Should you buy Apple iPhone XR or Apple iPhone 8 Plus? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple iPhone XR starts at ₹ 37,999 and Apple iPhone 8 Plus starts at ₹ 41,499.
Apple iPhone XR has screen size of 6.1 inches and Apple iPhone 8 Plus has screen size of 5.5 inches . Apple iPhone XR comes up with internal storage of 256 GB and RAM of 3 GB . Apple iPhone 8 Plus comes up with internal storage of 256 GB and RAM of 8 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) Camera and front camera of 7 MP (f/2.2) Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Camera and front camera of 7 MP Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Apple iPhone XR | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Apple iOS 12 | Apple iOS 11 |
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Chipset | Apple 12 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic Neural Engine |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 66 | 68 | |
| OS | Apple iOS 12 | Apple iOS 11 | |
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches | 5.5 inches | |
| Chipset | Apple 12 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic Neural Engine | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White | ||
| Device type | Phablet | Smartphone | |
| Operating System | Apple iOS 12 | Apple iOS 11 | |
| Sim | Dual Sim (Nano SIM and eSIM) | Single Sim (Nano) | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 150.9 mm | 158.4 mm | |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 202 g | |
| Width | 75.7 mm | 78.1 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Bezel Less Display | Yes, Notch Display | ||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 828 x 1792 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.1 inches | 5.5 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD (Liquid Retina HD Display) | Retina HD with True Tone | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Chipset | Apple 12 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic Neural Engine | |
| CPU | Hexa core | Hexa core Processor | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | GPU A10 | |
| Messaging | iMessage, SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email | iMessage, SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Quad LED True Tone Flash, 4K Video recording, OIS, Continuous Shooting, Portrait mode, Panorama, Slow motion video | Quad-LED True Tone Flash, OIS, 4K Video recording, Continuous Shooting | |
| Front Camera | 7 MP (f/2.2) Camera | 7 MP Camera | |
| Primary camera | 12 MP (f/1.8) Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Camera | |
| Video Recording | 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 1080@30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Player | AAC, HE-AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, AAX, and AAX+, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV | AAC, HE-AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, AAX, and AAX+, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | |
| Video Player | HEVC, H.264, AAC-LC, M4V, .MP4, MPEG-4, | H.264, AAC-LC, M4V, .MP4, MPEG-4, | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 2942 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 2691 mAh battery | |
| Talk time | Up to 25 hrs | Up to 21 hrs | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | v5.0 | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| USB | Yes | Yes | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Other Features | Face ID, Wireless Charging, Water Proof, Dust Proof, AR, Quick Charging, NFC | ||
| Quick Charging | Yes | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Digital Compass, Barometer, Ambient light sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Wireless Charging, Water Proof, Dust Proof, AR, Quick Charging, NFC | |
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Apple iPhone XR comes up with a weight of 194 g whereas Apple iPhone 8 Plus weights around 202 g . Thickness of Apple iPhone XR is 8.3 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 7.5 mm.
Apple iPhone XR comes up with primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8) Camera whereas Apple iPhone 8 Plus comes up with 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Camera. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Quad LED True Tone Flash, 4K Video recording, OIS, Continuous Shooting, Portrait mode, Panorama, Slow motion video .