Apple iPhone 11
#601
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
#795Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 11
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Performance
79.273.7
Camera
95.897.7
Display
73.877.0
Battery
86.083.2
Build
96.495.4
Connectivity
71.662.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
73.769.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 11 features a larger 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display compared to the 5.5-inch Retina display of the iPhone 8 Plus, offering a lower pixel density of ~326 ppi versus ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 11 is powered by the A13 Bionic chip, which is more advanced than the A11 Bionic in the iPhone 8 Plus, resulting in better overall speed and efficiency.
- Both models have a dual-camera setup, but the iPhone 11 includes an ultra-wide lens, while the iPhone 8 Plus has a telephoto lens with optical zoom capabilities.
- The iPhone 11 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3110 mAh compared to 2691 mAh in the iPhone 8 Plus, contributing to longer usage times.
- Both devices run iOS, but the iPhone 11 supports upgrades to the latest iOS version, while the iPhone 8 Plus is limited to an older version.
- Both phones have similar build quality with glass fronts and backs, but the iPhone 11 is slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 11
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
General
Release Date
2019, September 10
2017, September 22
Announced
2019, September 10
2017, September 12
Description
Versions: A2221 (International); A2111 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands); A2223 (China, Hong Kong)
Versions:A1864 (USA, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, China)A1897 (EMEA, UAE, LATAM, Canada, USA - AT&T/T-Mobile, Singapore); A1898 (Japan)
Display
Size
6.1"
5.5"
Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution
828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
828
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Ion-strengthened glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
Front Camera Features
HDR
Face detection, HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3110 mAh
2691 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3110 mAh, non-removable (11.91 Wh)
Li-Ion 2691 mAh, non-removable (10.28 Wh)
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight
194 g
202 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.7
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer