An eye-catching design of glass and stainless steel, a Super Retina OLED display, Face ID: die-hard Apple fans immediately started to salivate when the iPhone X was released. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus were launched at the same time. Whether the iPhone X is worth its extra price compared to the iPhone 8? We can't judge that for you. But here are 7 reasons why you might choose an iPhone 8 instead of an iPhone X !
The price: iPhone 8 is a lot cheaper
This will be the main reason for many people: an iPhone 8 is a lot cheaper than the iPhone X. A new iPhone X is quickly 200 to 300 euros more expensive than an iPhone 8. And by choosing an With a refurbished iPhone 8 you can save up to 60 percent on the new price.
Battery life: iPhone 8 Plus gets a 10, the X an 8
There is nothing wrong with the battery life of the iPhone X. On the contrary! The battery lasts about 12 to 13 hours and that is excellent (our report score: 8). But with the iPhone 8 that is about 13 to 14 hours (report score: 9) and with the somewhat larger iPhone 8 Plus even about 14 to 15 hours. A ten with a star as far as we are concerned!
The chips: exactly the same
All three phones, which were presented during the same Apple Keynote (as you can see in the video below), have identical chips. For the enthusiasts: these are the state-of-the-art chips A11 Bionic with neural engine and the M11 motion coprocessor.
Your old cases: only fit the iPhone 8
Upgrading from an iPhone 7? Your old case will also fit the iPhone 8. Not a dealbreaker of course, but a nice bonus.
Touch ID: Faster and better than Face ID
The iPhone X only has Face ID for facial unlocking, while the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus only have Touch ID for fingerprint unlocking. However, Face ID is less accurate and faster than Touch ID.
Wireless charging and fast charging: 3x check
With all three devices you can charge iPhone wirelessly via the Qi protocol and fast charge. Unfortunately, the accessories for this are not included as standard.
Rear cameras: almost the same
The iPhone 8 has to make do with a single camera on the back. The iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X have two rear cameras. The extra camera is a telephoto lens that lets you zoom in without losing quality. The two cameras on the back of the 8 Plus and the X are pretty much the same. The only difference is that the X has optical image stabilization for both lenses, while the 8 Plus only has it for the wide-angle lens.
With 7 megapixels, an aperture of f/2.2 and filming in Full HD, the selfie camera of the three devices has the same specs.
Refurbished iPhone X or 8
A refurbished iPhone X or iPhone 8 is up to 60 percent cheaper than a new one. And also a lot more sustainable, because it has had an owner before. Did you know that a refurbished iPhone produces 27 kilos less CO2 emissions?
Thanks to a refurbishment by our experts and a two-year warranty, you can be sure that you can enjoy your iPhone without any worries. Want to know what refurbishment exactly entails? Then watch the video below!
