iPhone 8
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Brand | Apple Inc. |
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Slogan | A new generation of iPhone |
Generation | 11th |
Model | 8: A1863 (with Qualcomm modem) A1905 (with Intel modem) A1906 (sold in Japan)[1] 8 Plus: A1864 (with Qualcomm modem) A1897 (with Intel modem) A1898 (sold in Japan)[1] |
Compatible networks | GSM, CDMA2000, EV-DO, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced |
First released | September 22, 2017 |
Availability by region | September 22, 2017 September 29, 2017 November 3, 2017 |
Predecessor | iPhone 7 (Plus) |
Related | iPhone X |
Type | 8: Smartphone 8 Plus: Phablet |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | 8: 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) |
Weight | 8: 148 g (5.2 oz) 8 Plus: 202 g (7.1 oz) |
Operating system | Original: iOS 11.0 Current: iOS 11.0.2, released October 3, 2017 |
System-on-chip | Apple A11 Bionic |
CPU | hexa-core 64-bit |
Memory | 8: 2 GB LPDDR4X RAM 8 Plus: 3 GB LPDDR4X RAM |
Storage | 64 or 256 GB |
Removable storage | None |
Battery | 8: (1821 mA·h) Li-ion[2] 8 Plus: (2675 mA·h) Li-ion[2] |
Display | 8: 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 |
Sound | Stereo speakers |
Rear camera | 8: 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 camera | 7 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: |
Hearing aid compatibility | M3, T4 |
Website | www |
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iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. They were announced on September 12, 2017,[3] alongside the higher-end iPhone X at the Steve Jobs Theater in the Apple Park campus by Apple CEO Tim Cook, and were released on September 22, 2017,[4] succeeding the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Specifications
Hardware
The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus retain the Retina HD Display found on the iPhone 7, but they now have True Tone technology, which also can be found on the iPad Pro and the higher-end iPhone X.
The iPhone 8 features the same camera as its predecessor, but with a new sensor. The iPhone 8 Plus also features the same two cameras as the iPhone 7 Plus, but with some improvements. Both phones have a 12 MP wide-angle camera with six-element lens, autofocus, IR filter, burst mode, f/1.8 aperture, digital image stabilization, and optical image stabilization. It can record 4K video at 24, 30, or 60 fps or 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, and slow-motion video (1080p at 120 or 240 fps), timelapse with stabilization. It can capture panoramas as well. The 8 Plus is also accompanied by a telephoto lens with 2× optical zoom and 10× digital zoom, Portrait Lighting (beta), and a f/2.8 aperture. The quad-LED True Tone flash now has Slow Sync as well.[5] DxOMark gave the camera on the iPhone 8 a rating of 92 (up from 85 on the 7), and the 8 Plus a rating of 94 (up from 88 on the 7 Plus). For a short time, the 8 Plus was the highest ranked phone they tested, along with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.[6][7] They were soon overtaken by the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, which scored a 98.[8]
Both models have a 7 MP FaceTime HD camera with a f/2.2 aperture. It can capture in burst mode, it has exposure control, face detection, auto-HDR, auto image stabilization, Retina flash, and 1080p HD video recording.[5] The iPhone 8 contains the Apple A11 Bionic SoC, which is a hexa-core processor using the 10nm process.[5]
Both iPhones come with 64 and 256 GB options.[9] There are three color options: Silver, Gold and Space Gray.[9]
The iPhone 8 features Qi-standard wireless charging and is rated IP67 for water resistance.[10]
Software
The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus shipped with iOS 11.0 on launch.
Known issues
Battery problems
Reports from a few iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus buyers have suggested there could be an issue with the battery inside some of the devices swelling, causing the case of Apple’s new iPhone to split open and expose the smartphone’s internals.
Apple has now confirmed it is looking into it, although a spokeswoman declined to comment further when asked how many devices are affected.[11]
The number of official battery swelling reports up till 7 October 2017 was 8.[12]
Timeline of iPhone models
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Source: Apple Newsroom Archive[13]
References
- ^ a b "Identify your iPhone model". Apple Support. Retrieved 2017-10-09.
- ^ a b "iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Have Smaller Batteries Than iPhone 7 Models, But Similar Battery Life". Retrieved 2017-09-14.
- ^ "Around the world, a muted launch for Apple's iPhone 8". 22 September 2017 – via Reuters.
- ^ "Live Coverage of Apple's iPhone X Event at Steve Jobs Theater". Retrieved 2017-09-12.
- ^ a b c "iPhone 8 - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved 2017-09-13.
- ^ Fingas, Jon. "Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone 8 Plus tie for top spot in camera test". Engadget. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
- ^ "Galaxy Note 8 ties with iPhone 8 Plus for best smartphone camera: DxOMark". Android Authority. 2017-10-04. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
- ^ "Google Pixel 2 reviewed: Sets new record for overall smartphone camera quality - DxOMark". DxOMark. 2017-10-04. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
- ^ a b "Live Coverage of Apple's iPhone X Event at Steve Jobs Theater". MacRumors. September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
- ^ "iPhone 8 release date, news and features". TechRadar. September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 12, 2017. The phone has a glass back instead of the complete aluminum housing found on the iPhone 5 and beyond, making it the first to do so since the iPhone 4S in 2011.
- ^ Apple investigating swollen batteries in iPhone 8 Plus handsets - BBC News
- ^ Lomas, Natasha. "Apple is looking into reports of iPhone 8 batteries swelling". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
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Further information
External links
- iPhone 8 / iPhone 8 Plus – official site