iPhone X vs iPhone 7 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 7 Plus is 7.0 millimetres0.28 inches wider and 14.6 millimetres0.57 inches taller than the iPhone X.
Both models no longer receive iOS updates, so you’re choosing purely on how they fit and cost. The iPhone X on Amazon (paid link) feels more compact and lighter in the hand, while the iPhone 7 Plus (paid link) gives you a bigger screen for less money renewed. Pick the X for daily carry or the 7 Plus to save cash.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone X
Pocket: iPhone X
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone X
from $999 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 X: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 174 grams. iPhone 7 Plus: 158.2 by 77.9 by 7.3 millimetres, 188 grams.
X, 7 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone X
from $999 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: X 143.6 millimetres, 7 Plus 158.2 millimetres.Height: X 5.65 inches, 7 Plus 6.23 inches.Width: X 70.9 millimetres, 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres.Width: X 2.79 inches, 7 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: X 7.70 millimetres, 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres.Depth: X 0.30 inches, 7 Plus 0.29 inches.Weight: X 174 grams, 7 Plus 188 grams.Weight: X 6.14 ounces, 7 Plus 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | X | 7 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 143.6 millimetres5.65 inches | 158.2 millimetres, 14.6 millimetres more6.23 inches, 0.57 inches more |
| Width | 70.9 millimetres2.79 inches | 77.9 millimetres, 7.0 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.28 inches more |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 174 grams6.14 ounces | 188 grams, 14 grams more6.63 ounces, 0.49 ounces more |
| Volume | 78.4 cubic centimetres4.78 cubic inches | 90.0 cubic centimetres, 11.6 cubic centimetres more5.49 cubic inches, 0.71 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 83 percent | 68 percent, 15 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.8 inches | 5.5 inches, 0.3 inches less |
| Resolution | 1125 × 2436 | 1080 × 1920 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch, 57 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | 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. | 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 | 32 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 769 dollars, 230 dollars less |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Sep 2016 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 7 Plus is 14.6 mm (0.57 in) taller, 7.0 mm (0.28 in) wider, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 14 g (0.49 oz) heavier than the iPhone X. The iPhone X measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 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 iPhone 7 Plus than iPhone X?
The iPhone 7 Plus is 14.6 mm taller and 7.0 mm wider than the iPhone X. It has a 5.5 inch screen while the iPhone X has a 5.8 inch display.
Which phone is heavier between iPhone X and iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 7 Plus is 14 grams heavier than the iPhone X. The iPhone X weighs 174 grams and the iPhone 7 Plus weighs 188 grams.
Does iPhone X have a bigger screen than iPhone 7 Plus?
Yes, the iPhone X has a 5.8 inch display which is larger than the 5.5 inch screen on the iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone X also has a higher pixel density per inch.
Is iPhone X better for one-handed use than iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone X is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 7 Plus. Its narrower width makes it more manageable with one hand.
Which phone fits better in a jeans pocket?
The iPhone X is more pocketable than the iPhone 7 Plus in a typical men's jeans pocket. Both fit in a median men's pocket but the iPhone X is easier to carry.
Is upgrading from iPhone X to iPhone 7 Plus worth it for size?
Whether upgrading from iPhone X to iPhone 7 Plus is worth it for size depends on your preference. The iPhone 7 Plus is taller and wider but the iPhone X is more compact.