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iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 8 in Gold
Manufacturer
SloganA new generation of iPhone
Generation11th
Model8:
A1863 (with Qualcomm modem)
A1905 (with Intel modem)
A1906 (sold in Japan)[2]
8 Plus:
A1864 (with Qualcomm modem)
A1897 (with Intel modem)
A1898 (sold in Japan)[2]
Compatible networksGSM, CDMA2000, EV-DO, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced
First releasedSeptember 22, 2017; 6 years ago (2017-09-22)
Availability by region
September 22, 2017
September 29, 2017
October 20, 2017
October 27, 2017
November 3, 2017
November 17, 2017
December 22, 2017
PredecessoriPhone 7 / iPhone 7 Plus
SuccessoriPhone X
Type8: Smartphone
8 Plus: Phablet
Form factorSlate
Dimensions8:
H: 138.4 mm (5.45 in)
W: 67.3 mm (2.65 in)
D: 7.3 mm (0.29 in)
8 Plus:
H: 158.4 mm (6.24 in)
W: 78.1 mm (3.07 in)
D: 7.5 mm (0.30 in)
Mass8: 148 g (5.2 oz)
8 Plus: 202 g (7.1 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: iOS 11.0
Current: iOS 11.4.1, released July 9, 2018 (2018-07-09)
System-on-chipApple A11 Bionic
CPU2.39 GHz hexa-core 64-bit
Memory8: 2 GB LPDDR4X RAM
8 Plus: 3 GB LPDDR4X RAM
Storage64 or 256 GB
Removable storageNone
Battery8: 3.82 V 6.96 W·h (1821 mA·h) Li-ion[3]
8 Plus: 3.82 V 10.28 W·h (2691 mA·h) Li-ion[3]
Display8: 4.7 in (120 mm) Retina HD: LED-backlit IPS LCD, 1334×750 px (326 ppi)
8 Plus: 5.5 in (140 mm) Retina HD: LED-backlit IPS LCD, 1920×1080 px (401 ppi)
All models: 625 cd/m² max. brightness (typical), with dual-ion exchange-strengthened glass, and 3D Touch
SoundStereo speakers
Rear camera8: 12 MP with six-element lens, quad-LED "True Tone" flash with Slow Sync, autofocus, IR filter, Burst mode, f/1.8 aperture, 4K video recording at 24, 30, or 60 fps or 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, slow-motion video (1080p at 120 or 240 fps, timelapse with stabilization, panorama, facial recognition, digital image stabilization, optical image stabilization 8 Plus: In addition to above: A telephoto lens with 2× optical zoom / 10× digital zoom, f/2.8 aperture
Portrait Lighting (beta)
Front camera7 MP, f/2.2 aperture, burst mode, exposure control, face detection, auto-HDR, auto image stabilization, Retina flash, 1080p HD video recording
Connectivity
All models:
Models A1863 & A1864:
SAR
  • Model A1863
    Head: 1.20 W/kg
    Body: 1.13 W/kg
  • Model A1906
    Head: 1.17 W/kg
    Body: 1.14 W/kg
  • Model A1905
    Head: 1.19 W/kg
    Body: 1.17 W/kg
8 Plus [6][7]
  • Model A1864
    Head: 1.15 W/kg
    Body: 1.15 W/kg
  • Model A1898
    Head: 1.19 W/kg
    Body: 1.19 W/kg
  • Model A1897
    Head: 1.19 W/kg
    Body: 1.19 W/kg
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T4
WebsiteiPhone 8 - Apple at the Wayback Machine (archived November 1, 2017)
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The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. They were announced on September 12, 2017, alongside the higher-end iPhone X, at the Steve Jobs Theater in the Apple Park campus, and were released on September 22, 2017, succeeding iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

Besides the addition of a glass back, the designs of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are largely similar to that of their predecessors. Notable changes include the addition of wireless charging, a faster processor, and improved cameras and displays. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus share most of their internal hardware with the iPhone X.

Reception of the phones was mixed, with reviewers praising the addition of wireless charging and the new Apple A11 processor, while significantly criticizing the aging design.

