Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone XS Max vs Apple iPhone 8
Comparison between Apple iPhone XS Max and Apple iPhone 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone XS Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | iPhone XS Max | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 3.1 | 1.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone XS Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,174 mAh
- against 1,821 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 353,210
- against 237,594
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
Apple iPhone 8, if you care about…
- Weight
- 148 g
- against 208 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 7.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A12 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.53 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 353,210 Best value | 237,594 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,265 Best value | 1,030 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,534 Best value | 1,545 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) | Hexa-core CPU with 2 Monsoon cores and 4 Mistral cores |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v7 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Gold | Silver, Grey, Gold, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 67.3 mm |
| Body Height | 157.5 mm | 138.4 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 148 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % Best value | 65.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Stainless Steel Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,174 mAh Best value | 1,821 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 7.5 W |
| Talk time | — | 14 h |
Display
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 625 nits | 625 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 4.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,242 px Best value | 750 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,688 px Best value | 1,334 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 458 ppi Best value | 326 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,395 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, 3D Touch | Ion-Strengthened Glass, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | iOS 11 |
| OS Family | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, EVDO |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Charging, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg Best value | 1.32 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg Best value | 1.17 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,024 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone XS Max | iPhone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104, iPhone11,6 | A1863, A1905, A1906, A1907, iPhone10,1, iPhone10,4 |
