iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus

Name: Apple iPhone 8
Brand: Apple
SKU: apple-iphone-8
Availability: InStock
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Upgrading from an iPhone 8 to the iPhone 8 Plus would result in a very similar user experience. These two phones are part of the 11th generation iPhone lineup, so they share many similarities such as 4G LTE connectivity, an Apple A11 Bionic chip, and up to 128GB of storage space. An upgrade from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone 8 Plus would give you a larger display and a better rear camera setup.

Price Comparison

iPhone 8

Low price:

$51

Avg price:

$113

How much does iPhone 8 cost?

iPhone 8 Plus

Low price:

$81

Avg price:

$142

What's the best iPhone 8 Plus price?

iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus Pricing

iPhone 8 prices start at $51, which is cheaper than the iPhone 8 Plus low price of $81.

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Specs Comparison

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus share many of the same features, such as 4G LTE cellular connectivity, an Apple A11 Bionic chip, Touch ID with a home button, up to 128GB of storage space, an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, fast wired charging, and Qi wireless charging. The iPhone 8 has a 4.7” display and a single 12MP wide-angle rear camera. The iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5” display, and a dual 12MP wide and telephoto rear camera.

Size

Size	iPhone 8	iPhone 8 Plus
Width	67 mm 2.7 inches	78 mm 3.1 inches
Height	138 mm 5.5 inches	158 mm 6.2 inches
Depth	7 mm 0.3 inches	8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight	148 g 5.2 ounces	202 g 7.1 ounces

The iPhone 8 is smaller and lighter than the iPhone 8 Plus. Details for the iPhone 8 include a height of 5.45”, a width of 2.65”, a depth of 0.29”, and a weight of 5.22 ounces. The iPhone 8 Plus details include measurements of 6.24” in height, by 3.07” in width, by 0.30” in depth, and a weight of 7.13 ounces.

Camera

Camera	iPhone 8	iPhone 8 Plus
Primary	12.2 MP	12.2 MP
Resolution	4032x3024	4032x3024

The iPhone 8 has a single 12MP wide-angle rear camera, and the iPhone 8 Plus has a dual 12MP rear camera with a wide and telephoto lens. Overall, the features are similar with both offering optical image stabilization (OIS), a True Tone flash with Slow Sync, 1080p HD video recording, and 4K video recording. The iPhone 8 Plus also has Portrait Mode and Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, and Stage Mono).

Screen

Display	iPhone 8	iPhone 8 Plus
Resolution	750x1334	1080x1920
Screen Size	120 mm 4.7 in	139 mm 5.5 in
Pixels Per Inch	326 ppi	401 ppi

The screen on the iPhone 8 Plus is larger, and has a higher resolution, as compared to the iPhone 8, but overall the display features are very similar. The iPhone 8 has a 4.7” display with a resolution of 1334 x 750, and a contrast ratio of 1,400:1. The iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5” display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, and a contrast ratio of 1,300:1. These two displays support True Tone, wide color (P3), and have a 625 nits typical max brightness.

Battery

Battery	iPhone 8	iPhone 8 Plus
Capacity	1821 mAh	2675 mAh
Longevity	12 hours	13 hours
USB	Lightning	Lightning

The iPhone 8 Plus has a larger battery capacity and longer battery life as compared to the iPhone 8. The iPhone 8 Plus has a 2,691 mAh battery and the iPhone 8 has a 1,821 mAh battery. These battery capacities allow for up to 13 hours of video playback time or up to 40 hours of audio playback time on the iPhone 8, and up to 14 hours of video playback time or up to 60 hours of audio playback time on the iPhone 8 Plus. These two phones are fast-charge capable and support Qi wireless charging.