iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is 6.5 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 32 grams1.13 ounces lighter than the iPhone 8 Plus.
The iPhone 8 Plus on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on its last update, so software support has ended. The iPhone 16 (paid link) carries you through longer days and runs the latest iOS, making it the safe pick despite the higher price. If you want a phone that lasts into tomorrow, choose the 16; the 8 Plus is only for those who need a cheap option now.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16
Pocket: iPhone 16
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 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 8 Plus: 158.4 by 78.1 by 7.5 millimetres, 202 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
8 Plus, 16 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 8 Plus 158.4 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 8 Plus 6.24 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 8 Plus 78.1 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 8 Plus 3.07 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 8 Plus 7.50 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 8 Plus 0.30 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 8 Plus 202 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 8 Plus 7.13 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 8 Plus | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.4 millimetres6.24 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 10.8 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.43 inches less |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.26 inches less |
| Depth | 7.50 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 202 grams7.13 ounces | 170 grams, 32 grams less6.00 ounces, 1.13 ounces less |
| Volume | 92.8 cubic centimetres5.66 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 10.4 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 0.63 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 67 percent | 87 percent, 19 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.5 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 401 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 59 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 12MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A11 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 799 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 is 10.8 mm (0.43 in) shorter, 6.5 mm (0.26 in) narrower, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 32 g (1.13 oz) lighter than the iPhone 8 Plus. 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). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 16 than the iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone 16 is 10.8 mm shorter and 6.5 mm narrower than the iPhone 8 Plus. It is also 32 g lighter.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 weighs 170 g while the iPhone 8 Plus weighs 202 g. The weight difference is noticeable.
Is the screen on the iPhone 16 bigger than the iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display compared to the 5.5 inch screen on the iPhone 8 Plus. The screen on the iPhone 16 is larger.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 16 is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 8 Plus. It is also rated better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 16 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone 16 is more pocketable overall.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 8 Plus to the iPhone 16 worth it for size alone?
The verdict states that a size only upgrade from the iPhone 8 Plus to the iPhone 16 depends on your needs. The iPhone 16 is shorter, narrower, and lighter.