Although Apple’s iPhone X took Tuesday’s event by storm, the Cupertino-based company also unveiled an essential upgrade from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus that the company dubs the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
The two new handsets bring hardware and cosmetic upgrades to the current iPhone lineup. An all-glass front and rear that are reminiscent of the days of the iPhone 4/4s are standard in all three colors. Apart from that, the bodies look and feel a lot like the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus you might already use, but with a few minor tweaks.
In this piece, we’ll discuss all the under-the-hood features that come standard on the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus models:
Finish:
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Space Gray
Capacity:
  • 64GB
  • 256GB
Size & weight:
  • iPhone 8:
    • Height: 5.45 inches (138.4 mm)
    • Width: 2.65 inches (67.3 mm)
    • Depth: 0.29 inch (7.3 mm)
    • Weight: 5.22 ounces (148 grams)
  • iPhone 8 Plus:
    • Height: 6.24 inches (158.4 mm)
    • Width: 3.07 inches (78.1 mm)
    • Depth: 0.30 inch (7.5 mm)
    • Weight: 7.13 ounces (202 grams)
Display:
  • iPhone 8:
    • Retina HD display
    • 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
    • 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
    • 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical)
  • iPhone 8 Plus:
    • Retina HD display
    • 5.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
    • 1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi
    • 1300:1 contrast ratio (typical)
  • Both models:
    • True Tone display
    • Wide color display (P3)
    • 3D Touch
    • 625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
    • Dual-domain pixels for wide viewing angles
    • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
    • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
    • Display Zoom
    • Reachability
Splash, water, and dust resistance:
  • Rated IP67 under IEC standard 60529
Chip:
  • A11 six-core Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
  • Neural Engine
  • Embedded M11 motion coprocessor
Camera:
  • iPhone 8:
    • 12MP camera
    • ƒ/1.8 aperture
    • Digital zoom up to 5x
  • iPhone 8 Plus:
    • 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras
    • Wide-angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture/Telephoto: ƒ/2.8 aperture
    • Optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x
    • Portrait mode
    • Portrait Lighting (beta)
  • Both models:
    • Optical image stabilization
    • Six‑element lens
    • Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync
    • Panorama (up to 63MP)
    • Sapphire crystal lens cover
    • Backside illumination sensor
    • Hybrid IR filter
    • Autofocus with Focus Pixels
    • Tap to focus with Focus Pixels
    • Live Photos with stabilization
    • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
    • Improved local tone mapping
    • Body and face detection
    • Exposure control
    • Noise reduction
    • Auto HDR for photos
    • Auto image stabilization
    • Burst mode
    • Timer mode
    • Photo geotagging
    • Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video recording:
  • 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
  • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
  • Optical image stabilization for video
  • Optical zoom; 6x digital zoom (iPhone 8 Plus only)
  • Quad-LED True Tone flash
  • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
  • Time‑lapse video with stabilization
  • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
  • Continuous autofocus video
  • Body and face detection
  • Noise reduction
  • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
  • Playback zoom
  • Video geotagging
  • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
FaceTime HD camera:
  • 7MP camera
  • 1080p HD video recording
  • Retina Flash
  • ƒ/2.2 aperture
  • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
  • Auto HDR
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Body and face detection
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Burst mode
  • Exposure control
  • Timer mode
Touch ID:
  • Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button
Apple Pay:
  • Pay with your iPhone using Touch ID in stores, within apps, and on the web
  • Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
  • Receive and redeem rewards using rewards cards
Carriers:
  • AT&T
  • Verizon
  • T-Mobile
  • Sprint
  • Virgin Mobile
Cellular & wireless:
  • Model A1863 & model A1864:
    • FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
    • TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
    • TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)
    • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900, 2100 MHz)
    • UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
    • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • Model A1905 & model A1897:
    • FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
    • TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
    • UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
    • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • All models:
    • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO
    • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
    • NFC with reader mode
Location:
  • Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS
  • Digital compass
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cellular
  • iBeacon microlocation
Video calling:
  • FaceTime video calling over Wi‑Fi or cellular
Audio calling:
  • FaceTime audio
  • Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
  • Wi‑Fi calling
Audio playback:
  • Audio formats supported: AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)
  • User-configurable maximum volume limit
Video playback:
  • Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG
  • Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content
  • AirPlay Mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)
  • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Siri:
  • Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
  • Get intelligent suggestions in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more
  • Activate with only your voice using “Hey Siri
  • Listen and identify songs
External buttons & connectors:
  • Home button/Touch ID sensor
  • Volume up/down
  • Ring/silent switch
  • Side button
  • Lightning connector
Power & battery:
  • iPhone 8:
    • Lasts about the same as iPhone 7
    • Talk time (wireless): Up to 14 hours
    • Internet use: Up to 12 hours
    • Video playback (wireless): Up to 13 hours
    • Audio playback (wireless): Up to 40 hours
    • Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge 30 minutes
  • iPhone 8 Plus:
    • Lasts about the same as iPhone 7 Plus
    • Talk time (wireless): Up to 21 hours
    • Internet use: Up to 13 hours
    • Video playback (wireless): Up to 14 hours
    • Audio playback (wireless): Up to 60 hours
    • Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge 30 minutes
  • Both models:
    • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
    • Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers)
    • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
    • Fast-charge capable
Sensors:
  • Touch ID fingerprint sensor
  • Barometer
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
Headphones:
  • EarPods with Lightning Connector
SIM Card:
  • Nano-SIM
  • iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus are not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards
Operating system:
  • iOS 11
Environmental requirements:
  • Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
In the box:
  • iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus with iOS 11
  • EarPods with Lightning Connector
  • Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter
  • Lightning to USB Cable
  • USB Power Adapter
  • Documentation
That’s everything you can expect from the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.