Which one is best for you?
In terms of cameras, both phones have rear 12-megapixel Wide cameras with a ƒ/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation and up to 5x digital zoom. However, only iPhone SE has Portrait Mode with advanced bokeh and depth control, Portrait Lighting with six effects and next-generation Smart HDR. Both phones have a 7-megapixel front FaceTime HD camera – but iPhone SE boasts the same Portrait features available on its front camera, as well as cinematic video stabilisation.
Both phones have Touch ID and a second generation iPhone fingerprint sensor. They are also compatible with AirPods. iPhone SE has a slightly more advanced A13 Bionic chip (iPhone 8 has a A11 Bionic chip) and iPhone SE is also available with up to 256GB storage. iPhone 8 comes with 128GB storage.
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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 SE
Get a great value iPhone for a fraction of the cost of most other models – it’s got loads of great features paired with impressive, fast performance
A small but mighty companion – its 4.7-inch Retina HD screen fits neatly into your hand or pocket
Watch up to 13 hours of video on a single charge
Advanced camera system powered by an A13 Bionic processor and 4K video
| Name | iPhone 8 | iPhone SE |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
iPhone 8 |
Buy the iPhone SE |
| 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: 138.4mm Width: 67.3mm Depth: 7.3mm Weight: 148g |
| Rear camera |
12 MP |
12-megapixel Wide camera |
| Front camera |
7 MP |
7 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 24, 30 or 60 frames per second |
| Processor |
A11 Bionic chip, Neural Engine |
A13 Bionic Chip with third generation Neural Engine |
| Battery | Up to 13 hours video playback | 1821mAh |
| Storage |
64 GB 128 GB |
64GB 128GB 256GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | Yes - IP67 |
| Buy now | iPhone 8 | Buy the iPhone SE |