If you’re in the market for an older iPhone, two options you might be looking at are the iPhone 8 and iPhone 6s. But how do they compare? Let’s find out, shall we… Show
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 8 are now fairly old (in iPhone years). It’s been a good long while since either of these iPhones were new, so this means that both can now be bought for hardly any money at all – this is good if you’re after a value for money purchase. But not so good if you want performance. Why? The iPhone 8 is still plenty powerful; it’ll be able to handle most things, so this is the one to go for out of these two models if you’re on a budget. The iPhone 6s is now a bit too old to recommend. Performance issues aside, it no longer gets iOS updates from Apple, and that leaves you exposed to all kinds of things you don’t want in your life. For this reason, the iPhone 8 – in this context – is the phone to go for. However, if you’re shopping with value for money in mind, another great option is picking up a newer iPhone model refurbished – doing this will save you 40% on average. And if get a newer iPhone like the iPhone Xor iPhone XS, for instance, which will last you for years to come. Unsure about refurbished iPhones? You needn’t be; I’ve used multiple refurbished iPhones (always from Gazelle) over the years and I have never had any problems – they look and function as good as new. My current phone is the iPhone 11 Pro Max; I bought it refurbished and saved a bunch. Plus, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is now discontinued, so going the refurb route is the only way to get the phone anyway. The only difference is the price; refurbished iPhones are 40% cheaper than buying the same phone new. And for those shopping with value for money in mind, this is the #1 reason to go this route. iPhone 6s vs iPhone 8 Specs ComparediPhone 6s vs iPhone 8 Full ComparisonDesignAs for the design, both feature aluminum bodies with rounded corners, but the iPhone 8 adds a nice glass back paneling to it (for wireless charging capabilities). This gives it a shine like the iPhone 4 used to have. Because of the glass back, the iPhone 8 is just a tad thicker and heavier than the iPhone 6s–but not by much. The iPhone 8 also does away with the antenna bands on the back of the iPhone 6s, so it’s a cleaner design. Another advantage the iPhone 8 has is its Splash, Water and Dust Resistant, whereas the iPhone 6s is not. As far as color options go, the iPhone 6s offers four options, while the newer iPhone 8 only offers three.
Winner? Draw – They’re Both Very Similar DisplaysAs with the iPhone 7 as well, there’s absolutely no difference in the displays of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 6s. Each offers a 4.7-inch display with a 1334×750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi. Both phones also offer 3D Touch. However, the iPhone 8 features a True Tone display, which matches the ambient light of the room you are using it in, and you’ll notice a difference because of that.
Winner? iPhone 8 – It’s Brighter & More Advanced CPU/Processor
Winner? iPhone 8 – It’s 50% More Powerful Than iPhone 6s CameraBoth the iPhone 6s and iPhone 8 have the same megapixels in the rear cameras, however, the sensors in the iPhone 8’s rear camera offer optical image stabilization, wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, and quad-LED True Tone flash with slow sync. As for the front camera, the iPhone 8 offers a 7MP sensor (versus 5MP in the 6s) and features 1080p HD video recording (versus 720p HD in the 6s).
Winner? iPhone 8 Storage OptionsThe iPhone 6s comes in either 32 or 128GB while the iPhone 8 comes in either 64 or 256GB. A huge difference is also in the chip each phone packs. The A11 Bionic chip in the iPhone 8 will run absolute circles around the A9 found in the iPhone 6s.
Battery LifeThe iPhone 8 has a bit of a larger battery than the iPhone 6, at 1821 mAh versus 1715 mAh. However, Apple says both phones basically have the same battery life for most things (thanks to the A11 being a bit more power-efficient than the A9). Here’s how the battery life compares between the two in Talk Time, Standby Time, Internet Use, Video Playback, and Audio Playback:
And don’t forget, the iPhone 8 offers wireless charging, whereas the iPhone 6s does not.
Winner? iPhone 8 – It Has Better Battery Life Than iPhone 6s, Thanks To Apple’s A11 Chipset Price
Verdict?Pretty simple, really. Out of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 8, the iPhone 8, while similar-looking, is a vastly superior device. It has a better display, a more advanced camera system, vastly superior performance, improved battery life, and it will get iOS updates for longer than the iPhone 6s. Bottom line? Out of these two iPhone options, the iPhone 8 is 100% the one to go for. Another option worth considering, however, is picking up a newer refurbished iPhone – something like the iPhone X or iPhone XR, which you can get for 40% less than retail via Gazelle, our #1 pick for refurbished iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and iMacs. iPhone 8 vs iPhone 6s Full Comparison (More Details)Here are the specs for the iPhone 8:
And here are the specs for the iPhone 6s:
If you want a newer iPhone model, but still want to pay 40% less, go the refurbished route and check out Gazelle’s latest deals – you can grab an iPhone X for the price of a mid-range Android phone. Michael GrothausApple expert and novelist, Michael Grothaushas been covering tech on KnowYourMobile for the best part of 10 years. Prior to this, he worked at Apple. And before that, he was a film journalist. Michael is a published author; his book Epiphany Jones was voted as one of the best novels about Hollywood by Entertainment Weekly. Michael is also a writer at other publications including VICE and Fast Company. Are iPhone 6 and 8 the same size case?Yes! The dimensions for some iPhone models only differ by 0.1-0.2 mm which allows the same case to fit multiple iPhone models perfectly! Below you can see which cases are compatible with each other: 6 / 6S, 7, 8, and SE (2020)
What is the difference between iPhone 6 7 and 8?The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus naturally win the numbers game compared to the iPhone 7 and 6S models with a faster processor, more storage, an improved display with True Tone technology, extra camera features in the case of the 8 Plus, as well as wireless charging.
Are iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 the same size?Yes, the iPhone 8 is the same sizes as the iPhone 7, and the iPhone 8 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 7 Plus so they 8 devices will fit in the 7 cases. The iPhone SE (2nd gen) also fits the same case as the iPhone 7 and 8.
Will an iPhone 7 case fit iPhone 6?No, the iPhone 7/7 Plus camera is larger and in a different position to the iPhone 6/6 Plus so they do not fit in the iPhone 6/6 Plus cases.
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