How Do You Make The Screen Smaller On IPhone 8?

Re: How do make the screens and widgets smaller on iPhone 8?

Thank you for your question, and for sharing what you have already tried.

Seems you may have zoomed in on the screen (ie: larger),

and

just need to zoom out to see it all smaller

Wondering which iOS version you are using on the iPhone 8 ....

Eg: for iOS16: (or choose a different version ot the top of the article below for accurate info,)

says (If Zoom is on):

To turn off Zoom, double-tap the screen with three fingers or use Accessibility Shortc

More info: Zoom in on the iPhone screen - Apple Support