iPhone 13 vs iPhone 8 Plus: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 13 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 64.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 13
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 13 wins 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 136460
- CameraiPhone 8 Plus7275
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 136040
- BatteryTie5858
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityiPhone 136353
- SecurityiPhone 1310086
- ValueTie6868
- iPhone 13 has the bigger battery3,240 mAh vs 2,691 mAh
- iPhone 13 charges faster20W vs 18W
- iPhone 13 has the bigger screen6.1" vs 5.5"
- iPhone 13 is lighter174 g vs 202 g
- iPhone 13 has a sharper selfie camera12 MP vs 7 MP
- iPhone 13 has more RAM4 GB vs 3 GB
- iPhone 13 has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5
- iPhone 13 is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP67
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 13 wins — BeastScore 64.8/100
The iPhone 13 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (3,240 mAh vs 2,691 mAh) and faster charging (20W vs 18W).
Larger battery: 3,240 mAh vs 2,691 mAh · Larger display: 6.1" vs 5.5"
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 13 or iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone 13 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (3,240 mAh vs 2,691 mAh) and faster charging (20W vs 18W). BeastScore: iPhone 13 64.8/100, iPhone 8 Plus 64.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 13 and iPhone 8 Plus?
iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch display and 3240 mAh battery. iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5-inch display and 2691 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 13 and iPhone 8 Plus compare for speed?
iPhone 13 scores 64/100 for performance; iPhone 8 Plus scores 60/100.
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