iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X trade strengths: iPhone 8 Plus leads in Display, Battery and camera, while iPhone X leads in display and Design.
Key differences
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FieldiPhone 8 PlusiPhone XWhy it matters
ZoomMarginal difference1 official source2x optical zoom in; digital zoom up to 10xUnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 8 PlusiPhone XWhy it matters
Display sizeMinor difference2 official sources5.5 in5.8 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Outdoor brightnessMarginal difference1 official source[{"nits":625,"context":"typical"}]UnknownHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
FieldiPhone 8 PlusiPhone XWhy it matters
Video playbackMinor difference2 official sources14 hours13 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Fast chargeMarginal difference2 official sourcesUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9Up to 50% charge 30 minutes 9Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
FieldiPhone 8 PlusiPhone XWhy it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources202 g174 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
FieldiPhone 8 PlusiPhone XWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 256 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
FieldiPhone 8 PlusiPhone XWhy it matters
Depth mmMinor difference2 official sources7.57.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMinor difference2 official sources158.4143.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMinor difference2 official sources78.170.9No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 8 PlusiPhone XWhy it matters
HdrMeaningful difference1 official sourceUnknowntrueNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi2436-by-1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 8 PlusiPhone XWhy it matters
RatingMarginal difference2 official sourcesRated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529Rated IP67 under IEC standard 60529No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
ChipA11 BionicMain camera12 MPFront camera7 MPBluetoothBluetooth 5.0U.S. SIMNano-SIMAudio playback hours60ContentsiPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationApertureƒ/2.2 aperture
Which should you buy?
iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X trade strengths: iPhone 8 Plus leads in Display, Battery and camera, while iPhone X leads in display and Design.
CHOOSE IPHONE 8 PLUS
Choose iPhone 8 Plus if you prioritize display, battery and camera.
CHOOSE IPHONE X
Choose iPhone X if you prioritize display and design.
Category-by-category
DISPLAY · iPhone X
Leads in display.
DISPLAY · iPhone 8 Plus
Leads in display.
BATTERY · iPhone 8 Plus
Leads in battery.
DESIGN · iPhone X
Leads in design.
CAMERA · iPhone 8 Plus
Leads in camera.
STORAGE · Comparable
Comparable across storage.
DURABILITY · Comparable
Comparable across durability.
BODY · Comparable
Comparable across body.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
3 official sources
Every compared field traces to an official product source. No model-generated specs, prices or winners.