iPhone 6s Plus vs iPhone 8: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The iPhone 8 is the clear winner. While the 6s Plus boasts impressive battery endurance, the iPhone 8's significantly faster processor, improved camera, wireless charging, and brighter display make it a more compelling choice for most users, especially considering its age.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Apple iPhone 8 |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 - A1633 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1634 | - | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, September 09. Released 2015, September 25 | 2017, September 12. Released 2017, September 22 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in) | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 148 g (5.22 oz) |
| Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | Ion-strengthened glass |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD | Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) |
| 3D Touch display | 3D Touch display & home button | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister | Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) |
| Chipset | Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant) | Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm) |
| GPU | PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) |
| OS | iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.5 | iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM | 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 256GB 2GB RAM |
| NVMe | NVMe | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Face detection, HDR, panorama | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard) | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 16-bit/44.1kHz audio | - | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | - | 15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi) |
| Stand-by | Up to 384 h (3G) | - |
| Talk time | Up to 24 h (3G) | Up to 14 h (3G) |
| Type | Li-Ion 2750 mAh, non-removable (10.45 Wh) | Li-Ion 1821 mAh, non-removable (6.96 Wh) |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold | Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red |
| Models | A1634, A1687, A1690, A1699, iPhone8,2 | A1863, A1905, A1906, A1907, iPhone10,1, iPhone10,4 |
| Price | About 240 EUR | About 210 EUR |
| SAR | 1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body) | 1.32 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.93 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Audio quality | Noise -93.4dB / Crosstalk -71.1dB | Noise -93.5dB / Crosstalk -80.4dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 85h | Endurance rating 66h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1382:1 (nominal), 3.530 (sunlight) | Contrast ratio: 1395:1 (nominal), 3.957 (sunlight) |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 65dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 64dB | Voice 71dB / Noise 77dB / Ring 80dB |
| Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 2261 | AnTuTu: 237594 (v7) GeekBench: 10214 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
- Excellent battery life (on paper)
- Large screen
- Relatively affordable (used)
- Outdated processor
- Slower charging
- Older camera technology
- No wireless charging
Apple iPhone 8
- Faster processor (A11 Bionic)
- Improved camera
- Wireless charging (Qi)
- Brighter display
- Modern design
- Shorter battery life (on paper)
- Older model
- Can be more expensive (used)
Display Comparison
The iPhone 8 features a brighter display with a slightly better sunlight readability (3.957 vs 3.530) and a similar nominal contrast ratio (1395:1 vs 1382:1). While both displays are good, the 8's improved brightness offers a more pleasant viewing experience, especially outdoors. The iPhone 8 also has True Tone technology, automatically adjusting the display's color temperature to match ambient lighting.
Camera Comparison
The iPhone 8's camera offers improved image quality, particularly in low-light conditions. It features a wider aperture and improved image processing, resulting in sharper, more detailed photos and videos. While both phones offer Photo/Video capabilities, the 8's advancements are noticeable.
Performance
The A11 Bionic chip in the iPhone 8 is a massive upgrade over the A9 in the 6s Plus. Expect significantly faster app loading times, smoother multitasking, and better performance in demanding games. The iPhone 8's hexa-core design provides a substantial boost in processing power.
Battery Life
The iPhone 6s Plus surprisingly holds a slight edge in endurance rating (85h vs 66h), but this is an old measurement and real-world usage will vary. The iPhone 8 supports faster 15W wired charging and wireless charging (Qi), offering greater convenience.
Buying Guide
Who should buy the iPhone 6s Plus? Budget-conscious users who prioritize battery life and a large screen might find value in a used 6s Plus. Who should buy the iPhone 8? Anyone seeking a faster, more modern iPhone experience with wireless charging and a better camera, even if it's a slightly older model.