Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Apple iPhone 8
Comparison between Apple iPhone 8 Plus and Apple iPhone 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 8 Plus, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 1.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 8 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,691 mAh
- against 1,821 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 326 ppi
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,161
- against 1,545
Apple iPhone 8, if you care about…
- Weight
- 148 g
- against 202 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A11 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.53 GHz | 2.53 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 597,749 | 237,594 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,052 Best value | 1,030 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,161 Best value | 1,545 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) | Hexa-core CPU with 2 Monsoon cores and 4 Mistral cores |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Silver, Red | Silver, Grey, Gold, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 67.3 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 138.4 mm |
| Weight | 202 g | 148 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 67.4 % Best value | 65.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,691 mAh Best value | 1,821 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 7.5 W |
| Talk time | 21 h Best value | 14 h |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 625 nits | 625 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 4.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 750 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,334 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi Best value | 326 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,395 :1 | 1,395 :1 |
| Display Features | Ion-Strengthened Glass, Touchscreen | Ion-Strengthened Glass, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 11 | iOS 11 |
| OS Family | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, EVDO |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Charging, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg Best value | 1.32 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg Best value | 1.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg Best value | 1.17 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1864, A1897, A1898, A1899, iPhone10,2, iPhone10,5 | A1863, A1905, A1906, A1907, iPhone10,1, iPhone10,4 |