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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ($650) 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 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $650 | $74 |
| Weight | 227g | 202g |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz ProMotion | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 4,685mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 227g (Apple published) | 202g (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 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. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.