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iPhone 7 Plus vs iPhone 8

Quick answer

The iPhone 8 is 10.6 millimetres0.42 inches narrower and 40 grams1.41 ounces lighter than the iPhone 7 Plus.

Neither receives iOS updates, so you are buying a finished product at a low renewed price. The iPhone 8 on Amazon (paid link) feels lighter and fits better in one hand than the wider iPhone 7 Plus (paid link), though the latter has a larger display. Pick the 8 for daily comfort unless you need that extra screen real estate.

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Easier one-handediPhone 8

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Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight7 Plus158.2 millimetres6.23 inches77.9 millimetres3.07 inches7.30 millimetres0.29 inches188 grams6.63 ounces8138.4 millimetres, 19.8 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.78 inches less67.3 millimetres, 10.6 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.42 inches less7.30 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same148 grams, 40 grams less5.22 ounces, 1.41 ounces less

Height: 7 Plus 158.2 millimetres, 8 138.4 millimetres.Height: 7 Plus 6.23 inches, 8 5.45 inches.Width: 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres, 8 67.3 millimetres.Width: 7 Plus 3.07 inches, 8 2.65 inches.Depth: 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres, 8 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 7 Plus 0.29 inches, 8 0.29 inches.Weight: 7 Plus 188 grams, 8 148 grams.Weight: 7 Plus 6.63 ounces, 8 5.22 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8. Differences are given against iPhone 7 Plus.
Specification7 Plus8
Height158.2 millimetres6.23 inches138.4 millimetres, 19.8 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.78 inches less
Width77.9 millimetres3.07 inches67.3 millimetres, 10.6 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.42 inches less
Depth7.30 millimetres0.29 inches7.30 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same
Weight188 grams6.63 ounces148 grams, 40 grams less5.22 ounces, 1.41 ounces less
Volume90.0 cubic centimetres5.49 cubic inches68.0 cubic centimetres, 22.0 cubic centimetres less4.15 cubic inches, 1.34 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.68 percent65 percent, 2 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.5.5 inches4.7 inches, 0.8 inches less
Resolution1080 × 1920750 × 1334
Pixel density401 pixels per inch326 pixels per inch, 75 pixels per inch less
CutoutNoneNone
Rear main12MP12MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera7MP7MP
ChipA10 FusionA11 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.14 hrs13 hrs
PortLightningLightning
Wireless4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP67 (1m for 30 min)IP67 (1m for 30 min)
Storage32 – 256 GB64 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.769 dollars699 dollars, 70 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2016Sep 2017
StatusLegacyLegacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 8 is 19.8 mm (0.78 in) shorter, 10.6 mm (0.42 in) narrower and 40 g (1.41 oz) lighter than the iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 Plus measures 158.2 × 77.9 × 7.30 mm (6.23 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz). The iPhone 8 measures 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.30 mm (5.45 × 2.65 × 0.29 in) and weighs 148 g (5.22 oz).

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Questions about these phones

How much smaller is iPhone 8 than iPhone 7 Plus?

iPhone 8 is 19.8 mm shorter and 10.6 mm narrower than iPhone 7 Plus. Both phones have the same 7.3 mm thickness.

Which phone is lighter between iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8?

iPhone 8 is 40 g lighter than iPhone 7 Plus. This weight difference is noticeable in the hand.

What is the screen size difference between iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8?

iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5 inch display while iPhone 8 has a 4.7 inch display. The iPhone 7 Plus screen is nearly an inch larger.

Is iPhone 8 easier to use one handed than iPhone 7 Plus?

Yes, iPhone 8 is easier to use one handed than iPhone 7 Plus. It is better suited for small hands due to its smaller dimensions.

Do iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 fit in jeans pockets?

Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's. iPhone 8 is more pocketable because it is smaller and lighter.

Is it worth upgrading from iPhone 7 Plus to iPhone 8 for size only?

No, upgrading from iPhone 7 Plus to iPhone 8 for size only is not worth it. The size difference is noticeable but does not justify a new purchase on its own.