iPhone 16e vs iPhone 8
Quick answer
The iPhone 8 is 4.2 millimetres0.17 inches narrower and 19 grams0.67 ounces lighter than the iPhone 16e.
The iPhone 8 on Amazon (paid link) fits your hand perfectly but is now stuck on iOS 16. The iPhone 16e (paid link) keeps the updates going and delivers much more video play life. If you want an iPhone that works for years to come, the 16e is the only sensible pick.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 8
Pocket: iPhone 8
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 8
from $699 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams. iPhone 8: 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 148 grams.
16e, 8 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 8
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 8 138.4 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 8 5.45 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 8 67.3 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 8 2.65 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 8 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 8 0.29 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 8 148 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 8 5.22 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16e | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 138.4 millimetres, 8.3 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.33 inches less |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 67.3 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.17 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 167 grams5.89 ounces | 148 grams, 19 grams less5.22 ounces, 0.67 ounces less |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 68.0 cubic centimetres, 13.8 cubic centimetres less4.15 cubic inches, 0.84 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 65 percent, 21 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 4.7 inches, 1.4 inches less |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 750 × 1334 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | 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. | 26 hrs | 13 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. | 599 dollars | 699 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2017 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 8 is 8.3 mm (0.33 in) shorter, 4.2 mm (0.17 in) narrower, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 19 g (0.67 oz) lighter than the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 167 g (5.89 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 the iPhone 16e than the iPhone 8?
The iPhone 16e is 8.3 mm taller and 4.2 mm wider than the iPhone 8. The iPhone 16e also weighs 19 grams more.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 8?
The iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 8 has a 4.7 inch display. The difference is about 1.4 inches.
Is the iPhone 16e significantly heavier than the iPhone 8?
The iPhone 16e weighs 167 grams compared to 148 grams for the iPhone 8. This 19 gram difference is noticeable in the hand.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 8 is easier to use with one hand due to its smaller dimensions. The iPhone 16e is larger and typically requires two hands for comfortable use.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but neither fits a median women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 8 is considered more pocketable due to its smaller size.
Is the size increase worth it for an upgrade?
The value of the size increase depends on whether you prioritize a larger screen or a more compact device. The iPhone 8 offers a compact experience whereas the iPhone 16e provides more screen space.