi

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Has a cellular module

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Has a barometer

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Supports Galileo

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Body SAR (US)

1.19W/kg

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Head SAR (US)

1.19W/kg

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Has an accelerometer

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Body sar (eu)

1.34W/kg

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Head SAR (eu)

1.38W/kg

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