Since Apple presented the eighth iPhone, fans of Apple products have been very concerned about the pressing question - is it worth changing the good old “Seven” to the updated iPhone 8 or 8 Plus? Today we will tell you about how the two gadgets differ from each other, and whether it’s worth buying at all new iPhone.
Let's start with the design and end with the battery capacity.
Appearance and cost
So, the new G8 has some design differences. This is not to say that they are global, but, nevertheless, they are striking. The back panel of the iPhone 8 is now made of glass, and not aluminum, like the seven. Accordingly, the fragility of the smartphone has become 2 times higher, and given the slippery surface of the glass back panel, it is very easy to drop and break the iPhone 8. Now you definitely can’t live without a good case!
Of course, the manufacturer promises that this glass is as much as 50% stronger than similar materials in previous models. This promise reassures users a little in case the phone accidentally falls, but whether this is actually the case remains to be seen.
The size and weight of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 differ slightly, literally by tenths of a millimeter, meaning even the cases will fit. But the weight increased by 10 grams, and the iPhone 7 was not very light anyway.
The Plus models have a slightly larger difference.
As for the cost of the device, it is approximately 14 thousand higher than previous models, if we compare the younger versions in terms of memory capacity. By the way, the iPhone 8 now does not have a model with 32 GB of memory, only 64 or 256 GB.
Display
The display remains almost the same, resolution 1334x750 pixels, 326 pixels per inch , Retina HD.
But the eighth iPhone has a “trick” that is unique to it. It's called the True Tone feature. It works quite simply: the display colors themselves adjust to the ambient lighting. By the way, if you pay attention to user reviews, the function works flawlessly.
As soon as you get into the room with poor lighting, the display becomes brighter and the colors become much warmer. As soon as you go outside on a cloudy day, the device will helpfully change the display colors to colder and even bluish shades.
What about the camera?
Is there a difference in the cameras of the seven and eight? Let's figure it out.
The number of megapixels in the iPhone 8 Plus and the good old “Seven” is the same. This applies to both front and rear cameras.
But there are still differences. Latest version flagship can shoot 4K video at really high speed! It is 60 frames per second, in the iPhone 7 in 4K mode it was possible to shoot only at 30 frames per second. Slow motion mode has also improved, now you can shoot in 1080p and at 120 or 240 fps. This is truly one of the most significant changes!
And although Apple claims that the rear camera of the eighth flagship is modified with some kind of mega-cool, large and fast sensor, color filter and “deep” pixels, regular user is unlikely to notice such improvements. Judging by the reviews, the majority of G8 owners claim that they did not see any difference.
CPU
There aren’t that many people using iPhone 8 yet, but they all managed to notice that the device works much faster compared to iPhone 7.
The eighth iPhone has a dual-core A11 Bionic chip from Apple. Today it is the most powerful and affects the performance of the device. The device works a little faster and more efficiently.
Method of charging the gadget
Perhaps this is a really significant difference between the eighth iPhone and the seventh. iPhone 8 has wireless charging! The device starts charging after you place it on a small pad called AirPower. By the way, it was for this reason that the back cover of the iPhone 8/8 Plus had to be made of glass.
The new product allows you to charge up to three Apple devices simultaneously. But this charger is sold separately.
In addition, the iPhone 8 has a “fast charging” function and you can charge your device up to 50% in 30 minutes using adapters Apple power supply USB, the power of which is 29 W, 61 W or 87 W. True, fast charging is also not included in the package and costs from RUB 3,590.00. Moreover, it is also 10 times larger in size than usual, and this is very impractical!
The iPhone 8 comes with a 5-watt Charger at 1 ampere, exactly the same as in the iPhone 7, that is, initially there are no advantages in charging speed over the seven, without purchasing additional accessories.
Memory
And here there are differences between seven and eight. The new generation of flagships starts with 64 GB of memory, which is logical. For numerous photos, videos (especially in 4K) and music, you need a lot of available memory and 32 GB, with which the line of seventh iPhones started, is frankly not enough. The maximum memory size is 256 GB. 
