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Apple iPhone 7 vs Apple iPhone 8
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Apple iPhone 7

Apple iPhone 8
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 7
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 7
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1334 | 1334 |
| Resolution Width | 750 | 750 |
| Peak Brightness | 625 | 625 |
| PPI | 326 | 326 |
| Glass Type | Ion-strengthened glass | Ion-strengthened glass |
| Screen-to-body | 65.6 | 65.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) | Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) |
| GPU | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics) | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A10 Fusion | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | 16 | 10 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 10.0.1 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 256GB 2GB RAM | 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 256GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Face detection, HDR, panorama | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1960 | 1821 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| talk time | Up to 14 h (3G) | Up to 14 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 138.3 | 138.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Weight (g) | 138 | 148 |
| Width (mm) | 67.1 | 67.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, September 07. Released 2016, September 16 | 2017, September 12. Released 2017, September 22 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - A1660, A1778 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - A1660, A1778 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1660, A1778 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 7 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 7 and Apple iPhone 8 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 7 packs a 1960 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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