Which Apple smartphone to take in 2017: comparison of iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

On September 12, Apple introduced as many as three new smartphones: iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, which are a logical upgrade of the "seven", and a futuristic frameless iPhone X. This article will help those who have not yet decided on a future purchase.

iPhone 8

The smartphone with a diagonal of 4.7 inches is the successor of the "seven" and the least expensive iPhone introduced in 2017.

Reasons to buy an iPhone 8

1. This is the first iPhone with built-in Qi wireless charging.

2. The G8 has the same A11 Bionic processor as the iPhone 8 Plus or X. This is the fastest chip ever in an Apple smartphone. It is known that the new processors have been optimized for work in the AR space, so iPhone 8 owners will be able to experience all the delights of games and software with augmented reality elements.

3. The camera of the iPhone 8 is also on par with the older models. There is only one main camera, which deprives the G8 of some functions, but, in fact, it is the same 12-megapixel camera with f / 1, 8. Like other models, the iPhone 8 can shoot 4K at 60 FPS and slo- mo-video with 240 FPS. If you only need a new iPhone for shooting videos and photos, then you can limit yourself to the iPhone 8.

4. iPhone 8 is the first Apple smartphone to feature True Tone technology, which adjusts display colors to match ambient light. Previously, this feature was found only in Apple tablets.

5. If you are used to the "seven" and are not going to get rid of the habit, then the iPhone 8 is an obvious option to buy. Covers and bumpers will do.

Reasons not to buy an iPhone 8

1. There is no second rear camera and, as a result, portrait mode and the new function Portrait Lightning, which controls the illumination of objects in different focus.

2. If you are into bigger screens, the 4, 7-inch iPhone 8 is the least successful of these.

3. Battery life is on par with iPhone 7. Older models can be expected to deliver more impressive results.

iPhone 8 Plus

An advanced version of the G8 and the best option for those who want to buy a newer smartphone, but do not want to wait until November.

Reasons to buy an iPhone 8 Plus

1. The main camera is the same as that of the iPhone X. There is a second lens and a Portrait Lightning function to control the lighting of objects when shooting portraits.

2. The presence of the familiar Home button and Touch ID technology. A dignity for those who do not want to give up pressing on the sensor firmly rooted in their muscle memory and are not going to look into the smartphone's camera every time to unlock.

3. Best offline performance. The iPhone 8 Plus lasts a little longer than the iPhone X and significantly longer than the iPhone 8.

4. Compatible with iPhone 7 Plus cases and bumpers.

Reasons not to buy an iPhone 8 Plus

1. Not the best combination of dimensions and dimensions of the display. With the presentation of the iPhone X, the use of a bulky body, a significant part of which is not involved, seems irrational.

2. Although the 5.5-inch LCD screen has excellent color accuracy, it falls short of the iPhone X's OLED display in terms of brightness and appeal.

3. The 256GB iPhone 8 Plus costs almost as much as the 64GB iPhone X.

iPhone X

The smartphone with the most daring design and cutting-edge features from Apple. Available from November 3rd.

Reasons to buy an iPhone X

1. An impressive futuristic design that comes with a 5, 8-inch OLED screen and stainless steel frame.

2. The display is large, but the dimensions are not very large. The iPhone X is slightly larger than the iPhone 8 and smaller than the 8 Plus. It's too early to judge, but it will most likely be comfortable in your hand.

3. OLED display is more contrasting than usual LCD screens. And yes, it does support HDR video.

4. Touch ID has been replaced by a bold decision - Face ID. The same as with the fingerprint, only now the selfie camera captures individual facial features.

5. Front-facing TrueDepth camera with portrait mode for crisp foregrounds with artistically blurred backgrounds.

6. Animoji is a fun feature that brings emoji to life. The movements of the user's facial muscles are read by the front camera - is the cat, the pig or something else repeating the same thing?

7. Improved aperture number of the telelens of the main camera - f / 2, 4 versus f / 2, 8 for the iPhone 8 Plus.

8. Both rear lenses have optical image stabilization, which allows you to take high-quality photos in the dark.

Reasons not to buy an iPhone X

1. He is the most expensive. A good reason, if not to cancel, then at least to postpone the purchase.

2. Some will certainly find it difficult to come to terms with the lack of Touch ID and Home button. While it's easy to replace facial recognition with PIN lock, learning new gestures to return to the home screen or open the multitasking screen will be more difficult.

3. The speaker at the top of the display still hides some of the content. Those who like watching videos on their smartphones will be especially uncomfortable.

4. We must wait until November.

Conclusion

All three new iPhone models share a number of key features: wireless charging, IP67 protection, A11 Bionic processor, storage capacities, "the world's toughest glass" and the same video capabilities. Of course, the iPhone X will remain the most sophisticated for a long time, but the basic "eight" will not become obsolete before Apple introduces a new line of smartphones.

Important differences, except for those described in the article, are shown in the table.

Characteristic	iPhone 8	iPhone 8 Plus	iPhone X
Dimensions (edit)	138, 43 × 67, 31 × 7, 37 mm	158, 5 × 77, 98 × 7, 62 mm	143, 51 × 70, 87 × 7, 62 mm
The weight	148 g	202 g	174 g
Display	LCD display, 4.7 inches	LCD, 5.5 inches	OLED display, 5.8 inches
Permission	1 334 × 750	1 920 × 1 080	2 436 × 1 125
Pixel density	326 ppi	401 ppi	458 ppi
Main camera	12 megapixels	12 MP, dual	12 MP, dual
Front-camera	7 megapixels	7 megapixels	7 megapixels
Talk time	14 h	21 h	21 h
Internet surfing hours	12 h	13 h	12 h
Video playback time	13 h	14 h	13 h
Operating time in audio listening mode	40 h	60 h	60 h
Finger sensor	Home	Home	No
Unlocking	PIN, Touch ID	PIN, Touch ID	PIN, Face ID
Price for the version with 64 GB of memory	56,990 rubles	64 990 rubles	79,990 rubles
Price for the version with 256 GB of memory	68,990 rubles	76,990 rubles	91,990 rubles

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