iPhone 8 Vs iPhone 7: What's The Difference? The iPhone 8 is not what you think. Unlike recent years Apple did not follow the iPhone 7 with an ‘iPhone 7S’ so instead we have the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus as well as a radically redesigned (and jaw droppingly expensive ) all new iPhone X . So what is the difference between the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 and is it a worthy upgrade? Here’s what you need to know… Apple iPhone 8 (left) vs iPhone 7 (right) – the two smartphones [+] Design – The Same, But Worse? Looking face on at the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 shows two smartphones which are almost indistinguishable. The large top and bottom bezels remain, the display appears unchanged and the iPhone 7 even has more colour options (silver, grey, gold, rose gold and jet black Vs silver, gray and gold). But look closer and you’ll see one change which is not for the better: iPhone 8 – 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in) and 148g (5.22 oz)...