Tech Specs
iPhone 8
4.7-inch display
Gold, Silver, Space Gray
iPhone 8 Plus
5.5-inch display
Gold, Silver, Space Gray
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
Capacity
64 GB
256 GB
64 GB
256 GB
Size and Weight
Weight: 5.22 ounces (148 grams)
Weight: 7.13 ounces (202 grams)
Display
Retina HD display
4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
1400:1 contrast ratio (typical)
Retina HD display
5.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi
1300:1 contrast ratio (typical)
Both models:
- True Tone display
- Wide color display (P3)
- 3D Touch
- 625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
- Dual-domain pixels for wide viewing angles
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
- Display Zoom
- Reachability
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant
Rated IP67 under IEC standard 60529
Chip
A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
Neural engine
Embedded M11 motion coprocessor
Camera
12MP camera
ƒ/1.8 aperture
Digital zoom up to 5x
12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras
Wide-angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture
Telephoto: ƒ/2.8 aperture
Optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x
Portrait mode
Portrait Lighting (beta)
Both models:
- Optical image stabilization
- Six‑element lens
- Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync
- Panorama (up to 63MP)
- Sapphire crystal lens cover
- Backside illumination sensor
- Hybrid IR filter
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Tap to focus with Focus Pixels
- Live Photos with stabilization
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Improved local tone mapping
- Body and face detection
- Exposure control
- Noise reduction
- Auto HDR for photos
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Timer mode
- Photo geotagging
- Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
- Optical image stabilization for video
- Optical zoom; 6x digital zoom (iPhone 8 Plus only)
- Quad-LED True Tone flash
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
- Continuous autofocus video
- Body and face detection
- Noise reduction
- Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
- Playback zoom
- Video geotagging
- Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
FaceTime HD Camera
- 7MP camera
- 1080p HD video recording
- Retina Flash
- ƒ/2.2 aperture
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Auto HDR
- Backside illumination sensor
- Body and face detection
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Exposure control
- Timer mode
Touch ID
Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button
Cellular and Wireless
Model A1863
Model A1864
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900, 2100 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Model A1905
Model A1897
Models A1905 and A1897 do not support CDMA networks, such as those used by Verizon and Sprint.
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
All models
802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
NFC with reader mode
Location
- Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS
- Digital compass
- Wi-Fi
- Cellular
- iBeacon microlocation
Video Calling
FaceTime video calling over Wi‑Fi or cellular
Audio Calling
- FaceTime audio
- Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
- Wi‑Fi calling
Audio Playback
Audio formats supported: AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)
User-configurable maximum volume limit
Video Playback
Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG
Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content
AirPlay Mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)6
Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Siri
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
- Get intelligent suggestions in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more
- Activate with only your voice using “Hey Siri”
- Listen and identify songs
External Buttons and Connectors
Power and Battery
Lasts about the same as iPhone 7
Talk time (wireless):
Up to 14 hours
Internet use:
Up to 12 hours
Video playback (wireless):
Up to 13 hours
Audio playback (wireless):
Up to 40 hours
Fast-charge capable:
Up to 50% charge 30 minutes
Lasts about the same as iPhone 7 Plus
Talk time (wireless):
Up to 21 hours
Internet use:
Up to 13 hours
Video playback (wireless):
Up to 14 hours
Audio playback (wireless):
Up to 60 hours
Fast-charge capable:
Up to 50% charge 30 minutes
Both models:
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Wireless charging (works with Qi-certified chargers)
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Sensors
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor
- Barometer
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
Operating System
iOS 11
With new features and capabilities that let you get more done quickly and easily, iOS 11 makes iPhone more powerful, personal, and intelligent than ever.
Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new iPhone 8. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can fully enjoy the world’s most personal device.
Features include:
- Voiceover
- Zoom
- Magnifier
- Software TTY
- Siri and Dictation
- Type to Siri
- Switch Control
- Closed Captions
- AssistiveTouch
- Speak Screen
Headphones
EarPods with Lightning Connector
SIM Card
Nano-SIM
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.
Rating for Hearing Aids
iPhone 8 (Model A1863, A1905): M3, T4
iPhone 8 Plus (Model A1864, A1897): M3, T4
Mail Attachment Support
Viewable document types
.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics
System Requirements
Apple ID (required for some features)
Internet access
Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
- Mac: OS X 10.10.5 or later
- PC: Windows 7 or later
- iTunes 12.7 or later
Environmental Requirements
- Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Nonoperating temperature: ‑4° to 113° F (‑20° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
- Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
In the Box
- iPhone with iOS 11
- EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter
- Lightning to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
- Documentation
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