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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 8
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ($650) 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 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $650 | $57 |
| Weight | 227g | 148g |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz ProMotion | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 12MP single |
| Battery | 4,685mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 227g (Apple published) | 148g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4K 120fps ProRes video
- 5x tetraprism telephoto
- 6.9-inch 120Hz display
- A18 Pro has years of headroom
- 227g is a lot of phone to carry
- Large enough to be awkward one-handed
- Commands the highest used price of the 16 line
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.