iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. They were announced on September 12, 2017, alongside the higher-end iPhone X, at the Steve Jobs Theater in the Apple Park campus, and were released on September 22, 2017, succeeding iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Besides the addition of a glass back, the designs of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are largely similar to that of their predecessors. Notable changes include the addition of wireless charging, a faster processor, and improved cameras and displays. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus share most of their internal hardware with the iPhone X.
Reception of the phones was mixed, with reviewers praising the addition of wireless charging and the new Apple A11 processor, while significantly criticizing the aging design.
Key features of iPhone 8
All‑Glass Design
The most durable glass ever in a smartphone, front and back. A color‑matched, aerospace‑grade aluminum band. New space gray, silver, and gold finishes.
Water and Dust Resistant
Precision‑engineered to resist water and dust.
Wireless Charging
The glass back enables easy wireless charging.
Two Sizes
New 4.7‑inch and 5.5‑inch Retina HD displays.
All‑New Display
A Retina HD display that’s more beautiful than ever. With True Tone, a wide color gamut, and 3D Touch.
All‑New Sensor
iPhone 8 features a more advanced 12MP camera. With a larger, faster sensor. A new color filter. Deeper pixels. And optical image stabilization for photos and videos.
Optical Zoom
The wide‑angle and telephoto lenses on iPhone 8 Plus enable optical zoom, as well as digital zoom of up to 10x for photos and 6x for videos.
Faster CPU
Introducing A11 Bionic. With four efficiency cores that are up to 70 percent faster than A10 Fusion. And two performance cores that are up to 25 percent faster.
Power Efficiency
A second‑generation performance controller provides more power when you need it. While delivering the same great battery life.
Augmented Reality
A11 Bionic powers extraordinary augmented reality apps and games that will change the way you see the world.
Wireless Charging
With no charging cable required, iPhone 8 is truly designed for the future of wireless.
AirPower
Introducing the AirPower mat. Just set your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods anywhere on the mat to charge them wirelessly.
iOS
iOS is the most advanced, intuitive, and secure mobile operating system in the world. It’s designed to help you get the most out of iPhone.
