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iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 8

Quick answer

The iPhone 8 is 10.5 millimetres0.41 inches narrower and 51 grams1.80 ounces lighter than the iPhone 16 Plus.

The iPhone 8 on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on its last version and will not get new updates, while the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) runs the latest software and supports features Apple is launching now. You feel the difference in the hand immediately: one is a classic compact, the other a modern slab. Renewed 8s are cheap, but for a daily driver that lasts, the 16 Plus is the only real choice.

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Easier one-handediPhone 8

PocketiPhone 8

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight16 Plus160.9 millimetres6.33 inches77.8 millimetres3.06 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches199 grams7.02 ounces8138.4 millimetres, 22.5 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.89 inches less67.3 millimetres, 10.5 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.41 inches less7.30 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less148 grams, 51 grams less5.22 ounces, 1.80 ounces less

Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 8 138.4 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 8 5.45 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 8 67.3 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 8 2.65 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 8 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 8 0.29 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 8 148 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 8 5.22 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 8. Differences are given against iPhone 16 Plus.
Specification16 Plus8
Height160.9 millimetres6.33 inches138.4 millimetres, 22.5 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.89 inches less
Width77.8 millimetres3.06 inches67.3 millimetres, 10.5 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.41 inches less
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches7.30 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less
Weight199 grams7.02 ounces148 grams, 51 grams less5.22 ounces, 1.80 ounces less
Volume97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches68.0 cubic centimetres, 29.6 cubic centimetres less4.15 cubic inches, 1.81 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.88 percent65 percent, 22 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.7 inches4.7 inches, 2.0 inches less
Resolution1290 × 2796750 × 1334
Pixel density460 pixels per inch326 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch less
CutoutDynamic IslandNone
Rear main48MP12MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP7MP
ChipA18A11 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.27 hrs13 hrs
PortUSB-CLightning
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP67 (1m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB64 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.899 dollars699 dollars, 200 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2024Sep 2017
StatusCurrentLegacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 8 is 22.5 mm (0.89 in) shorter, 10.5 mm (0.41 in) narrower, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 51 g (1.80 oz) lighter than the iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz). The iPhone 8 measures 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.30 mm (5.45 × 2.65 × 0.29 in) and weighs 148 g (5.22 oz).

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Questions about these phones

How much bigger is iPhone 16 Plus than iPhone 8?

iPhone 16 Plus is 22.5 mm taller and 10.5 mm wider than iPhone 8.

What is the screen size difference between these phones?

iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while iPhone 8 has a 4.7 inch display.

Which phone is easier to use one handed?

iPhone 8 is easier to use one handed and better for small hands.

Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but iPhone 8 is more pocketable.

How much heavier is iPhone 16 Plus?

iPhone 16 Plus is 51 grams heavier than iPhone 8.

Is the size upgrade worth it?

Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your preference for screen size over portability.