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iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Comparison

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Comparison

 
iPhone 8iPhone 8 Plus
Finish
Gold, Silver, Space GrayGold, Silver, Space Gray
Capacity
64GB64GB
256GB256GB
Weight and Dimensions
Size: 138.4mm X 67.3 mm X 7.3 mm
Weight: 5.22 ounces (148 grams)
Size: 158.4mm X 78.1 mm X 7.5 mm
Weight: 7.13 ounces (202 grams)
Display
Retina HD DisplayRetina HD Display
4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology5.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi
1400:1 contrast ratio (typical)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 ResistantRated IP67 under IEC standard 60529
ChipA11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
Neural engine
Embedded M11 motion coprocessor
Camera
12MP camera12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras
ƒ/1.8 aperture
 
Wide-angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture
Telephoto: ƒ/2.8 aperture
Digital zoom up to 5xOptical 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 Recording4K 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 Camera7MP 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 IDFingerprint sensor built into the Home button
Apple PayPay 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
LocationAssisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS
Digital compass
Wi‑Fi
Cellular
iBeacon microlocation
Video CallingFaceTime video calling over Wi‑Fi or cellular
Audio CallingFaceTime audio
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Wi‑Fi calling
Audio PlaybackAudio 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 PlaybackVideo 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)
SiriUse 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
Power and Battery
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
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

SensorsTouch ID fingerprint sensor
Barometer
Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Operating SystemiOS 11
HeadphonesEarPods with Lightning Connector
SIM CardNano-SIM
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.
Rating for Hearing Aids
iPhone 8 (Model A1863, A1905): M3, T4iPhone 8 Plus (Model A1864, A1897): M3, T4
In the BoxiPhone with iOS 11
EarPods with Lightning Connector
Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter
Lightning to USB Cable
USB Power Adapter
Documentation
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