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Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 12 Pro ($165) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus ($74) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $165 | $74 |
| Weight | 189g | 202g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP triple + LiDAR | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 189g (Apple published) | 202g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
- LiDAR helps low-light autofocus and portrait
- Stainless steel and glass feels expensive
- MagSafe
- Triple camera with telephoto
- 189g is heavy for 6.1 inches
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz, a year before ProMotion arrived
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
- Dual camera with telephoto, rare at this price
- Touch ID and home button
- Wireless charging
- Big battery for its era
- 202g and physically bulky
- iOS support has ended
- LCD
- Lightning
Apple iPhone 8 Plus is the better value at $74. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 12 Pro carries lighter at 189g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.