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Apple iPhone 6 vs Apple iPhone 8
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Apple iPhone 6
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Apple iPhone 8
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 8
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Apple iPhone 8
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 6
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1334 | 1334 |
| Resolution Width | 750 | 750 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 625 |
| PPI | 326 | 326 |
| Glass Type | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | Ion-strengthened glass |
| Screen-to-body | 65.8 | 65.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based) | Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) |
| GPU | PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics) | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A8 | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | 20 | 10 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 8 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM | 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 256GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm | — |
| Wide | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1810 | 1821 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 250 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 14 h (3G) | Up to 14 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 138.1 | 138.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.9 | 7.3 |
| Weight (g) | 129 | 148 |
| Width (mm) | 67 | 67.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, September 09. Released 2014, September 19 | 2017, September 12. Released 2017, September 22 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 - A1549 GSM, A1549 CDMA | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 6 | Apple iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 6 and Apple iPhone 8 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 8 packs a 1821 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPhone 8 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 12 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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