Apple iPhone 8 Plus
#795
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
#375Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
Performance
73.783.8
Camera
97.796.1
Display
77.075.8
Battery
83.280.2
Build
95.494.7
Connectivity
62.682.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
69.279.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 8 Plus features a larger 5.5-inch Retina IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the iPhone SE (2022) has a smaller 4.7-inch display at 750 x 1334 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone SE is powered by the more advanced A15 Bionic chip, compared to the A11 Bionic in the iPhone 8 Plus, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the iPhone SE offers HDR video recording.
- The iPhone 8 Plus has a larger 2691 mAh battery, while the iPhone SE has a 2018 mAh battery, but supports faster 20W charging.
- Both devices are built with glass fronts and backs and aluminum frames, but the iPhone SE is lighter at 144g compared to the 202g of the iPhone 8 Plus.
- Software-wise, the iPhone 8 Plus runs iOS 11, upgradable to iOS 16.7.7, while the iPhone SE ships with iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 18.5, providing a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
General
Release Date
2017, September 22
2022, March 08
Announced
2017, September 12
2022, March 08
Description
Versions:A1864 (USA, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, China)A1897 (EMEA, UAE, LATAM, Canada, USA - AT&T/T-Mobile, Singapore); A1898 (Japan)
Versions: A2783 (International market); A2595 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, USVI); A2785 (China); A2782 (Japan); A2784 (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia)Also known as Apple iPhone SE3, Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Display
Size
5.5"
4.7"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
1080
750
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Ion-strengthened glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral)
Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
7 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2691 mAh
2018 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2691 mAh, non-removable (10.28 Wh)
Li-Ion 2018 mAh (6.96 Wh)
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
20W wired, 50% in 30 min7.5W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
Weight
202 g
144 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Midnight, Starlight, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
0.98 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.7
iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer