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Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 16e ($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 16e | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $74 |
| Weight | 167g | 202g |
| Chip | Apple A18 | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Battery | 4,005mAh | — |
| Weight | 167g | 202g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 12MP dual |
| Rating | — | IP67 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16e
- Cheapest current iPhone
- A18 chip punches up
- Great battery for size
- Years of updates ahead
- 60Hz display
- Single rear camera
- No MagSafe
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 16e carries lighter at 167g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.