Apple iPhone 11
#951
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
#1036Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 11
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Performance
64.464.4
Camera
50.650.9
Display
76.576.5
Battery
80.077.5
Build
77.875.8
Overall
67.066.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
12 MP
7 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.7
OS Version
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.7
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No