Head to head
iPhone 7 vs iPhone 8
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 8 is the newer phone (2017 vs 2016).
- iPhone 7 carries the bigger battery (1,960 mAh vs 1,821 mAh).
- iPhone 7 is lighter (138 g vs 148 g).
- iPhone 7 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $55 vs $59 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 7 | iPhone 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2016-09-16 | 2017-09-22 |
| Display | 4.7" Retina HD LCD | 4.7" Retina HD LCD |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 1334 x 750 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Chip | Apple A10 Fusion | Apple A11 Bionic |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| Storage options | 32GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear cameras | 12MP wide | 12MP wide |
| Front camera | 7MP FaceTime HD | 7MP FaceTime HD |
| Battery | 1960 mAh | 1821 mAh |
| Charging | Lightning wired only | Lightning, fast-charge capable, Qi wireless |
| Dimensions (mm) | 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 |
| Weight | 138 g | 148 g |
| Colors at launch | Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Black, Jet Black | Silver, Space Gray, Gold |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC (Apple Pay only) | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC |
| OS at launch | iOS 10 | iOS 11 |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 7 | iPhone 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | Gray |
| Most-chosen storage | 32GB | 64GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
FAQ
iPhone 7 vs iPhone 8, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 7 or the iPhone 8?
The iPhone 8 is newer — it launched in 2017, while the iPhone 7 launched in 2016.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 7: 1,960 mAh vs 1,821 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $55 for the iPhone 7 and $59 for the iPhone 8 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 8?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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