So Whats The Difference Between The Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 8?
As you are aware, Apple introduced the iPhone 8 to its lineup of Sleek Smartphones. Presentation aside, there is an underlying question that that has been lingering on many Apple users minds.
What exactly is the difference between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 8?
On the outside, the iPhone 8 looks similar to its predecessor with that addition of a glass back. Some would say that the redesign gives the iPhone 8 a more luxurious look and feel compared to the iPhone 7 that it is based off of.
Beyond the aesthetics, there must be some justification for upgrading to the iPhone 8 beyond its mere physical appeal.
The following is a breakdown comparison between the two siblings.
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iPhone 7 |
iPhone 8 |
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Display |
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| Retina HD display | Retina HD display |
| 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology | 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology |
| 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi | 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi |
| 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical) | 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical) |
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True Tone display |
| Wide color display (P3) | Wide color display (P3) |
| 3D Touch | 3D Touch |
| 625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) | 625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) |
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Size and Weight |
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Height |
Height |
| 5.44 inches (138.3 mm) | 5.45 inches (138.4 mm) |
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Width |
Width |
| 2.64 inches (67.1 mm) | 2.65 inches (67.3 mm) |
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Depth |
Depth |
| 0.28 inch (7.1 mm) | 0.29 inch (7.3 mm) |
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Weight |
Weight |
| 4.87 ounces (138 grams) | 5.22 ounces (148 grams) |
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Splash, Water and Dust Resistant |
|
| Yes | Yes |
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Chip |
|
| A10 Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture | A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture |
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Neural Engine |
| Embedded M10 motion coprocessor | Embedded M11 motion coprocessor |
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Camera |
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| 12MP Camera | 12MP Camera |
| ƒ/1.8 aperture | ƒ/1.8 aperture |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Optical Image Stabilization |
| Digital zoom up to 5x | Digital zoom up to 5x |
| Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos | Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos |
| Quad-LED True Tone Flash | Quad-LED True Tone Flash with Slow Sync |
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Video Recording |
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| 4K video recording at 30 fps | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps |
| 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps |
| Optical image stabilization for video | Optical image stabilization for video |
| Digital zoom up to 3x | Digital zoom up to 3x |
| Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps | Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps |
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | Time-lapse video with stabilization |
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Front Camera |
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| FaceTime HD camera | FaceTime HD camera |
| 7MP photos | 7MP photos |
| ƒ/2.2 aperture | ƒ/2.2 aperture |
| Retina Flash | Retina Flash |
| Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos | Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos |
| 1080p HD video recording | 1080p HD video recording |
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Power and Battery |
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| Lasts up to 2 hours longer than iPhone 6s | Lasts about the same as iPhone 7 |
| Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery | Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery |
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Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers3) |
| Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter | Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter |
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Talk Time (wireless) |
Talk Time (wireless) |
| Up to 14 hours | |
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Internet Use |
Internet Use |
| Up to 12 hours | Up to 12 hours |
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Video Playback (wireless) |
Video Playback (wireless) |
| Up to 13 hours | Up to 13 hours |
|
Audio Playback (Wireless) |
Audio Playback (Wireless) |
| Up to 40 hours | Up to 40 hours |
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Fast-charge capable |
| – |
Up to 50% charge 30 minutes |
Alas, after the lengthy list of specs comparing the two siblings with each other, we can come to a conclusion.
The iPhone 8 does have some features that iPhone 7 users desired would come with their smartphone, such as wireless charging and higher recording frame rates at 1080p.
But, I find that these minor detail enhancements do no constitute upgrading to iPhone 8 if you are currently an iPhone 7 user.
On the other hand, if you are upgrading from a model older than the iPhone 7, by all means, go for the 8 if the iPhone X is not financially justifiable. You will find that an upgrade from an older model will make you question how you even got by using your smartphone the entire time with the lack of features.
Thank you for reading my latest post on the difference between the Apple iPhone 7 and 8. Please check my other post providing tips on how to pay for a new iPhone 8 or X by sell my phone through a few avenues I touch base on!
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