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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone Air ($774) 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 Air | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $774 | $74 |
| Weight | 165g | 202g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | — |
| Weight | 165g | 202g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 12MP dual |
| Rating | — | IP67 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone Air
- 5.6mm — thinnest iPhone ever
- 165g flagship-light
- A19 Pro performance
- Titanium frame
- 3,149mAh battery is the price of thin
- Single rear camera
- No SIM tray anywhere
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 Air carries lighter at 165g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.