📱 Model features |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
Model | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | iPhone XS (256GB) |
Other model names | iPhone 8 Plus A1863 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1905 (GSM) | iPhone Xs A1920, A2097, A2098, A2100 |
Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  (Global, International) |
Brand | Apple | Apple |
Release date | 9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017 | 9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in) | 70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in) |
Weight | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
🤖 Operating System |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
System version | iOS 11 | iOS 12 |
Firmware update | iOS 15 | iOS 15 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
Chipset | 64bit - Apple A11 Bionic (10nm) | 64bit - Apple A12 Bionic (7nm) |
CPU | Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 2.39GHz Dual-Core Monsoon 1.6GHz Quad-Core Mistral | Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 2.25GHz Dual-Core Vortex 1.6GHz Quad-Core Tempest |
GPU graphical controller | Apple GPU (3-Core) | Apple GPU (4-Core) |
Performance (benchmark) | Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 346379 (v7) Geekbench: 11472 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD) | 256GB (244GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 463 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating 3D Touch | 625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum download/upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | A1863 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1905 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2100 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1920/A2100 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2097 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2098 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.81/3.6"57mm | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MPf/2.452mm1.0µm |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Quad-LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
Front camera (secondary) | 7.1 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3072x2304 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 32mm lens | 32mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | proprietary audio output | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2691 mAh | 2658 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 15W Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 20 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | - Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold - AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri - NFC Apple Pay only - Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included - Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min | - Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold - Face ID - 3D Touch - AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri - Apple Pay - Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included - Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min - 1080p@240fps slow motion - WiFi hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |