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Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) ($83) 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 (3rd generation) | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $83 | $74 |
| Weight | 144g | 202g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 4.7" 60Hz | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP single | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 2,018mAh | — |
| Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 144g (Apple published) | 202g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- A15 chip, the same one in the iPhone 13
- Touch ID home button, still the fastest unlock with wet hands
- 144g and genuinely small
- The cheapest current-chip iPhone by a wide margin
- 4.7-inch display with large bezels
- Single 12MP camera, no ultrawide or night mode
- Small battery
- IP67 rather than IP68
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 (3rd generation) carries lighter at 144g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.