iPhone 8 vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is 4.3 millimetres0.17 inches wider and 22 grams0.78 ounces heavier than the iPhone 8.
The iPhone 8 on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on its final update, meaning apps may stop working soon. The iPhone 16 (paid link) runs the current system and delivers a speed jump you will notice immediately. You can grab the 8 renewed for a song, but if you need a phone that lasts, buy the 16.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 8
Pocket: iPhone 8
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 8
from $699 at launch.
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from $799 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 8: 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 148 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
8, 16 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 8
from $699 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: 8 138.4 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 8 5.45 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 8 67.3 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 8 2.65 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 8 7.30 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 8 0.29 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 8 148 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 8 5.22 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 8 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 millimetres5.45 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 9.2 millimetres more5.81 inches, 0.36 inches more |
| Width | 67.3 millimetres2.65 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 4.3 millimetres more2.82 inches, 0.17 inches more |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 148 grams5.22 ounces | 170 grams, 22 grams more6.00 ounces, 0.78 ounces more |
| Volume | 68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 14.4 cubic centimetres more5.03 cubic inches, 0.88 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 87 percent, 22 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 1.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 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. | 13 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. | 699 dollars | 799 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 is 9.2 mm (0.36 in) taller, 4.3 mm (0.17 in) wider, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 22 g (0.78 oz) heavier than the iPhone 8. 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). 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).
Also compared with iPhone 8
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 16 compared to the iPhone 8?
The iPhone 16 is 9.2 mm taller and 4.3 mm wider than the iPhone 8. It also has a slightly greater depth of 0.5 mm.
Is the iPhone 16 heavier than the iPhone 8?
The iPhone 16 weighs 22 g more than the iPhone 8 at 170 g total. This weight difference is noticeable according to the page verdicts.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 8 and iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display compared to the 4.7 inch screen on the iPhone 8. This adds 1.4 inches of screen size.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 8 is rated as easier for one-handed use than the iPhone 16. It is also considered better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a typical women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 8 is rated as more pocketable than the iPhone 16.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone 16 worth it?
Upgrading from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone 16 is not considered worth it for size alone. The size change adds bulk without making the phone smaller or lighter.