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Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 13 ($201) 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 13 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $201 | $74 |
| Weight | 174g | 202g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP dual, sensor-shift | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,240mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 174g (Apple published) | 202g (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 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 13 carries lighter at 174g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.