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iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus

9 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

✓Both records verified · latest Aug 19, 2026

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Direct answer

iPhone 8 has advantages in design & dimensions, while iPhone 8 Plus has advantages in battery.

Top Differences

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✓29 registry fields

Weight148 g → 202 g
Display size4.7 in → 5.5 in
Audio playback hours40 → 60
Depth mm7.3 → 7.5
Height mm138.4 → 158.4

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

WeightiPhone 8

148 g compared with 202 g

Display sizeDifferent, with no automatic winner

4.7 in compared with 5.5 in

Audio playback hoursDifferent, with no automatic winner

40 compared with 60

Depth mmDifferent, with no automatic winner

7.3 compared with 7.5

Height mmDifferent, with no automatic winner

138.4 compared with 158.4

Full Comparison

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✓29 registry fields

FieldiPhone 8iPhone 8 PlusWhy it matters
ZoomMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown2x optical zoom in; digital zoom up to 10xNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 8iPhone 8 PlusWhy it matters
Display sizeMarginal difference2 official sources4.7 in5.5 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 8iPhone 8 PlusWhy it matters
Video playbackMinor difference2 official sources13 hours14 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources4060No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 8iPhone 8 PlusWhy it matters
WeightMeaningful difference2 official sources148 g202 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources7.37.5No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources138.4158.4No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources67.378.1No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

ChipA11 Bionic
Outdoor brightness625 nits typical
Main camera12 MP
Fast chargeUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9
RatingRated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Front camera7 MP
Storage options64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0

Which should you buy?

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus trade strengths: iPhone 8 leads in Design, while iPhone 8 Plus leads in Battery.

CHOOSE IPHONE 8
  • Choose iPhone 8 if you prioritize design.
CHOOSE IPHONE 8 PLUS
  • Choose iPhone 8 Plus if you prioritize battery.

Category-by-category

DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 8

Leads in design.

BATTERY · iPhone 8 Plus

Leads in battery.

DISPLAY · Comparable

Comparable across display.

REAR CAMERAS · Comparable

Comparable across camera.

FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

3 official sources

Every compared field traces to an official product source. No model-generated specs, prices or winners.

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