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iPhone 8 vs iPhone X

15 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

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iPhone 8 has advantages in design & dimensions; the verified fields are otherwise comparable.

Top Differences

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29 registry fields

HdrUnknownYes
Display size4.7 in5.8 in
Outdoor brightness625 nits typicalUnknown
Fast chargeUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9Up to 50% charge 30 minutes 9
Weight148 g174 g

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

HdrDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with Yes

Display sizeDifferent, with no automatic winner

4.7 in compared with 5.8 in

Outdoor brightnessDifferent, with no automatic winner

625 nits typical compared with Unknown

Fast chargeDifferent, with no automatic winner

Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9 compared with Up to 50% charge 30 minutes 9

WeightiPhone 8

148 g compared with 174 g

Full Comparison

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29 registry fields

FieldiPhone 8iPhone XWhy it matters
Display sizeMarginal difference2 official sources4.7 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 sources1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 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 8iPhone XWhy it matters
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.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources4060No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 8iPhone XWhy it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources148 g174 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources7.37.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources138.4143.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources67.370.9No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 8iPhone 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

ChipA11 Bionic
Video playback13 hours
Main camera12 MP
Front camera7 MP
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
U.S. SIMNano-SIM
Apertureƒ/2.2 aperture
Type7MP camera

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iPhone 8 leads in Design; the two are otherwise comparable.

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    DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 8

    Leads in design.

    DISPLAY · Comparable

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    BATTERY · Comparable

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    OTHER · Comparable

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    FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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