PHONE AiPhone 8 Plus
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iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone X
16 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.
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PHONE BiPhone X
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iPhone 8 Plus has advantages in battery, while iPhone X has advantages in design & dimensions.
Top Differences
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✓30 registry fields
What Changed
Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.
Unknown compared with Yes
625 nits typical compared with Unknown
Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9 compared with Up to 50% charge 30 minutes 9
202 g compared with 174 g
64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB compared with 64 GB, 256 GB
Full Comparison
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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 source625 nits typicalUnknownHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
HdrMeaningful difference1 official sourceUnknownYesNo 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.
TechnologyMarginal difference2 official sourcesRetina HD displaySuper Retina HD displayNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
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.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources7.57.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources158.4143.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources78.170.9No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
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.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationiPhone with iOS 11, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
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.
ListMarginal difference2 official sourcesTouch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorFace ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
Which should you buy?
iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X trade strengths: iPhone 8 Plus leads in Battery, while iPhone X leads in Design.
- Choose iPhone 8 Plus if you prioritize battery.
- Choose iPhone X if you prioritize design.
Category-by-category
Leads in battery.
Leads in design.
Comparable across display.
Comparable across other.
Comparable across camera.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
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