iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 8 Plus, 3 grams0.11 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 8 Plus on Amazon (paid link) is significantly older and has already stopped getting iOS updates, so it will not receive support in the future. The iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) runs the latest software and has much longer battery life for daily use. If you want a phone that will work well for several years, the 16 Plus is the clear choice despite the higher cost.
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Easier one-handed: Unclear
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 8 Plus: 158.4 by 78.1 by 7.5 millimetres, 202 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
8 Plus, 16 Plus 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 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 8 Plus 158.4 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 8 Plus 6.24 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 8 Plus 78.1 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 8 Plus 3.07 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 8 Plus 7.50 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 8 Plus 0.30 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 8 Plus 202 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 8 Plus 7.13 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 8 Plus | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.4 millimetres6.24 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 2.5 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.10 inches more |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres less3.06 inches, 0.01 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 | 199 grams, 3 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.11 ounces less |
| Volume | 92.8 cubic centimetres5.66 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 4.9 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.30 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 67 percent | 88 percent, 20 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.5 inches | 6.7 inches, 1.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 | 1290 × 2796 |
| 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 | 27 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 | 899 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) taller, 0.3 mm (0.01 in) narrower, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 3 g (0.11 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 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 16 Plus than iPhone 8 Plus?
iPhone 16 Plus is 2.5 mm taller and 0.3 mm narrower than iPhone 8 Plus. It has a slightly larger volume overall.
Is iPhone 16 Plus heavier than iPhone 8 Plus?
iPhone 16 Plus is 3 grams lighter than iPhone 8 Plus. The weight difference is generally not noticeable.
How does the screen size compare between iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus?
iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5 inch display. This makes the screen on iPhone 16 Plus 1.2 inches larger.
Which phone is better for small hands?
iPhone 8 Plus is considered better for small hands. One-handed ease is unclear between the two models.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading for size alone worth it?
Upgrading from iPhone 8 Plus to iPhone 16 Plus for size alone is not worth it. The pocketability is the same for both devices.