iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black)
A11 · 64GB · Black
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Deep Blue
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) lands at 62 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) ahead by 36 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A11 | A19 Pro |
| Storage | 64GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Color | Black | Deep Blue |
| Release year | 2017 | 2025 |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
Which is better, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 36. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) 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.