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Apple iPhone 8

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Pros

  • Performance was excellent
  • iPhone 8 s upgraded stereo speakers are impressively good
  • color accuracy

Cons

  • battery icon start filling up with green
  • it s inherently boring
  • battery starts to lose capacity

Key specs

  • 12 Mpx
  • 4.7 in
  • 750, 1334 px
  • IPS TFT, Retina HD display with IPS technology
  • 326 ppi
  • 1820 mAh
  • 6-core
  • 7 Mpx

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Apple iPhone 8 - Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 8

Pros

  • Performance was excellent
  • iPhone 8 s upgraded stereo speakers are impressively good
  • color accuracy
  • impressively crisp
  • detailed and vibrant display
  • Pancras hotel is detailed and crisp with great colour reproduction on
  • better battery life and an improved graphical
  • iPhone 8 takes amazingly detailed photos and performs incredibly well in low-light conditions
  • iPhone XR is a better balance of value and features
  • better and more comfortable viewing experience
  • Good lighting produced some brilliantly detailed and coloured photos

Cons

  • battery icon start filling up with green
  • it s inherently boring
  • battery starts to lose capacity
  • the required USB-C to Lightning cable nor a fast charger comes
  • feels dull
  • predictable and quite some way behind Android flagships
  • lack of OIS on the secondary camera when recording at 60fps
  • slow-motion recording at 240fps in 1080p
  • Some apps feel like AR is a trick
  • the iPhone X actually fared the worst
  • gains are only as good as the software that pushes it

Apple iPhone 8 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1820 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
326 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Apple iPhone 8 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemApple iOS 11
CPU clock speed2.5 GHz
CPU cores6-core
CPU modelApple A11 Bionic
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/3"
Primary sensor resolution12.0 Mpx
Focus adjustmentAutomatic
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution3840 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)240.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readerno
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Dimensions
Height5.45 in
Width2.65 in
Depth0.29 in
Weight5.22 oz
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Other features
Payment technologyApple Pay
Built-in stereo speakersyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmission
  • DC-HSDPA
  • EDGE
  • EV-DO
  • FDD-LTE
  • GPRS
  • HSDPA
  • HSPA+
  • HSUPA
  • LTE
  • LTE Advanced
  • TDD-LTE
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi
Navigation system
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • QZSS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEyes
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Display
Screen size4.7 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution750 x 1334 px
Technology
  • IPS TFT
  • Retina HD display with IPS technology
Pixel density326.0 ppi
Screen materialFingerprint-resistant coating
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution7.0 Mpx
Face detectionBody and face detection
HDR modeAuto HDR mode
Lens apertureF/2.2
Light sourceRetina Flash
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Silver
  • Space grey
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version5.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connection
  • Lightning
  • USB
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1820.0 mAh
Standby time24.0 h
Talk time14.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Wireless charging yes
Wireless charging standard
  • QI
  • Qi

Apple iPhone 8 - Q&A (17)

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    joan2a
    about 2 years ago
    Does Apple iPhone 8 support 5g?
    hildred
    almost 2 years ago
    You can't use 5G on your Apple iPhone 8, because Apple doesn't include the 5G modem in the phone.
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  • 0
    Votes
    gabrielle
    about 2 years ago
    Does Qi work with Apple iPhone 8?
    danilo.carroll
    almost 2 years ago
    Your Apple iPhone 8 works with Qi-certified chargers, making charging your phone.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What are disadvantages of the Apple iPhone 8?
    malissa.hartmann
    over 1 year ago
    The Apple iPhone 8 does not have an expandable memory slot and does not have a 3.5mm audio jack.
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    ursula.becker
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Apple iPhone 8 a good phone?
    keeley
    almost 2 years ago
    The Apple iPhone 8 is an excellent phone. Its battery life is decent and the camera improved, And the addition of wireless charging adds convenience.
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    terese
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Apple iPhone 8 Waterproof?
    jack
    almost 2 years ago
    The Apple iPhone 8 is protected by IP68, which means it is water resistant and can handle underwater immersion at depths of up to 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the most common problem with the Apple iPhone 8?
    buck.ondricka
    over 1 year ago
    You may experience problems using your Wi-Fi connection on Apple iPhone 8, including not being able to connect to a Wi-Fi network or having your connection drop frequently. You may also notice a slow speed over your Wi-Fi connection.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    cinderella_kuhlman
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Apple iPhone 8 Phone 4G capable?
    andy.johnston
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, the Apple iPhone 8 is 4G capable. The Apple iPhone 8 offers the best combination of user experience and performance available in a smartphone.
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  • 0
    Votes
    cherri_dach
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Apple iPhone 8 have screen mirroring?
    junior
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, to screen mirror on Apple iPhone 8 wirelessly you will need an Apple TV that makes it compatible with Airplay.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What cool things Apple iPhone 8 can do?
    lonnie
    over 1 year ago
    1. Setup Touch ID on your Apple iPhone 8 to secure your phone (and your data). 2. Use Siri to search and tell your phone what you want it to do, like setting reminders or sending messages. 3. Find my iPhone is a free service that helps you locate your lost or stolen iPhone. 5. Experience powerful photo editing features on the new, super-fast A11 Bionic chip. And more.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I use Apple iPhone 8 for the first time?
    chelsey
    over 1 year ago
    Here's how to set up your Apple iPhone 8 for the first time. After you turn it on, you'll be asked to choose a few settings, like your preferred language, a Wi-Fi network and your Apple ID.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What problems did the Apple iPhone 8 have?
    danilo.carroll
    over 1 year ago
    Apple iPhone 8 owners are dealing with numerous problems including Bluetooth issues, sound problems. Apple has yet to acknowledge the issue and help customers fix it.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Where can I ask questions for Apple iPhone 8?
    frederic_huel
    over 1 year ago
    The Apple Online Store presents questions and answers asked and answered by actual visitors. This service is a great way to get specific, detailed product information from Apple community on Apple iPhone 8.
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  • 0
    Votes
    dominick_jones
    about 2 years ago
    How Long Will Apple iPhone 8 Be Supported?
    delfina.zemlak
    almost 2 years ago
    The Apple iPhone 8 is still receiving updates today, offers a wide range of apps and experiences, and will continue to do so until 2022.
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  • 0
    Votes
    marcelino
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Apple iPhone 8 come with headphone jack?
    edward.champlin
    almost 2 years ago
    The Apple iPhone 8 doesn't have a built-in headphone jack. To connect your headphones, you need an adapter or Bluetooth.
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  • 0
    Votes
    junior
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Apple iPhone 8 have a SIM card?
    krystin
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, The SIM tray is located on the right side of the Apple iPhone 8.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    titus_rolfson
    about 2 years ago
    Does Apple iPhone 8 Have Face ID?
    sid
    almost 2 years ago
    No, The Apple iPhone 8 does not support the face recognition features.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    rudolph
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Apple iPhone 8 support wireless charging?
    antony_kris
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, your Apple iPhone 8 features integrated wireless charging that allows for an easy and intuitive charging experience.
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Apple iPhone 8 Apple - Editorial Reviews (16)