History

On August 31, 2017, Apple sent out press invites for a media event at the Steve Jobs Theater in the Apple Park campus on September 12, 2017.[8] The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus were announced at that event, and released on September 22, 2017.[9]

On April 9, 2018, Apple introduced an iPhone 8 with a red color finish and a black front, in support of their partnership with Product Red and their AIDS fundraising campaign.[10]

Specifications

Hardware

Display

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus retain the Retina HD Display found in iPhone 7,[11] but they now feature True Tone technology, allowing for automatic screen adjustments based on surrounding ambient lighting.[9] They can play HDR10 and Dolby Vision content despite not having an HDR-ready display, done by down-converting the HDR content to fit the display while still having some enhancements to dynamic range, contrast, and wide color gamut compared to standard content.[12]

Camera

iPhone 8 features a 12 MP camera with autofocus, f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization capable of capturing 4K video at 24, 30, or 60 frames per second, or 1080p video at 30, 60, 120 or 240 frames per second.[13] iPhone 8 Plus upgrades the main camera for a wide-angle lens with up to 10x digital zoom or 2x optical zoom,[14] and retains a second, telephoto lens similar to the one found on iPhone 7 Plus, but with improved depth-of-field and lighting effects in Portrait mode.[15] Both models have a 7 MP front camera with an f/2.2 aperture capable of capturing 1080p video at 30 frames per second and 720p video at 240 frames per second, along with face detection and high-dynamic range.[13][14]

Chipset

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus contain the Apple A11 Bionic system-on-chip, a hexa-core processor that the company says features two cores that are 25% faster than the previous generation's A10 processor and four cores that are 70% faster than the prior model. The phones also feature an Apple-designed graphics processing unit 30% faster than prior units, with the same level of performance as the A10 at half the power.[9]

Other

The phones have glass backs instead of the complete aluminum housing found on prior models, enabling the use of Qi-standard wireless charging.[9] The phones are rated IP67 for water resistance.[16] Both models come with 64 and 256 gigabyte storage options, and are offered in silver, gold, or Space Gray color options.[9] A Product Red special edition version in red with a black front was released on April 9, 2018.[10] The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus special editions had a white front.

iPhone 8 has a 6 out of 10 repairability score, mainly due to the use of excessive glue for the battery and glass for the back.[17]

Software

See also: iOS version history, iOS 11, and iOS 12

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus ship with iOS 11 on launch.[13][14]

Reception

A silver iPhone 8 alongside a gold 8 Plus

Samuel Axon of Ars Technica called the A11 processor "a marvelous feat of engineering", writing that it offers "industry-leading performance". Axon also praised the cameras, writing that "The colors are great, and low light performance is very good for a smartphone".[18] Chris Velazco of Engadget praised the speed of the A11 processor, the build quality and the "excellent" camera, while criticizing design familiarities with previous iPhone generations and limited water-protection levels compared to competitors.[19]

John McCann of TechRadar enjoyed the feel of the glass back despite criticizing the phone's overall design. McCann also praised the camera and called wireless charging a "useful" addition to the iPhone lineup.[20]

David Pierce of Wired similarly stated that iPhone 8 models were overshadowed by iPhone X, despite calling them "virtually perfect phones". Pierce praised performance, cameras, and displays, while repeatedly criticizing the "outdated" design.[21]

Nilay Patel of The Verge called iPhone 8 the "default option", noting that the 8 models stand as almost universally overlooked by Apple's other new iPhone launched, iPhone X. He nevertheless praised the device's form factor for being easy and non-slippery to hold, the display's addition of True Tone technology and upgraded speakers, though he cited issues with charging speed through wireless pads as well as the price of the iPhone 8 Plus 256 GB, which was close to that of the iPhone X. Patel also criticized the iPhone 8's aging design, dating back to the iPhone 6 released in 2014; the most notable critique was of the thick bezels when compared to other 2017 smartphones, designed with nearly bezel-less faces to incorporate larger screens in a similar form factor.[22]

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus were also criticized for their durability, as drop tests performed showed that the rear glass is not "the most durable glass ever in a smartphone", as claimed by Apple.[23][24]

Camera testing company DxOMark gave the camera on iPhone 8 a rating of 92 and 8 Plus a rating of 94, giving them the title of best smartphone cameras tested by the company.[25][26] The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 later matched the iPhone 8 Plus with an identical overall score of 94.[27][28] They were later overtaken by Google Pixel 2, which scored a 98 rating.[29]

Issues

On August 31, 2018, Apple announced that a "very small percentage" of iPhone 8 devices released between September 2017 and March 2018 contained a manufacturing defect in the logic board. This fault affected iPhone 8 models sold in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau, New Zealand, and the United States. Defective devices may experience unexpected reboots, a frozen or unresponsive screen, or may fail to turn on. Users with an affected device, as determined by their serial number, can have their device replaced for free by Apple. This issue does not affect the iPhone 8 Plus.[30][31]

Timeline of iPhone models

Timeline of iPhone models
iPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 ProiPhone 14 ProiPhone 14 ProiPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 ProiPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 ProiPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSiPhone XSiPhone XiPhone 15iPhone 15iPhone 14iPhone 14iPhone 13iPhone 13iPhone 12 MiniiPhone 12iPhone 11iPhone XRiPhone 8iPhone 8iPhone 7iPhone 7iPhone 6SiPhone 6SiPhone 6iPhone 6iPhone 5iPhone 5SiPhone 4SiPhone 4iPhone 3GSiPhone 3GiPhone (1st generation)iPhone SE (3rd generation)iPhone SE (2nd generation)iPhone SE (1st generation)iPhone 5C
See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive[32]

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to iPhone 8.

