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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) 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 17 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $74 |
| Weight | 177g | 202g |
| Chip | A19 | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | — |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | — | 202g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
- A19 chip same as Pro
- $400 cheaper than Pro Max
- Sufficient for most users
- Improved camera system
- 5-year software support
- No ProMotion 120Hz
- No ProRes video
- No ultrawide camera 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 17 carries lighter at 177g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.