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iPhone 8 Plus Vs iPhone 13 Pro Max

The 5.5-inch Apple iPhone 8 Plus, powered by the Apple A11 Bionic, and the 48-month-old Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, which is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, were put side by side in this comparison. You can read reviews, detailed specifications, and the advantages and disadvantages of each device on this Techpotamus.

Key differences

A summary of the key benefits of each smartphone

Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 8 Plus

  • Scanner for fingerprints
  • 38 grams reduced in weight

Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

  • Higher refresh rate on the display – 120 Hz
  • 20% additional screen space due to thinner bezels
  • comes with a 1661 mAh more powerful battery: 4352 vs 2691 mAh
  • A 2x improvement in AnTuTu Benchmark performance (788K versus 398K)
  • has a screen that is 1.2 inches bigger.
  • 40% more battery life is shown (43:44 vs 27:25 hours)
  • higher camera spec (According to DxOMark rating)
  • provides a 70% increase in peak brightness (1050 against 618 nits)
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks, the most recent
  • There is a 3x optical zoom on the back camera.
  • an impervious body (IP68 classification)
  • CPU that uses less energy: Apple A15 Bionic

Review

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

Phone :iPhone 8 PlusiPhone 13 Pro Max
TypeIPS LCDOLED
Size5.5 inches6.7 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels1284 x 2778 pixels
Aspect ratio16:919.5:9
PPI401 ppi458 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Max rated brightness625 nits1000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1200 nits
HDR supportNoYes, Dolby Vision
Screen protectionTempered glassCeramic Shield
Screen-to-body ratio67.4%87.4%
Display features– DCI-P3

Display Tests

RGB color space99.9%99.9%
PWMNot detected238 Hz
Response time32 ms8.5 ms
Contrast1471:1∞ Infinity

Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height158.4 mm (6.24 inches)160.8 mm (6.33 inches)
Width78.1 mm (3.07 inches)78.1 mm (3.07 inches)
Thickness7.5 mm (0.3 inches)7.65 mm (0.3 inches)
Weight202 gramm (7.13 oz)240 gramm (8.47 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP68
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsSilver, Gold, GrayBlack, Silver, Gold, Blue, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in home buttonNo

Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 8 Plus benchmark tests

SoC

ChipsetApple A11 BionicApple A15 Bionic
Max. clock2390 MHz3200 MHz
CPU cores6 (2 + 4)6 (2 + 4)
Architecture– 4 cores at 1.42 GHz: Mistral
– 2 cores at 2.39 GHz: Monsoon
– 4 cores at 2.02 GHz: Blizzard
– 2 cores at 3.24 GHz: Avalanche
Lithography process10 nanometers5 nanometers
GraphicsApple GPUApple GPU
GPU clock1200 MHz
FLOPS~325 GFLOPS

Memory

RAM size3 GB6 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4LPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz
Channels22

Storage

Storage size64, 256 GB128, 256, 512, 1024 GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe
Memory cardNoNo

Benchmarks

CPU124988213823
GPU147976317561
Memory61076126792
UX66430136444
Total score398461788689

3DMark Wild Life Performance

Stability71%82%
Graphics test20 FPS56 FPS
Graphics score34199490

Software

Operating systemiOS 11 (Can be upgraded to iOS 16)iOS 15 (Can be upgraded to iOS 16)
OS size6 GB13 GB

Battery

Specifications

Capacity2691 mAh4352 mAh
Charge power15 W27 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes, Qi (7.5 W)Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (50% in 30 min)Yes (42% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:25 hr1:46 hr

Battery Life Tests

Web browsing08:56 hr14:55 hr
Watching video11:09 hr20:14 hr
Gaming04:25 hr07:42 hr
Standby102 hr140 hr

General battery life

Camera

smartphone specifications and camera tests

Main Camera

Matrix12 megapixels12 megapixels
Image resolution4032 x 30244032 x 3024
ZoomOptical, 2xOptical, 3x
FlashQuad LEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens120°
Lenses2 (12 MP + 12 MP)4 (12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP + 0 MP)
Wide (main) lens– 12 MP
– Aperture: f/1.8
– Focal length: 28 mm
– Pixel size: 1.22 micron
– Phase autofocus
– Optical stabilization
– 12 MP
– Aperture: f/1.5
– Focal length: 26 mm
– Pixel size: 1.9 micron
– Sensor: 1/1.66″, Sony IMX703 (Exmor-RS CMOS)
– Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
– Optical stabilization
Telephoto lens– 12 MP
– Aperture: f/2.8
– Focal length: 57 mm
– Phase autofocus
– 12 MP
– Aperture: f/2.8
– Focal length: 77 mm
– Pixel size: 1 micron
– Phase autofocus
– Optical stabilization
Ultra-wide lens– 12 MP
– Aperture: f/1.8
– Focal length: 13 mm
– Pixel size: 1 micron
– Phase autofocus
Depth lens– Pixel size: 1 micron
Camera features– Bokeh mode
– Pro mode
– RAW support
– Bokeh mode
– Pro mode
– RAW support
SamplesPhoto samples of Apple iPhone 8 Plus from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max from DxOMark

Selfie Camera

Megapixels7 megapixels12 megapixels
Image resolution3088 x 23204032 x 3024
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length32 mm23 mm
Pixel size1 microns1 microns
Sensor typeBSI CMOSExmor-RS CMOS
Sensor size1/3.6″
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS

DxOMark camera tests

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features– Dual Band
– Wi-Fi Direct
– Wi-Fi Hotspot
– Dual Band
– Wi-Fi MiMO
– Wi-Fi Direct
– Wi-Fi Hotspot
– Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth featuresLE, A2DPLE, A2DP
USB typeNo
USB version22
USB features– Charging
– USB-Storage mode
– Charging
– USB-Storage mode
– OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo

Network

Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*1618
5G supportNoYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes

Speakers test

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedSeptember 2017September 2021
Release dateSeptember 2017September 2021
SAR (head)0.94 W/kg0.99 W/kg
SAR (body)0.99 W/kg0.98 W/kg
Sensors– Barometer
– Proximity sensor
– Gyroscope
– Accelerometer
– Ambient light sensor
– Compass
– Fingerprint
– Barometer
– Proximity sensor
– Gyroscope
– Accelerometer
– Ambient light sensor
– Compass
– Face recognition sensor

NFC, GSM network support, and some other specifications may vary by country, so please note this.

Conclusion

We believe that the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is unquestionably a better purchase after reviewing all the available data. If you are still confused after reading this comparison you can also go through iPhone 11 Pro Vs iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone XS Max Vs iPhone 13 Pro Max comparison that will also clear up your mind and you will be able to take decisions about the best phone to go with.

FAQs

Comparison of displays

In comparison to the 5.5-inch screen of the Apple iPhone 8 Plus (128GB), the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (1TB) has a larger screen size of 6.7 inches.

The iPhone 13 is a significant improvement over the iPhone 8. The much bigger, bolder screen, Face ID, faster processor, longer battery life, and of course the significantly improved cameras will all make this phone feel quick and new.

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are still good phones that are worthwhile to purchase in 2022. In 2022, you can spend less money on an iPhone 8.

First and foremost, the screen is better than the 5.2-inch, 1,080 x 1,920-resolution screen on the iPhone 8 with a bezel-free, 5.8-inch display that has 1,125 x 2,436 resolution. What losing the bezel brings is a larger phone with a smaller screen.

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