iPhone X, iPhone 8/8 Plus compared: specs, prices and launch dates

Sep 13 , 2017

Apple's new flagship smartphones compared: iPhone X (r) vs iPhone 8/8Plus.

Apple’s new iPhones are not created equal

It’s that wonderful time of the year again – Apple just announced its latest product lineup last night in its all-new Apple Campus, at the Steve Jobs Theater. We’ve done the work for you and did a side-by-side comparison of the latest iPhones. The only thing you have to decide is: cash, credit or Apple Pay.

Prices:

iPhone X: iPhone X: Prices for iPhone X in 64GB - 256GB models start from US$999.

iPhone 8/8 Plus: The new 64GB - 256 GB capacity models are priced from US$699

Launch Dates:

iPhone X: For Hong Kong and Chinese customers, the iPhone X will be available for pre-order beginning Friday, October 27 and in stores beginning Friday, November 3.

iPhone 8/8 Plus: Hong Kong and Chinese customers will be able to order iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus beginning Friday, September 15, with availability beginning Friday, September 22.

Design:

iPhone X: The iPhone X features an all-screen display. The case is made of durable glass. Available only in silver or space grey. The case is water and dust resistant.

iPhone 8/8 Plus: The new iPhone features a new glass and aluminium design in three colours including space grey, silver and an all-new gold finish. The case is water and dust resistant.

iPhone 8/8Plus come with a all-new gold case.

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Vivian Chen

In the trade since 2009, Vivian Chen is a seasoned features journalist. As the Deputy Editor of STYLE Magazine, Vivian represents the publication at various fashion and luxury events including Paris Haute Couture Week and Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. Vivian’s beat focuses on fashion, watches and jewellery. Her story “Independent Minds” won Excellence Award for Best Feature on Timepieces at Asian Publishing Awards 2014. Vivian also manages the magazine’s social media platforms and digital content. She was invited as a keynote speaker at Facebook Ecommerce Business Summit in Shenzhen, China.

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