Apple iPhone 8 vs Apple iPhone X
The Verdict
iPhone 8 and iPhone X share the same A11 Bionic processor and identical main camera specs (12 MP, f/1.8 with OIS), but diverge significantly in display and overall capability. iPhone X's 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED screen (2436 x 1125) crushes iPhone 8's 4.7-inch 1334 x 750 LCD panel in color accuracy, contrast, and visual impact. iPhone X adds a second 12 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom for genuine versatility, while iPhone 8 relies solely on digital zoom. Battery capacity differs substantially: iPhone X's 2716 mAh versus iPhone 8's 1821 mAh translates to noticeably longer endurance. iPhone X weighs 26 grams more and uses premium stainless steel versus aluminum, justifying its $300 price premium. RAM bump from 2 GB to 3 GB provides modest multitasking improvement. Both support wireless charging and IP67 water resistance. iPhone 8 remains competent for basic needs and fits smaller hands, but iPhone X delivers a flagship experience with superior display quality, dual-camera flexibility, and battery longevity that justify the cost for most buyers seeking a modern smartphone.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- →Wireless charging support
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chip
Buy the Apple iPhone X if…
- →Revolutionary edge-to-edge OLED display design
- →Face ID introduced biometric innovation
- →Wireless charging support
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 8
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- Wireless charging support
- Powerful A11 Bionic chip
- True Tone display
- Reliable Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Cons
- Very small 1821 mAh battery
- Dated home button design with large bezels
- Single rear camera only
- 750p resolution on 4.7-inch display
- Only 2 GB RAM
Apple iPhone X
Pros
- Revolutionary edge-to-edge OLED display design
- Face ID introduced biometric innovation
- Wireless charging support
- Premium stainless steel and glass build
- Animoji with TrueDepth camera
Cons
- First-gen Face ID was slower than Touch ID
- Notch design was polarizing
- $999 starting price was unprecedented
- No headphone jack or adapter in box
- Fragile all-glass construction
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | iOS 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 148 g | 174 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Stainless steel frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 7 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 64 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 1821 mAh | 2716 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 7.5W Qi |
| Display | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | Super Retina OLED |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 2436 x 1125 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 625 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Apple GPU (3-core) |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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