{"id":15162,"date":"2021-01-21T18:58:13","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T00:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=15162"},"modified":"2021-11-19T15:53:35","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T21:53:35","slug":"iphone-8-vs-8-plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/iphone-8-vs-8-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone 8 vs 8 Plus &#8211; which should you buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-8\">iPhone 8<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-8-plus\">iPhone 8 Plus<\/a><\/strong> are some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-top-selling-used-phones-august-2020\/\">top-selling phones on Swappa<\/a> and for good reason. The 2017 iPhones offer a great mix of features and affordable pricing, something that makes the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus an incredible value for anyone on a budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus look similar (aside from the obvious difference in size), there are a few important differences you should be aware of. If you&#8217;re stuck trying to figure out which model is best for you, this post should help clear things up. So sit back as we compare the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/guide\/apple-iphone-8\/compare\/apple-iphone-8-plus\">iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus<\/a><\/strong> highlighting all the differences in features, hardware, and most importantly, the <em>price<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 plus comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iphone-8-vs-8-plus-sizes-1-1024x755.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15270 img-responsive\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus both launched in September 2017 alongside the dramatically redesigned <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-x\">iPhone X<\/a>. Although the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus weren&#8217;t a huge departure from iPhone designs before it, they did have a handful of upgrades to help set them apart from previous flagships. In case you need a refresher, here are just a few of the more notable features you&#8217;ll find on the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top iPhone 8 features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A11 Bionic chip <\/li><li>12MP camera<\/li><li>2X optical zoom (iPhone 8 Plus)<\/li><li>Portrait mode (iPhone 8 Plus)<\/li><li>Wireless charging<\/li><li>Fast charging (18W adapter not included)<\/li><li>IP67 water resistant in 1m of water for 30 min<\/li><li>Touch ID fingerprint sensor<\/li><li>Stereo speakers<\/li><li>3D Touch<\/li><li>64GB, 256GB storage options<\/li><li>iOS 14<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When comparing the iPhone 8 with the 8 Plus, it&#8217;s important to know how much more <em>phone<\/em> you&#8217;re getting with the larger model. Because of its bigger overall size, <strong>the iPhone 8 Plus also has a much larger 2,675mAh battery<\/strong> that dwarfs the 1,821mAh battery found on the iPhone 8. You&#8217;re looking at a 47% increase in battery capacity, which directly translates to longer battery life. Even though Apple&#8217;s video playback score only shows a 1-hour difference, you can expect to see much more dramatic results with normal, day-to-day mixed usage &#8212; especially in standby mode when the A11 Bionic is sipping on the battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while Apple doesn&#8217;t mention this anywhere on their website, the <strong>iPhone 8 Plus actually features 3GB of RAM<\/strong> &#8212; vs 2GB on the smaller iPhone 8 &#8212; something that&#8217;s vital for multitasking on the device. More RAM allows more apps to stay open in the background, which results in fewer reloads when returning to your most-used apps so you can pick up exactly where you left off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that neither the iPhone 8 nor the 8 Plus have <strong>Face ID<\/strong>, a feature that was introduced on the iPhone X of the same year. Instead, you&#8217;ll find the same familiar fingerprint reader &#8212; Touch ID &#8212; as previous iPhones. Of course, that comes at the cost of screen real estate, with both the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus featuring large black bezels along the top and bottom of their displays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other notable iPhone 8 and 8 Plus features include <strong>Fast Charge<\/strong> compatibility when using an 18W adapter (not included) that can reach a 50% charge in 30 minutes. And thanks to the new all-glass back, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus support Qi Wireless Charging, although you&#8217;ll want to stick with a Lightning cable for quicker charge times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iphone-8-vs-8-plus-size.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15264 img-responsive\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\"><em>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimensions.com\/\">Dimensions<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest difference between the iPhone 8 and Plus is obviously the size of the two devices. Measuring 138.4mm tall, the iPhone 8 is compact enough for one-handed use, while the iPhone 8 Plus reaches 158.2mm tall, typically requiring two hands to operate the device. Now there are a lot of people out there that have no problem using a 2-handed phone, and many who even prefer it &#8212; but compact phone lovers will want to stick to the smaller iPhone 8. For more on the exact dimensions of each device, check out the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table-hover table-condensed\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th><strong>iPhone 8<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>iPhone 8 Plus<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Screen size<\/strong><\/td><td>4.7 in<\/td><td>5.5 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/td><td>138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm<\/td><td>158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>148 g<\/td><td>202 g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus feature the same 12MP wide-angle camera on the back with optical image stabilization (OIS), and 7MP front-facing camera. But where the differences lie is with the iPhone 8 Plus&#8217; extra 12MP telephoto lens, allowing the phone to shoot with 2x optical zoom &#8212; a huge improvement over traditional digital zoom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iphone-8-plus-portrait-mode-lighting-1024x503.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15305 img-responsive\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>iPhone 8 Plus camera features Portrait mode and Portrait lighting (pictured) <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an f\/2.8 aperture, the telephoto lens isn&#8217;t really suited for anything but the brightest environments. However, the extra telephoto lens allows the 8 Plus to take advantage of Portrait mode, a must-have camera feature that spawned countless copycats. Portrait mode produces stunning portrait photos by digitally <em>simulating<\/em> a shallow depth of field (like those big professional cameras). Apple also added Portrait lighting, a new option that creates more dramatic portrait photos using Apple&#8217;s software tricks.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus were the last phones to launch without Apple&#8217;s Smart HDR. The 8 and 8 Plus offer improved image quality compared to the previous-generation iPhone 7, but they pale in comparison to newer iPhones in high-contrast scenes and medium to low light settings. Although somewhat lacking in the camera department, the iPhone 8 Plus does feature Portrait mode, so there&#8217;s that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you buy the iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iphone-8-vs-8-plus-cnet-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15267 img-responsive\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\"><em>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/\">CNET<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the biggest deciding factor between these two devices comes down to the price. At the time of writing, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-8\">iPhone 8 price starts at $165 on Swappa<\/a><\/strong>, while the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-8-plus\">iPhone 8 Plus starts at $249<\/a><\/strong>. Of course, these prices will vary depending on the condition, carrier model, and storage size &#8212; so make sure you pay a visit to our marketplace to find the most up-to-date and lowest prices. Happy shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/guide\/apple-iphone-8\/compare\">iPhone 8 vs all other iPhones [GUIDE]<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/guide\/apple-iphone-8\/compare\/apple-iphone-8-plus\">iPhone 8 vs 8 Plus [GUIDE]<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to upgrade your outdated phone to something more this century &#8212; or if you&#8217;re in need of a cheap replacement to tide you over until newer prices drop &#8212; the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are definitely still worth buying in 2021. 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