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Apple iPhone XS vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone XS ($98) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus ($74) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $98 | $74 |
| Weight | 177g | 202g |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 5.8" 60Hz OLED | 5.5" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 177g (Apple published) | 202g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone XS
- OLED and dual camera at a very low price
- Compact 5.8-inch body
- Stainless steel build
- Battery was weak new and is weaker now
- Lightning
- Nearing end of iOS support
- No ultrawide
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
- Dual camera with telephoto, rare at this price
- Touch ID and home button
- Wireless charging
- Big battery for its era
- 202g and physically bulky
- iOS support has ended
- LCD
- Lightning
Apple iPhone 8 Plus is the better value at $74. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone XS carries lighter at 177g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.