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iPhone 8 vs iPhone X: Size & Dimensions Compared

The iPhone X is the larger phone, measuring 5.2mm shorter and 3.6mm narrower.

Visual Size Overlay

iPhone 8iPhone X
138.4mm143.6mm-5.2mm67.3mm70.9mm-3.6mm10mm
Height Δ
-5.2mm
Width Δ
-3.6mm
Thickness Δ
-0.4mm
Case CompatibilityWon't Fit
  • Camera module layout is different — cutout won't align
Screen ProtectorNot Compatible

Screen sizes differ (4.7" vs 5.8") — protector won't fit.

DimensioniPhone 8iPhone XDifference
Height138.4mm143.6mmiPhone X +5.2mm (taller)
Width67.3mm70.9mmiPhone X +3.6mm (wider)
Thickness7.3mm7.7mmiPhone X +0.4mm (thicker)
Weight148g174giPhone X +26.0g (heavier)
Screen4.7"5.8"iPhone X +1.1" (larger)

Visual Size Comparison

HeightiPhone X +5.2mm
iPhone 8
138.4mm
iPhone X
143.6mm
WidthiPhone X +3.6mm
iPhone 8
67.3mm
iPhone X
70.9mm
ThicknessiPhone X +0.4mm
iPhone 8
7.3mm
iPhone X
7.7mm

Button & Port Layout

Which is bigger?

The iPhone X is the taller phone at 143.6mm (vs 138.4mm). It is also 26g heavier.

Wireless Charging & MagSafe Compatibility

Wireless chargers work with both phones, but magnetic snap varies.

  • Both devices support wireless charging. Standard Qi/Qi2 chargers work with either phone.
SpeciPhone 8iPhone X
Wireless Charging7.5W7.5W
Qi VersionQiQi
MagSafeNoNo
Built-in MagnetsNoNo

MagSafe cases are NOT cross-compatible between these devices — the case body is shaped to each phone, even though the internal magnet ring may be the same.

Upgrading from iPhone 8 to iPhone X?

Different sizes mean your old case probably won't fit. You'll need a new one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is iPhone 8 bigger than iPhone X?

No, the iPhone X is 5.2mm taller. The iPhone 8 weighs 148g vs 174g.

Are iPhone 8 and iPhone X the same size?

No, the height differs by 5.2mm, width by 3.6mm, and thickness by 0.4mm.