Which one is best for you?
iPhone 8 was released in 2017 alongside iPhone X. Appealing to Apple traditionalists with its classic design – including bezels around the screen and the familiar home button – iPhone 8 was nonetheless loaded with natty new features which made it a real contender.
The biggest advance was a glass back – replacing the aluminium casing of previous models, and enabling wireless charging. The 12-megapixel rear camera can shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second, and its powerful A12 Bionic chipset makes for a smooth streaming and gaming experience.
Although it had to contend with the buzz surrounding iPhone X, iPhone 8 is still a smashing phone. But the upgrades introduced by the launch of iPhone XR eclipse it altogether. The edge-to-edge Super Retina display, powerful A12 Bionic chip and feature-packed cameras make iPhone XR a superior phone, and a significant leap forward in both features and functionality.
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Apple
iPhone XR
Use Portrait Mode to create stunning images that stand out with breath-taking detail against naturally blurred backgrounds
Enjoy the latest Augmented Reality games and apps – including 3D Animoji
See everything in true-life colour on the edge-to-edge Liquid Retina HD display
Choose from a range of vibrant colours to suit your style
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Apple
iPhone 8
Take pictures like a pro with a dual lens main camera – or use lighting effects to create artistic selfies in Portrait Mode
Have peace of mind – iPhone 8 has the most durable glass ever used previously
The sophisticated all-glass design lets you effortlessly charge your phone wirelessly
Don’t wait to do what you love on your phone – with the faster six-core A11 chip
| Name | iPhone XR | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
Buy the iPhone XR |
Buy the iPhone 8 |
| Display | 6.1 inch all-screen LCD |
4.7 inches |
| Size and weight |
Height: 150.9 mm Width: 75.7 mm Depth: 0.33 mm Weight: 194 grams |
Height: 138.4 mm Width: 67.3 mm Depth: 7.3 mm Weight: 148 grams |
| Rear camera | 12 MP |
12 MP |
| Front camera | 7 MP |
7 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24 fps |
4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps |
| Processor | A12 Bionic chip |
A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture |
| Battery | 2942 mAh | 1821 mAh |
| Storage |
64 GB 128 GB 256 GB |
64 GB 256 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Buy now | Buy the iPhone XR | Buy the iPhone 8 |