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iPhone 8 and 8 Plus come with installed iOS 11, which added such long-awaited features as screen video recording, smarter Siri with a human voice, and much more.
But an update to iOS 11 is already available for the iPhone 7, so there are no differences between the seven and eight. By the way, if you haven’t updated yet, you can see all the innovations new iOS in this short video:
Battery
And here lovers of “apple” products suffered bitter disappointment. The fact is that the iPhone 8 Plus has a smaller battery capacity than the seventh iPhone! It is 2675 mAh, while for the “seven” this figure reached 2900 mAh.
Probably, Apple, after creating the A11 chip and wireless charging, decided not to spend extra money. But, as the manufacturer claims, the operating time of the new iPhone will be no less than that of the iPhone 7, thanks to a more energy-efficient processor. Judging by the reviews, this is indeed the case. But they could increase the capacity in the new iPhone.
Model colors
The flagship iPhone 8/8+ is available in three colors:
Silver (silver);
Space gray (gray);
Here the iPhone 7 wins, it has 5 main body colors available, not counting the limited red.
IN iPhone protection 8 It is worth saying that red and dark blue colors will go on sale over time.
So what should you choose?
What to choose - new iPhone 8/8+ or proven iPhone 7/7+? After we have told you in detail about all the differences between the models, it is up to you to decide. There are no fundamental differences, only minor improvements; by the way, the issue with the rear glass cover is debatable - whether this is an improvement or a deterioration.
If your budget is limited, then buy a “seven”, but if your funds allow, treat yourself to a brand new iPhone 8. But users are not advised to switch from the seventh to the eighth iPhone, since it was not possible to see much of a difference between them.
You will probably be interested to see a comparison of the two devices in video format!
Are you planning to buy an eighth iPhone?
Every fall we hope that Apple will show us something incredible, but in reality we get, plus or minus, the same device, only more expensive. The same thing happened this year. We were shown the iPhone 8, which has two and a half new features. Are they worth it to sell yours or 7 and buy a new smartphone? Let's figure it out now.
Prologue
Today we have not a classic one. If you want to know everything about the smartphone, then welcome to a separate article, where I took the new product apart. Now we will compare two generations: iPhone 7 and 8 and answer several burning questions.
Well, and of course, the most important question is: is it worth changing and switching to eight?
What is in the box?
Nothing new at all. There are no surprises inside, and unboxing Apple gadgets has long turned from an exciting event into a routine and complete disappointment.
A dead 1 amp power supply, a Lightning cable, still poor from all points of view and hearing EarPods, an adapter from Lightning to 3.5 mm, stickers and... that's it.
Design
Front distinguish iPhone 8 from iPhone 7 impossible. This applies to black (we meet the old-new “Space Gray”) and other colors.
By the way, now the choice of colors is very limited: there is no pink and red (Product RED), there is only silver and supposedly gold. I would call the last one “unwashed tiles” - that would be more accurate, because there is no smell of gold here.
On the sides, absolutely nothing has changed. Except that the matte black in the seven turned into a matte dark gray.
But the back side is already noticeably different - a glass panel (branded Ion-X glass) was installed here for the sake of wireless charging. We'll talk about it a little later.
In the meantime, let's talk about how to stand out from the background of beggars with sevens. The only option is to carry your iPhone 8 without a case. However, I strongly do not recommend doing this.
Oh yes! The new product is compatible with video content that is broadcast with extended dynamic range (HDR and Dolby Vision). For us, residents of the CIS, this makes us neither hot nor cold. Even in the United States, not all channels have launched trial broadcasts in this format.
Comparing the characteristics of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7
If you don’t have money problems, you still shouldn’t buy a new product. Wait for the iPhone X. I'm sure you won't regret it.
This year, the price of a top-end smartphone from Apple has reached a thousand dollars, causing many to question whether it is worth that kind of money.
