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iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7

Quick answer

The iPhone 7 is the same size as the iPhone 8, 10 grams0.35 ounces lighter.

Both phones have stopped receiving iOS updates, meaning neither will run modern versions for much longer. The chip jump from A10 to A11 is only marginal, so you won't feel a daily difference. This is a choice between two dead-ends at a modest renewed price.

Easier one-handedSame

PocketSame

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight8138.4 millimetres5.45 inches67.3 millimetres2.65 inches7.30 millimetres0.29 inches148 grams5.22 ounces7138.3 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less5.44 inches, the same67.1 millimetres, 0.2 millimetres less2.64 inches, 0.01 inches less7.10 millimetres, 0.20 millimetres less0.28 inches, 0.01 inches less138 grams, 10 grams less4.87 ounces, 0.35 ounces less

Height: 8 138.4 millimetres, 7 138.3 millimetres.Height: 8 5.45 inches, 7 5.44 inches.Width: 8 67.3 millimetres, 7 67.1 millimetres.Width: 8 2.65 inches, 7 2.64 inches.Depth: 8 7.30 millimetres, 7 7.10 millimetres.Depth: 8 0.29 inches, 7 0.28 inches.Weight: 8 148 grams, 7 138 grams.Weight: 8 5.22 ounces, 7 4.87 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 8, iPhone 7. Differences are given against iPhone 8.
Specification87
Height138.4 millimetres5.45 inches138.3 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less5.44 inches, the same
Width67.3 millimetres2.65 inches67.1 millimetres, 0.2 millimetres less2.64 inches, 0.01 inches less
Depth7.30 millimetres0.29 inches7.10 millimetres, 0.20 millimetres less0.28 inches, 0.01 inches less
Weight148 grams5.22 ounces138 grams, 10 grams less4.87 ounces, 0.35 ounces less
Volume68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches65.9 cubic centimetres, 2.1 cubic centimetres less4.02 cubic inches, 0.13 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.65 percent65 percent, the same
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.4.7 inches4.7 inches, the same
Resolution750 × 1334750 × 1334
Pixel density326 pixels per inch326 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutNoneNone
Rear main12MP12MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera7MP7MP
ChipA11 BionicA10 Fusion
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.13 hrs13 hrs
PortLightningLightning
Wireless4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP67 (1m for 30 min)IP67 (1m for 30 min)
Storage64 – 256 GB32 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.699 dollars649 dollars, 50 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2017Sep 2016
StatusLegacyLegacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 7 is 0.1 mm shorter, 0.2 mm (0.01 in) narrower, 0.20 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 10 g (0.35 oz) lighter than the iPhone 8. 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). 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 does the iPhone 8 size compare to the iPhone 7?

The iPhone 8 is 0.2 mm taller, 0.2 mm wider, and 0.2 mm thicker than the iPhone 7.

Is the iPhone 8 heavier than the iPhone 7?

The iPhone 8 weighs 10 grams more than the iPhone 7, which is a noticeable difference.

Are the screen sizes the same on the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7?

Both the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 have a 4.7-inch display with identical dimensions.

Which phone is better for one-handed use, the iPhone 8 or iPhone 7?

Both phones are about the same size in the hand, so neither is easier to use one-handed.

Do the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

Both the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's.

Is the iPhone 8 a good size upgrade over the iPhone 7?

The size difference is minimal, so whether an upgrade is worth it depends on your needs.