Apple iPhone 8
The Apple iPhone 8 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · iOS 11ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
ChipsetApple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage128GB | 256GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Quad-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 148g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,821 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, September 12. Released 2017, September 22
Also Known As
Versions:A1863 (USA, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, China)A1905 (EMEA, UAE, LATAM, Canada, USA - AT&T/T-Mobile, Singapore); A1906 (Japan)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Hexa-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
OS
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
326 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Selfie Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,821 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1821 mAh, non-removable (6.96 Wh)
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
148g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
Build
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Apple iPhone 8 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Apple iPhone 8 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Apple iPhone 8 supports wireless charging (15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Apple iPhone 8.
Yes, up to 15W (15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)).
The Apple iPhone 8 is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified).
No, the Apple iPhone 8 does not support a memory card.
The Apple iPhone 8 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
No, the Apple iPhone 8 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Apple iPhone 8 has stereo speakers.
The Apple iPhone 8 uses Lightning, USB 2.0.
The Apple iPhone 8 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot.
The Apple iPhone 8 has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
