Apple iPhone 8 vs Apple iPhone XS Max
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
OLED
Screen-to-body ratio
65.34 %
84.29 %
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
12 megapixels
Hardware Features
Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash
Quad LED
Quad LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
7 megapixels
7 megapixels
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Wide Angle, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel
Resistance
Water, Dust
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 67
IP 68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
3D Face unlock
Colors
Gold, Gray, Silver, Red
Gold, Gray, Silver
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72
Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81
Processor
GPU
Apple 3-core GPU
Apple 4-core GPU
RAM
Internal storage
256 GB, not expandable
512 GB, not expandable
OS
iOS (12.x, 11.x)
iOS (12.x)
Battery
Capacity
1821 mAh
3179 mAh
Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
the average is 23 h (1379 min)
Music playback
40.00 hours
65.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
15.00 hours
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
USB
Yes
Yes
Connector
Lightning
Lightning
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Phone features
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Notifications
Haptic feedback
Haptic feedback, Vibration
Hearing aid compatibility
M3, T4
M3, T4
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Headphones connector
Lightning
Lightning
Additional microphone(s)
Yes
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Sep 12, 2017
Sep 12, 2018
FCC measured SAR
Head
1.09 W/kg
1.00 W/kg
Body
1.09 W/kg
1.00 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
1.52 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.09 W/kg
1.00 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
EarPods with Lighting connector, Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
MSRP price
$ 849
$ 1449
