Apple iPhone 8 Plus: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 09.13.17 | Updated 12.07.21

Key Features of the Apple iPhone 8 Plus

  • Model: iPhone 8 Plus
  • Brand: Apple
  • Rating: 4.46 out of 5 (78 votes)
  • Release Date:  September 19, 2024
  • Price: 770 EUR
  • Processor: Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral)
  • Storage and memory: 64/256 GB
  • Screen: LED-backlit IPS LCD 5.5 inc
  • Main Camera:  Dual, 12MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 7MP

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Description of the Apple iPhone 8 Plus Specs

The iPhone 8 Plus is an iconic smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc., released in September 2017. It supports a variety of network technologies, including GSM, HSPA, and LTE, ensuring broad global cellular compatibility. For 2G coverage, it operates on GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 bands. Its 3G capabilities are supported by HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 bands. When it comes to 4G, it has extensive LTE band support for enhanced data connectivity.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Apple iPhone 8 Plus Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Other names

Versions: A1864 (USA, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, China) A1897 (EMEA, UAE, LATAM, Canada, USA AT&T/T-Mobile, Singapore); A1898 (Japan)

Launch date

19 September 2024

Apple iPhone 8 Plus PricePrice

First price

770 EUR

Apple iPhone 8 Plus dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.24 inc (158.4 mm)

Width

3.07 inc ( 78.1 mm)

Depth

0.3 inc ( 7.5 mm)

Weight

7.13 oz (202 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass, aluminum frame

Water resistant

IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Colors

Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red

Apple iPhone 8 Plus screenScreen

Technology LED-backlit IPS LCD
Size

5.5 inc

Screen Area

83.4 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 1920 px

Points per inch

401 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

67.4%

Screen Protection

Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating

Additional Features

-Wide color gamut
-3D Touch display & home button
-True-tone

Apple iPhone 8 Plus ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)

Processor CPU

- Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral)

Graphics processor GPU

- Apple GPU (three-core graphics)

Apple iPhone 8 Plus Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

64/256 GB, 3 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Apple iPhone 8 Plus SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

iOS 11, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3

User Interface

Apple iPhone 8 Plus main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Dual

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), OIS, PDAF
-12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), 2x optical zoom, PDAF

Features

Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR

Video Recording 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
DxOMark Rating94 (Position 229 out of 296)
DxOMark Photos96
DxOMark Video89

Apple iPhone 8 Plus selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)

Features

Face detection, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Apple iPhone 8 Plus Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
SIM Card Nano-SIM
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SAR EU 0.99 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)    
SAR 1.19 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)    

Apple iPhone 8 Plus wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes
USB 2.0, proprietary reversible connector

Apple iPhone 8 Plus Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2691 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 21 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 60 h

Charging

-Fast battery charging: 50% in 30 min
-Qi wireless charging

Apple iPhone 8 Plus sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack No
Radio No
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
-stereo speakers

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other specifications

Others

-
-Siri natural language commands and dictation

Performance Benchmark

Apple iPhone 8 Plus antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 10 Total378011 (Position 232 out of 259)
Antutu 10 CPU118857 (Position 164 out of 182)
Antutu 10 GPU118036 (Position 127 out of 182)
Antutu 10 Mem60136 (Position 175 out of 182)
Antutu 10 UX80983 (Position 166 out of 182)
Antutu 8 Score302943 (Position 325 out of 1145)
Antutu 7 Score232145 (Position 61 out of 2128)

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Apple iPhone 8 Plus geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core1050 (Position 130 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core2162 (Position 212 out of 564)
GeekBench 6 Metal5298 (Position 23 out of 30)
GeekBench 5 Single Core917 (Position 288 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core1993 (Position 586 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core4224 (Position 17 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core10193 (Position 28 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 Battery2842

See the page Apple iPhone 8 Plus Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Apple. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Apple iPhone 8 Plus Reviews and Opinions

Rate this smartphone
4.46 / 5
(78)


LIU PUEBLA
Owner

2021-11-05 15:14:02
(+0)

Great phone, I still have it, it still works great, it still accepts the latest IOS updates and IOS betas. Best iPhone I had so far. Once the iPhone 14 arrives, I will let my iPhone 8 plus rest. Best vibes to everyone, a happy iPhone user since 2009 North Bergen, NJ [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Apple iPhone 8 Plus cost?

The price of the Apple iPhone 8 Plus varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 770 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Apple iPhone 8 Plus come out?

Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile was launched on September 19, 2024 in these colors: Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red.

What is the size and weight of Apple iPhone 8 Plus ?

The Apple iPhone 8 Plus has dimensions of Height: 158.4 mm Width: 78.1 mm Thickness: 7.5 mm and weighs approximately 202 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 401 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Apple iPhone 8 Plus have?

Device comes with chipset Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm) with processor Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral). Apple iPhone 8 Plus is available with internal memory of 64/256 GB, 3 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), OIS, PDAF 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), 2x optical zoom, PDAF and features like Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) and features like Face detection, HDR