iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 17
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 25 grams0.88 ounces lighter than the iPhone 8 Plus.
The iPhone 8 Plus on Amazon (paid link) has already stopped receiving updates, leaving it stuck on an older version while the iPhone 17 (paid link) runs the latest. The newer model feels lighter and more compact despite the larger screen, and it lasts well into day. Buy the 17 for support; only pick the 8 Plus if you need the lowest entry price.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17
Pocket: iPhone 17
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17
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 17: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams.
8 Plus, 17 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 17
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, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: 8 Plus 6.24 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: 8 Plus 78.1 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: 8 Plus 3.07 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: 8 Plus 7.50 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: 8 Plus 0.30 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: 8 Plus 202 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: 8 Plus 7.13 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 8 Plus | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.4 millimetres6.24 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 8.8 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.35 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 | 7.95 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 202 grams7.13 ounces | 177 grams, 25 grams less6.24 ounces, 0.88 ounces less |
| Volume | 92.8 cubic centimetres5.66 cubic inches | 85.0 cubic centimetres, 7.7 cubic centimetres less5.19 cubic inches, 0.47 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 67 percent | 90 percent, 23 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.5 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.8 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 | 1206 × 2622 |
| 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 | A19 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 hrs | 30 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 | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 799 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17 is 8.8 mm (0.35 in) shorter, 6.6 mm (0.26 in) narrower, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 25 g (0.88 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 17 measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 177 g (6.24 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone 17 compare to the iPhone 8 Plus in size?
The iPhone 17 is 8.8 mm shorter and 6.6 mm narrower than the iPhone 8 Plus. It is slightly deeper by 0.45 mm.
Is the iPhone 17 lighter than the iPhone 8 Plus?
Yes, the iPhone 17 weighs 25 g less than the iPhone 8 Plus. This makes it feel lighter in the hand.
Which phone has a bigger screen, the iPhone 17 or iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone 17 has a 6.3 inch display, which is 0.8 inches larger than the iPhone 8 Plus screen.
Is the iPhone 17 easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone 17 is rated as easier for one-handed use than the iPhone 8 Plus. It is also considered better for small hands.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 8 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone 17 is rated as more pocketable.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 8 Plus to the iPhone 17 worth it for size only?
Whether the size-only upgrade is worth it depends on your priorities. The iPhone 17 offers a larger screen in a smaller body.