Not all people are ready to spend such amounts on a smartphone and began to look for alternative options. Today I want to compare iPhone X 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. All the same, the Seven was last year’s flagship and I think many are interested in how much they differ from the iPhone 10. In this article I will talk about how these models differ, which one is better to buy today.
Comparison of characteristics of iPhone X (10), iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in the table
To begin with, I want to show a table comparing all the main characteristics of these smartphones.
| iPhone X | iPhone 7 | iPhone 7 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $999, $1149 | $549, $649 | $669, $769 |
| Display | 5.8 inches (2436x1125) Super Retina HD | 4.7 inches (1334×750) Retina HD | 5.5 inches (1920×1080) Retina HD |
| CPU | A11 Bionic | A10 Fusion | A10 Fusion |
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Memory | 64 GB/256 GB | 32 GB/128 GB | 32 GB/128 GB |
| Rear camera | Dual 12 MP(f/1.8, f/2.4) | 12 MP (f/1.8) | Dual 12 MP (f/1.8, f/2.8) |
| Front-camera | 7 MP (ƒ/2.2) | 7 MP (ƒ/2.2) | 7 MP (ƒ/2.2) |
| Battery capacity | 2716 mAh | 1960 mAh | 2900 mAh |
| Colors | Silver, Space Gray | Jet Black, Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver | |
| Dimensions | 143.6×70.9×7.7 mm | 138.3×67.1×7.1 mm | 158.2×77.9×7.3 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 138 g | 188 g |
How is iPhone X different from iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus?
Since the presentation of the iPhone 6, Apple has shown us the same design of its devices. And this year we received a completely new and different smartphone. Let’s look at how iPhone 10 differs from last year’s flagships.
Design
A frameless display in 2018 will no longer surprise anyone, and Apple in this regard only has to catch up with its competitors. They called it iPhone X, and added several new features to make it different from other smartphones.
iPhone 10 is smaller in size than iPhone 7 Plus, but has a slightly big screen. This was achieved thanks to a frameless display. This year, developers from Apple introduced OLED technology for the first time, which paid dividends. Today, exactly ten have best screen among all smartphones on the market.
The truth is that the black stripe at the top is a little annoying, which slightly interferes with watching videos, playing games and reading books. But as practice shows, you get used to this band after some time. There was no other way to install a bunch of sensors and a camera without increasing the size of the device. By the way, in the future the company promised to reduce this band.
The camera has now become vertical instead of horizontal and, moreover, sticks out too much from the body. The choice of colors is also quite poor, this moment The smartphone is available in only two colors: silver and black.
By the way, the front panel of both models is made in black. So if you carry the device in a case, you won't see the difference.
If earlier the back cover was made of aluminum, now it is glass. But we’ll talk about why this was done a little later.
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are better than the previous generation, but the main features remain unchanged, so you shouldn't expect much new experiences.
Performance
Of course, every new generation of Apple smartphones receives new processor. The iPhone X runs on the A11 Bionic, while the sevens have the A10 Fusion.
It’s hard to argue with the fact that the A11 works much faster. But at the moment, you're unlikely to find a game or app that the iPhone 7 can't handle.
Despite all iOS updates 11 is far from ideal. And it lags equally on both iPhone 5s and iPhone X
Comparing the speed of iPhone X and iPhone 7 PlusCamera
The camera gets better and better every year. The progress is especially noticeable in video shooting. Now it is possible to shoot 4K video at 24, 30 or 60 frames per second. By the way, both cameras now have optical image stabilization.
iPhone X camera
The main problem has always been night photography. With this, everything also became somewhat better. There is noticeably less noise in the pictures, which was very annoying in older models.
Well, you can’t ignore the Portrait Lighting function, which is still in beta and allows you to play with shadows.
Comparison of iPhone X and iPhone 7 Plus cameraSafety
If previously you had to constantly press your finger to unlock your smartphone, now your face is used to do this. Do you need to unlock a device or make a purchase? Just take a look at your smartphone and voila, you're done.