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Apple iPhone 8 iPhone 8 review: is this Apple iPhone still worth buying in 2022?
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T3
Published: 25.03.2021
iPhone 8 review: is this Apple iPhone still worth buying in 2022?
4.0

Is the Apple iPhone 8 still a good buy today? Let's find out in T3's iPhone 8 review

Apple iPhone 8 iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 16.03.2020
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus review

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are the fastest phones ever, take draw-dropping photos and finally offer wireless charging, but the Plus is the one to buy.

Apple iPhone 8 iPhone 8 review: the default option
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The Verge
Published: 19.09.2017
iPhone 8 review: the default option
4.0

If the iPhone X is Apple’s bold vision of the future, the iPhone 8 is Apple making sure everyone else at the party has a nice time too.

Apple iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Review: The Best Yet, For Now
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WIRED
iPhone 8 Review: The Best Yet, For Now

David Pierce reviews the new iPhone 8. No you can't unlock it with your face, but it's still a very nice phone with a great camera.

Apple iPhone 8 Apple iPhone 8 Plus Reviews, Pricing, Specs
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Engadget
Apple iPhone 8 Plus Reviews, Pricing, Specs
4.6

Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the Apple iPhone 8 Plus from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.

Apple iPhone 8 iPhone 8 review: Cheap but old
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Macworld
Published: 16.12.2019
iPhone 8 review: Cheap but old
4.0

The iPhone 8 was a solid offering with wireless charging, upgraded internals and an improved design - but is it still a good choice? Here's our updated review of the 2017 flagship, now at a lower price.

Apple iPhone 8 The status quo upgrade
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CNET
Published: 13.09.2018
The status quo upgrade

If the iPhone X is best iPhone, what does that make the 8?

Apple iPhone 8 Apple iPhone 8 Plus review | Stuff
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Apple iPhone 8 Plus review | Stuff

Small upgrades go a long way, as the iPhone 8 Plus steps forward as the leader of the 8 family

Apple iPhone 8 iPhone 8 review: so this is what good battery life feels like
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the Guardian
Published: 29.09.2017
iPhone 8 review: so this is what good battery life feels like

Apple might have phoned in the design again, but an improved power supply, wireless charging and a cracking camera save it. But is it worth £700?

Apple iPhone 8 Apple iPhone 8 (2017)
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 26.05.2022
Apple iPhone 8 (2017)

Apple iPhone 8 (2017) (Mobile Phone): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 498 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Apple iPhone 8 Apple iPhone 8 reviewed: A solid performance upgrade over the iPhone 7
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DXOMARK
Published: 22.09.2017
Apple iPhone 8 reviewed: A solid performance upgrade over the iPhone 7

The Apple iPhone 8 is the highest-performing single-camera smartphone we have tested with our new protocols, with an impressive Overall score of 92.

Apple iPhone 8 Apple iPhone 8 First Review: Can Apple's Small Screener Still Cut It? (Updated)
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Forbes
Published: 19.09.2017
Apple iPhone 8 First Review: Can Apple's Small Screener Still Cut It? (Updated)

Two of this year’s iPhones hit stores on Friday. Is there enough to make you choose the smallest sibling, the iPhone 8?

Apple iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Review: Apple's Best and Most Boring iPhone
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WIRED
Published: 19.09.2017
iPhone 8 Review: Apple's Best and Most Boring iPhone
4.0

This isn't 2017's most exciting iPhone. But the 8 shines even in the shadow of the X.

Apple iPhone 8 Apple iPhone 8 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 13.09.2017
Apple iPhone 8 Review
3.5

The iPhone 8 anchors Apple's 2017 phone line, but it isn't where the future is.

Apple iPhone 8 iPhone 8 review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.06.2021
iPhone 8 review
4.0

Trusted iOS feel and features at a cheap price

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