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

Added 09.13.17 | Updated 02.20.24

Key Features of the Apple iPhone 8

  • Model: iPhone 8
  • Brand: Apple
  • Rating: 3.85 out of 5 (68 votes)
  • Release Date:  September 19, 2024
  • Price: 700 EUR
  • Processor: Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral)
  • Storage and memory: 64/256 GB
  • Screen: LED-backlit IPS LCD 4.7 inc
  • Main Camera:  Single, 12MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 7MP

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Description of the Apple iPhone 8 Specs

The Apple iPhone 8 is a smartphone that was introduced by Apple in September 2017. It offers a variety of advanced features including GSM, HSPA, and LTE network technologies, ensuring reliable connectivity and fast internet speeds with support for numerous LTE bands. The device features a non-removable Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 1821mAh, enabling up to 14 hours of talk time on 3G and up to 40 hours of music playback.

Apple iPhone 8 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 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Apple iPhone 8

Other names

Versions: A1863 (USA, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, China) A1905 (EMEA, UAE, LATAM, Canada, USA AT&T/T-Mobile, Singapore); A1906 (Japan)

Launch date

19 September 2024

Apple iPhone 8 PricePrice

First price

700 EUR

Apple iPhone 8 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.45 inc (138.4 mm)

Width

2.65 inc ( 67.3 mm)

Depth

0.29 inc ( 7.3 mm)

Weight

5.22 oz (148 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

Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red

Apple iPhone 8 screenScreen

Technology LED-backlit IPS LCD
Size

4.7 inc

Screen Area

60.9 cm2

Resolution

750 x 1334 px

Points per inch

326 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

65.4%

Screen Protection

Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating

Additional Features

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

Apple iPhone 8 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 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

64/256 GB, 2 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Apple iPhone 8 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

iOS 11, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3

User Interface

Apple iPhone 8 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), OIS, PDAF

Features

Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR

Video Recording 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
DxOMark Rating92 (Position 234 out of 296)
DxOMark Photos93
DxOMark Video90

Apple iPhone 8 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-7 MP, f/2.2

Features

Face detection, HDR, panorama

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Apple iPhone 8 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 1.19 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)    
SAR 1.32 W/kg (head)     1.36 W/kg (body)    

Apple iPhone 8 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 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

1821 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 14 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 40 h

Charging

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

Apple iPhone 8 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 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 10 Total485821 (Position 185 out of 259)
Antutu 10 CPU145501 (Position 131 out of 182)
Antutu 10 GPU94979 (Position 136 out of 182)
Antutu 10 Mem93682 (Position 143 out of 182)
Antutu 10 UX151660 (Position 109 out of 182)
Antutu 8 Score267441 (Position 410 out of 1145)
Antutu 7 Score295308 (Position 48 out of 2128)

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Apple iPhone 8 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core1020 (Position 137 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core1595 (Position 310 out of 564)
GeekBench 6 Metal4596 (Position 25 out of 30)
GeekBench 5 Single Core909 (Position 296 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core1838 (Position 675 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core4266 (Position 14 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core10535 (Position 23 out of 1023)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Apple iPhone 8 cost?

The price of the Apple iPhone 8 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 700 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Apple iPhone 8 come out?

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

What is the size and weight of Apple iPhone 8 ?

The Apple iPhone 8 has dimensions of Height: 138.4 mm Width: 67.3 mm Thickness: 7.3 mm and weighs approximately 148 grams.

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

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.7 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 750 x 1334 px at a pixel density of 326 ppi.

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

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

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

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), OIS, PDAF and features like Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR

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

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 7 MP, f/2.2 and features like Face detection, HDR, panorama