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The differences between iPhone 7, iPhone 7s, and iPhone 8: everything we expect

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Oct 24, 2017, 4:36 AM

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The differences between iPhone 7, iPhone 7s, and iPhone 8: everything we expect

The new iPhones are well underway and it's only a month before Apple reveals all the goodies that we've been talking and speculating about over the past months. And we've been hearing a ton about the premium edition iPhone 8 (or at least that's what we're calling it right now), but not that much about the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus — the “regular” line, which will update the current design.

With that said, we thought it's a good time to gather the essentials that we know about and try and get a clear-cut idea of what the differences between the iPhone 7 / 7 Plus and iPhone 7s / 7s Plus would be. Then, have a look at how the iPhone 8 would be radically different to the iPhone 7s duo.

Differences between iPhone 7 vs iPhone 7s (and Plus variants)

The iPhone 8's breathtaking design and TouchID placement emotional roller coaster has definitely been the focus of the rumor mill. But still, we know a thing or two about the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus. Here are the 5 main things that will make it different than the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus combo.

Differences between iPhone 7s and iPhone 8

Alrighty, so we got the basic upgrades covered — the 2017 iPhones will have updated hardware, wireless charging, glass back, and extra bling. But the 7s and 7s Plus will still have the same basic form factor we've had since the 2014 iPhone 6. And, as you know, the iPhone 8 is about to be something new and radical with an all-screen design and some other shenanigans going on.

What are the expected differences between the iPhone 7s and premium iPhone 8? Here's the basic rundown:

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.