iPhone 8 vs iPhone 17e
Quick answer
The iPhone 17e is 4.2 millimetres0.17 inches wider and 21 grams0.74 ounces heavier than the iPhone 8.
The iPhone 8 on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on its last version, while the iPhone 17e (paid link) runs the newest iOS and feels noticeably faster. You trade the compact body for a larger screen and all-day battery life that makes a real difference. Choose the 17e if you want longevity over compactness.
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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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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17e
from $599 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 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams.
8, 17e 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 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 8 138.4 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 8 5.45 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: 8 67.3 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 8 2.65 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: 8 7.30 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 8 0.29 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: 8 148 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: 8 5.22 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 8 | 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 millimetres5.45 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 8.3 millimetres more5.78 inches, 0.33 inches more |
| Width | 67.3 millimetres2.65 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres more2.81 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 | 169 grams, 21 grams more5.96 ounces, 0.74 ounces more |
| Volume | 68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 13.8 cubic centimetres more4.99 cubic inches, 0.84 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 86 percent, 21 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 1.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Notch |
| 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. | 13 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 | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 599 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Mar 2026 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17e is 8.3 mm (0.33 in) taller, 4.2 mm (0.17 in) wider, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 21 g (0.74 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 17e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 169 g (5.96 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 8
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 17e than the iPhone 8?
The iPhone 17e is 8.3 mm taller and 4.2 mm wider than the iPhone 8. It also has 0.5 mm more depth.
Is the iPhone 17e heavier than the iPhone 8?
The iPhone 17e weighs 21 grams more than the iPhone 8. This weight difference is noticeable.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 8 and iPhone 17e?
The iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch display compared to the 4.7-inch screen on the iPhone 8. That is a difference of 1.4 inches.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 8 is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 17e. It is better for small hands.
Which phone is more pocketable?
The iPhone 8 is more pocketable than the iPhone 17e. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but neither fits a median women's jeans pocket.
Is the size-only upgrade to the iPhone 17e worth it?
The size-only upgrade from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone 17e is worth it. The iPhone 17e offers a bigger screen and battery.