iPhone 7 vs iPhone 8 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 8 Plus is 11.0 millimetres0.43 inches wider and 64 grams2.26 ounces heavier than the iPhone 7.
Both devices have already stopped getting iOS updates, leaving you on their final versions. The iPhone 7 on Amazon (paid link) is small and light, whereas the iPhone 8 Plus (paid link) gives you a bigger screen and dual cameras for a bit more cash. Choose the 7 for ease of use or the 8 Plus if you prefer the larger display. If you want something modern with great battery life, consider the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link).
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 7
Pocket: iPhone 7
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
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from $799 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 7: 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimetres, 138 grams. iPhone 8 Plus: 158.4 by 78.1 by 7.5 millimetres, 202 grams.
7, 8 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 7 138.3 millimetres, 8 Plus 158.4 millimetres.Height: 7 5.44 inches, 8 Plus 6.24 inches.Width: 7 67.1 millimetres, 8 Plus 78.1 millimetres.Width: 7 2.64 inches, 8 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 7 7.10 millimetres, 8 Plus 7.50 millimetres.Depth: 7 0.28 inches, 8 Plus 0.30 inches.Weight: 7 138 grams, 8 Plus 202 grams.Weight: 7 4.87 ounces, 8 Plus 7.13 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 7 | 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.3 millimetres5.44 inches | 158.4 millimetres, 20.1 millimetres more6.24 inches, 0.79 inches more |
| Width | 67.1 millimetres2.64 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 11.0 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.43 inches more |
| Depth | 7.10 millimetres0.28 inches | 7.50 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 138 grams4.87 ounces | 202 grams, 64 grams more7.13 ounces, 2.26 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.9 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 92.8 cubic centimetres, 26.9 cubic centimetres more5.66 cubic inches, 1.64 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 67 percent, 2 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 5.5 inches, 0.8 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1080 × 1920 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch, 75 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | None |
| Rear main | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 7MP |
| Chip | A10 Fusion | A11 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 13 hrs | 14 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 32 – 256 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 649 dollars | 799 dollars, 150 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Sep 2017 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 8 Plus is 20.1 mm (0.79 in) taller, 11.0 mm (0.43 in) wider, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 64 g (2.26 oz) heavier than the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 measures 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.10 mm (5.44 × 2.64 × 0.28 in) and weighs 138 g (4.87 oz). The iPhone 8 Plus measures 158.4 × 78.1 × 7.50 mm (6.24 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 202 g (7.13 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 7
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 8 Plus than the iPhone 7?
The iPhone 8 Plus is 20.1 mm taller and 11.0 mm wider than the iPhone 7. It also has a 5.5 inch screen compared to the iPhone 7's 4.7 inch display.
Is the iPhone 8 Plus significantly heavier than the iPhone 7?
The iPhone 8 Plus weighs 202 grams while the iPhone 7 weighs 138 grams. This 64 gram difference is noticeable when holding the phones.
Which phone has a larger screen?
The iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5 inch screen whereas the iPhone 7 has a 4.7 inch screen. The iPhone 8 Plus screen is 0.8 inches larger.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 7 is easier to use with one hand because it is smaller and lighter. The iPhone 8 Plus is bulkier and harder to manage with a single hand.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the size difference worth the upgrade from iPhone 7 to iPhone 8 Plus?
It depends on if you prefer a larger screen or a more compact device. The iPhone 7 is more pocketable and better for small hands, while the iPhone 8 Plus offers a bigger display.