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Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Apple iPhone Air

The Apple iPhone 8 Plus is a premium phone at Rs. 120,999, while the Apple iPhone Air is a flagship device at Rs. 479,999 — a price difference of Rs. 359,000.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 120Hz vs 60Hz display
  • 12GB vs 3GB RAM
  • Rs. 359,000 price difference
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Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Apple iPhone 8 Plus

3GB / 64GB
Rs. 120,999
Price in Pakistan
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Apple iPhone Air

Apple iPhone Air

12GB / 256GB
Rs. 479,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall WinnerApple iPhone AirWins 3 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Apple iPhone Air if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 📷Choose Apple iPhone Air if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
  • 💰Choose Apple iPhone 8 Plus if you want the best value for your money.
  • Choose Apple iPhone Air if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone Air
Performance
47.9
96.5
Camera
40.0
80.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
46.3
96.5
Overall
45.4
81.6
Value for Money
Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

PerformanceApple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
47.9
Apple iPhone Air
96.5
CameraApple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
40.0
Apple iPhone Air
80.0
Battery
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
40.0
Apple iPhone Air
40.0
GamingApple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
46.3
Apple iPhone Air
96.5
OverallApple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
45.4
Apple iPhone Air
81.6
Value for MoneyApple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Best Value
Apple iPhone Air
Lower Value
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
80.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone Air
81.6/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone Air
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone Air
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone Air
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 8 Plus
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.50"
6.50"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Resolution
1080x1920
1260x2736
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
RAM
3 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2691 mAh
3149 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
Weight
202g
165g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Colors
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5

Our Verdict

Apple iPhone Air is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 81.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Apple iPhone 8 Plus puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100. However, Apple iPhone 8 Plus offers better value for money.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Pros
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Below-average battery

Apple iPhone Air

Pros
  • Flagship-grade processor
  • Good camera quality
  • Great for gaming
  • 120Hz smooth display
  • 5G connectivity
Cons
  • Below-average battery
  • Slow 20W charging
  • Premium pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Apple iPhone Air?

Apple iPhone Air is the overall winner with a score of 81.6/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Apple iPhone Air?

Apple iPhone Air wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 40.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

Both phones have similar battery performance.

Which is better for gaming?

Apple iPhone Air is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Apple iPhone 8 Plus offers better value at PKR 120,999 with a value score of 1.7.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 8 Plus and Apple iPhone Air?

Apple iPhone 8 Plus costs PKR 120,999 while Apple iPhone Air costs PKR 479,999. The price difference is PKR 359,000.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Rs. 120,999
Apple iPhone Air
Rs. 479,999