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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 8 Plus

Quick answer

The iPhone 8 Plus is 6.5 millimetres0.26 inches wider and 32 grams1.13 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16.

The iPhone 8 Plus on Amazon (paid link) has already stopped getting software updates, leaving you stuck on its final version. The iPhone 16 (paid link) runs the newest system and feels lighter, with a body that fits easier in your pocket. Apple sells it for $799, which buys you years of future support.

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Easier one-handediPhone 16

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Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight16147.6 millimetres5.81 inches71.6 millimetres2.82 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches170 grams6.00 ounces8 Plus158.4 millimetres, 10.8 millimetres more6.24 inches, 0.43 inches more78.1 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.26 inches more7.50 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less202 grams, 32 grams more7.13 ounces, 1.13 ounces more

Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, 8 Plus 158.4 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, 8 Plus 6.24 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, 8 Plus 78.1 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, 8 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, 8 Plus 7.50 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, 8 Plus 0.30 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, 8 Plus 202 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, 8 Plus 7.13 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16, iPhone 8 Plus. Differences are given against iPhone 16.
Specification168 Plus
Height147.6 millimetres5.81 inches158.4 millimetres, 10.8 millimetres more6.24 inches, 0.43 inches more
Width71.6 millimetres2.82 inches78.1 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.26 inches more
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches7.50 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less
Weight170 grams6.00 ounces202 grams, 32 grams more7.13 ounces, 1.13 ounces more
Volume82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches92.8 cubic centimetres, 10.4 cubic centimetres more5.66 cubic inches, 0.63 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.87 percent67 percent, 19 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches5.5 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution1179 × 25561080 × 1920
Pixel density460 pixels per inch401 pixels per inch, 59 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.22 hrs14 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.799 dollars799 dollars, the same
ReleasedSep 2024Sep 2017
StatusCurrentLegacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 8 Plus is 10.8 mm (0.43 in) taller, 6.5 mm (0.26 in) wider, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 32 g (1.13 oz) heavier than the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 170 g (6.00 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 8 Plus than the iPhone 16?

The iPhone 8 Plus is 10.8 mm taller and 6.5 mm wider than the iPhone 16.

Which phone is heavier, the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 8 Plus?

The iPhone 8 Plus is 32 grams heavier than the iPhone 16, a difference that is noticeable in the hand.

Does the iPhone 16 have a larger screen than the iPhone 8 Plus?

Yes, the iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5 inch display.

Is the iPhone 16 easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 8 Plus?

The iPhone 16 is easier to use one-handed and is better for small hands compared to the iPhone 8 Plus.

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

The iPhone 16 is more pocketable than the iPhone 8 Plus, though both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 8 Plus to the iPhone 16 worth it for size alone?

Whether the size-only upgrade is worth it depends on your preference since the iPhone 16 is smaller and lighter.