This technology is called Face ID. It was its implementation that created the black bar on the screen that I already talked about. This strip contains a TrueDepth camera system that scans your face and creates a model of it.
The technology, of course, is not yet perfect, but over time it works better and better. It will be installed in future iPhone models.
Also worth mentioning is Animoji, which uses this technology along with the front camera. We get a talking poop and other animations that completely repeat your head and face movements.
Battery
Of course, many are concerned about the issue of autonomy of the new iPhone. In this regard, a dozen battery life is approximately in the middle between the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. And with their autonomy everything was quite good.
I hope you haven't forgotten that the back panel of the iPhone 10 is made of glass. This is made to use wireless charging.
Well, it’s worth saying a few words about fast charging, which allows you to charge your smartphone up to 50 percent in just half an hour. But for this you will have to purchase additional accessories.
Which is better to choose: iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus or iPhone X?
Now we get to the most important question, which smartphone is better to buy in the end. I will try to answer it in as much detail as possible to make it easier for you to decide.
For many, when choosing smartphones, price is one of the most important factors. iPhone X costs about 80 thousand rubles in Russia with a minimum amount of memory. And whether it’s worth paying that much for a smartphone is up to you to decide.
With the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, everything is much simpler. After all, having bought one of these models, you will definitely understand that every penny spent is not in vain and you will be very pleased with it.
That's all for me. I hope my article helped you with choosing a smartphone.
Since the release of the iPhone 6 in 2014, the subsequent four generations of Apple smartphones have maintained a similar design, which is quite a long time in the rapidly developing technology industry. However, it seems so only at first glance; if you take a closer look, each model has significant improvements. So what's the difference between the iPhone 6 (2014), iPhone 6s (2015), iPhone 7 (2016) and iPhone 8 (2017)?
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Design: Weight and strength difference
It is curious that, despite the apparent identity of the iPhone, the design of smartphones still changes slightly from generation to generation.
From the front, it is almost impossible to distinguish iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 and iPhone 8:
It is quite easier to determine the differences between the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 by looking at the back panel:
Only the Lightning port and wide top and bottom frames remain unchanged. And if you analyze the fluctuations in the weight of gadgets, you can get an idea of what the next iPhone models will be like.
- iPhone 6 - 138.1 × 67 × 6.9 mm, weight 129 g
- iPhone 6s - 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.1 mm, 143 g
- iPhone 7 - 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.1 mm, weight 138 g
- iPhone 8 - 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm, weight 148 g
Surprisingly, of the above iPhone models 8 is the largest and heaviest. In fact, it's almost 15% heavier than the iPhone 6. There's a reason for that. The “weighting” of the iPhone 6s occurred due to the transition to using a case made of aluminum alloy 7000 series (an alloy of aluminum with zinc) after the sad known history and the emergence of 3D Touch technology. In the iPhone 7, Apple partially solved this problem by abandoning the audio jack.
One of the main reasons why Apple did back panel"eight" glass - wireless charger, which became one of the main features of the 2017 iPhone release. Among other things, stereo speakers appeared in iPhone 7, and in iPhone 8 their size increased by 25%.
Display: Old technology, new features
iPhone X became the first Apple smartphone with an OLED screen, iPhone versions 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 have an LCD display. Its key characteristics are the same for all four models – 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1334 × 750 pixels (326 ppi), screen-to-body ratio 65.5%.
Since the 6s, Apple has improved iPhone line, adding support for 3D Touch technology, which allows the system to determine the force of pressing the display, .
The technology has stayed pretty much the same for several years, thanks in large part to the company's strange reluctance or inability to bring 3D Touch to the iPad.
Each new generation of iPhone has received improvements, for example, if the maximum brightness iPhone display 6 and iPhone 6s was 500 nits, but in iPhone 7 this figure reached 625 nits. Finally, iPhone 8 now supports technology that adjusts display colors to ambient light.
The screen contrast is much less impressive - it has remained at 1400:1 (since the release of the iPhone 6).
