Apple iPhone 8 Plus
#1036
Apple iPhone XR
#1043Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone XR
Performance
64.464.4
Camera
50.949.9
Display
76.576.5
Battery
77.577.5
Build
75.877.8
Overall
66.566.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 8 Plus features a 5.5-inch Retina IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the iPhone XR has a larger 6.1-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD with a resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels, resulting in lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 8 Plus is powered by the A11 Bionic chip, whereas the iPhone XR utilizes the more advanced A12 Bionic chip, offering improved efficiency and graphics performance.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the XR includes HDR video recording capabilities.
- The iPhone XR also has a larger battery capacity at 2942 mAh compared to the 2691 mAh in the iPhone 8 Plus, potentially offering better battery life.
- Both devices run on iOS, with the iPhone 8 Plus upgradable to iOS 16.7.7 and the XR to iOS 18.5, providing a more recent software experience on the XR.
- Both models have similar build quality with glass fronts and backs, but the XR is slightly lighter and features a newer aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone XR
General
Release Date
2017, September 22
2018, October 26
Announced
2017, September 12
2018, September 12
Description
Versions:A1864 (USA, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, China)A1897 (EMEA, UAE, LATAM, Canada, USA - AT&T/T-Mobile, Singapore); A1898 (Japan)
Versions:A2105 (Global market)A1984 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2107 (China)A2108 (China, Hong Kong, Macau)A2106 (Japan)
Display
Size
5.5"
6.1"
Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
1080
828
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral)
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB 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, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
7 MP
7 MP
Front Camera Details
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2691 mAh
2942 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2691 mAh, non-removable (10.28 Wh)
Li-Ion 2942 mAh, non-removable (11.16 Wh)
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
202 g
194 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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 11, up to iOS 16.7.7
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS Version
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.7
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✓
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No