Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Here you can compare Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) and Apple iPhone 8 Plus. Comparing Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) stands against Apple iPhone 8 Plus and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) is ₹1,10,103 and for Apple iPhone 8 Plus is ₹49,900. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jun 15, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 3174 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 2691 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| OS | iOS v12 | iOS v11, upgradable to v12.1 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Price | ₹1,10,103 | ₹49,900 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 55 / 100 Better Specs | 48 / 100 |
| Sim Count | Dual Sim More Sim Slots | Single Sim |
| Display Size | 6.5 in Bigger Display | 5.5 in |
| Display Resolution | 2688 x 1242 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 84.4% Less Bezels | ~ 67.4% |
| RAM | 4 GB More RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3174 mAh Bigger Battery | 2691 mAh |
| Unique Features | No | Fingerprint Sensor |
General
| Model | iPhone Xs Max 256GB | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | No |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2018 | September, 2017 |
Design
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 157.5 x 7.7 mm | 78.1 x 158.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 202 g |
Display
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 2688 x 1242 pixels | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 463 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.4% | ~ 67.4% |
| Features | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating Screen Protection |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 1 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Quad-LED | Yes, Quad-LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP | 7 MP |
Technical
| OS | iOS v12 | iOS v11, upgradable to v12.1 |
| Chipset | Apple A12 | Apple A11 |
| CPU | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.39 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) |
Multimedia
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
| Video | MP4 | MP4, H.264 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3174 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 2691 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi wireless charging | Yes, Qi wireless charging |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | 60 hours |
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