Performance: Leaders in its class
In 2010, Apple released its first A4 chip, used in the iPhone 4, and since then it has left its competitors far behind in terms of performance. Here are the key specs for iPhone 6 and up
- iPhone 6: Apple processor A8, two cores of the Cyclone family; PowerVR GX6450 graphics, 1 GB RAM
- iPhone 6s: Apple A9 processor, dual Twister cores, PowerVR GT7600 graphics, 2 GB RAM
- iPhone 7: Apple A10 processor, quad-core Fusion, PowerVR Series7XT Plus graphics, 2 GB RAM
- iPhone 8: Apple A11 processor, six Bionic cores, Apple Triple-Core graphics, 2 GB RAM
Each new generation demonstrates greater performance compared to the previous one. In particular, in terms of performance of the central and graphic processors, the iPhone 6s outperformed the “six” by 70% and 90%, respectively. The iPhone 7 outperformed the 6s by 40% and 50%, respectively, while the iPhone 8 performed 25% and 30% better than the seventh generation.
The decline in performance growth between iPhone 6s and iPhone 7 is due to developments in microarchitecture and changing usage patterns. With the release of the iPhone 6S, Apple introduced the second generation touch sensor ID, the performance of which has doubled compared to the first generation (first introduced in the iPhone 5S, released in 2013). In the iPhone 7 or iPhone 8, Touch ID has not undergone significant changes, but this is not required - the Cupertino team has long brought this technology to perfection, but in the iPhone X they got rid of it.
With development wireless technology Bluetooth, each new generation of iPhone received support new version standard: from Bluetooth 4.0 (iPhone 6) to Bluetooth 4.2 (iPhone 6s, iPhone 7) and Bluetooth 5.0 (iPhone 8), while peak data transfer speeds on the 4G network increased from 150 MB (iPhone 6) to 300 MB (iPhone 6S ), 450 MB (iPhone 7) and 600 MB (iPhone 8).
Cameras: Slow Evolution
In terms of camera capabilities, the iPhone 6 was a leader, but over the years after the release of this model, Apple lost its position, losing first to the line Samsung smartphones Galaxy, and now the “brainchild” of Google - Pixel and Pixel 2. What is the reason?
Although the main and front cameras (12 MP and 5 MP) in the iPhone 6S have become more advanced compared to the iPhone 6 (8 MP main and 1.2 MP front cameras), the lens aperture remained low (f / 2.2), and the pixel size was improved from 1.5 µm to 1.22 µm. The 12-megapixel camera with 4K video support was one of the 6S's strengths, but overall the smartphone lagged significantly behind Samsung Galaxy S6.
The next generation, iPhone 7, received not only a 12-megapixel main camera, but also an optical stabilization system, which was previously equipped with Plus models. The iPhone 7 has undergone changes in aperture and pixel size. The aperture has increased to f/1.8, and the pixel width has increased to 1.3 µm, while front-camera received a 7-megapixel matrix, although the aperture remained at the same level (f/2.2). Apple also slightly improved low-light capabilities, but didn't include a dual-camera setup on the iPhone 7 like the 7 Plus.
Generally iPhone camera 8 inherited the characteristics of its predecessor, although Apple equipped the smartphone with new lenses and significantly improved image processing. The resulting result was a step forward compared to the iPhone 6, but unlike the iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone X Max, the iPhone 8 does not have a dual camera.
To summarize, the iPhone 8's shooting capabilities themselves are impressive, but the gadget's camera is no longer among the leaders. Moreover, in this regard, Apple is ahead of not only Samsung and Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, but also HTC.
A more detailed comparison of the camera and others iPhone specifications 8, iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s, see the table below.
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Battery and charging: Battery life remains the same, but Apple is improving the charging mechanism
Since the iPhone 6, indicators battery life Apple smartphones remain almost at the same level
- iPhone 6 - 1810 mAh
- iPhone 6s - 1715 mAh
- iPhone 7 - 1960 mAh
- iPhone 8 - 1821 mAh
Even Apple itself admits that the iPhone 8 can last about the same amount of time on a single charge as the iPhone 7. In theory, eliminating the standard audio jack should have allowed Apple to accommodate more capacious battery. As demonstrated Galaxy example S7, with a 5.2-inch screen and a headphone jack, a 3000 mAh battery fits well into the iPhone 7 form factor.
In the iPhone 8, Cupertino followed the example of its competitors and added the long-awaited support for fast and wireless charging, but with some nuances. While wired technology fast charging allows you to restore the battery charge to 50% in 30 minutes, owners of the "eight" on the power adapter and the corresponding cable. Besides, latest smartphones from Apple are capable of supporting wireless charging (Qi) at a power of 7.5 W, while the Qi specifications make it possible to transmit 15 W of power.
Many smartphone buyers are interested in they should buy the next generation, updated iPhone 8/8+ or iPhone 7/7+ of the current flagship model. So we decided to compare iPhone 8/8+ and iPhone 7/7+ with key features to give users an idea of the difference between iPhone 8/8+ and iPhone 7/7+ before purchasing them . iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 comparison of two devices, and so let's begin!
This article contains detailed information And specifications two smartphones – iPhone 8/8+ and iPhone 7/7+, including design, display, camera, operating system, and much more.
Comparing iPhone 8 and iPhone 7/7 plus – design, price
The iPhone 8 is a little different compared to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which have pretty much the same overall design as the iPhone 6S/Plus, the iPhone 8 and 8+ have a slightly different design, and the iPhone X is completely new. design. The next-generation iPhone is significantly taller, wider, thicker and heavier. (iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8 dimensions in centimeters and weight in grams) There is new glass in the iPhone 8 and an updated case.
The iPhone 8 Plus has an all-new design with a glass finish, as well as similar colors, aluminum edges to the 7000 Series, and a glass front like the iPhone 7 Plus. Apple says the back glass is the strongest glass found on any other smartphone, with a deeper reinforced layer that's 50 percent stronger.
* New design in iPhone 8 compared to iPhone 7/plus
* New glass
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 comparison – Display
The current iPhone 7 Plus has very similar screens to the iPhone 6S Plus: 5.5 and 4.7 IPS LCD display with the same resolution (1920 x 1080) and pixel density (401 pixels per inch).
iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus have 5.5-inch LCD displays called Retina HD Displays with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Almost all other display specifications are identical, including a 1300:1 contrast ratio, 3D Touch support, Wide Color ( P3) and brightness 625 cd/m2. The only difference is that the iPhone 8 Plus has True Tone, which automatically adapts the color and intensity of the display according to the color temperature of the light in the environment. If you are standing in a dimly lit room with incandescent lamps. For example, the display will be warmer and brighter. If you are standing outside on a cloudy day, meanwhile the display will look cooler and bluer.
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 comparison – cameras
Both the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus have the same megapixels in the front and rear cameras, and for the most part the cameras are identical. The only place where you will see a difference is that the iPhone 8 Plus can shoot 4K video at 24fps, 30fps or 60fps, while the iPhone 7 Plus can only shoot 4K at 30fps. give me a sec. The iPhone 8 Plus also supports portrait lighting (beta).
The iPhone 8 Plus supports Portrait Lighting beta, but all other rear camera specs are identical. However, Apple says the iPhone 8 Plus's rear camera has been improved with a larger and faster sensor, a new color filter and deeper pixels.
Difference between iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 plus – Processor
The iPhone 8 Plus has Apple's latest A11 Bionic chip. It has two performance cores that are 25 percent faster and four performance cores that are 70 percent faster than the A10 chip in the iPhone 7 Plus. The A11 chip also has a neural engine and a more powerful M11 motion coprocessor vs. M10. The 10 to A11 chips from TSMC are faster and more power efficient in performance in the iPhone 8 compared to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
* Chip 10nm A11
* Faster and more efficient
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 comparison – Wireless charging
One big difference between the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 (Plus) is the way the devices charge. iPhone 8 features wireless charging for the first time, in the 4.7-inch model and the larger 5.5-inch model. WattUp technology, developed by Energous, offers a way - free charging technology.
