iPhone X vs iPhone 8
Quick answer
The iPhone 8 is 3.6 millimetres0.14 inches narrower and 26 grams0.92 ounces lighter than the iPhone X.
Both run the same chip and are already stuck on their last iOS update, so future support is not a factor. The X on Amazon (paid link) gives you a larger screen and modern look, while the 8 (paid link) stays small and easy to carry. Choose the X if you want more display space, or the 8 if you want something lighter.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 8
Pocket: iPhone 8
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone X
from $999 at launch.
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from $699 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone X: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 174 grams. iPhone 8: 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 148 grams.
X, 8 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone X
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 8
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: X 143.6 millimetres, 8 138.4 millimetres.Height: X 5.65 inches, 8 5.45 inches.Width: X 70.9 millimetres, 8 67.3 millimetres.Width: X 2.79 inches, 8 2.65 inches.Depth: X 7.70 millimetres, 8 7.30 millimetres.Depth: X 0.30 inches, 8 0.29 inches.Weight: X 174 grams, 8 148 grams.Weight: X 6.14 ounces, 8 5.22 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | X | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 143.6 millimetres5.65 inches | 138.4 millimetres, 5.2 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.20 inches less |
| Width | 70.9 millimetres2.79 inches | 67.3 millimetres, 3.6 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.14 inches less |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 174 grams6.14 ounces | 148 grams, 26 grams less5.22 ounces, 0.92 ounces less |
| Volume | 78.4 cubic centimetres4.78 cubic inches | 68.0 cubic centimetres, 10.4 cubic centimetres less4.15 cubic inches, 0.63 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 83 percent | 65 percent, 17 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.8 inches | 4.7 inches, 1.1 inches less |
| Resolution | 1125 × 2436 | 750 × 1334 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 132 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | None |
| 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. | 13 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. | 999 dollars | 699 dollars, 300 dollars less |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Sep 2017 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 8 is 5.2 mm (0.20 in) shorter, 3.6 mm (0.14 in) narrower, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 26 g (0.92 oz) lighter than the iPhone X. 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). The iPhone 8 measures 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.30 mm (5.45 × 2.65 × 0.29 in) and weighs 148 g (5.22 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone X than iPhone 8?
iPhone X is 5.2 mm taller and 3.6 mm wider than iPhone 8. It is also 0.4 mm deeper.
Is there a noticeable weight difference between these phones?
iPhone X weighs 174 g and iPhone 8 weighs 148 g. The 26 g difference is noticeable.
How does the screen size compare on iPhone X and iPhone 8?
iPhone X has a 5.8 inch screen while iPhone 8 has a 4.7 inch screen. This makes the iPhone X display 1.1 inches larger.
Which phone is better for one handed use?
iPhone 8 is easier to use one handed due to its smaller dimensions. iPhone X is larger and harder to manage with one hand.
Which phone fits better in a jeans pocket?
iPhone 8 is more pocketable because it is shorter and narrower. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is it worth upgrading from iPhone 8 to iPhone X for size only?
Whether this upgrade is worth it depends on your preferences. iPhone 8 suits small hands while iPhone X offers a bigger view.