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Overview
Overview
Release Date
Release Date October 26, 2018 September 22, 2017 September 22, 2017
Regions Available
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom USA, Canada, United Kingdom USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System
Operating System iOS 12 (Update Available: 14) iOS 11 (Update Available: 14) iOS 11 (Update Available: 14)
Processor
Processor Apple A12 Bionic Hexa core 2.5 GHz Apple A11 Bionic Hexa core 2.39 GHz Apple A11 Bionic Hexa core 2.39 GHz
Internal Storage
Internal Storage 64/128/256 GB 64/256 GB 64/256 GB
RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Yes Yes
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD Yes Yes Yes
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation Yes Yes Yes
SAR
SAR Head: 1.13 W/kg
Body: 1.16 W/kg
Head: 1.15 W/kg
Body: 1.15 W/kg
Head: 1.19 W/kg
Body: 1.17 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
Accessories Included
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Cellular
Networks
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev. A, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev. A, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
4G/LTE
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Push-to-talk (PTT) No No No
Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling Yes Yes Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes Yes Yes
SIM card size
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
variations
Nano-SIM
variations
Dual SIM
Dual SIM Yes No No
Connectivity
Connectivity
USB
USB Lightning Lightning Lightning
USB OTG Support
USB OTG Support No No No
GPS Type
GPS Type A-GPS A-GPS A-GPS
Infrared
Infrared No No No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP, PAN A2DP, AVRCP A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC SBC SBC
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot Yes Yes Yes
Memory Expansion Slot
Memory Expansion Slot No No No
NFC
NFC Yes Yes Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes Yes Yes
Camera
Camera
Main Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
12+ Megapixels, f/1.8 12+ Megapixels, f/1.8 12+ Megapixels, f/1.8
Zoom
Zoom
5x digital 2x optical, 10x digital 5x digital
Flash
Flash
Yes (Quad LED) Yes (Quad LED) Yes (Quad LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama, Red-eye reduction, Self-timer, HDR Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Panorama, Self-timer, Dual camera feature (12 MP 2nd camera), Exposure control, HDR, Burst mode, Slow motion recording Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Panorama, Self-timer, Exposure control, HDR, Burst mode, Slow motion recording
Video Recording Formats
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 60 fps Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 60 fps Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 60 fps
Front Camera
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
7+ Megapixels 7+ Megapixels 7+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture f/2.2, HDR Face detection, Image stabilization, Self-timer, F2.2 aperture, HDR, Burst mode, Exposure control Face detection, Image stabilization, Self-timer, F2.2 aperture, HDR, Burst mode, Exposure control
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 60 fps Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Display / Screen
Display / Screen
Type
Type Color Color Color
Technology
Technology LCD (IPS) LCD (IPS) LCD (IPS)
Colors
Colors 16.7 million 16.7 million 16.7 million
Resolution
Resolution 828 x 1792 pixels 1080 x 1920 pixels 750 x 1334 pixels
Pixel Density
Pixel Density 326 pixels 401 pixels 326 pixels
Size
Size 6.1 inches 5.5 inches 4.7 inches
Secondary Display
Secondary Display No No No
Sensors
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Multi-Touch Yes Yes Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating Yes Yes Yes
Additional Display Features
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen Capacitive touch screen, Retina display Capacitive touch screen, Retina display
Power & Battery
Power & Battery
Battery Type
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity 2942 mAh 2691 mAh 1821 mAh
Removable Battery
Removable Battery No No No
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging Yes Yes Yes
Fast Charging
Fast Charging Yes Yes Yes
Video Playback Time
Video Playback Time Up to 960 minutes Up to 840 minutes Up to 780 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi)
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 900 minutes Up to 752 minutes Up to 714 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular)
Internet Use (Cellular) Up to 686 minutes Up to 780 minutes Up to 720 minutes
Talk Time
Talk Time Up to 1500 minutes Up to 1260 minutes Up to 840 minutes
Standby Time
Standby Time Up to 10 days Up to 16 days Up to 10 days
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Design Type
Design Type Bar Bar Bar
Material
Material Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium
Colors
Colors Red, Yellow, White, Coral, Black Gold, Silver, Space Gray, Red Gold, Silver, Space Gray, Red
Dimensions [H x W x D]
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.1 x 7.6 x 0.8 cm (5.9 x 3 x 0.3 in) 15.8 x 7.8 x 0.8 cm (6.2 x 3.1 x 0.3 in) 13.8 x 6.7 x 0.7 cm (5.4 x 2.6 x 0.3 in)
Weight
Weight 194 grams 202 grams 148 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Water Resistant / Waterproof Water Resistant Water Resistant Water Resistant
Rugged design
Rugged design No No No
IP Rating
IP Rating IP 67 IP 67 IP 67
Headset Jack
Headset Jack No No No
External Speakers
External Speakers Stereo Stereo Stereo
Input / Navigation
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Sleep / Wake Key Yes Yes Yes
Home Key
Home Key No Yes Yes
Input / Keyboard Type
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen Touchscreen Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Navigation Type Touchscreen Touchscreen Touchscreen
External Volume Control
External Volume Control Yes Yes Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor No Yes Yes
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Additional Information
Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Other Names (AKA): Apple A1864, A1897

Additional Sensor: Barometer

Apple iPhone 8 Plus Manual (HTML)
Other Names (AKA): Apple A1863, A1905

Additional Sensor: Barometer

Apple iPhone 8 Manual (HTML)
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