Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Apple iPhone 8 (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 2868 x 1320 than Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) which has resolution of 1334 x 750. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| RAM | 2 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 1821 mAh | 5425 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 77000 | Rs. 179900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September, 2017. The cost of Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) is Rs. 77000. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)'s 4.7 inch screen. Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has OLED Screen type. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has display density of 460 PPI & Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) has only 326 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)'s ~ 65.4%. Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)'s lower 2 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)'s 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 27 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 8 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September, 2017 | September 07, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 67.3 x 138.4 x 7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 148 g | |
| Colors | Dark Cherry, Cloud Blue, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 326 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 65.4% | ~ 90.7% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Color Gamut | Wide Colour (P3) | |
| Features | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating Screen Protection | Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Hdr Display. True Tone. Wide Colour (P3). Haptic Touch. 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical). Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating, Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 1 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity, Barometer | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | VC Cooling | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.78 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 120/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Quad-LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP | 24 MP (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v11, upgradable to v12.1 | iOS v27 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 | Apple A20 Pro |
| CPU | 2.39 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (three-core graphics) | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 1821 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5425 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 40 hours | |