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Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 8
Apple iPhone 13 ($201) vs Apple iPhone 8 ($57) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $201 | $57 |
| Weight | 174g | 148g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP dual, sensor-shift | 12MP single |
| Battery | 3,240mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 174g (Apple published) | 148g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13
- Sensor-shift stabilisation on the base model
- Good battery life for its size
- Very cheap now
- Still receiving iOS updates
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz
- 12MP camera
Apple iPhone 8
- The cheapest Apple phone in the catalog
- Touch ID and a home button
- Wireless charging
- 148g
- iOS support has ended
- Very small battery, heavily degraded by now
- Single camera
- Thick bezels
Apple iPhone 8 is the better value at $57. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.