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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 16 Plus ($440) 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 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $440 | $74 |
| Weight | 199g | 202g |
| Chip | A18 | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.7" 60Hz | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 4,674mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 199g (Apple published) | 202g (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 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 16 Plus carries lighter at 199g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.