Head to head
iPhone 8 vs iPhone X
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone X has the larger display (5.8" vs 4.7").
- iPhone X carries the bigger battery (2,716 mAh vs 1,821 mAh).
- iPhone 8 is lighter (148 g vs 174 g).
- iPhone 8 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $59 vs $79 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 8 | iPhone X | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2017-09-22 | 2017-11-03 |
| Display | 4.7" Retina HD LCD | 5.8" Super Retina HD OLED |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 2436 x 1125 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Chip | Apple A11 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic |
| RAM | 2GB | 3GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 256GB |
| Rear cameras | 12MP wide | 12MP wide + 12MP 2x telephoto |
| Front camera | 7MP FaceTime HD | 7MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 1821 mAh | 2716 mAh |
| Charging | Lightning, fast-charge capable, Qi wireless | Lightning, fast-charge capable, Qi wireless |
| Dimensions (mm) | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 |
| Weight | 148 g | 174 g |
| Colors at launch | Silver, Space Gray, Gold | Silver, Space Gray |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC |
| OS at launch | iOS 11 | iOS 11 |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 8 | iPhone X | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Gray | Gray |
| Most-chosen storage | 64GB | 256GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
FAQ
iPhone 8 vs iPhone X, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 8 or the iPhone X?
Both launched in 2017.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone X: 2,716 mAh vs 1,821 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $59 for the iPhone 8 and $79 for the iPhone X at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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