iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 16e
Quick answer
The iPhone 16e is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 35 grams1.23 ounces lighter than the iPhone 8 Plus.
The iPhone 8 Plus on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on iOS 16, meaning it will not receive further updates or fixes. The 16e (paid link) brings a smaller footprint with a larger display, substantially longer battery life, and current support at a renewed price. This is a decisive upgrade for anyone who wants reliability and comfort without waiting.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16e
Pocket: iPhone 16e
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16e
from $599 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 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams.
8 Plus, 16e 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 16e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 8 Plus 158.4 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 8 Plus 6.24 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 8 Plus 78.1 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 8 Plus 3.07 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 8 Plus 7.50 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 8 Plus 0.30 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 8 Plus 202 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 8 Plus 7.13 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 8 Plus | 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.4 millimetres6.24 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 11.7 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.46 inches less |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres less2.81 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 | 167 grams, 35 grams less5.89 ounces, 1.23 ounces less |
| Volume | 92.8 cubic centimetres5.66 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 11.0 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.67 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 67 percent | 86 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 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 401 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 59 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Notch |
| 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 | 26 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 | 599 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Feb 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16e is 11.7 mm (0.46 in) shorter, 6.6 mm (0.26 in) narrower, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 35 g (1.23 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 16e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 167 g (5.89 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 16e than the iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone 16e is 11.7 mm shorter and 6.6 mm narrower than the iPhone 8 Plus.
Is the iPhone 16e lighter than the iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone 16e weighs 35 grams less than the iPhone 8 Plus.
Does the iPhone 16e have a bigger screen than the iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 16e is easier to use one-handed compared to the iPhone 8 Plus.
Will the iPhone 16e fit in a jeans pocket?
The iPhone 16e fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 8 Plus to the iPhone 16e worth it for size?
Upgrading to the iPhone 16e is worth it for size as the iPhone 16e is smaller and lighter.