The iPhone 8 is a smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on September 12, 2017, alongside the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, as part of Apple’s 11th-generation iPhone series. While it shares a similar appearance with its predecessor, the iPhone 7, the iPhone 8 introduced several updates in hardware, performance, and features.
Key Features and Specifications
Design
- The iPhone 8 maintains a classic iPhone design with thick top and bottom bezels and a physical Home button with Touch ID.
- The biggest design update is the shift to an all-glass back, replacing the aluminum rear seen in previous models. The glass back enables wireless charging using the Qi standard.
- It features water and dust resistance rated at IP67.
Display
- 4.7-inch Retina HD Display with a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels.
- Support for True Tone technology, which adjusts the display’s color temperature based on ambient lighting for a more natural viewing experience.
Performance
- Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, a six-core processor with two high-performance cores and four energy-efficient cores.
- Includes the first Apple-designed Neural Engine, enabling advanced machine learning capabilities and improved efficiency.
Camera
- Single 12-megapixel rear camera with a wide aperture of f/1.8, optical image stabilization (OIS), and quad-LED True Tone flash.
- Capable of recording 4K video at up to 60 frames per second (fps) and 1080p slow motion at up to 240 fps.
- Front-facing 7-megapixel camera for selfies and FaceTime.
Battery and Charging
- Support for fast charging, allowing the phone to charge up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a compatible charger.
- First iPhone model to include wireless charging, compatible with Qi-certified chargers.
Software
- Shipped with iOS 11 and is compatible with several later iOS versions. As of early 2024, it is expected to run iOS 17 (depending on compatibility updates).
Other Features
- Stereo speakers for improved audio quality.
- Options for 64GB or 256GB of internal storage.
- Available in colors like Space Gray, Silver, and Gold.
