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upcycle it iPhone 7 vs upcycle it iPhone 8

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 92identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • iPhone 7:A10
    • iPhone 8:A11
  • Processor cores
    • iPhone 7:4
    • iPhone 8:6
  • Coprocessor model
    • iPhone 7:M10
    • iPhone 8:M11
  • Internal storage capacity
    • iPhone 7:128 GB
    • iPhone 8:256 GB
  • Bluetooth version
    • iPhone 7:4.2
    • iPhone 8:5.0
  • Product colour
    • iPhone 7:Black
    • iPhone 8:Rose
  • Operating system installed
    • iPhone 7:iOS 10
    • iPhone 8:iOS 11
  • Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)
    • iPhone 7:14 h
    • iPhone 8:12 h

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Comparison of iPhone 7, iPhone 8
119 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal11.9 cm (4.7")11.9 cm (4.7")
Display resolution1334 x 750 pixels1334 x 750 pixels
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Panel typeIPSIPS
Contrast ratio (typical)1400:11400:1
Display brightness625 cd/m²625 cd/m²
Pixel density326 ppi326 ppi
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Second displayNoNo
Processor3 differ
Processor familyAppleApple
Processor modelDiffersA10A11
Processor coresDiffers46
CoprocessorYesYes
Coprocessor modelDiffersM10M11
Storage1 differ
RAM capacityKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
RAM typeKnown for oneLPDDR4Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsNot supportedNot supported
Cameraidentical
Rear camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Rear camera resolution (numeric)12 MP12 MP
Rear camera aperture number1.81.8
Digital zoom5x5x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera resolution (numeric)7 MP7 MP
Front camera aperture number2.22.2
Rear camera flashYesYes
Flash typeLEDLED
Maximum frame rate240 fps240 fps
Video recording modes720p, 1080p, 2160p720p, 1080p, 2160p
Auto focusYesYes
Face detectionYesYes
Video stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
GeotaggingYesYes
Multi-shotYesYes
Night modeYesYes
Self-timerYesYes
Smile detectionYesYes
Network1 differ
SIM card capabilitySingle SIMSingle SIM
Mobile network generation4G4G
SIM card typeNanoSIMNanoSIM
3G standardsDC-HSDPA, HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, UMTSDC-HSDPA, HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, UMTS
4G standardLTELTE
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.25.0
Bluetooth profilesA2DPA2DP
3G bands supported850,900,1700,1900,2100 MHz850,900,1700,1900,2100 MHz
AirPlayYesYes
Tethering (modem-mode)YesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Subscriptionidentical
Subscription typeNo subscriptionNo subscription
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portNoNo
Lightning connectorYesYes
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)YesYes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)YesYes
E-mailYesYes
Navigationidentical
Position locationYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
Electronic compassYesYes
Wi-Fi positioningYesYes
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Form factorBarBar
Product colourDiffersBlackRose
Protection featuresDust resistant, Splash proof, Water resistantDust resistant, Splash proof, Water resistant
Performanceidentical
Video callYesYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
SpeakerphoneYesYes
Voice commandsYesYes
Voice diallingYesYes
Vibrating alertYesYes
RefurbishedYesYes
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Speakersstereostereo
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, AAX, AAX+, AIFF, HE-AAC, M4A, MP3, WAVAAC, AAX, AAX+, AIFF, HE-AAC, M4A, WAV
Video formats supportedAVI, M4V, MOV, MP4AVI, M4V, MOV, MP4
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software2 differ
PlatformiOSiOS
Operating system installedDiffersiOS 10iOS 11
App distribution platformApple App StoreApple App Store
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 S
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Bundled softwareFaceTime Safari iTunes Store App Store iBooks Game Center iCloud DriveFaceTime Safari iTunes Store App Store iBooks Game Center iCloud Drive
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one1960 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Talk time (3G) (max)14 h14 h
Standby time (3G) (max)Known for one240 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Differs14 h12 h
Browsing time (3G) (max)Known for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless audio playback time40 h40 h
Wireless video playback time13 h13 h
Enduranceidentical
Repairability index6.56.5
International Protection (IP) codeIP67IP67
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerYesYes
Orientation sensorYesYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)4.344.34
Refurbishment impact (kg of CO2e)2.532.53
Avoided emissions (kg of CO2e)61.9861.98
Avoided e-waste0.42 kg0.42 kg
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers138 g148 g
WidthDiffers67.1 mm67.3 mm
DepthDiffers7.1 mm7.3 mm
HeightDiffers138.3 mm138.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLightningLightning
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for one1.37 W/kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Body SAR (EU)Known for one1.39 W/kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Head SAR (USA)Known for one1.19 W/kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Body SAR (USA)Known for one1.2 W/kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 45 °C-20 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Other featuresidentical
TouchscreenYesYes

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