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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 8
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($464) 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 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $464 | $57 |
| Weight | 221g | 148g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 12MP single |
| Battery | 4,441mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 221g (Apple published) | 148g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 5x tetraprism telephoto, exclusive to this model that year
- Titanium frame
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- Large battery
- 221g
- Only the Max got the 5x that generation
- Large in a front pocket
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.