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iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus: Size & Dimensions Compared

The iPhone 8 Plus is the larger phone, measuring 20.0mm shorter and 10.8mm narrower.

Visual Size Overlay

iPhone 8iPhone 8 Plus
138.4mm158.4mm-20.0mm67.3mm78.1mm-10.8mm10mm
Height Δ
-20.0mm
Width Δ
-10.8mm
Thickness Δ
-0.2mm
Case CompatibilityWon't Fit
  • Camera module layout is different — cutout won't align
Screen ProtectorNot Compatible

Screen sizes differ (4.7" vs 5.5") — protector won't fit.

DimensioniPhone 8iPhone 8 PlusDifference
Height138.4mm158.4mmiPhone 8 Plus +20.0mm (taller)
Width67.3mm78.1mmiPhone 8 Plus +10.8mm (wider)
Thickness7.3mm7.5mmiPhone 8 Plus +0.2mm (thicker)
Weight148g202giPhone 8 Plus +54.0g (heavier)
Screen4.7"5.5"iPhone 8 Plus +0.8" (larger)

Visual Size Comparison

HeightiPhone 8 Plus +20.0mm
iPhone 8
138.4mm
iPhone 8 Plus
158.4mm
WidthiPhone 8 Plus +10.8mm
iPhone 8
67.3mm
iPhone 8 Plus
78.1mm
ThicknessiPhone 8 Plus +0.2mm
iPhone 8
7.3mm
iPhone 8 Plus
7.5mm

Button & Port Layout

Which is bigger?

The iPhone 8 Plus is the taller phone at 158.4mm (vs 138.4mm). It is also 54g heavier.

Wireless Charging & MagSafe Compatibility

Wireless chargers work with both phones, but magnetic snap varies.

  • Both devices support wireless charging. Standard Qi/Qi2 chargers work with either phone.
SpeciPhone 8iPhone 8 Plus
Wireless Charging7.5W7.5W
Qi VersionQiQi
MagSafeNoNo
Built-in MagnetsNoNo

MagSafe cases are NOT cross-compatible between these devices — the case body is shaped to each phone, even though the internal magnet ring may be the same.

Upgrading from iPhone 8 to iPhone 8 Plus?

Different sizes mean your old case probably won't fit. You'll need a new one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is iPhone 8 bigger than iPhone 8 Plus?

No, the iPhone 8 Plus is 20.0mm taller. The iPhone 8 weighs 148g vs 202g.

Are iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus the same size?

No, the height differs by 20.0mm, width by 10.8mm, and thickness by 0.2mm.