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Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 14 ($230) 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 14 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $230 | $74 |
| Weight | 172g | 202g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,279mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 172g (Apple published) | 202g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite
- Light at 172g
- Cheap for a phone still getting iOS updates
- Lightning, not USB-C
- 12MP main camera, not 48MP
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz
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 14 carries lighter at 172g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.