iPhone 8 64GB (Black)
A11 · 64GB · Black
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)
A10 · 64GB · Black
iPhone 8 64GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 8 64GB (Black) lands at 60 and iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) at 58. That puts iPhone 8 64GB (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 8 64GB (Black) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) 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 (Black)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 8 64GB (Black) leads on camera (57 vs 55).
Battery life
iPhone 8 64GB (Black)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 8 64GB (Black) leads on battery (54 vs 52).
Performance
iPhone 8 64GB (Black)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 8 64GB (Black) leads on cpu (60 vs 58).
Display
iPhone 8 64GB (Black)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 8 64GB (Black) leads on display (60 vs 58).
Value for money
iPhone 8 64GB (Black)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPhone 8 64GB (Black) more score per dollar ($699 vs $769).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 8 64GB (Black) | iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A11 | A10 |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Release year | 2017 | 2016 |
iPhone 8 64GB (Black)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
FAQ: iPhone 8 64GB (Black) vs iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)
Which is better, iPhone 8 64GB (Black) or iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)? +
iPhone 8 64GB (Black) scores 60 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 8 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $699, iPhone 8 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 60 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $769, iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 58 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 8 64GB (Black) or iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black) 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 8 64GB (Black) or iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)? +
iPhone 8 64GB (Black) — leads on camera (57 vs 55). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 8 64GB (Black) or iPhone 7 Plus 64GB (Black)? +
iPhone 8 64GB (Black) — leads on battery (54 vs 52). Screen-on time and charging.