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Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) ($78) 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 SE (2nd generation) | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $78 | $74 |
| Weight | 148g | 202g |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 4.7" 60Hz LCD | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP single | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 148g (Apple published) | 202g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- A13 chip for well under a hundred dollars
- Touch ID
- 148g and genuinely pocketable
- Wireless charging
- Small battery, and it will be degraded
- Single camera, no ultrawide or night mode
- Thick bezels
- IP67 and Lightning
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 SE (2nd generation) carries lighter at 148g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.