Comparison of iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus - what are the differences

All the differences between iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus.

On September 12, 2022, Apple presented its new 5.5-inch smartphone - iPhone 8 Plus. How much is it different from the previous Plus model? In this material we examined in detail the differences between the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone 7 Plus.

Related articles:

• iPhone 8 review.
• iPhone 8 Plus review.
• iPhone X review.

Comparison of processor, memory, OS characteristics of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 8 is a powerful processor.
The processor is the main thing in a smartphone that worries game lovers. It should be modern and lightning fast.

Comparison of the processor characteristics of these two smartphones:

• On board the G8 is the fastest chip ever found in an Apple device. Two productive and four efficient cores are 70% and 25% faster than the previous model’s chip.
• The new A11 Bionic processor is perfectly optimized for the gaming space. It is equipped with a neural engine and a powerful motion coprocessor.
• Therefore, owners of the new smartphone will be able to appreciate all the benefits of a fast and efficient processor , as well as games and software with elements of real reality.

Memory comparison:

• In the iPhone 7 Plus, 32 GB of memory is clearly not enough for the owners of this device . Close to applications, music, photos and videos.
• In iPhone 8, the developers added volume , increasing it by 2 times. 64 GB is much better, although manufacturers did not stop there and continued this expansion line to 256 GB.

Now buyers can choose a device with what amount of memory to buy. Price plays a decisive role, of course. But you need to pay attention to your needs. If you like to download and store all the music and movies on your phone, then it is better to choose a smartphone with the largest storage capacity. If you like to watch movies online, then you can save money and buy a device with 64 GB of memory.

Comparison of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus OS:

• The best OS on the iPhone 8 Plus is iOS 11 , which brings improvements to Siri (now sounds more natural), dark mode, smart Wi-Fi, augmented reality camera, new limitless messaging capabilities, contact availability status and other cool features.
• iOS 10 on iPhone 7 is less productive . It does not have the ability to use individual keys with a response to the detected positions of the user's fingers, a handoff function for the media, or improved maps.

There are rumors that the devices are using their drones to track and make updates to maps. How true this is is unknown, but Apple's maps really are the best and clearest.

Comparison of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus displays

iPhone 8 - bright display
The display of a modern smartphone should be large and comfortable. If the sun is shining, then there should be no glare, and in the dark there should be adaptation to intensity and color.

Comparison of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus displays:

• iPhone 7 Plus display is similar to the Apple Six - 5.5 and 4.7 LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Pixel density - 401 per inch.
• The iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5-inch Retina HD display . The resolution is the same as the previous model 1920 x 1080. The color contrast ratio is also identical at 1300:1.
• It is worth noting support for 3D Touch, Wide Color (P3) and good brightness of 625 cd/m2 . The main difference of this model is the True Tone function, which allows the device to instantly adapt color and intensity in accordance with the color temperature of the light.

Owners of the new iPhone 8 will be more comfortable with their smartphone, no matter where they are. In the dark, the display will be brighter and warmer, in the light of the sun it will be cold and bluish.

Flash

To compare iPhone 7plus and 8plus in terms of shooting quality, we will conduct a series of tests.

The first thing I would like to talk about in them is the flash, which is the same, but in 8+ it has the Slow Sync Flash function. This means that you will be illuminated evenly, as will the background. And 7+ just overexposes you, and makes the background black behind you. This option costs 12,000 rubles. It's worth paying extra for this.

Comparison of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus cameras

iPhone 8 is a good camera
Selfie lovers will definitely pay attention to the capabilities of the smartphone’s camera. If you can’t decide which device to buy, “seven” or “eight”, here are the distinctive features.

Comparison of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus cameras:

• The same megapixels in both devices is the only similarity.
• The iPhone shoots 4K at 30 frames per second, while the G8 can handle 4K video at up to 60 frames per second.
• Stronger optical image stabilization, reduced camera shake, slow-motion video, improved Portrait Mode, and multiple lighting options from different perspectives (Contour Light, Natural Light, Studio Light, Stage Light, and Stage Light Mono) are all part of the new iPhone 8.

Photos will be evenly lit. Deep pixels and a fast sensor help with this. The camera of the new Apple smartphone copes well with tasks in low light conditions.

Video

8+ supports Dolby Vision and HDR 10, which is very good. Do you like making videos? 4K 60 fps versus just 4K 30 fps. It’s interesting how much this advantage is in demand, because 4K video shooting eats up a lot of space and not everyone has 4K TVs. Slow video is shot in Full HD 240 versus Full HD 120.

The most amazing thing is that here you can take photos and save them while shooting video with the rear 8-megapixel camera. At the same time, the quality of the video recording will not suffer. The new phone is also a little louder.

Comparison of Bluetooth versions of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 8 is the new bluetooth
“Apple” smartphone “eight”, as happy users say about it, this is the first honest new iPhone. It is equipped with the best modern wireless interfaces.

Comparison of Bluetooth versions of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus:

• iPhone 8 is equipped with the new Bluetooth 5.0 . This module maintains communication when connecting a device that is located at a distance of up to 100 meters.
• The “seven” has Bluetooth 4.2 , whose data transfer speed is several times lower than that of the new flagship model.

A data transmission radius of one hundred meters is an impressive figure. If this is very important to you, then you should give preference to the “eighth” iPhone model.

Flaws

This is an old phone, already 4 years old, dressed in a new case.

