Apple
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)
A11 · 64GB · Gold
62
/ 100
From $799
VS
Apple
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
A11 · 64GB · Silver
62
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) lands at 62 and iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) at 62. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) 62
vs 62 iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
Score breakdown
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)
62 cpu 62
gpu 60
camera 59
battery 56
display 62
design 60
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
62 cpu 62
gpu 60
camera 59
battery 56
display 62
design 60
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) | iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A11 | A11 |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB |
| Color | Gold | Silver |
| Release year | 2017 | 2017 |
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold)
Pros
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
Cons
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
Pros
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
Cons
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
FAQ: iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) vs iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
Which is better, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) or iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)? +
Both score 62 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Gold) or iPhone 8 Plus 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.