Apple iPhone 8 vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 8 and the Apple iPhone 8 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|
| Price | R2,299 | R5,500 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,821 mAh | 2,691 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 148 g | 202 g |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 8 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Apple iPhone 8 Plus is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Apple iPhone 8 Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone 8 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|
| Type | Retina HD IPS LCD, 3D Touch, True Tone | Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 pixels, 326 ppi | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating |
| Features | Wide color display (P3), 625 nits max brightness (typical) | Wide color gamut, 3D Touch display & home button, True-tone |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|
| OS | iOS 11, upgradable to iOS 16.7.16 (as of May 2026) | iOS 11, upgradable to iOS 16.7.x |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm) | Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) | Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|
| Internal | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB NVMe | 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM |
| RAM | 2GB LPDDR4X | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Dual | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|
| Single | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | Face detection, HDR, panorama, Retina Flash | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion 1821 mAh | Li-Ion 2691 mAh, non-removable (10.24 Wh) |
| Charging | Fast charging 15W, Qi wireless charging | Fast charging 15W, 50% in 30 min (advertised); Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time | Up to 14 hours | — |
| Internet use | Up to 12 hours | — |
| Video playback | Up to 13 hours | — |
| Audio playback | Up to 40 hours | — |
Body
| Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in) | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 148 g (5.22 oz) | 202 g (7.13 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) | Yes (Apple Pay only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|
| Announced | September 12, 2017 | 2017, September 12 |
| Status | Released September 22, 2017 | — |
| Released | — | 2017, September 22 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 8 or Apple iPhone 8 Plus?
Apple iPhone 8 Plus — 1,821 mAh for the Apple iPhone 8 versus 2,691 mAh for the Apple iPhone 8 Plus.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 8 or Apple iPhone 8 Plus?
Apple iPhone 8 — 148 g for the Apple iPhone 8 versus 202 g for the Apple iPhone 8 Plus.
Is the Apple iPhone 8 or the Apple iPhone 8 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 8 7/10 and the Apple iPhone 8 Plus 7/10.
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