Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
The Verdict
iPhone 11 Pro decisively outperforms the iPhone 8 Plus across nearly every dimension. Its Super Retina XDR OLED display (5.8", 2436x1125, 1200 nits) delivers superior color accuracy and brightness compared to the 8 Plus's Retina IPS LCD (5.5", 1920x1080, 625 nits). Performance gains are substantial,the A13 Bionic with 4GB RAM and 4-core GPU crush the A11's 3-core GPU and 3GB RAM. Camera capabilities improve significantly with the addition of an ultrawide lens, enhanced Night mode, and computational photography. Battery life extends to nearly all-day usage (3046 mAh vs 2691 mAh), while the 11 Pro adds IP68 water resistance, stainless steel construction, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. At $200 more, the 11 Pro justifies its premium through genuine technological advancement. The 8 Plus feels dated in 2024, suitable only as a budget secondary device.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro if…
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- →18W fast charger included in the box
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus if…
- →Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- →Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Pros
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- A13 Bionic was the fastest mobile chip in 2019
- Premium matte glass finish
Cons
- No 5G support
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Wide notch design
- Starting at $999 for 64 GB was steep
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
- True Tone display technology
- Touch ID still preferred by many users
Cons
- Dated thick-bezel home button design
- Large bezels waste screen real estate
- Glass back cracks easily
- No headphone jack
- Overshadowed by iPhone X launch
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | iOS 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 202 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3046 mAh | 2691 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 7.5W Qi |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 625 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Apple GPU (3-core) |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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