iPhone 8 vs iPhone Xr

Name: Apple iPhone 8
Brand: Apple
SKU: apple-iphone-8
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Upgrading to the iPhone XR gets you a faster device and a more modern user experience. The iPhone XR offers a gesture-driven UI, without any physical buttons on the front face. It also features a larger 6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD display at 2436x1125 resolution. In addition, the iPhone XR boasts the faster A12 Bionic chip and Face ID authentication, enabling you to unlock your device and make purchases by simply looking at your device.

Price Comparison

iPhone 8

Low price:

$75

Avg price:

$115

How much does iPhone 8 cost?

iPhone Xr

Low price:

$123

Avg price:

$187

What's the best iPhone Xr price?

iPhone 8 vs iPhone Xr Pricing

iPhone 8 prices start at $75, which is cheaper than the iPhone Xr low price of $123.

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Specs Comparison

The iPhone 8 and iPhone Xr each have unique features. For example, the iPhone 8 has a 4.7” display, uses Touch ID with a home button, and has an Apple A11 Bionic chip. The iPhone Xr has a 6.1” display, uses Face ID, and has an Apple A12 Bionic chip. These two devices also share some specs, including 4G LTE connectivity, up to 128GB of storage, an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, and a 12MP wide-angle rear-facing camera.

Size

Size	iPhone 8	iPhone Xr
Width	67 mm 2.7 inches	76 mm 3.0 inches
Height	138 mm 5.5 inches	151 mm 5.9 inches
Depth	7 mm 0.3 inches	8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight	148 g 5.2 ounces	194 g 6.8 ounces

The iPhone Xr has a larger display size and is larger and heavier than the iPhone 8. Details for the iPhone Xr include a 6.1” display, a weight of 6.84 ounces, and measurements of 5.94” (H) x 2.98” (W) x 0.33” (D). The iPhone 8 has a 4.7” display, weighs 5.22 ounces, and measures 5.45” (H) x 2.65” (W) x 0.29” (D).

Camera

Camera	iPhone 8	iPhone Xr
Primary	12.2 MP	12.2 MP
Resolution	4032x3024	4032x3024

The iPhone Xr and iPhone 8 each feature a single 12MP wide-angle rear camera, but the iPhone Xr has several features not available on the iPhone 8. The front camera on the iPhone Xr is a 7MP TrueDepth and the front camera on the iPhone 8 is a 7MP FaceTime HD. The added features on the iPhone Xr include Portrait Mode and Portrait Lighting, which are available on the front and rear cameras.

Screen

Display	iPhone 8	iPhone Xr
Resolution	750x1334	828x1792
Screen Size	120 mm 4.7 in	155 mm 6.1 in
Pixels Per Inch	326 ppi	324 ppi

The iPhone Xr and iPhone 8 have very different sized displays, but they share some common features. The iPhone Xr has a 6.1” Liquid Retina HD (LCD) display with a resolution of 1792 x 828 and a PPI of 326. The iPhone 8 has a 4.7” Retina HD (LCD) display with a resolution of 1334 x 750 and a PPI of 326. Shared features include True Tone, wide color (P3), a 1400:1 contrast ratio, and a 625 nits (typical) max brightness.

Battery

Battery	iPhone 8	iPhone Xr
Capacity	1821 mAh	2945 mAh
Longevity	12 hours	15 hours
USB	Lightning	Lightning

The iPhone 8 and iPhone Xr support Qi wireless charging and are fast-charge capable using a Lightning cable and 20W wall power adapter. Battery life estimates for the iPhone 8 include up to 13 hours of video playback time or up to 40 hours of audio playback time. In comparison, the battery life estimates for the iPhone Xr are up to 16 hours of video playback time or up to 65 hours of audio playback time.

Processing

Processor	iPhone 8	iPhone Xr
CPU	Apple A11 Bionic APL1072 / APL1W72 (T8015)	Apple A12 Bionic APL1081 / APL1W81 (T8020)

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Color Choices

iPhone 8

Available in 4 colors:

Gold
Gray
Red
Silver

Which iPhone 8 color should you buy?

iPhone Xr

Available in 6 colors:

Black
White
Blue
Coral
Red
Yellow

Which color iPhone Xr is the most popular?

iPhone 8 vs iPhone Xr Colors

The iPhone 8 introduces five new colors not found in the iPhone Xr color palette: Black, Blue, Coral, White, and Yellow. Both the iPhone 8 and iPhone Xr share one color: Red. However, the iPhone 8 does away with Silver, Gold, and Gray, previously seen on the iPhone Xr.

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The iPhone Xr can be found in six different colors, and the iPhone 8 is available in three colors. The iPhone Xr color options include Blue, White, Black, Yellow, Coral, and PRODUCT(RED). The iPhone 8 color options include Silver, Gold, and Space Gray.