Apple now sells TWO types of Phones with giant screens. There’s the tried and true “Plus” series of iPhones with their 5.5in display and then there the new iPhone X with its massive 5.8in display.

These two devices will be the hottest of the holiday period and from just a quick read of the screen specs, you might assume they are very similar. However, that’s only true in part. While they both have large displays and some of the same internals, the physical differences between the devices are striking.

In terms of visuals, the iPhone X is the “new” iPhone-proper. It features a brand new design, new biometric technology, and a host of other features. It also no longer has TouchID, which has been replaced by Face ID via a front facing sensor.

The price of the iPhone X is also different; it’s A LOT more expensive than the iPhone 8 Plus and any other iPhone that came before. And this is becoming quite the talking point amongst Apple users, as most are pretty peeved about the price hike.

Even more so when you factor in that most of the iPhone X’s new features are already widely available on Android phones for A LOT less money. Personally, I think Apple was 12 months too late with this phone; it should have landed in 2016. It would have been a lot more engaging last year.

Now, at least, in my opinion, it looks as if it is copying Samsung and LG design, which it kind of is. Still, the iPhone X is not the only option for those after a high-end iPhone in 2017/18. You also have the iPhone 8 Plus, which features many of the iPhone X’s core capabilities. Just in a familiar design.

New details regarding the Apple iPhone X supply issues have emerged via sources speaking to the WSJ. According to the report, Apple's innovative TrueDepth camera - the one which allows the Face ID facial scanning capabilities replacing Touch ID - is the component causing supply shortages of the handset.

Two unnamed but individual sources are cited in the report, with their info corroborating with similar word from KGI Securities' Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo alleges that the supply bottleneck stems from this camera and its component pieces, and it's having a knock-on effect on how many iPhone X units Apple can produce.

According to Kuo, iPhone X pre-orders may surpass 40-50 million units, but he believes it is possible demand won't be adequately met until we're inside 2018.

The WSJ sources say there are two key components, which are codenamed Romeo and Juliet; they work together to enable the Face ID feature, but the Romeo component is much harder to manufacture. Allegedly it can only be produced in quantities in the tens of thousands each day, which when you consider that many other components are produced by the hundreds of thousands, and Apple's demand is in the tens of millions, shows you how problematic this all is.

So how do they compare? We took a look at the iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus to find out.

iPhone X vs iPhone 8 Plus: Specs

Here’s the specs for the iPhone X:

• Display: 5.8in display with a 2436 x 1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppi
• Dimensions: 143.6mm x 70.9mm x 7.7mm
• Weight: 174 grams
• Storage: 64 or 256GB
• Memory: 3 GB RAM
• Processors: A11 Bionic chip
• Front camera: 7 MP photos and 1080p HD video
• Rear camera: 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras, Dual optical image stabilisation, Optical zoom
• Battery: 2716 mAh, Wireless charging
• Other: Face ID, NFC, 3D Touch; Splash, Water and Dust Resistant

And here’s the specs for the iPhone 8 Plus:

• Display: 5.5in Retina HD display with 1920x1080 resolution at 401ppi, 3D Touch enabled
• Dimensions: 158.4mm x 78.1 mm x 7.5 mm
• Weight: 202 grams
• Storage: 64 or 256GB
• Memory: 3 GB RAM
• Processors: A11 Bionic chip
• Front camera: 7 MP photos and 1080p HD video
• Rear camera: 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras, Dual optical image stabilisation, Optical zoom
• Battery: 2675 mAh, Wireless charging
• Other: Touch ID, NFC, 3D Touch; Splash, Water and Dust Resistant

It’s no surprise, but the iPhone X and the iPhone 8 Plus have pretty much the same specs packed inside. They both feature Apple’s latest A11 Bionic chipset as well as 3GB of RAM. Both also have the same storage options: 64GB or 256GB.

iPhone X vs iPhone 8 Plus: Display & Design

Where the difference between these two giant phones lie is in their display and design. The resolution of the iPhone X’s screen is a massive 2436 x 1125-pixels at 458 ppi edge-to-edge. Compare that to the iPhone 8 Plus’ 5.5in display with a 1920x1080-pixel resolution at 401ppi–and of course, that’s not an edge-to-edge display like the iPhone X has. What’s even more impressive is that though the iPhone X has a larger display, the devices actually has a smaller physical footprint than the iPhone 8 Plus. Why that is, of course, is because the iPhone X has the edge-to-edge display, while the iPhone 8 Plus still has its thick bezels.

The other obvious difference is that the iPhone X lacks a Home button. It jettisons it in favor of a gesture-based Home control. The iPhone 8 Plus still has the Home button we all know and love. This means the iPhone 8 Plus also still has Touch ID. The iPhone X lacks Touch ID and replaces it with Apple’s new Face ID facial recognition system.

