iPhone 8 Plus vs iPhone X
Quick answer
The iPhone X is 7.2 millimetres0.28 inches narrower and 14.8 millimetres0.58 inches shorter than the iPhone 8 Plus.
Both devices are stuck on their final iOS version, so neither will receive further updates. The iPhone X on Amazon (paid link) is noticeably lighter and easier to hold one-handed, while the 8 Plus (paid link) offers a touch more screen time. Choose the shape that fits your grip, since the performance is identical.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone X
Pocket: iPhone X
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
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from $999 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 8 Plus: 158.4 by 78.1 by 7.5 millimetres, 202 grams. iPhone X: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 174 grams.
8 Plus, X shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 8 Plus
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone X
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 8 Plus 158.4 millimetres, X 143.6 millimetres.Height: 8 Plus 6.24 inches, X 5.65 inches.Width: 8 Plus 78.1 millimetres, X 70.9 millimetres.Width: 8 Plus 3.07 inches, X 2.79 inches.Depth: 8 Plus 7.50 millimetres, X 7.70 millimetres.Depth: 8 Plus 0.30 inches, X 0.30 inches.Weight: 8 Plus 202 grams, X 174 grams.Weight: 8 Plus 7.13 ounces, X 6.14 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 8 Plus | X |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.4 millimetres6.24 inches | 143.6 millimetres, 14.8 millimetres less5.65 inches, 0.58 inches less |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 70.9 millimetres, 7.2 millimetres less2.79 inches, 0.28 inches less |
| Depth | 7.50 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.70 millimetres, 0.20 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 202 grams7.13 ounces | 174 grams, 28 grams less6.14 ounces, 0.99 ounces less |
| Volume | 92.8 cubic centimetres5.66 cubic inches | 78.4 cubic centimetres, 14.4 cubic centimetres less4.78 cubic inches, 0.88 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 67 percent | 83 percent, 15 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.5 inches | 5.8 inches, 0.3 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 | 1125 × 2436 |
| Pixel density | 401 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 57 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Notch |
| Rear main | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 7MP |
| Chip | A11 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 hrs | 13 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 999 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2017 | Nov 2017 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone X is 14.8 mm (0.58 in) shorter, 7.2 mm (0.28 in) narrower, 0.20 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 28 g (0.99 oz) lighter than the iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone 8 Plus measures 158.4 × 78.1 × 7.50 mm (6.24 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 202 g (7.13 oz). The iPhone X measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone X than the iPhone 8 Plus?
The iPhone X is 14.8 mm shorter and 7.2 mm narrower than the iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone X also weighs 28 grams less.
Which phone is lighter to hold?
The iPhone X is lighter at 174 grams compared to the iPhone 8 Plus at 202 grams. This weight difference is noticeable in the hand.
What is the difference in screen size?
The iPhone X has a 5.8 inch display while the iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5 inch display. The iPhone X has a higher pixel density at 458 ppi.
Is the iPhone X easier to use one-handed?
Yes, the iPhone X is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone X has a narrower width that makes it more manageable.
Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading for size alone worth it?
Whether upgrading for size alone is worth it depends on your needs. The iPhone X offers a smaller body with a similar screen size due to bezel changes.