The iPhone 8 Plus has a "fast charge" feature, which means the device can be charged up to 50 percent in 30 minutes using Apple power adapters USB power from 29 W, 61 W or 87 W. It is sold separately and comes with any 12-inch MacBook and 2016 or later MacBook Pro models.
* Fast charging
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 comparison - memory
With the iPhone 7 Plus, Apple has finally done away with 16 GB, and storage starts at 32 GB and goes up to 256 GB. However, with photos and videos becoming increasingly clear, applications, messages, music becoming crowded, 32 GB does not seem enough. Therefore, comparing with the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus, it is very likely that the next generation of the device could start at 64GB and go up to 256GB.
* 64, 128, 256 GB
iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7 comparison – software
What's the difference between iPhone 8 and iPhone 7? A bunch of new features that will never be in the iPhone 7 or earlier iPhones. In addition, the next iOS 11 will have many features, you can look at them in the article: What rumors are there about new features of iOS 11? As usual, there will be many new improvements in iOS 11 compared to iOS 10. Specifically, iOS 11 will bring dark mode, improvements to Siri, smart Wi-Fi and features.
* New firmware 11 vs 10
Compare iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Battery
In terms of battery, the iPhone 8 Plus actually has a smaller battery at 2675mAh compared to iPhone battery 7 Plus with a capacity of 2900 mAh. For what? Well, it looks like Apple thinks they're saving enough with the more powerful A11 chip to keep the battery small. One more thing about the difference between the 8 Plus and 7 Plus in the power department: the 8 Plus now offers wireless charging.
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 comparison – color options
iPhone 7 comes with two new colors, Jet Black and Black. The iPhone 8 will come with new color options including red and navy blue. But most likely they will appear later.
* New red and dark blue color
Side by side comparison between iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus:
| iPhone 8 | iPhone 7/Plus | |
| Size | 4.7/5.5-in standard and 5.8-inch OLED | 4.7/5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 534ppi/635ppi | 401ppi/326ppi |
| OS | iOS 11 | iOS 10 |
| Capacity | 64/128/256GB | 32GB of internal storage |
| Processor | A11 Fusion chip | A10 chip |
| RAM | 2GB/3GB | 2GB/3GB |
| Camera | 12-megapixel, dual-lens system, 3D | 12-megapixel, dual-lens system |
| Video | 4K at 60fps, 1080p at 30 or 60fps | 4K at 30fps, 720p at 240fps |
| Sensors | 3D Touch LCD | 3D Touch LCD |
| Apple Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 2675mAh battery | 2900 mAh battery |
| Charger | Wireless Charging | Lightning |
| Avg. Price | $749 – $1049 | $649-$849 |
| Availability | September 2017 on AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile | Now on AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile |
So what should you choose: iPhone 8 or iPhone 7?
Verdict: Taking a closer look, we have to admit that the iPhone 8 Plus offers few improvements over its predecessors. So should you upgrade from iPhone 7 to iPhone 8? iPhone 8 or iPhone 7, which is better?
If you have an iPhone 5 then take an iPhone 8, but if you are buying for yourself new phone and don’t know what to choose, look at your budget. If you have little money, take an iPhone 6s or iPhone 7, if you have enough money, take an iPhone 8. Do not upgrade from an iPhone 6 or 7 to a new iPhone 8, you will not notice the difference.
Key new iPhone features The 8 Plus features a new design with glass support, a True Tone display, a faster A11 Bionic chip, wireless charging, fast charging, 4K video recording at 60 FPS and Bluetooth 5.0. Overall, these features make the iPhone 8 Plus not a significant upgrade over the iPhone 7 Plus. Along with the iPhone X, this is an option worth considering. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available for pre-order starting Friday, September 15th at 12:01 PM PT, with limited availability in stores starting Friday, September 22nd in the first wave of launch countries.