iPhone 8 vs iPhone X

The iPhone X is larger in size and weight and has a larger display size than the iPhone 8. Details for the iPhone X include measurements of 5.65” (H) x 2.79” (W) x 0.30” (D), a weight of 6.14 ounces, and a 5.8” display. Details for the iPhone 8 include measurements of 5.45” (H) x 2.65” (W) x 0.29” (D), a weight of 5.22 ounces, and a 4.7” display.

On the front, the iPhone 8 has a 7MP FaceTime HD camera, and the iPhone X has a 7MP TrueDepth camera. The iPhone X front camera has several features not available on the iPhone 8, such as Portrait Mode, Portrait Lighting, and Animoji and Memoji. The rear camera setups include a dual 12MP array on the iPhone X with a wide and telephoto lens and a single 12MP wide lens on the iPhone 8. Both models support 1080p HD video recording and 4K video recording using the rear camera.

The iPhone X features a larger and more advanced display as compared to the iPhone 8. The iPhone X has a 5.8” Super Retina HD (OLED) HDR display with a resolution of 2436 x 1125, a PPI of 458, and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. In comparison, the iPhone 8 has a 4.7” Retina HD (LCD) display with a resolution of 1334 x 750, a PPI of 326, and a contrast ratio of 1,400:1. Shared display features include True Tone, wide color (P3), and a 625 nits (typical) max brightness.

The iPhone 8 has a battery capacity of 1,821 mAh, and the iPhone X has a battery capacity of 2,716 mAh. These batteries are rechargeable lithium-ion and support Qi wireless charging, and are fast-charge capable providing a 50% charge in 30 minutes using a Lighting cable and 20W wall power adapter. Battery life estimates for the iPhone 8 are up to 13 hours of video playback time or up to 40 hours of audio playback time. The iPhone X battery is able to provide up to 13 hours of video playback time or up to 60 hours of audio playback time.