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iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) — A11 · 64GB · Silver
Apple

iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)

A11 · 64GB · Silver

62
/ 100
From $799
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) wins by 34
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) — A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · India
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)

A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · India

96
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) lands at 62 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) ahead by 34 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) if…

  • ✓Classic flagship pedigree
  • ✓Long firmware tail
  • ✓Competitive resale

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) leads on camera (95 vs 59).

Battery life

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) leads on battery (90 vs 56).

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) leads on cpu (96 vs 62).

Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) leads on display (93 vs 62).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) 62
vs
96 iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)

Score breakdown

iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
62
cpu 62
gpu 60
camera 59
battery 56
display 62
design 60
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) versus iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)
Chipset
A11
A18 Pro
Storage
64GB
▲ 256GB
Color
Silver
—
Release year
2017
2024
OS
—
iOS 18

iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)

Pros
  • +Classic flagship pedigree
  • +Long firmware tail
  • +Competitive resale
Cons
  • −No 5G on pre-2020 models
  • −Aging ports/charging
  • −Shorter update window

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)

Which is better, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 34. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) worth the price? +

At $799, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) — leads on camera (95 vs 59). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (India) — leads on battery (90 vs 56). Screen-on time and charging.