iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 7 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 7 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 8 Plus, 14 grams0.49 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 8 Plus on Amazon (paid link) and iPhone 7 Plus (paid link) feel the same in hand, separated by a single generation of silicon that won't change your daily flow. Both are stuck on their last iOS versions, so neither will grow with you. Save your money on the 7 Plus; the 8 Plus costs more for a chip you won't notice.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
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from $769 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 Plus: 158.2 by 77.9 by 7.3 millimetres, 188 grams.
8 Plus, 7 Plus 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 Plus
from $769 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 Plus 158.2 millimetres.Height: 8 Plus 6.24 inches, 7 Plus 6.23 inches.Width: 8 Plus 78.1 millimetres, 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres.Width: 8 Plus 3.07 inches, 7 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 8 Plus 7.50 millimetres, 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 8 Plus 0.30 inches, 7 Plus 0.29 inches.Weight: 8 Plus 202 grams, 7 Plus 188 grams.Weight: 8 Plus 7.13 ounces, 7 Plus 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 8 Plus | 7 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.4 millimetres6.24 inches | 158.2 millimetres, 0.2 millimetres less6.23 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 77.9 millimetres, 0.2 millimetres less3.07 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Depth | 7.50 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 0.20 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 202 grams7.13 ounces | 188 grams, 14 grams less6.63 ounces, 0.49 ounces less |
| Volume | 92.8 cubic centimetres5.66 cubic inches | 90.0 cubic centimetres, 2.8 cubic centimetres less5.49 cubic inches, 0.17 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 67 percent | 68 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 | 1080 × 1920 |
| Pixel density | 401 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch, the same |
| 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 | 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 | 64 – 256 GB | 32 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 769 dollars, 30 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Sep 2016 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 7 Plus is 0.2 mm (0.01 in) shorter, 0.2 mm (0.01 in) narrower, 0.20 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 14 g (0.49 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 Plus measures 158.2 × 77.9 × 7.30 mm (6.23 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 8 Plus than the iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 8 Plus is 0.2 mm taller and 0.2 mm wider than the iPhone 7 Plus. The overall footprint is nearly identical.
Is the iPhone 8 Plus heavier than the iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 8 Plus weighs 202 g while the iPhone 7 Plus weighs 188 g. This 14 g difference is noticeable when holding the phones.
Do the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus have the same screen size?
Yes, both the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus have a 5.5 inch display. The screen dimensions and resolution are identical.
Is the iPhone 8 Plus easier to use one handed than the iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 8 Plus is not easier to use one handed than the iPhone 7 Plus. Both models share the same width and height.
Will the iPhone 8 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Yes, the iPhone 8 Plus fits in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone 7 Plus also fits in the same pocket.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 7 Plus to the iPhone 8 Plus for size alone?
It is not worth upgrading from the iPhone 7 Plus to the iPhone 8 Plus for size alone. The physical dimensions are nearly identical.