Apple iPhone 8 egg-filled review

In September and October of 2022 Apple launched a new clutch of smartphones, including the iPhone X (which got most of the headlines) and the iPhone 8 (which for many people is in reality the better option). The tech community has a short memory, just did these new products really put 2022's iPhone 7 in the shade? Did IT become a bad phone overnight? Non indeed fast.

Therein article we put across the new iPhone 8 up against the iPhone 7 in a head-to-head comparison, advisement upward the cardinal devices' design, features, specs and prices, to help you decide which is the right-minded phone for you. (For our thoughts on the next generation of handsets that came on in late 2022, see our iPhone XS critique, our  iPhone XS Max review and our iPhone XR followup - but these are far more overpriced options.)

If we convince you one way or the former, note that you can steal the iPhone 7 here and buy the iPhone 8 Here. And we've got a independent iPhone buying pathfinder and roundup of the outdo iPhone deals.

iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7: At a glance

We've distributed depressed the important specs and features of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 in the table below, but you tooshie continue reading for a many in-depth comparison of the spectacles and features to happen out which is best for you.

iPhone 8 iPhone 7
iOS iOS 11 iOS 11 update available
Colours Silver, Atomic number 79, Space Grey, Red Silver grey, Gold, Rose Metallic, Black, Super C Black
Exhibit 4.7in, 1334x750 IPS, True Tone, 326ppi 4.7in, 1334x750 IPS, 326ppi
Central processor Apple A11 Bionic, M11 co-processor A10 Fusion, M10 atomic number 27-processor
Storage 64GB/256GB 32GB/128GB
Rear camera 12MP, f/1.8 with OIS 12Mp, f/1.8 with OIS
Front camera 7Mp, f/2.2 7Mp, f/2.2
Wireless charging? Yes No
Waterproofing IP67 IP67
Dimensions 67.4x138.4x7.3mm 67.1x138.3x7.1mm
Weight 148g 138g
Price £599/£749 ($599/$749) £449/£549 ($449/$549)
Buy SIM-free From Apple From Orchard apple tree
Corrupt on contract From Carphone Storage warehouse From Carphone Warehouse

Invention

Piece the iPhone X is a fairly radical redesign, broadly speaking the iPhone 8 has the corresponding chassis intent every bit the iPhone 7 - and the iPhone 6s and 6 earlier it. It's a immature design: a classic, but one that's start to show its age.

However, a few tweaks take in been added over the eld, and this year's tweak may equal the most significant: the iPhone 8 features a glass front and back, which means it's congruous with wireless charging accessories. IT also gives the smartphone a more 'superior' look compared to aluminium... although in that location have been some worries about its durability. (We harbor't noticed any more scratches than standard, only your milage may vary.)

iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7: Design

Orchard apple tree claims the tras is custom-made with a "50 percent deeper strengthening layer", and points to the introduction of a steel substructure alongside the 7000 Series aluminum dance orchestra to provide extra fles reinforcement. But subjectively it seems indisputable that the parvenu handsets are at the least a little fewer heavy-armed than their predecessors, and we would advocate the use of a case.

Other than issues with breakage, this vary also substance the iPhone 8 is fractionally bigger than the iPhone 7 at 138.4mm x 67.3mm x 7.3mm (compared to 138.3mm x 67.1mm x 7.1mm) and 10g heavier at 148g.

Neither the iPhone 7 nor the 8 have a headphone port; and they both have customisable sound-State Department Home buttons that buzz to simulate a click, rather than actually clicking downwards, and should in essence be less likely to malfunction than elder-way Home buttons.

IT's for sure true that we've not had any problems with the untested buttons. But it should be added that the epidemic of inaccurate Home buttons that we saw around the iPhone 5 earned run average had largely been solved before the non-clicking buttons came along.

Coloring finishes

If you're looking colour options the iPhone 7 is the improved choice. That phone comes in five colors: silver, gold, Rose Gold, black and Pitch black. (It ill-used to come in Merchandise Red, too, but that's since been discontinued.)

The iPhone 8 is only available in (a seemingly slightly pinker) amber, silver and Space Hoary - and every bit of April 2022, a Intersection Red version has returned.

Features

The iPhone 8 doesn't get Face ID, but it does get one major new flagship feature.

Radio charging

As mentioned above, the iPhone 8 (and all other 2022-time of origin iPhones) have glass-back designs and because of this are harmonious with wireless charging accessories.

At launch the iPhone 8's radio charging capabilities were capped at 5W, which meant it was no quicker than the wired charger that was bundled with it (and in practice we ground information technology very slightly slower, presumptively because of inefficiencies with the third-party radiocommunication charging pad we were using). However, the iOS 11.2 update raised the cap to a faster 7.5W - when using congenial accessories.

The iPhone 8 uses Qi, so any accessories certified with this standard should work with IT.

iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7: Wireless charging

Tech specs

There are some important changes on the inside, with the iPhone 8 gaining a faster CPU chip, a Honorable Tone display, improved 4K and slo-mo video support, more advanced Bluetooth and twice the reposition.

Central processor

  • iPhone 8: A11 Bionic chipset, 64bit, with M11 move coprocessor. Claimed to embody 70 percent faster than...
  • iPhone 7: A10 Fusion chip, 64bit, with M10 gesticulate coprocessor

Warehousing

  • iPhone 8: 64GB or 256GB
  • iPhone 7: 32GB or 128GB

Display

  • iPhone 8: 1334x750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi, True Tone
  • iPhone 7: 1334x750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi

Rear-cladding camera

  • iPhone 8: 12Mp, f/1.8, optical image stabilisation, digital zoom up to 5x, flash, 4K at equal to 60fps, slo-Missouri video recording at 1080p upwards to 240fps
  • iPhone 7: 12Mp, f/1.8, optical image stabilization, digital rapid climb awake to 5x, flash, 4K at 30fps, slo-mo video recording at 1080p and 120fps (or 720p and 240fps)

Front-facing camera

  • iPhone 8: 7Mp, f/2.2, Retina Flash, 1080p video
  • iPhone 7: 7Mp, f/2.2, Retina Flash, 1080p picture

Bombardment

The 7 and 8 have the indistinguishable claimed battery lives: up to 14 hours babble out sentence, prepared to 12 hours of internet use and up to 40 hours of wireless audio frequency playback. Our subjective tests support this. The iPhone 8 won't hold up years on a single charge, but we've found it to last all twenty-four hour period with average function.

Unlike the 7, the iPhone 8 offers compatibility with Qi-standard wireless chargers, as well as fast charging: Apple says it can file upwards to 50 percent in 30 minutes.

Connectivity

  • iPhone 8: 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0
  • iPhone 7: 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2

Dimensions

  • iPhone 8: 138.4mm x 67.3mm x 7.3mm; 148g
  • iPhone 7: 138.3mm x 67.1mm x 7.1mm; 138g

Price

Unsurprisingly the iPhone 7 - which is still on sale, even after the launch of 2022's iPhone XS - is a cheaper option than the younger 8. Here are the prices:

  • iPhone 8 (64GB): £599/$599
  • iPhone 8 (256GB): £749/$749
  • iPhone 7 (32GB): £449/$449
  • iPhone 7 (128GB): £549/$549

You can buy in the iPhone 7 here and buy the iPhone 8 here.

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Author: David Price, Editor in chief

David Price

David has loved the iPhone since covering the original 2007 launch; later his obsession expanded to let in iPad and Apple Watch. He offers advice to owners (and likely owners) of these devices.