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Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 15 Pro ($433) 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 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $433 | $74 |
| Weight | 187g | 202g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 120Hz ProMotion | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP triple | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,274mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 187g (Apple published) | 202g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Titanium frame dropped 19g versus the 14 Pro
- Action button replaces the mute switch
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- 120Hz ProMotion
- 3x telephoto only, the 5x was Max-exclusive
- Battery is the smallest in the 15 Pro line
- Ran hot at launch before software fixes
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 15 Pro carries lighter at 187g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.