Last month, Apple released the next-generation iPhones: the iPhone 8 – alongside the iPhone X – and the larger sibling, the iPhone 8 Plus. The duo features a new glass and aluminium design, Retina HD displays, Qi Wireless charging support and come equipped with the new A11 Bionic chip.
The Apple iPhone 8 sports a 4.7-inch display with 1334 x 750 pixels resolution, rear 12MP camera and up to 14 hours of talktime while the Apple iPhone 8 Plus has a bigger 5.5-inch display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, dual lens 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras, and up to 21 hours of talktime.
Both devices are optimised for Augmented Reality (AR) and the stereos speakers have been redesigned to offer up to 25% louder audio and deeper bass.
Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Specifications And Pricing
| Specifications | Apple iPhone 8 | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
| Operating System (OS) | iOS 11 | |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 148 grams | 202 grams |
| Display | 4.7-inch (1334 x 750 pixels) IPS 326 ppi display, 1400:1 contrast ratio, 625 cd/m2 max brightness, 3D Touch | 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS 401ppi display, 1300:1 contrast ratio, 625 cd/m2 max brightness, 3D Touch |
| Processor | Six-core A11 Bionic 64-bit processor with three-core GPU, M11 motion co-processor | |
| Storage | 64GB and 256GB storage options | |
| Main Camera | 12MP camera, f/1.8 aperture, OIS, Six‑element lens Quad-LED True Tone flash, 4K video recording at 60 fps, Slo‑mo 1080p at 240 fps | 12MP wide-angle (f/1.8) and telephoto (f/2.8) cameras, OIS, Optical zoom at 2x; digital zoom up to 10x, Six‑element lens, Quad-LED True Tone flash, 4K video recording at 60 fps, Slo‑mo 1080p at 240 fps |
| Front Camera | 7MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording, Retina Flash | |
| Connectivity | 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac with MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC with reader mode, GPS with GLONASS | |
| Baterry Capacity | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery (1821mAh) with Qi wireless charging, fast charging, up to 12 hours internet use, up to 14 hours talk time | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery (2675mAh) with Qi wireless charging, fast charging, up to 13 hours internet use, up to 21 hours talk time |
| Others | Water and dust resistant (IP67), TouchID Fingerprint sensor, Stereo speakers | |
Pricing and Availability
Apple has commenced sales of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in more than 25 countries and territories in Gold, Silver and Space Gray colour options. The iPhone 8 is priced at US$ 699 for the 64GB version and US$849 for the 256GB version while the iPhone 8 Plus is priced at US$ 799 and US$ 949 for the 256GB version.
