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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus ($74) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,199
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Apple iPhone 8 Plus
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iPhone 8 Plus
$74
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Spec-by-spec
SpecApple iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple iPhone 8 Plus
Price$1,199$74
Weight231g202g
ChipA19 ProA11 Bionic
Display6.9" 120Hz OLED5.5" 60Hz LCD
Camera48MP Triple12MP dual
Battery4,682mAh—
Storage256GB–2TB—
RatingIP68IP67
Weight—202g (Apple published)
Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
  • Exceptional ProRes video
  • Dynamic Island 2.0
  • Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
  • Longest supported lifespan
  • Highest price in lineup
  • Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
  • Large form factor

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
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