Refurbished prices
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 7 | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 7, 2016 | September 12, 2017 |
| Released | September 16, 2016 | September 22, 2017 |
| Launch OS | iOS 10 | iOS 11 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 4.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Type | Retina HD LCD | Retina HD LCD (IPS) |
| Resolution | 1334x750 | 1334x750 |
| Peak brightness | 625 nits | 625 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A10 Fusion | A11 Bionic |
| Storage | 32 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB | 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 12 MP (Wide, f/1.8, optical image stabilization, 6-element lens) | 12 MP (Wide, f/1.8, optical image stabilization) |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 7 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30 fps | 4K video recording at 24, 30, or 60 fps |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 138 g | 148 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m up to 30 min, IEC 60529) | IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO | 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| More details | ||
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
iPhone 8 is newer, from 2017, and iPhone 7 came out in 2016.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 - Technical Specifications - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Apple introduces iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus · September 28, 2026
iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 - Technical Specifications - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus: A new generation of iPhone - Apple Newsroom · September 28, 2026