Apple is out with its latest array of phones and has created quite a buzz coming out with its 10th anniversary edition iPhone X, along with its scheduled release of iPhone 8 series. The phones are all equipped with much-anticipated advanced features and evolved iOS 11 support. The phones are invented to take users through an ever-advanced way to interact with their devices. But how iPhone 8 and iPhone X differ in allowing users the next-level Apple experience. Let’s find out!
iPhone 8 and iPhone X Features – At a Glance
| iPhone 8 |
iPhone X |
|
|---|---|---|
| iOS | iOS 11 | iOS 11 |
| Colors | Gold, Silver, Space Grey | Silver, Space Grey |
| Display | 4.7in Retina HD (1334×750, 326ppi) IPS | 5.8in Super Retina Display (2436×1125, 458ppi) OLED |
| Processor | Apple A11 Bionic, M11 co-processor | Apple A11 Bionic, M11 co-processor |
| Storage | 64GB/256GB | 64GB/256GB |
| Rear Camera | 12Mp, f/1.8, 5x digital zoom, quad-LED flash | 12Mp wide-angle, f/1.8, OIS + 12Mp telephoto, f/2.4, OIS, optical zoom, 10x digital zoom, Portrait Lighting, Portrait Mode, quad-LED flash |
| Front Camera | 7Mp FaceTime HD, f/2.2, 1080p video | 7Mp FaceTime HD, f/2.2, 1080p video |
| Video Recording | 4K at 24/30/60fps, 1080p slo-mo at 240fps | 4K at 24/30/60fps, 1080p slo-mo at 240fps |
| Biometric Security | Touch ID | Face ID |
| Charging Type | Wireless | Wireless |
| Dimensions | 67.3×138.4×7.3mm | 70.9×143.6×7.7mm |
| Weight | 148g | 174g |
| Price | $699 | $999 |
Price
- iPhone X – $999
- iPhone 8 – $699
iPhone X is 40% more expensive than iPhone 8. So, if you have cost in mind, iPhone 8 should be a better choice for you.
Size
- iPhone X – measures 143.6mm x 70.9mm, and is 7.7mm thick
- iPhone 8 – measures 138.4mm x 67.3mm and is 7.3mm thick
So, as you can see iPhone 8 is slightly smaller and thinner in size. Which also affects the weight of the device and iPhone 8 wins here with a difference of 26 grams.
Display
- iPhone X – 5.8-inch 18.5:9 True Tone OLED, 2436 x 1125 pixels (458 ppi), 82.9% screen-to-body ratio and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
- iPhone 8 – 4.7-inch 16:9 True Tone LCD, 1334 x 750 pixels (326 ppi), 65.6% screen-to-body ratio and a 1400:1 contrast ratio
With iPhone X, you can expect a far better screen reception and higher definition.
Camera
iPhone 8 comes with a 12 MP camera (with ƒ/1.8 aperture) while iPhone X has two cameras of the same capacity (with ƒ/1.8 aperture wide-angle and ƒ/2.4 aperture telephoto camera) on the rear side of it. You will also get a 10x optical zoom with iPhone X which makes it far better for taking pictures.
Over the front side, iPhone 8 sports a 7 MP FaceTime HD camera with Retina Flash. However, iPhone X has a 7MP TrueDepth camera with Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting option.
Which makes iPhone X a clear winner in terms of camera.
The missing Home Button
Here comes one major difference between the two. iPhone X does not have the trademark Home Button! Now, that seems to be something iPhone lovers would not kind of identify with. Among many obvious turn-offs, the major one is that as an iPhone X user you will have to adapt to a new way of navigation. Also, with this the long-held Touch ID is now replaced with Face ID (to allow you to unlock your phone, authenticate access and to do the payments).
So, if you look to go with the conventions, iPhone 8 should be your choice.
Important Specs
Here are some of the keys pecifications for both phones.
Color choices
- iPhone X –Silver/ Space Grey
- iPhone 8 – Gold / Silver / Space Grey
Water resistance
- iPhone X –IP67 rated under IEC standard 60529
- iPhone 8 –IP67 rated under IEC standard 60529 (SAME)
Capacity
- iPhone X – 64GB / 256GB
- iPhone 8 – 64GB / 256GB
Processor chip
- iPhone X – A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, M11 motion coprocessor
- iPhone 8 – A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, M11 motion coprocessor (SAME)
Battery life
- iPhone X -Works 2 hours longer than iPhone 7
- iPhone 8 – Lasts about the same as iPhone 7
Wireless charging
- iPhone X – Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers)
- iPhone 8 – Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers) (SAME)
Final Verdict
Both of the phones have their own share of advantages and limitations. Here, if you look at the differences in terms of quality, you will see them coming in form of camera, display and battery and enhanced detailing and quality tweaks. All of which comes for the extra price you pay to acquire iPhone X. As, you can see one comes at a starting price of $699 and another one at a price of $999. So, there’s a prominent difference here.But considering that too, with this hike in quality iPhone X takes over iPhone 8.
Among other important things, you get a bigger size and expanded screen with iPhone X. Which can be favored by some users and disliked by the others. The major change is the removal of the Home Button (and with that Face ID replacing the Touch ID) from iPhone X. Which is something not all will identify with easily. And iPhone 8 gains an edge here with its trademark feel and compressed size.
So, as we can see here, both iPhone X and iPhone 8 have their own set of qualities and trait to offer. If you think more towards the quality and innovation side and are ready to pay that extra sum you can go with iPhone X. Otherwise, if you would like to go with more of a conventional iPhone you should stick to iPhone 8.