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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($464) 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 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $464 | $74 |
| Weight | 221g | 202g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 4,441mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 221g (Apple published) | 202g (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 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. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.