iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 8 Plus is 10.8 millimetres0.43 inches wider and 54 grams1.90 ounces heavier than the iPhone 8.
Neither gets modern iOS updates, so software will stagnate on both. The iPhone 8 on Amazon (paid link) is the easier daily driver, fitting the hand better and costing less renewed. The iPhone 8 Plus (paid link) adds weight and size without a meaningful battery boost, making it harder to recommend.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 8
Pocket: iPhone 8
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 8
from $699 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 8: 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 148 grams. iPhone 8 Plus: 158.4 by 78.1 by 7.5 millimetres, 202 grams.
8, 8 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 8
from $699 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)
Paid link.
Height: 8 138.4 millimetres, 8 Plus 158.4 millimetres.Height: 8 5.45 inches, 8 Plus 6.24 inches.Width: 8 67.3 millimetres, 8 Plus 78.1 millimetres.Width: 8 2.65 inches, 8 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 8 7.30 millimetres, 8 Plus 7.50 millimetres.Depth: 8 0.29 inches, 8 Plus 0.30 inches.Weight: 8 148 grams, 8 Plus 202 grams.Weight: 8 5.22 ounces, 8 Plus 7.13 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 8 | 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 millimetres5.45 inches | 158.4 millimetres, 20.0 millimetres more6.24 inches, 0.79 inches more |
| Width | 67.3 millimetres2.65 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 10.8 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.43 inches more |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.50 millimetres, 0.20 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 148 grams5.22 ounces | 202 grams, 54 grams more7.13 ounces, 1.90 ounces more |
| Volume | 68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches | 92.8 cubic centimetres, 24.8 cubic centimetres more5.66 cubic inches, 1.51 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 | A11 Bionic | 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 | 64 – 256 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 799 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 8 Plus is 20.0 mm (0.79 in) taller, 10.8 mm (0.43 in) wider, 0.20 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 54 g (1.90 oz) heavier 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 8 Plus measures 158.4 × 78.1 × 7.50 mm (6.24 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 202 g (7.13 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 8 Plus than the iPhone 8?
The iPhone 8 Plus is 20 mm taller and 10.8 mm wider than the iPhone 8.
How much heavier is the iPhone 8 Plus compared to the iPhone 8?
The iPhone 8 Plus weighs 54 g more than the iPhone 8, which is a noticeable difference.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone 8 has a 4.7 inch display while the iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 8 is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 8 Plus.
Which phone is more pocketable for a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 8 is more pocketable than the iPhone 8 Plus and fits in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading to the iPhone 8 Plus worth it for size alone?
Upgrading to the iPhone 8 Plus is not worth it for size alone according to the page verdicts.