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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 15 ($309) 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 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $74 |
| Weight | 171g | 202g |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP dual, Dynamic Island | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,349mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 171g (Apple published) | 202g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15
- USB-C, the first base iPhone with it
- 48MP main camera
- Dynamic Island trickled down from the Pro
- Light at 171g
- A16 does not run Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz display
- Fewer years of updates left than a 16
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 carries lighter at 171g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.