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Apple iPhone XR vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone XR ($93) 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 XR | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $93 | $74 |
| Weight | 194g | 202g |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz LCD | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP single | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 194g (Apple published) | 202g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone XR
- Very cheap
- Better battery life than the XS it undercut
- Face ID
- Still runs modern apps
- Single camera only
- LCD with visible bezels
- 194g
- iOS support is ending
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 XR carries lighter at 194g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.