Which one is best for you?
When iPhone 8 Plus was released in 2017 (along with iPhone 8), it was accompanied by a new flagship model, iPhone X. In 2018, iPhone XS builds on the success of the flagship model – with its large edge-to-edge OLED screen that shows deeper blacks and more realistic colours.
iPhone 8 Plus still has plenty going for it – including a dual lens main camera with 2x optical zoom. Plus it offers Portrait Mode, letting you choose different effects to dramatically up your selfie game. But iPhone XS has more to offer. There’s the TrueDepth front facing camera – letting you map your expression onto fun 3D Animoji – an improved 12-megapixel main camera and more.
Whichever you choose, you’re sure to enjoy it – check our quick feature guide to see which is best for you.
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Apple
iPhone XS
Create stunningly detailed images thanks to Smart HDR – or adjust depth of field to create professional looking portraits
See more with 60% greater dynamic range than its predecessor, iPhone X
Share your feelings with 3D Animoji that mirror your own expression
Enjoy a smoother gaming and streaming experience with the new A12 Bionic chip
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Apple
iPhone 8 Plus
Take pictures like a pro with a dual lens main camera – or use lighting effects to create artistic selfies in Portrait Mode
Love gaming and video? Get more from your phone with a 5.5-inch display
Have peace of mind – iPhone 8 Plus has the most durable glass ever used previously
Don’t wait to do what you love on your phone – with the fast six-core A11 chip
| Name | iPhone XS | iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
Buy the iPhone XS |
Buy the iPhone 8 Plus |
| Display | 5.8 inches |
5.5 inches |
| Size and weight |
Height: 158.2 mm Width: 77.9 mm Depth: 7.3 mm Weight: 192 grams |
Height: 158.4 mm Width: 78.1 mm Depth: 7.5 mm Weight: 202 grams |
| Rear camera | Dual 12 MP | 12 MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 7 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24fps |
4K video recording |
| Processor | A12 bionic chip |
A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture |
| Battery | 2658 mAh | 2691 mAh |
| Storage |
64 GB 256 GB 512 GB |
64 GB 256 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Buy now | Buy the iPhone XS | Buy the iPhone 8 Plus |