Apple threw everyone for a bit of a loop this year when it announced just one flagship iPhone, but two. Not only did Apple unveil the iPhone X, which doesn’t ship until November, the company also revealed the iPhone 8, its successor to last year’s iPhone 7.
And like the iPhone 7 before it, the iPhone 8 also comes in two models, the 4.7in version and the 5.5in Plus version. As usual, Apple is not only selling the iPhone X and iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, but they’ve kept the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus on sale too.
And if you're interested in the iPhone X, well, you may have to get in line. According to the WSJ's sources Apple's component supply shortages are still causing headaches; allegedly it's the Face ID 3D scanning camera that's the problem. The tech requires two key components to work in tandem, and one of these components is only being produced to the tune of tens of thousands of units per day. Meanwhile, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes pre-order demand for the iPhone X will top 40-50 million units. The parts supply bottleneck means that the reports corroborate on the idea that Apple may be unable to meet demand until inside 2018.
So now that you have the choice of multiple “Plus” models, just how do the two stack up against each other? We took a look to find out.
iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 7 Plus: Specs
Here’s the specs for the iPhone 8 Plus:
- Display: 5.5in Retina HD display with 1920x1080 resolution at 401ppi, 3D Touch enabled
- Dimensions: 158.4mm x 78.1 mm x 7.5 mm
- Weight: 202 grams
- Storage: 64 or 256GB
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Processors: A11 Bionic
- Front camera: 7 MP
- Rear camera: 12 MP Dual Lens telephoto and wide-angle
- Battery: 2675 mAh, Wireless charging
And here’s the specs for the iPhone 7 Plus:
- Display: 5.5in Retina HD display with 1920x1080 resolution at 401ppi, 3D Touch enabled
- Dimensions: 158.2mm x 77.9 mm x 7.3 mm
- Weight: 188 grams
- Storage: 32 or 128GB
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Processors: A10
- Front camera: 7 MP
- Rear camera: 12 MP Dual Lens telephoto and wide-angle
- Battery: 2900mAh
When it comes to CPU the iPhone 8 Plus destroys the iPhone 7 Plus. That’s because the iPhone 8 Plus has the A11 Bionic chip with its neural engine. Apple says the chip is a stagger 70% faster than the A10. However, both models are equal in the RAM depart, each having 3GB on offer. When it comes to storage, the iPhone 8 Plus starts at higher tiers, offering 64GB or 256GB. The iPhone 7 Plus is limited to either 32GB or 128GB options.
iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 7 Plus: Display & Design
On a first glance, the display of each phone looks the same. Each offers a 5.5in Retina HD display with 1920x1080 resolution at 401ppi and each is 3D Touch enabled. However, the iPhone 8 Plus features a True Tone display, which adjusts its color warmth to match that of the room you are in. This gives the iPhone’s screen a more natural, easier on the eyes look.
As for the design, while both phones look roughly the same, the iPhone 8 Plus features a glass back, which gives it a shinier look akin to the iPhone 4. Because of its new glass paneling, the iPhone 8 Plus is just a bit thicker than the iPhone 7 Plus–but only by a few tenths of a millimeter.
iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 7 Plus: Battery
As for battery, the iPhone 8 Plus actually has a smaller battery at 2675 mAh versus the iPhone 7 Plus’s 2900 mAh battery. Why? Well it seems Apple thinks they are saving enough juice via the more power-efficient A11 chip to make the battery small, yet still enabling the 8 to last as long as the 7. One other thing about the difference between the 8 Plus and 7 Plus in the power department: the 8 Plus now offers wireless charging.
iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 7 Plus: 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 camera’s are identical. The only place you’ll see a difference is that the iPhone 8 Plus can shoot 4K video at 24 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, whereas the iPhone 7 Plus can only shoot 4K at 30fps. The iPhone 8 Plus also supports Portrait Lighting (beta).
iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 7 Plus: Cost
And then there is the cost. Unlocked the iPhone 8 Plus will cost £799 (64GB) and £949 (256GB). The iPhone 7 Plus will cost £669 (32GB) and £769 (128GB). That £130 and £180 premium for the iPhone 8 Plus does get you a lot more: a better CPU, better camera, wireless charging, and more storage.
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The devices –iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, and all the Plus models, as well as iPads –are all certified reconditioned, but they look good as new, and function just like a new phone. They’re also around 40-50% less than buying new.
So, yeah… if you’re savvy with your money, you might want to check out what Gazelle has to offer.
The BEST deals on iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
There’s something for every budget at Carphone Warehouse, with great deals on every model.
iPhone 8 64GB: £48 Per Month (£89.99 Upfront) on Vodafone
- 26GB of data
- Unlimited calls
- Unlimited texts
- 24 months
This great deal from Vodafone is only available through Carphone Warehouse - proof that they really do have better offers than the network providers. You’re getting a MASSIVE 10GB of extra data included, which can be used in 110 countries.
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iPhone 8 256GB: £49 Per Month (£149.99 Upfront) on O2
- 5GB of data
- Unlimited calls
- Unlimited texts
- 24 months
Carphone Warehouse’s recommend iPhone 8 Plus deal will save you £178 off the price you’d pay if you took out the contract with O2 directly. And if that’s hard to believe, rest assured that you’ll still get O2 TuGo, O2 Priority, O2 Travel and O2 WiFi thrown in, too.
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iPhone 8 Plus 64GB: £62.99 Per Month (£59.99 Upfront) on EE
- 20GB of data
- Unlimited calls
- Unlimited texts
- 24 months
If you’re after maximum data and minimal upfront cost, look no further than this monthly plan from EE. You’ll also get 3 month of BT Sport and 6 months of Apple Music thrown in completely FREE.
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iPhone 8 Plus 256GB: £10 Per Month (£939 Upfront)
- 5GB of data
- 500 minutes
- 5000 texts
- 1 month
Yes, you read that correctly. For the price of the handset alone, you can get the iPhone 8 Plus 256GB with a month’s worth of data, texts and calls. Even if you choose to take out a SIM-only deal with a bigger data allowance after the first month, there’s nothing to lose from this 1-month contract.
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Other great deals from Carphone Warehouse
Save up to £150 when you trade in your old phone
Don’t just throw away your old handset when you upgrade. Carphone Warehouse will give you up to £150 off your new contract when you trade in your old phone - and that includes the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
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Save up to £100 when you buy a SIM-only deal with the iPhone 8
Want to get your hands on the brand new iPhone but prefer to pay for the handset upfront? Carphone Warehouse has you covered. They’re offering up to £100 your new iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus when you take out a SIM-only contract with it.
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iPhone 7 32GB: £37.99 Per Month (£69.99 Upfront)
- 10GB of data
- Unlimited calls
- Unlimited texts
- 24 months
The arrival of the iPhone 8 means that you can now pick up one of its predecessors for less than ever. Carphone Warehouse is offering its online customers this amazing deal on the iPhone 7 but be quick - it probably won’t be around for long.
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iPhone 6 32GB: £22.99 Per Month (£0 Upfront)
You can now get an iPhone 6 for just £22.99 per month, with absolutely no upfront cost. The only catch is that the only colour option is grey, but that’s a small price to pay for this amazing iPhone deal.
