PHONE AiPhone 7 Plus
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iPhone 7 Plus vs iPhone 8
15 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.
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PHONE A
PHONE BiPhone 8
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iPhone 7 Plus has advantages in battery, while iPhone 8 has advantages in design & dimensions.
Top Differences
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✓29 registry fields
What Changed
Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.
5.5 in compared with 4.7 in
Unknown compared with 625 nits typical
A10 Fusion compared with A11 Bionic
Unknown compared with Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9
188 g compared with 148 g
Full Comparison
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✓29 registry fields
FieldiPhone 7 PlusiPhone 8Why it matters
Display sizeMarginal difference2 official sources5.5 in4.7 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Outdoor brightnessMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown625 nits typicalHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 7 PlusiPhone 8Why it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA10 FusionA11 BionicNewer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 7 PlusiPhone 8Why it matters
Video playbackMinor difference2 official sources14 hours13 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Fast chargeMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources6040No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 7 PlusiPhone 8Why it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources188 g148 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources158.2138.4No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources77.967.3No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ColorsMarginal difference1 official sourceBlackUnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 7 PlusiPhone 8Why it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources32 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone with iOS 12, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationiPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference1 official source20162017No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 7 PlusiPhone 8Why it matters
BluetoothMarginal difference2 official sourcesBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 5.0The generation can affect accessory capabilities.
What’s the same
Which should you buy?
iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 trade strengths: iPhone 7 Plus leads in Battery, while iPhone 8 leads in Design.
- Choose iPhone 7 Plus if you prioritize battery.
- Choose iPhone 8 if you prioritize design.
Category-by-category
Leads in battery.
Leads in design.
Comparable across display.
Comparable across performance.
Comparable across other.
Comparable across connectivity.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
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