The rest of the features of each phone’s display and design are relatively the same: both have 3D Touch displays and both are Splash, Water and Dust Resistant.

iPhone X vs iPhone 8 Plus: Battery

The iPhone X has just a slightly larger battery (2716 mAh) than the iPhone 8 Plus (2675 mAh). Will you see any difference because of it? Probably not. Matter of fact, as you can see from the battery life specs below, each device is very similar. Another similarity each devices has is that they both offer wireless charging. Here’s how the battery life compares between the two in Talk Time, Standby Time, Internet Use, Video Playback, and Audio Playback:

• Talk time: iPhone X – 21 hours. iPhone 8 Plus – 21 hours.
• Internet use: iPhone X – Up to 12 hours. iPhone 8 Plus – Up to 13 hours.
• Video playback: iPhone X – Up to 13 hours. iPhone 8 Plus – Up to 14 hours.
• Audio playback: iPhone X – Up to 60 hours. iPhone 8 Plus – Up to 60 hours.

iPhone X vs iPhone 8 Plus: Camera

Where cameras are concerned, the iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus are nearly identical. Both feature a 12MP wide-angle and telephoto dual lens rear camera that offers dual optical image stabilisation and optical zoom. Both also feature the same front camera, a 7 MP sensor that also records 1080p HD video. However, the iPhone X’s front camera has a few more tricks. It can use Apple’s new Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting (beta), and Animoji features of iOS 11. The iPhone 8 Plus’s camera doesn’t have access to those.

iPhone X vs iPhone 8 Plus: Cost & Verdict

Unlocked the 5.5in iPhone 8 Plus will cost £799 (64GB) and £949 (256GB). The 5.8in iPhone X will cost £999 (64GB) and £1149 (256GB). That £200 premium for the iPhone X does get you a little more, primarily a bigger display and a sexy new design. If that appeals to you, the answer of which to buy is clear.

If you’re looking at picking up an iPhone, and you’re in the US, AND you want to save some money in the process, you should definitely check out Gazelle, as you can pick up some truly AWESOME deals there.

The devices – iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, and all the Plus models, as well as iPads – are all certified reconditioned, but they look good as new, and function just like a new phone. They’re also around 40-50% less than buying new.

So, yeah… if you’re savvy with your money, you might want to check out what Gazelle has to offer.

The BEST deals on iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus 

There’s something for every budget at Carphone Warehouse, with great deals on every model. 

iPhone 8 64GB: £48 Per Month (£89.99 Upfront) on Vodafone

• 26GB of data 
• Unlimited calls
• Unlimited texts
• 24 months  

This great deal from Vodafone is only available through Carphone Warehouse - proof that they really do have better offers than the network providers. You’re getting a MASSIVE 10GB of extra data included, which can be used in 110 countries. 

Click HERE For More Information About This Deal 

iPhone 8 256GB: £49 Per Month (£149.99 Upfront) on O2

• 5GB of data 
• Unlimited calls 
• Unlimited texts 
• 24 months

Carphone Warehouse’s recommend iPhone 8 Plus deal will save you £178 off the price you’d pay if you took out the contract with O2 directly. And if that’s hard to believe, rest assured that you’ll still get O2 TuGo, O2 Priority, O2 Travel and O2 WiFi thrown in, too.

Click HERE For More Information About This Deal 

iPhone 8 Plus 64GB: £62.99 Per Month (£59.99 Upfront) on EE

• 20GB of data 
• Unlimited calls 
• Unlimited texts 
• 24 months

If you’re after maximum data and minimal upfront cost, look no further than this monthly plan from EE. You’ll also get 3 month of BT Sport and 6 months of Apple Music thrown in completely FREE. 

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iPhone 8 Plus 256GB: £10 Per Month (£939 Upfront) 

• 5GB of data 
• 500 minutes 
• 5000 texts 
• 1 month 

Yes, you read that correctly. For the price of the handset alone, you can get the iPhone 8 Plus 256GB with a month’s worth of data, texts and calls. Even if you choose to take out a SIM-only deal with a bigger data allowance after the first month, there’s nothing to lose from this 1-month contract. 

Click HERE For More Information About This Deal  

Other great deals from Carphone Warehouse 

Save up to £150 when you trade in your old phone 

Don’t just throw away your old handset when you upgrade. Carphone Warehouse will give you up to £150 off your new contract when you trade in your old phone - and that includes the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. 

Click HERE For More Information About This Deal 

Save up to £100 when you buy a SIM-only deal with the iPhone 8

Want to get your hands on the brand new iPhone but prefer to pay for the handset upfront? Carphone Warehouse has you covered. They’re offering up to £100 your new iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus when you take out a SIM-only contract with it.

Click HERE For More Information About This Deal 

iPhone 7 32GB: £37.99 Per Month (£69.99 Upfront)

• 10GB of data 
• Unlimited calls
• Unlimited texts 
• 24 months 

The arrival of the iPhone 8 means that you can now pick up one of its predecessors for less than ever. Carphone Warehouse is offering its online customers this amazing deal on the iPhone 7 but be quick - it probably won’t be around for long. 

Click HERE For More Information About This Deal 

iPhone 6 32GB: £22.99 Per Month (£0 Upfront)

You can now get an iPhone 6 for just £22.99 per month, with absolutely no upfront cost. The only catch is that the only colour option is grey, but that’s a small price to pay for this amazing iPhone deal. 

Click HERE For More Information About This Deal