iPhone 17e vs iPhone 8
Quick answer
The iPhone 8 is 4.2 millimetres0.17 inches narrower and 21 grams0.74 ounces lighter than the iPhone 17e.
The iPhone 8 on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on its last software version, so it won't get new features or security updates. You can find a renewed one for very little, but the iPhone 17e (paid link) runs the latest iOS and feels snappier in daily use. If you want a phone that lasts longer without needing a charger, the 17e is the clear pick.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 8
Pocket: iPhone 8
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams. iPhone 8: 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 148 grams.
17e, 8 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17e
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: 17e 146.7 millimetres, 8 138.4 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, 8 5.45 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, 8 67.3 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, 8 2.65 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, 8 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, 8 0.29 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, 8 148 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, 8 5.22 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17e | 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 | 169 grams5.96 ounces | 148 grams, 21 grams less5.22 ounces, 0.74 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 | A19 | 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 | 256 – 512 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 699 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2026 | 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 21 g (0.74 oz) lighter than the iPhone 17e. The iPhone 17e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 169 g (5.96 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 17e than iPhone 8?
iPhone 17e is 8.3 mm taller and 4.2 mm wider than iPhone 8. The total volume difference is about 13.8 cm3.
Is iPhone 17e heavier than iPhone 8?
iPhone 17e weighs 169 g while iPhone 8 weighs 148 g. The 21 g difference is noticeable in the hand.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 17e and iPhone 8?
iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display compared to the 4.7 inch screen on iPhone 8. This makes the iPhone 17e screen about 1.4 inches larger.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
iPhone 8 is easier to use one handed because it is smaller and lighter. iPhone 17e is larger and may be harder to reach across the screen with one hand.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both iPhone 17e and iPhone 8 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone 8 to iPhone 17e worth it for size?
It depends on whether you prefer a compact device or a larger screen. iPhone 8 remains more pocketable and better for small hands.