References

  1. ^ a b Rossignol, Joe (November 11, 2017). "iPhone 8 Production Said to Drop Significantly Given Popularity of iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X". MacRumors. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Identify your iPhone model". Apple Support. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Have Smaller Batteries Than iPhone 7 Models, But Similar Battery Life". Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  4. ^ iPhone 8 RF Exposure information
  5. ^ iPhone 8 RF Exposure information
  6. ^ iPhone 8 Plus RF Exposure information
  7. ^ iPhone 8 Plus RF Exposure information
  8. ^ Kahn, Jordan (August 31, 2017). "Apple officially announces iPhone 8 event for Sept. 12 at Steve Jobs Theater". 9to5Mac. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  9. ^ a b c d e Gartenberg, Chaim (September 12, 2017). "iPhone 8 and 8 Plus announced with wireless charging, True Tone display, A11 Bionic processor". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  10. ^ a b "Apple introduces iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition" (Press release). Apple Inc. April 9, 2018.
  11. ^ Rossignol, Joe (September 13, 2017). "iPhone 8 Plus vs. iPhone 7 Plus: Every New Feature Compared". MacRumors. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  12. ^ Wong, Raymond (September 22, 2017). "HDR on the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus: The real story". Mashable. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  13. ^ a b c "Apple iPhone 8". GSMArena. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  14. ^ a b c "Apple iPhone 8 Plus". GSMArena. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  15. ^ Caldwell, Serenity (October 2, 2017). "How to use the iPhone 8 Plus camera: The ultimate guide". iMore. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  16. ^ Clover, Juli (September 12, 2017). "iPhone X and iPhone 8 Feature IP67 Water Resistance Rating, Same as iPhone 7". MacRumors. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  17. ^ iFixit’s iPhone 8 teardown finds a smaller battery and lots of glue
  18. ^ Axon, Samuel (September 28, 2017). "iPhone 8 and 8 Plus review: The curious case of the time-traveling phone". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  19. ^ Velazco, Chris (September 19, 2017). "iPhone 8 and 8 Plus review: Change in small doses". Engadget. Oath Inc. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  20. ^ McCann, John (October 27, 2017). "iPhone 8 review". TechRadar. Future plc. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  21. ^ Pierce, David (September 19, 2017). "Review: Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus". Wired. Condé Nast. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  22. ^ Patel, Nilay (September 19, 2017). "iPhone 8 and 8 Plus review: the default option". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  23. ^ Clover, Juli (September 25, 2017). "Glass-Bodied iPhone 8 Shatters Repeatedly in Drop Tests". MacRumors. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  24. ^ Epstein, Zach (September 25, 2017). "Drop test confirms Apple totally lied about the glass back on the iPhone 8". BGR. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  25. ^ Rossignol, Joe (September 22, 2017). "DxO Labs Says iPhone 8 Plus Has Best Smartphone Camera They've Ever Tested". MacRumors. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  26. ^ Mayo, Benjamin (September 22, 2017). "iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus top DxOMark smartphone camera rankings". 9to5Mac. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  27. ^ Fingas, Jon (October 3, 2017). "Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone 8 Plus tie for top spot in camera test". Engadget. Oath Inc. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  28. ^ Potuck, Michael (October 3, 2017). "Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ties iPhone 8 Plus in DxOMark camera ranking". 9to5Mac. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  29. ^ Potuck, Michael (November 6, 2017). "iPhone X scores 97 on DxOMark camera ranking, just behind Google Pixel 2". 9to5Mac. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  30. ^ Rosenberg, Adam (September 1, 2018). "Apple sets up a replacement program for certain defective iPhone 8 devices". Mashable. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  31. ^ "iPhone 8 Logic Board Replacement Program". Apple Inc. August 31, 2018.
  32. ^ Apple Inc. (2007–2023). iPhone News - Newsroom Archive. Retrieved September 12, 2023.

External links

Preceded by iPhone 8/Plus
11th generation 		Most recent
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