Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
The Verdict
iPhone 14 Plus substantially outperforms the aging iPhone 8 Plus across nearly every dimension. Display quality improves dramatically with a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen versus the 5.5-inch Retina IPS LCD, delivering superior brightness at 1200 nits and vibrant color reproduction. Processing power favors the A15 Bionic chip with its 5-core GPU, handling modern apps and games effortlessly compared to the A11 Bionic's limitations. Camera capabilities leap forward with improved sensor-shift OIS, Cinematic mode, and Action mode stabilization, plus the front camera jumps from 7MP to 12MP with autofocus. Battery capacity increases from 2691mAh to 4325mAh, providing meaningfully longer endurance. The 14 Plus includes 5G connectivity, IP68 water resistance, and MagSafe wireless charging at 15W. At only $100 more, the iPhone 14 Plus represents exceptional value for users seeking a modern flagship experience.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus if…
- →Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- →Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
- True Tone display technology
- Touch ID still preferred by many users
Cons
- Dated thick-bezel home button design
- Large bezels waste screen real estate
- Glass back cracks easily
- No headphone jack
- Overshadowed by iPhone X launch
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | iOS 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 2691 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 7.5W Qi |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 625 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Apple GPU (3-core) |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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