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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 8
Apple iPhone 16 Plus ($440) 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 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $440 | $57 |
| Weight | 199g | 148g |
| Chip | A18 | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.7" 60Hz | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control | 12MP single |
| Battery | 4,674mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 199g (Apple published) | 148g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Biggest battery of any iPhone 16 that year
- A18 runs Apple Intelligence
- Large 6.7-inch display for the money
- 199g is heavy for a non-Pro
- 60Hz display
- No telephoto lens
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.