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Apple iPhone 8 Specifications, Price and Review
iPhone 8 Overview
iPhone 8 with 4.7 inches Retina HD display, A11 Bionic, Single 12MP camera system, Touch ID and Qi wireless charging.
Released September 2017$699
Colors and Storage Options
8 options$699SKU: IPHONE8-64GB-SPACEGRAY
iPhone 8 — Full Specs
SectionSpecificationDetails
GeneralBrandApple
Model NameiPhone 8
SeriesiPhone X / 8 Series
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 11 (launch)
Launch DateSeptember 22, 2017
Announcement DateSeptember 12, 2017
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
DesignDimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm
Weight148 g
Frame MaterialAerospace-grade aluminum
Back MaterialGlass
Front MaterialGlass
Build QualityPremium
IP RatingIP67 (IEC 60529)
Water ResistanceUp to 1 meter for 30 minutes
Dust ResistanceIP67
Available ColorsSpace Gray, Silver, Gold, (PRODUCT)RED
Button LayoutHome/Touch ID, Ring/Silent, volume buttons, Side button
Port TypeLightning
DisplayDisplay TypeRetina HD IPS LCD
Display Size4.7 inches
Resolution1334 × 750 pixels
Pixel Density326 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)625 nits
Contrast Ratio1400:1
HDR SupportDolby Vision and HDR10 content playback
Dolby VisionPlayback supported
True ToneYes
Wide Color DisplayP3
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch Technology3D Touch
PerformanceChipsetApple A11 Bionic
SoCApple A11 Bionic
CPU6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
GPUApple-designed 3-core GPU
Neural EngineNeural Engine
Process Technology10nm
Hardware Ray TracingNo
MemoryRAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage64GB, 256GB
Storage TechnologyNVMe
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear CameraCamera SystemSingle 12MP camera system
Main Camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, OIS
Main Sensor12MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNo dedicated telephoto
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomUp to 5x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashQuad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaUp to 63MP
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsHEIF, JPEG
Front CameraResolution7MP FaceTime HD, ƒ/2.2
Apertureƒ/2.2
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashYes
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video Resolution1080p HD
Video FPS30 fps
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationAuto image stabilization
VideoMax Video Resolution4K
Max Video FPS60 fps
4K Recording24, 30, or 60 fps
1080p Recording30 or 60 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow Motion1080p at 120 or 240 fps
Time-LapseYes with stabilization
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionPlayback only
HDR VideoNo Dolby Vision HDR capture
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationOptical image stabilization for video
Video FormatsHEVC, H.264
BatteryBattery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 13 hours video playback
Audio PlaybackUp to 40 hours audio playback
Fast ChargingUp to 50% in 30 minutes with compatible USB-C power adapter
Wired ChargingLightning
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingYes
Optimized Battery ChargingSupported on later iOS
Battery HealthYes
ConnectivityWi-Fi Standard802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0
NFCYes with reader mode
USBLightning
GPSAssisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
QZSSYes
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
Network5GNo
4G LTELTE Advanced
SIM Typenano-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTEYes
VoWiFiYes
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
AudioStereo SpeakersYes
Spatial AudioNo
Headphone JackNo
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & SensorsFace IDNo
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Apple PayYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerYes
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & SafetySiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSYes (cellular)
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PayYes
MagSafeNo
Box ContentsiPhoneiPhone 8
USB-C CableOriginal package included Lightning cable
DocumentationYes
ChargerIncluded in original 2017 retail package
EarPodsEarPods with Lightning Connector included in original retail package
General
BrandApple
Model NameiPhone 8
SeriesiPhone X / 8 Series
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 11 (launch)
Launch DateSeptember 22, 2017
Announcement DateSeptember 12, 2017
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
Design
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm
Weight148 g
Frame MaterialAerospace-grade aluminum
Back MaterialGlass
Front MaterialGlass
Build QualityPremium
IP RatingIP67 (IEC 60529)
Water ResistanceUp to 1 meter for 30 minutes
Dust ResistanceIP67
Available ColorsSpace Gray, Silver, Gold, (PRODUCT)RED
Button LayoutHome/Touch ID, Ring/Silent, volume buttons, Side button
Port TypeLightning
Display
Display TypeRetina HD IPS LCD
Display Size4.7 inches
Resolution1334 × 750 pixels
Pixel Density326 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)625 nits
Contrast Ratio1400:1
HDR SupportDolby Vision and HDR10 content playback
Dolby VisionPlayback supported
True ToneYes
Wide Color DisplayP3
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch Technology3D Touch
Performance
ChipsetApple A11 Bionic
SoCApple A11 Bionic
CPU6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
GPUApple-designed 3-core GPU
Neural EngineNeural Engine
Process Technology10nm
Hardware Ray TracingNo
Memory
RAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage64GB, 256GB
Storage TechnologyNVMe
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear Camera
Camera SystemSingle 12MP camera system
Main Camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, OIS
Main Sensor12MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNo dedicated telephoto
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomUp to 5x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashQuad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaUp to 63MP
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsHEIF, JPEG
Front Camera
Resolution7MP FaceTime HD, ƒ/2.2
Apertureƒ/2.2
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashYes
HDRAuto HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video Resolution1080p HD
Video FPS30 fps
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationAuto image stabilization
Video
Max Video Resolution4K
Max Video FPS60 fps
4K Recording24, 30, or 60 fps
1080p Recording30 or 60 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow Motion1080p at 120 or 240 fps
Time-LapseYes with stabilization
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionPlayback only
HDR VideoNo Dolby Vision HDR capture
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationOptical image stabilization for video
Video FormatsHEVC, H.264
Battery
Battery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 13 hours video playback
Audio PlaybackUp to 40 hours audio playback
Fast ChargingUp to 50% in 30 minutes with compatible USB-C power adapter
Wired ChargingLightning
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingYes
Optimized Battery ChargingSupported on later iOS
Battery HealthYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0
NFCYes with reader mode
USBLightning
GPSAssisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
QZSSYes
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
Network
5GNo
4G LTELTE Advanced
SIM Typenano-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTEYes
VoWiFiYes
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
Audio
Stereo SpeakersYes
Spatial AudioNo
Headphone JackNo
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & Sensors
Face IDNo
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Apple PayYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerYes
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & Safety
SiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSYes (cellular)
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PayYes
MagSafeNo
Box Contents
iPhoneiPhone 8
USB-C CableOriginal package included Lightning cable
DocumentationYes
ChargerIncluded in original 2017 retail package
EarPodsEarPods with Lightning Connector included in original retail package
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Released: September 22, 2017Last Updated: October 16, 2026Reviewed by MyGadgets Editorial Team
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