Apple has finally launched the much-anticipated three new iPhone models called iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X. The iPhone X (pronounced as iPhone 10) is the 10th-anniversary model of the company, while the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are the successor of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus respectively. These three new handsets from Apple might share some internal and external features, but they also differ from each other in various aspects. Hit the jump to learn the key differences between iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone 8.
There is a reason why Apple prices iPhone X at $999 for the base model while the other two models start at $699 and $799. It is not just the bezel-less OLED display of iPhone X for which the company is charging a premium price. There are some magical new features exclusive to the iPhone X that are not available on other two models. So, let’s see how better the iPhone X is when compared to iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
Differences Between iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone 8
Here is the list of differences between these three new iPhone models. Other than these, almost all the features are common across the three iPhone models.
Design Differences
Front: The iPhone X pretty much differs from the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in terms of design. While all these iPhone models are made up of glass, the iPhone X features a full-screen OLED display on the front side without the iconic Home button.
Home Button: iPhone X does not have Touch ID Home button. The front of iPhone 8 and iPhone Plus is exactly similar to the previous iPhone 7 lineup. These two models still have the Touch ID Home button.
Dimensions & Weight: Despite having a larger display, Edge-to-edge display of iPhone X makes it smaller than the iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus have the sizes identical to older siblings.
- iPhone X: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm, 174 grams
- iPhone 8: 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, 148 grams
- iPhone 8 Plus: 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm, 202 grams
Colors: The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus comes in three color options; Silver, Space Gray, and Gold. The iPhone X comes in two color options; Silver and Space Gray.
Display Differences
iPhone 8 has a 4.7-inch LCD display with 750p resolution and 326 ppi density.
iPhone 8 Plus features a 5.5-inch display with 1080p resolution and 401ppi density.
iPhone X has an edge-to-edge 5.8-inch OLED display with 1125 x 2436 resolution and 458 ppi density.
The display on the iPhone X has rounded corners, while on the other two models, the display corners are squarish.
The OLED display of iPhone X supports HDR10 standard and Dolby Vision. The other two models do not have such features.
Hardware Differences
Chipset: All three new iPhone models are powered by Apple A11 Bionic Chipset. It contains a 6-cores processor, a dual-core Neural engine, and M11 motion coprocessor.
RAM: Both the iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus have 3GB RAM while the iPhone 8 comes with 2GB RAM module.
Storage capacity: All three iPhone models are available in two storage options; 64GB and 256GB.
Biometric Verification: iPhone X has Face ID for facial recognition but no Touch ID fingerprint scanner. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus does not have Face ID but still retains the Touch ID fingerprint scanner.
Camera Differences
Sensor: The iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus features a dual 12MP camera setup on the rear side. While the iPhone 8 has a single 12MP shooter on the back.
Aperture: The telephoto lens on iPhone X features a f/2.4 aperture with OIS. But the same lens on iPhone 8 Plus has a f/2.8 aperture without OIS.
Alignment: The main dual camera of the iPhone X is vertically aligned as opposed to the iPhone 8 Plus’ horizontally aligned camera.
Front-facing Camera: On the front side, iPhone X has a 7MP True Depth camera, while the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus continues to have a FaceTime HD camera just like their predecessors. The front camera of iPhone X is capable of Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting for selfies. The same is not possible on other two iPhones.
Battery
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus offers the same battery life as their predecessors. The iPhone X offers two hours of additional battery life compared to iPhone 8.
Price & Availability
iPhone 8 is the cheapest 2017 iPhone model with a price tag of $699.
iPhone 8 Plus comes as a second cheaper option with $799 price tag.
iPhone X is the premium option and costs $999 for 64GB and $1,149 for 256GB capacity option.
The iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8 will go up for pre-order on September 15
The iPhone X pre-order will start on October 27
The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are all set to hit the shelves of retail stores on September 22.
The iPhone X will be available in stores on November 3.
iPhone X vs iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone 8 – Specs Comparison
Here is a detailed show down of the hardware specs of iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone 8:
| iPhone X | iPhone 8 Plus | iPhone 8 | ||
General |
Announced | September 12, 2017 | September 12, 2017 | September 12, 2017 |
| Released | November 3, 2017 | September 22, 2017 | September 22, 2017 | |
Body |
Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 174 grams | 202 grams | 148 grams | |
| Color | Space Gray, Silver | Gold, Silver, Space Gray | Gold, Silver, Space Gray | |
| Material | Glass, Metallic frame | Glass Metalic Bezel | Glass Metalic Bezel | |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Rated IP67 under IEC standard 60529 | Rated IP67 under IEC standard 60529 | Rated IP67 under IEC standard 60529 | |
Display |
Display Type | OLED | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 5.8-inch | 5.5-inch | 4.7-inch | |
| Resolution | 1125 x 2436 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 750 x 1334 pixels | |
| Pixel Density | 458ppi | 401 ppi | 326 ppi | |
| Display Features | True Tone Display, Wide Color Display, 3D Touch, HDR display, All-screen | True Tone Display, Wide Color Display, 3D Touch | True Tone Display, Wide Color Display, 3D Touch | |
Hardware & Software |
Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic (64-bit) | Apple A11 Bionic (64-bit) | Apple A11 Bionic (64-bit) |
| GPU | ||||
| RAM | 3GB | 3GB | 2GB | |
| Internal Storage | 64GB / 256GB | 64GB / 256GB | 64GB / 256GB | |
| External Storage | N/A | N/A | ||
| SIM Card | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| NFC | Apple Pay | Apple Pay | Apple Pay | |
| Sensors | Face ID (Facial recognition) Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
Touch ID fingerprint sensor Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
Touch ID fingerprint sensor Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
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| OS | iOS 11 | iOS 11 | iOS 11 | |
Camera |
Main Camera | 12MP Dual: Wide-angle: Æ’/1.8 aperture Telephoto: Æ’/2.4 aperture 4K – @24fps, @30fps, @60fps 1080p – @30fps @60fps @120fps @240fps 720p – 30fps |
12MP Dual: Wide-angle: Æ’/1.8 aperture Telephoto: Æ’/2.8 aperture 4K – @24fps, @30fps, @60fps 1080p – @30fps @60fps @120fps @240fps 720p – 30fps |
12MP with Æ’/1.8 4K – @24fps, @30fps, @60fps 1080p – @30fps @60fps @120fps @240fps 720p – 30fps |
| Front Camera | 7MP – Æ’/2.2 aperture 1080p HD video Portrait Lighting Animoji |
7MP – Æ’/2.2 aperture 1080p HD video |
7MP – Æ’/2.2 aperture 1080p HD video |
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| Camera Features | Optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync Portrait mode Portrait Lighting |
Optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync Portrait mode Portrait Lighting |
Digital zoom up to 5x Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync |
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Battery |
Battery Type | Li-Ion battery | Li-Ion battery | Li-Ion battery |
| Battery Capacity | ||||
| Features | Wireless Charging, Fast Wired Charging, Non-Removable | Wireless Charging, Fast Wired Charging, Non-Removable | Wireless Charging, Fast Wired Charging, Non-Removable | |
Connectivity |
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| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac Wi?Fi | 802.11ac Wi?Fi | 802.11ac Wi?Fi | |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| USB | Lightning | Lightning | Lightning | |
Network / Technology |
4G Network | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 3G Network | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
| 2G Network | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
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