1. The side section will be less durable upon impact than a solid aluminum body.
2. In figure eight, the aluminum frame is connected to glass and this part is located at the very fold. If it falls on an angle, both the rear and the front will suffer.
3. The glass on the back will not be cheap, as many people think, but will be just as expensive due to the fact that all the contents (battery, motherboard...) are located on the back of the case and to get to it, you need to completely disassemble the device.
4. Glass can be scratched when it comes into contact with a wedding ring and even when placed on a table.

Comparison of design, color of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 8 - beautiful design and colors
Manufacturers could not help but make a new design - users of modern smartphones from Apple would not forgive this. The appearance of the device is of great importance, because this is how you can see that it is a G8. Show off your smartphone? But how can you do without it, because you have in your hands the most expensive phone model in the world!

Comparison of design, color of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus:

• iPhone 8 has new glass installed . The updated case, also made of glass, also deserves attention. The materials used in the production of the smartphone have been changed. The newer models are a little heavier and a little thicker.
• The color range has expanded with the advent of the G8. Dark gray space, silver and gold are classics, a medley and a combination of “rose gold” and the previous “gold” version. These are the currently available colors. But manufacturers plan to release red and dark blue body colors.

Due to the glass panel, the color of the case looks different from different angles. If you want to stand out from the crowd, buy a “gold” smartphone, while “silver” and “space gray” will perfectly mask scratches.

Comparison of dimensions of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 8 - powerful dimensions
The change in dimensions is insignificant. The difference is almost not felt, although the new smartphone is a little more massive.

Comparison of dimensions of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus:

• iPhone 8 - dimensions: 67.3×138.4×7.3 mm; weight: 154 grams.
• iPhone 8 Plus - dimensions: 78.1×158.3×7.5 mm; weight: 202 grams.
• iPhone 7 - dimensions: 67.1×138.3×7.1 mm; weight: 138 grams.
• iPhone 7 Plus - dimensions: 77.1x158x7.3 mm; weight: 188 grams.

As you can see, the “eight +” is heavier, wider and higher. The discrepancy in performance is minimal, and the difference will only be felt when using accessories.

Phone size

Thanks to its 5.5-inch diagonal, the 7 Plus makes viewing photos and social networks as comfortable as possible. The iPhone 8 is a fairly compact and lightweight smartphone that will be very easy to use. In this case, everyone will choose a device to their liking.

Comparison of charging methods for iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 8 - wireless charging
For the first time, users saw the wireless charging function, which was equipped by the manufacturers of the eighth iPhone. The new WattUp technology was developed by Energous. Naturally, the wireless platform is more convenient compared to the usual stationary form of charging for the iPhone 7 Plus. In addition, using a wireless system, you can simultaneously power your iPhone, Apple Watch 3 and AirPods - conveniently and quickly.

Price comparison of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 8
Price is the most interesting thing in planning a purchase. After all, you want to buy a new modern device and save money. The price of a smartphone depends on the number of gigabytes of memory.

Price comparison of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus:

• iPhone 8 Plus costs 65,000 - 70,000 rubles (64 GB) and 77,000 - 80,000 rubles (256 GB).
• iPhone 7 Plus costs from 43,000 to 55,000 rubles.

Naturally, the price will depend on the store. It will be cheaper to purchase a new device online than in a brick-and-mortar store. In a large chain, this flagship has a lower cost than in a small retail outlet of an individual entrepreneur. Therefore, choose, ask the price and save.

iPhone 8: advantages over iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 8 - a modern device
If you have an older iPhone model - the fifth or sixth, then it is worth changing it to the “eight”. But, if you already have a “seven” in your hands, then the difference is almost imperceptible. Let's figure out what are the advantages of the iPhone 8 over the iPhone 7 Plus? It is better to see this in the table:

iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 - comparative characteristics

The benefits are many and noticeable. But, when you hold the “eight” in your hands, which you purchased as a replacement for the iPhone 7, then, as mentioned above, the distinctive features will be scanty.

Portrait mode

The 8+ has studio lighting, which the 7+ does not. It’s a software feature, but they don’t put it in the seven, because they want it to be an advantage of the 8+, on which we can choose the stage light, unlike the seven plus. The photos come out gorgeous with stage lighting. Is it worth overpaying 12,000 rubles for this? Our answer is definitely yes.

Is it worth changing iPhone 7 to iPhone 8 and which one is better to buy?

iPhone 8 and iPhone 7
The key new features of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are a new glass design, display, fast chip, wireless charging, good video recording and new Bluetooth.

• It’s worth considering this model if this is your first iPhone or you want to replace an older model with a new, modern one.
• But it’s not worth changing iPhone 7 to iPhone 8. This is what many users say, who appreciated all the advantages of the device and the omissions of the Apple manufacturer.
• Which one is better to buy? Evaluate financial capabilities and technical characteristics.

If you like a lightweight device, give preference to the “seven”. If you want to buy a heavier phone both in size and characteristics, then your choice is iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus.

Touch ID

We will compare fingerprint scanners based on only one parameter - response speed.

I was expecting the same unlocking speed, but the 8 Plus was still faster. Below is proof.

However, the difference is so minor that it is not worth taking seriously.

If we compare the unlocking speed with competitors on Android, then our leader is OnePlus 5. Smartphones from One-Plus were and remain the fastest on the market in this parameter.

Otherwise, the sensors work great: 10 out of 10 unlocking attempts are successful.

I really like the proprietary Taptic Engine, which they started installing starting with the 6s. The vibration is sensitive, neat and very pleasant. There is nothing even similar on any Android smartphone. And it's really strange.