Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Added: 09.13.17 | Updated: 04.30.24
  • Model: iPhone 8 Plus
  • Brand: Apple
  • Rating: 4.46 out of 5 (78 votes)
  • Price: 770 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2017
  • Dimensions: 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm
  • Weight: 202 g
  • Chipset: Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 64/256 GB
  • Screen: LED-backlit IPS LCD 5.5 inches
  • Battery: 2691 mAh
  • Rear camera: Dual, 12MP
  • Front camera: Single, 7MP

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Apple iPhone 8 Plus specs

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

2017, September

Apple iPhone 8 Plus PricePrice

First price

770 EUR

Apple iPhone 8 Plus dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.24 in (158.4 mm)

Width

3.07 in ( 78.1 mm)

Depth

0.3 in ( 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

Case

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Apple iPhone 8 Plus screenScreen

Technology LED-backlit IPS LCD
Size

5.5 in

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

Screen protector

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Apple iPhone 8 Plus ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)

CPU

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

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 236 out of 303)
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 249 out of 278)
Antutu 10 CPU118857 (Position 181 out of 201)
Antutu 10 GPU118036 (Position 137 out of 201)
Antutu 10 Mem60136 (Position 194 out of 201)
Antutu 10 UX80983 (Position 185 out of 201)
Antutu 8 Score302943 (Position 325 out of 1146)
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 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core2162 (Position 212 out of 577)
GeekBench 6 Metal5298 (Position 23 out of 30)
GeekBench 5 Single Core917 (Position 286 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core1993 (Position 584 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core4224 (Position 17 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core10193 (Position 28 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 Battery2842

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

*Source of data https://support.apple.com/en-us/111950

Review of Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Three Apple models are coming out at the same time - these are iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X. The company describes the former as "the new generation" and the latter as "the future". In the following lines, we will look at the iPhone 8 Plus, which, according to insiders, can hardly be distinguished from the 7 Plus, even taking into account that it uses a glass back panel, not aluminum. What lies beneath the design familiar to millions? 
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Apple iPhone 8 Plus Reviews and Opinions

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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]

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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 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