iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 8 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 8 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 16 Plus, 3 grams0.11 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 8 Plus on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on its last iOS version, while the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) runs the newest system and delivers vastly better endurance. You’ll notice the battery difference immediately, with the 16 Plus carrying you through a full day where the 8 Plus needs a recharge. Choose the newer model if you want a device ready for the years ahead.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 8 Plus
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone 8 Plus: 158.4 by 78.1 by 7.5 millimetres, 202 grams.
16 Plus, 8 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 8 Plus 158.4 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 8 Plus 6.24 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 8 Plus 78.1 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 8 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 8 Plus 7.50 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 8 Plus 0.30 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 8 Plus 202 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 8 Plus 7.13 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 158.4 millimetres, 2.5 millimetres less6.24 inches, 0.10 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.50 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 202 grams, 3 grams more7.13 ounces, 0.11 ounces more |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 92.8 cubic centimetres, 4.9 cubic centimetres less5.66 cubic inches, 0.30 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 67 percent, 20 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 5.5 inches, 1.2 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1080 × 1920 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch, 59 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | None |
| Rear main | 48MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 7MP |
| Chip | A18 | A11 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 14 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 799 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2017 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 8 Plus is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) shorter, 0.3 mm (0.01 in) wider, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 3 g (0.11 oz) heavier 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 Plus measures 158.4 × 78.1 × 7.50 mm (6.24 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 202 g (7.13 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 2.5 mm taller and 0.3 mm narrower than the iPhone 8 Plus. It features a 6.7 inch screen compared to the 5.5 inch screen on the iPhone 8 Plus.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus heavier than the iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 grams while the iPhone 8 Plus weighs 202 grams. The weight difference is not noticeable in daily use.
What is the screen size difference between these phones?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display which is 1.2 inches larger than the 5.5 inch display on the iPhone 8 Plus.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The iPhone 8 Plus is easier to use one handed and is better for small hands. The iPhone 16 Plus is larger and may be harder to reach across with one hand.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 8 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading for size only worth it between these models?
Upgrading for size only is not worth it between the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone 16 Plus. The verdict notes that battery and support are the main wins for the iPhone 16 Plus.