iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 7
Quick answer
The iPhone 7 is 11.0 millimetres0.43 inches narrower and 64 grams2.26 ounces lighter than the iPhone 8 Plus.
Both phones are stuck on their final iOS versions, so neither will grow with you. The 7 on Amazon (paid link) feels lighter in the hand, while the 8 Plus (paid link) gives you more screen but adds noticeable bulk. If price dictates your choice, the 7 remains the safer pick for daily handling.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 7
Pocket: iPhone 7
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
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from $649 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 8 Plus: 158.4 by 78.1 by 7.5 millimetres, 202 grams. iPhone 7: 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimetres, 138 grams.
8 Plus, 7 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 8 Plus 158.4 millimetres, 7 138.3 millimetres.Height: 8 Plus 6.24 inches, 7 5.44 inches.Width: 8 Plus 78.1 millimetres, 7 67.1 millimetres.Width: 8 Plus 3.07 inches, 7 2.64 inches.Depth: 8 Plus 7.50 millimetres, 7 7.10 millimetres.Depth: 8 Plus 0.30 inches, 7 0.28 inches.Weight: 8 Plus 202 grams, 7 138 grams.Weight: 8 Plus 7.13 ounces, 7 4.87 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 8 Plus | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.4 millimetres6.24 inches | 138.3 millimetres, 20.1 millimetres less5.44 inches, 0.79 inches less |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 67.1 millimetres, 11.0 millimetres less2.64 inches, 0.43 inches less |
| Depth | 7.50 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.10 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres less0.28 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 202 grams7.13 ounces | 138 grams, 64 grams less4.87 ounces, 2.26 ounces less |
| Volume | 92.8 cubic centimetres5.66 cubic inches | 65.9 cubic centimetres, 26.9 cubic centimetres less4.02 cubic inches, 1.64 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 67 percent | 65 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.5 inches | 4.7 inches, 0.8 inches less |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 | 750 × 1334 |
| Pixel density | 401 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 75 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | None | None |
| Rear main | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 7MP |
| Chip | A11 Bionic | A10 Fusion |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 hrs | 13 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 | 64 – 256 GB | 32 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 649 dollars, 150 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Sep 2016 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 7 is 20.1 mm (0.79 in) shorter, 11.0 mm (0.43 in) narrower, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 64 g (2.26 oz) lighter than the iPhone 8 Plus. 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). 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).
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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 mm wider than the iPhone 7. It features a 5.5 inch screen while the iPhone 7 has a 4.7 inch screen.
Which phone is heavier the iPhone 7 or iPhone 8 Plus
The iPhone 8 Plus weighs 202 grams and the iPhone 7 weighs 138 grams. This 64 gram difference is noticeable in the hand.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 Plus
The iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5 inch display and the iPhone 7 has a 4.7 inch display. The iPhone 8 Plus screen is 0.8 inches larger.
Is the iPhone 8 Plus easy to use one handed
The iPhone 7 is easier to use one handed than the iPhone 8 Plus. Its smaller size makes it better for small hands.
Do the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 Plus fit in a jeans pocket
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a median women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 7 is more pocketable than the iPhone 8 Plus.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 8 Plus for size alone
An upgrade from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 8 Plus is not worth it for size alone. The iPhone 7 provides compact comfort without the added bulk.