iPhone 8 vs iPhone Xs

The iPhone XS is larger and heavier than the iPhone 8. The iPhone XS measures 5.65” (H) x 2.79” (W) x 0.30” (D) with a weight of 6.24 ounces. The iPhone 8 measures 5.45” (H) x 2.65” (W) x 0.29” (D) with a weight of 5.22 ounces. Otherwise, the iPhone XS display size is 5.8 inches and the iPhone 8 display size is 4.7 inches.

The iPhone XS has a more advanced camera with several features not available on the iPhone 8. The iPhone XS has a dual 12MP rear camera with a wide and telephoto lens, and the iPhone 8 has a single 12MP rear camera with a wide lens. The extra features include Portrait Mode and Portrait Lighting. The iPhone XS also has dual optical image stabilization and Smart HDR for photos. In comparison, the iPhone 8 has optical image stabilization and Auto HDR for photos.

The display on the iPhone XS is larger, and of higher quality as compared to the iPhone 8. Details for the iPhone XS display are as follows: 5.8” Super Retina HD (OLED) HDR display with a resolution of 2436 x 1125, a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, and a PPI of 458. The iPhone 8 has a 4.7” Retina HD (LCD) display with a resolution of 1334 x 750, a contrast ratio of 1,400:1, and a PPI of 361. Common features for these two displays include True Tone, wide color (P3), and a 625 nits (typical) max brightness.

The iPhone XS has a battery capacity of 2,658 mAh and the iPhone 8 has a battery capacity of 1,821 mAh. The battery capacity of the iPhone XS is able to provide up to 14 hours of video playback time or up to 60 hours of audio playback time. In comparison, the iPhone 8 is able to provide up to 13 hours of video playback time or up to 40 hours of audio playback time. Both models support Qi wireless charging and are fast-charge capable with a Lightning cable and 20W wall power adapter.