Which one is best for you?
Two years is a long time in phone technology, so the iPhone 8 was always likely to outclass the iPhone 6s. With its latest range, however, Apple is really setting out its vision for the future.
From the A11 Bionic chip at its heart to the wireless charging Apple has introduced for the first time, iPhone 8 is a clear leap forward. It may even have broken some records, with the California giant claiming the toughest glass and smartest processor of any smartphone.
Amid a number of advances, iPhone 8 has an improved camera with optical image stabilisation and wide-colour capture – giving you better action shots and more realistic images. iPhone 8’s True Tone display outshines the Retina HD of its predecessor, allowing for improved viewing of 4K video content, another first for Apple’s latest range.
Throw in further innovations such as the new Portrait Lighting feature that creates stunning selfies and you have a device that clearly has the future in mind.
Judged purely on the specs, iPhone 8 is a better device than iPhone 6s. However, iPhone 6s is still a great phone and some will prefer its classic look, 3mm headphone jack and more modest price.
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Apple
iPhone 8
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Take stunning snaps with the rear 12-megapixel camera with 5x Digital zoom, optical image stabilisation and True Tone flash with slow sync
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Have peace of mind – iPhone 8 has the most durable glass ever used previously
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The sophisticated all-glass design lets you effortlessly charge your phone wirelessly
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Don’t wait to do what you love on your phone – with the faster six-core A11 chip
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Apple
iPhone 6s
Say goodbye to fingerprint smudges thanks to a special coating that repels oil and reduces annoying smears
View crystal clear videos and images with the 4.7-inch Retina HD display
Relive your favourite memories. Live Photos sets your pictures in motion
Take 8-megapixel still photos while recording 4K video
| Name | iPhone 8 | iPhone 6s |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
iPhone 8 |
Buy the iPhone 6s |
| Display |
4.7 inches (diagonal) |
4.7 inches (diagonal) |
| Size and weight |
Height: 138.4 mm Width: 67.3 mm Depth: 7.4 mm Weight: 148 grams |
Height: 138.3 mm Width: 67.1 mm Depth: 7.1 mm Weight: 143 grams |
| Rear camera |
12 MP |
12 MP |
| Front camera |
7 MP |
5 MP |
| Video recording |
4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps |
4K video recording at 25 fps or 30 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps |
| Processor |
A11 Bionic chip, Neural Engine |
A9 chip with 64-bit architecture Embedded M9 motion coprocessor |
| Battery | Up to 13 hours video playback | 1715 mAh |
| Storage |
64 GB 128 GB |
16 GB 64 GB 128 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | |
| Buy now | iPhone 8 | Buy the iPhone 6s |