Apple introduced the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus alongside the iPhone X in September 2017. Its key features included a glass-backed design with wireless charging, improved water resistance, and upgraded cameras. However, before the iPhone SE announcement in 2020, Apple officially discontinued the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and removed them from its lineup. The intention was to replace the popular iPhone 8 with the new iPhone SE.
The discontinuation of the 4.7-inch iPhone 8 isn’t surprising because the new iPhone SE is essentially superior in almost every way. The second-generation iPhone SE is essentially an upgraded iPhone 8, with a 4.7-inch display and Touch ID home button, but with a faster A13 Bionic chip. Nevertheless, the iPhone 8 still supports the latest iOS updates. Based on previous records, Apple has provided the latest iOS update support for its older models for up to five years on average. It means that the iPhone 8 will support the latest iOS until 2022.
While there aren’t any official statements from Apple yet, you can expect the iPhone 8 to continue receiving the latest updates and support till the end of 2022 or even beyond 2023. In comparison, the iPhone SE is expected to support the newest iOS updates until the end of 2025, which is still a long way off. For a better understanding, let us compare their features and specs in detail.
Comparison: iPhone 8 vs. iPhone SE
| iPhone 8 | iPhone SE(1st Gen) | iPhone SE (2nd Gen) | iPhone SE (3rd Gen) |
| ColoursSilver, space grey and gold(Subject to availability) | ColoursSilver, space grey, gold and rose gold(Subject to availability) | ColoursBlack, white and red (Subject to availability) | ColoursMidnight, starlight, and red (Subject to availability) |
| Display4.7-inch Retina HD display1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi | Display4-inch Retina display1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi | Display4.7-inchRetina HD display1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi | Display4.7-inchRetina HD display1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi |
| NetworkSupports 4G LTE | NetworkSupports 4G LTE | NetworkSupports 4G LTE | NetworkSupports 5G |
| Capacity64 GB and 128 GB | Capacity32 GB and 128 GB | Capacity64 GB and 128 GB | Capacity64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB |
| Glass front and backAerospace-grade aluminium | – – | Glass front and backAerospace-grade aluminium | Glass front and backAerospace-grade aluminium |
| CameraSingle 12MP camera systemAuto HDR photos7 MP Front Camera4K video recording- | CameraSingle 12MP camera systemHDR photos1.2 MP Front Camera4K video recording – | CameraSingle 12MP camera systemSmart HDR photos7 MP Front Camera4K video recording Portrait mode | CameraAdvanced Single 12MP camera Smart HDR 4 photos7 MP Front Camera4K video recording Portrait mode |
| A11 bionic chip | A9 chip | A13 bionic chip | A15 bionic chip |
| Up to 13 hours video playback and up to 40 hours audio playback | Up to 13 hours video playback and up to 50 hours audio playback | Up to 13 hours video playback and up to 40 hours audio playback | Up to 15 hours video playback and up to 50 hours audio playback |
| Water-resistant,Splash and dust proof | — | Water-resistant,Splash and dust proof | Water-resistant, Splash and dust proof |
Whether you are a big fan of the iconic iPhone 8 or love the newer iPhone SE, the above comparison provides a better insight on their features and specs. It will help you to decide which iPhone is the best for you, according to your needs and budget.
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