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Apple has launched a trio of handsets: the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. The latter is the most radical departure with an end-to-end screen design and facial-recognition technology, but the iPhone 8 and its larger sibling still boast a new processor, wireless charging and perhaps most importantly a cheaper price tag.
If youve already set your mind on the iPhone 8, heres our brief rundown of the main differences between the two variants: the standard iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus.
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iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus: Design
Both the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus adopt a design approach similar to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The main difference here is the addition of a glass back. Depending on which camp youre in, this is either a sleek-but-subtle design upgrade or an extra panel replacement waiting to happen.
Buy the iPhone 8 for £32 a month and £160 upfront with O2
Size-wise, the iPhone 8 has a 4.7in Retina HD display with a 1,334 x 750 resolution at 326ppi. The iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5in display with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution at 401ppi. If youre looking for the largest display with the highest resolution between the two, the iPhone 8 Plus is the winner.
iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus: Features and specs
The camera department is where the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus depart. Both handsets come with a 12-megapixel rear camera, but the iPhone 8 Plus has a dual-module setup that includes a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens. It also has digital zoom of up to 10x, compared to the iPhone 8s 5x. Both handsets can however capture 4K video, and both have a 7-megapixel front shooter.
Buy the iPhone 8 for £32 a month and £160 upfront with O2
Powering both smartphones is an A11 Bionic chip the same included in the iPhone X. All three also work with wireless charging. Unlike the iPhone X, however, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus only use standard Touch ID not the facial recognition Face ID.
iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus: Price and verdict
Youre looking at £669 for the starting price of the iPhone 8, and £799 for the iPhone 8 Plus. For reference, the iPhone X will set you back £959.
Keeping focus on the two variants of the iPhone 8, youll want to consider whether you prefer the largest dimensions of a phablet, or the smaller body of a standard smartphone. The other main factor will be how important photography is to you. If you want the better camera, then the iPhone 8 Plus is for you.
In fact, wed go so far as to say that the iPhone 8 Plus is definitely worth the extra £100. If you want a new iPhone, and you dont want to cough up a grand for the iPhone X, then youll still be getting fantastic power and design with the iPhone 8 Plus.
