iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Silver)
A10 · 64GB · Silver
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)
A11 · 64GB · Silver
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Silver) lands at 58 and iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) at 60. That puts iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Silver) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) leads on camera (57 vs 55).
Battery life
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) leads on battery (54 vs 52).
Performance
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) leads on cpu (60 vs 58).
Display
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) leads on display (60 vs 58).
Value for money
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) more score per dollar ($699 vs $769).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Silver) | iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A10 | A11 |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Color | Silver | Silver |
| Release year | 2016 | 2017 |
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Silver)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
FAQ: iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Silver) vs iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)
Which is better, iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Silver) or iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)? +
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) scores 60 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Silver) worth the price? +
At $769, iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 58 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) worth the price? +
At $699, iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 60 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Silver) or iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) 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 Plus 64GB (Silver) or iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)? +
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) — leads on camera (57 vs 55). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Silver) or iPhone 8 64GB (Silver)? +
iPhone 8 64GB (Silver) — leads on battery (54 vs 52). Screen-on time and charging.