Apple iPhone X vs iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus: Here are all the specs differences
The iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus are now official, following months of numerous leaks, enticing rumors, and gossip. As usual, new iPhone releases are not only the highlight of the year for fans of everything Apple, but for almost all other smartphone geeks out there, who simply can't wait to praise, or on the contrary - heavily criticize Cupertino and just about anything that gets shown on stage.
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
(138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm)
(158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm)
(143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
In what's quite possibly the largest iPhone release so far, Apple has not only updated its flagship iPhones, but also introduced a whole new 10th anniversary edition that is easily one of this year's head-turners.
But how does it differ from the more regular and traditional iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus? What sets it apart except for the obvious design difference? Here's what you need to know:
Display
Size
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
OLED
Screen-to-body
65.34 %
67.47 %
82.35 %
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
625 cd/m2 (nit)
625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72 (10 nm)
Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72 (10 nm)
Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72 (10 nm)
Processor
GPU
Apple 3-core GPU
Apple 3-core GPU
Apple 3-core GPU
RAM
Internal storage
256GB, not expandable
256GB, not expandable
256GB, not expandable
OS
iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x)
iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x)
iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x)
Battery
Capacity
1821 mAh
2691 mAh
2716 mAh
Charging
USB Power Delivery
USB Power Delivery
USB Power Delivery
Talk time
the average is 13 h (780 min)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
Music playback
40.00 hours
60.00 hours
60.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
14.00 hours
13.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2.0x
Aperture size: F2.8
Focal Length: 56 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.4"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.8
Focal Length: 56 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.4"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Optical zoom: 2.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 52 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.4"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 52 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.4"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Features
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
7 MP
7 MP
7 MP
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
(138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm)
(158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm)
(143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm)
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Glass
Frame: Aluminum
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass
Frame: Aluminum
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass
Frame: Stainless steel
Frame: Stainless steel
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP67
Water, Dust; IP67
Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
3D Face unlock
Buyers information
Price
$ 849
$ 949
$ 1149
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