iPhone 7 64GB (Gold)
A10 · 64GB · Gold
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)
A11 · 64GB · Gold
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 7 64GB (Gold) lands at 56 and iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) at 62. That puts iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 7 64GB (Gold) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) leads on camera (59 vs 53).
Battery life
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) leads on battery (56 vs 50).
Performance
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) leads on cpu (62 vs 56).
Display
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) leads on display (62 vs 56).
Value for money
iPhone 7 64GB (Gold)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPhone 7 64GB (Gold) more score per dollar ($649 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 7 64GB (Gold) | iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A10 | A11 |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Color | Gold | Gold |
| Release year | 2016 | 2017 |
iPhone 7 64GB (Gold)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
FAQ: iPhone 7 64GB (Gold) vs iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)
Which is better, iPhone 7 64GB (Gold) or iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)? +
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) scores 62 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 7 64GB (Gold) worth the price? +
At $649, iPhone 7 64GB (Gold) delivers a Specdex score of 56 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 7 64GB (Gold) or iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photography, iPhone 7 64GB (Gold) or iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)? +
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) — leads on camera (59 vs 53). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 7 64GB (Gold) or iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)? +
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) — leads on battery (56 vs 50). Screen-on time and charging.